NG-EML Series A – Single-Column Universal Testing Machine (50 N – 5 kN)

We offer an optional interlocked protective shield for specimen failure containment on this universal testing machine. It is intended to help retain fragments if a sample breaks suddenly and to add a safer barrier around the test area during routine or higher-risk testing.

The enclosure uses clear high-impact panels in a rigid frame, and the access door is tied into a locking and software interlock function. If the door is opened, machine movement is restricted. Shield selection should be matched to the material, specimen geometry, grips, and expected break mode.

To verify the right containment setup for your application, learn more or request a quote. If you share your material, sample geometry, and test method, we can help define the best protection and fixture arrangement.

This universal testing machine supports tensile and compression testing directly, and it can be configured for flexural and cyclic testing as well. Its single-column electromechanical frame, bidirectional load measurement, closed-loop control, and GenTest software make it a strong fit for low-force material testing in QC, R&D, and lab environments.

For flexural and cyclic testing, the final setup is driven by the specimen, force level, fixture selection, and control sequence. Flexural work typically uses the appropriate bending fixture, while cyclic methods rely on software-defined steps such as ramp, hold, and waveform control. If you are testing films, foams, adhesives, wire, or other low-force samples, matching the right grips and fixtures is what determines how smoothly the method runs.

To align this with your testing method, review the NG-EML Series A or request a quote. If you share your material, specimen geometry, and test type, we can recommend the right fixture and software setup.

This system uses layered protection to reduce the risk of overload and unintended crosshead travel. The controller monitors force and motion in real time and stops movement if it detects an abnormal load spike, an obstruction, or a sudden specimen break. A hardware cutoff also engages at 103% of rated force, and emergency stop functions are built into both the control system and the machine hardware.

To control crosshead movement during setup and testing, the machine uses programmable stroke limits together with mechanical end-stop switches. The handheld controller adds another layer of protection with features that support controlled positioning, return-to-origin, grip lockout, and overload prevention, helping reduce accidental movement while operators are loading specimens or changing fixtures.

If your application involves brittle specimens, sudden failures, or closer operator access to the test space, we can also configure an optional enclosed shield with an interlocked door that restricts motion when opened. Need to confirm the right safety setup for your lab? learn more or request a quote, and we can help match the machine, fixtures, and protection options to your test method.

This system supports all three operating modes. You can run it from the standard handheld controller for local machine setup and positioning, from a host PC for software-based test control, or from an optional frame-mounted industrial touchscreen PC when you want a self-contained universal testing machine without a separate desktop or laptop.

The control choice mainly depends on how you work. The handheld controller is ideal for crosshead movement, specimen alignment, and basic operator control at the frame. A host PC or the optional touchscreen PC is better when you want full GenTest method control, live graphing, data review, and report generation. If you use pneumatic grips, grip open and close functions can also be managed through the control interface.

If you're comparing a PC-based setup with a self-contained station, learn more or request a quote. If you share your workflow, software needs, and operator preferences, we can recommend the right control configuration.

This machine supports a wide range of compatible UTM accessories, including manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic grips, compression and flexural fixtures, torsional fixtures, and clip-on, laser, and video extensometers. Because this is a low-force universal testing machine, the best combination is selected around your material, specimen geometry, target load, and whether you are running tensile, compression, flexural, cyclic, or strain-controlled tests.

Common configurations include side-action, wedge, self-tightening, roller, or snubbing grips for tensile testing, flat platens for compression, and 3-point or 4-point bending fixtures for flexural work. If your setup uses pneumatic grips, we can also configure an optional pressure control module so grip force and actuation can be managed directly from the machine interface. For broader accessory options, you can review our grips and fixtures.

For guidance on selecting the appropriate setup, learn more or request a quote with your material, specimen dimensions, force range, and test method.

A 100 mm test width is best suited to low-force specimens that stay compact across the grip or fixture area. For this machine, that commonly includes plastic and rubber dog-bone samples, thin films, adhesive strips, foam, paper, wire, fiber, thread, small metallic specimens, and similar lab samples used in tensile, compression, and flexural testing.

The main selection check is the full test setup, not just the specimen’s nominal width. That 100 mm dimension is the available horizontal clearance at the frame, and the usable space also has to accommodate the grip body, jaw faces, specimen shoulders, and any extensometer or bending/compression fixture. We can configure this system with different grips and fixtures, so the right fit depends on specimen geometry, grip style, and test method.

