NG-EML Series B – Dual-Column Universal Testing Machine (100 N – 10 kN)

This system is built for standards-based tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and related material testing with GenTest method templates covering ASTM, ISO, GB/T, and EN workflows. For the NG-EML Series B, the standards explicitly supported across testing, verification, and software setup include ASTM D412, ASTM D638, ASTM D790, ASTM E4, ASTM E8, ASTM E21, ISO 37, ISO 178, ISO 2439, ISO 527, ISO 604, ISO 6892, ISO 6892-1, ISO 7500, ISO 7500-1, ISO 1184, plus GB/T 16825.1 and GB/T 228.

The exact method set you will run depends on the specimen type, grips or fixtures, extensometer choice, and the control and calculation sequence required by your test standard. GenTest loads the method structure, live channels, calculations, and reporting logic around the selected workflow, which is especially useful when your procedure calls for results such as yield, modulus, elongation, or break values.

To align this with your testing method, review the machine and GenTest software, or request a quote with your standard, specimen geometry, and fixture requirements.

We support this universal testing machine well beyond installation. That includes long-term after-sales technical support, a comprehensive warranty package, and ongoing help throughout the life of the system. Most day-to-day issues can be handled through remote troubleshooting, and when on-site service is needed, we coordinate with certified local partners working under our guidance.

For labs that need to maintain performance and traceability, we also provide professional calibration services for the NG-EML Series, along with installation and operator training. Support after startup often centers on calibration intervals, test method setup, fixtures, sensors, and software workflow, so we can tailor service to how your machine is actually being used.

If you want to line up the right long-term support plan for your lab, learn more about this system or contact us to discuss service, calibration, or application-specific support.

This system supports tensile, compression, flexural, and cyclic test modes. Its closed-loop controller manages force, displacement, and strain together, which allows the machine to handle routine static testing as well as programmed cyclic sequences within the selected configuration.

Through GenTest software, operators can run method-based setups for tensile, compression, flexural, cyclic, and custom procedures. The final test setup depends on the specimen type, load cell, extensometer, and installed grips and fixtures. With the right accessories, the frame can also be configured for application-specific methods such as 3-point or 4-point bending, compression platen testing, wire testing, and other specialized workflows.

If you’re aligning this machine with a specific test method, learn more or request a quote. Share your material, specimen geometry, and test standard, and we can recommend the right load cell, grips, fixtures, and software setup.

This universal testing machine can export test data and charts for quality documentation when it is used with GenTest software. The software handles test setup, live acquisition, analysis, reporting, and export, and it supports raw data and chart output in CSV, Excel, PDF, PNG, and SVG formats.

It also supports standardized reports with tables and graphs, which is useful for QA records, batch review, and audit-ready documentation. Depending on your workflow, you can generate fixed-layout PDF reports for formal records or export Excel and CSV files for spreadsheet analysis, LIMS handoff, or additional internal review.

To align this with your quality documentation workflow, learn more about this system or request a quote and we can help match the reporting and export setup to your test method and record-keeping requirements.

For quality systems, we support this universal testing machine with traceable calibration certificates tied to force verification, plus accuracy checks for extensometers and displacement measurement. Depending on your configuration and documentation scope, the record set can be aligned with ASTM E4 and ISO 7500-1 for force verification, ASTM E83 and ISO 9513 for extensometer calibration, ASTM E1012 for frame alignment, and ANSI/NCSL Z540 traceability requirements.

For day-to-day traceability, GenTest software supports customizable reports, export of raw and processed data, and built-in test logs that record parameters, system states, user actions, and abnormal events. That gives QC and lab teams a cleaner link between calibration evidence, operator activity, and test records.

To align this with your quality system, learn more about this setup or request a quote for the calibration scope, sensors, and documentation package that matches your method and audit requirements.

The Series B covers the low- to medium-force materials most labs test every day: rubber and elastomers, flexible polymer films, engineering plastics, reinforced composites, thin metal sheet, soft metals and wire, adhesives, foam, paper-based and wood products, textiles, biomaterials and consumer goods.

What decides the fit is the break load rather than the material. A high-strength alloy or prepreg coupon can be tested here when its peak force stays within 10 kN, while thicker metal sections and structural work move up to our Series C frames.

Materials can also be tested away from room temperature. The load cells are rated for operation from −55 °C to +90 °C, and the frame accepts compatible environmental chambers.

Send us the material, the specimen geometry and the expected force, and we will confirm the load cell and grips for it.

Our direct-drive servo system improves crosshead motion by delivering smoother power transmission with lower vibration and less mechanical backlash than reducer-based drive layouts. In this machine, that translates into steadier crosshead travel, better low-speed control for displacement-sensitive tests, and cleaner acceleration and deceleration during ramp, cyclic, and return movements.

Repeatability improves because the drive system works together with preloaded ball screws, dual guide rails, and optical encoder feedback to keep motion consistent across the full stroke. That tighter motion control helps maintain alignment, reduces mechanical clearance, and supports more repeatable displacement and force transmission from one test to the next, especially when you are measuring modulus, yield, peak load, or other results that depend on stable crosshead positioning.

To align this with your testing method, learn more or request a quote. If you share your material, specimen geometry, and test speed range, we can help configure the right setup.