When determining the optimal configuration for your samples, learn more or request a quote. If you share your specimen width, gauge section, material, and test method, we can help match the right frame and fixture setup.

This system is primarily intended for precise low-force universal testing. Its main role is to measure how smaller materials and components behave in tension, compression, and flexure, especially when you need controlled motion, repeatable results, and a compact bench-top frame. It is well suited to quality control, R&D, education, and production verification across plastics, rubber, films, adhesives, wire, foam, packaging materials, and similar products.

Within the 50 N to 5 kN range, this tester is a strong fit for low-force work such as strength, modulus, yield, peak load, elongation, and failure testing. With the right grips, extensometer, and software method, it can also be configured for cyclic and custom low-force procedures.

Need to match this UTM to your specimen type and test method? learn more or request a quote, and we can help configure the frame, grips, and software around your force range and workflow.

This capacity range is best suited to low-force materials and smaller components. We commonly configure this system for plastics, thermoplastics, elastomers, rubber compounds, thin films, adhesives, foams, packaging materials, paper, textiles, fibers, fine wire, biomaterials, and small consumer product parts. It also fits thin metal sheets, metal foil, metallic wire, solder, and small electronic components when the expected loads stay within the low-force range.

The right setup depends on specimen geometry, expected break load, and the grips or fixtures needed for tensile, compression, or flexural work. If your samples are thicker, stiffer, or consistently load near the top of the frame, we size the load cell and accessories around that application so the test stays accurate and repeatable.

When matching capacity to your material mix, you can learn more about this system or request a quote. If you share your material, specimen dimensions, and test method, we can recommend the right load cell and fixture package.

This single-column universal testing machine provides 960 mm of usable vertical crosshead travel. That gives you a long working stroke for low-force tensile, compression, flexural, and other benchtop material testing setups.

Your available specimen clearance inside that travel will vary with the test configuration. Installed grips, compression platens, load cell selection, extensometers, and custom fixtures all take up part of the working space, so the practical setup height should be matched to the specimen and method, not just the frame travel alone.

If you’re sizing this system for a specific specimen length or fixture stack, learn more or request a quote. If you share your specimen geometry and grips or fixtures, we can help confirm the right setup.

This single-column UTM is well suited to low-force testing of films, fibers, foams, adhesives, bonding tapes, and fine wire. We configure the NG-EML Series A for tensile, compression, and flexural work, and its 50 N to 5 kN platform is intended for low-force specimen types such as thin films, fibers, metallic wire, structural adhesives, and soft or rigid foams.

The best setup depends on specimen geometry, expected break load, and how the sample needs to be gripped without slip or damage. For soft and flexible materials, pneumatic and other low-damage gripping options are available. For wire testing, snubbing grips can be used, and for adhesive testing we can configure peel and other specialty fixtures through our grips and fixtures for NextGen Universal Testing Machines (UTMs).

When determining the optimal configuration for your samples, learn more or request a quote. If you share the material, specimen dimensions, and test method, we can align the load cell, grips, and software setup to your application.

This bench-top universal testing machine is designed for single-phase 220 V AC power, ±10%, at 50/60 Hz, with a 600 W electrical requirement. The frame footprint is 22.8 x 20.5 x 62.2 in. and unit weight is 238 lb, so it should be installed on a stable bench or table that can support the machine and the forces generated during testing. For day-to-day use, it is best to leave additional clearance around the frame for specimen loading, grip changes, cable routing, and safe crosshead movement.

Recommended operating conditions are +5 to +40 C, with relative humidity from 10% to 90% non-condensing at 20 C, and installation sites up to 2000 m altitude. Space planning can also change with your grip setup, extensometer, and control hardware, so the final bench depth and surrounding clearance should match the test method and accessories you plan to run.

Need to confirm the right installation setup for your lab? You can learn more or request a quote with your specimen type, fixtures, and preferred workstation layout.

This bench-top universal testing machine is a strong fit for space-limited quality control and teaching labs. Its single-column desktop frame is built for low-force materials testing while keeping the overall setup compact, so it works well where bench space is limited but consistent tensile, compression, or flexural testing is still required.

It also suits multi-user environments where ease of operation matters. Guided test setup, reporting tools, and flexible control options help QC teams run repeatable checks and make it easier for instructors, technicians, and students to work through standard test methods. If your lab expects larger specimens, needs more fixture room, or plans to move into higher-force work, the NG-EML Series B dual-column bench-top UTM may be the better next step.

If you’re evaluating different configuration options, learn more or request a quote. If you share your specimen size, force range, and teaching or QC workflow, we can help narrow the right setup.

GenTest covers the full workflow in one software environment. For test setup, it uses a method-driven structure with preloaded standards-based templates and custom multi-step sequences, so the selected method controls the test steps, live data channels, calculation rules, and final report within the same test record.

For graphing and analysis, operators can monitor up to 12 real-time channels and view live curves such as stress-strain, force-displacement, load-time, and strain-time, with tools for zooming, axis scaling, curve overlays, and interactive review. The software also supports automatic result calculations, post-test recalculation, inter-test and batch comparison, customizable report layouts, and export of both raw and processed data. Built-in logging and user permissions also help maintain traceability across QA and lab workflows.

To align this with your test method and reporting workflow, you can learn more or request a quote. If you want a closer look at the software environment itself, review GenTest software.

Class 0.5 accuracy and closed-loop control improve the consistency and credibility of your test data. On this system, the verified force accuracy supports more reliable load measurement, while the controller continuously adjusts force, displacement, and strain in real time during the run. That helps reduce variation from backlash, unstable motion, and changing specimen behavior, which is especially important in low-force tensile, compression, flexural, modulus, yield, and peak-load testing.

The benefit is most noticeable when the specimen response changes quickly or when the method depends on smooth low-speed control. The 24-bit control system samples at 1200 Hz and synchronizes force, displacement, and extensometer inputs, so the machine can hold the programmed test profile more cleanly and produce more repeatable curves and calculated results.

If you’re comparing setup options for a specific method, learn more about this system or review GenTest software. If you share your material, force range, and preferred control mode, we can help you request a quote for the right configuration.

This universal testing machine can be configured to support a wide range of low-force ASTM and ISO methods for tensile, compression, and flexural testing. Common standards include ASTM E4 and ISO 7500-1 for force verification, ASTM E8 and ISO 6892 for metallic tensile work, ASTM D638 and ISO 527 for plastics tensile testing, ASTM D790 and ISO 178 for flexural testing, ASTM D412 and ISO 37 for rubber and elastomers, plus ISO 604 and ISO 1184 for compression and related plastics applications.

The right standard depends on the specimen, force range, strain measurement approach, and the grips or fixtures used. For example, metals, films, wire, adhesives, foams, and molded plastics often require different gripping, extensometry, and reporting setups to match the method correctly.

To align this with your testing method, learn more, review available grips and fixtures, or request a quote. If you share your material, specimen geometry, and target standard, we can help match the exact configuration.

You should look beyond Series A when your test program starts pushing past a compact single-column bench-top frame, especially on force, specimen size, or frame rigidity. Series B is the next step if you want to stay bench-top but need a dual-column frame and capacity up to 10 kN. Series C is the better fit once your work moves into the 5 kN to 50 kN range or calls for a larger dual-column system in bench-top or floor-standing form. Series D is intended for high-force work from 50 kN to 1000 kN, including larger specimens and heavier-duty tensile, compression, flexural, or cyclic testing.

The decision usually comes down to four things: your maximum load, specimen geometry, required fixtures, and how much frame stiffness the method demands. If you are testing stronger metals, structural composites, or samples that need more width, more travel, or a heavier frame, stepping up from Series A will usually make the system a better match for the method.

If you’re comparing different configuration options, learn more or request a quote with your load range, specimen geometry, and test method. We can help you choose the right Series A, B, C, or D setup, along with the grips, fixtures, and software your application requires.

This system supports a crosshead speed range from 0.00005 mm/min up to 2400 mm/min. Maximum return speed is 3000 mm/min. The single-channel data sampling rate is 1200 Hz, and the control frequency also runs at 1200 Hz, giving you responsive closed-loop control for low-force tensile, compression, flexural, and cyclic testing.

That range is useful when you need very slow, stable motion for modulus or yield work, but still want fast travel for setup and higher-throughput routines. The control platform also synchronizes force, displacement, and extensometer inputs through a 24-bit architecture, which helps keep acquisition aligned throughout the test.

If you are matching crosshead speed and data capture to a specific method, learn more or review GenTest software. If you share your material, specimen geometry, and target standard, we can help refine the right setup.