Calibration of the Series B covers each measuring channel you report from. The force channel is verified with traceable reference devices to Class 0.5 of ISO 7500-1 and to ASTM E4, across the range of each load cell: 0.2% to 100% of full scale for cells from 500 N to 10 kN.

The displacement channel is checked against the published accuracy of ±0.2% of set position, and crosshead speed against ±0.2% of set speed, which matters for methods that specify a strain or crosshead rate. Any extensometer is calibrated as a separate device, to ISO 9513 or ASTM E83 depending on the standard you follow.

The load cells carry TEDS chips, so the cell in use is identified automatically when a lab switches between several calibrated cells.

Calibration is part of our installation and service work, and each channel's results go into the documentation for your audits.

Yes, when the machine has pneumatic grips and the optional digital pressure control module. The module lets the operator set clamping pressure from the machine interface, which holds soft or thin specimens firmly without slippage or deformation.

Upper and lower grips are controlled independently, so one side can be closed for alignment before the other. Grip actuation is blocked unless the system is in a safe operating state, pressure locking and relief functions hold the setting through setup and test start, and status indicators show pressure and grip state before the run.

The module mounts near the frame or on the machine, with quick-connect fittings for faster grip changes. The standard handheld controller opens and closes the grips during setup, and GenTest can link grip pressure to steps of the test sequence.

See our pneumatic grips for the jaw styles that pair with the module.

This system is compatible with a broad range of grips and fixtures for tensile, compression, flexural, shear, peel, and puncture testing. Common options include wedge grips for higher-load metal and composite work, pneumatic grips for fast repeatable clamping, side-action grips for general-purpose testing, self-tightening and eccentric roller grips for deformable or low-friction materials, flexural fixtures for 3-point and 4-point bending, and compression platens or cages for compression setups.

The right combination depends on your specimen geometry, material behavior, expected force range, and test method. On the NG-EML Series B, usable test space can also change with the grip style, load cell, fixture setup, and installed accessories, so fixture selection should match both the sample and the machine configuration.

For guidance on selecting the right setup, review the NG-EML Series B and our grips and fixtures, or request a quote with your material, specimen dimensions, and test method.

Overload is handled in hardware: a stop triggers at 103% of rated force to protect the load cell and drive. Collision protection acts earlier, stopping the crosshead when force and motion feedback show an abnormal spike or an obstruction.

Overtravel is blocked twice, by user-defined stroke limits in the software and by mechanical end-stop switches on the frame. The emergency stop buttons interrupt motion at once, and the controller firmware monitors voltage, current, overload, motor temperature and crosshead limits, with the emergency stop built into both hardware and software.

Setup errors are the third risk. The handheld controller adds grip lockout, overload prevention and return-to-origin, sensor range monitoring keeps force, displacement and extensometer inputs inside their ranges, and step-by-step setup in GenTest has every operator build the test the same way.

The Series B frame measures 30.3 × 25.2 × 66.9 in (770 × 640 × 1700 mm) and weighs 595 lb (270 kg), so it needs a rigid bench rated for that load, with room at the front for loading specimens and at the sides for service access.

Power is single-phase AC 220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, with a 1 kW supply. The working environment is +5 °C to +40 °C at 10% to 90% relative humidity at 20 °C, non-condensing, at altitudes up to 2000 m, and the machine can be stored between −25 °C and +55 °C before installation.

Accessories add to the envelope. A safety shield, a frame-mounted touchscreen PC, extensometers or a chamber all change the space you need around the frame, and the optional workbench, 31.2 × 25.9 × 26.6 in (793 × 658 × 675 mm), gives a stable surface for preparing tests and storing grips and fixtures.

Send us a sketch of the room with the accessories you plan, and we will check the layout.

This system is primarily used as a precision universal testing platform for measuring how materials respond to load. In a materials testing lab, it supports tensile, compression, flexural, and cyclic testing from 100 N to 10 kN, giving teams reliable data for strength, modulus, yield behavior, elongation, peak load, and break performance across metals, plastics, composites, films, foams, wire, and other engineered materials.

Its dual-column bench-top design is well suited for labs that need stronger frame stability and controlled alignment in a compact footprint. That makes it a strong fit for routine quality control, product development, material comparison, and academic instruction. With the right grips, fixtures, sensors, and GenTest software, it can be set up for both standardized test methods and application-specific workflows.

If you're matching this tester to your materials and specimen geometry, learn more or request a quote.

Spare parts and consumables are available for the NG-EML Series B, and we keep commonly needed replacement items in stock to help reduce downtime. That includes items such as grips, extensometer accessories, load cells, bearings, belts, seals, and electronic modules used across NG-EML platforms.

The right replacement package depends on your machine configuration, especially the installed load cell, grips or fixtures, extensometer setup, and any optional accessories. If you need replacement tooling or specimen-specific hardware, you can also review our grips and fixtures for NextGen universal testing machines.

Need to confirm the right spare parts for your setup? learn more or request a quote, and share your frame capacity, installed grips, and sensor package so we can match the correct components quickly.

Routine maintenance access on this bench-top frame is centered around the main drive and control areas. The machine uses a slide-mounted controller module and removable protective covers, so the routine inspection points most labs check regularly are easier to reach without major teardown. That generally includes the belt drive, motor area, sensors, and electronics for visual inspection and service access.

If your system includes added guarding or application-specific accessories, the access path can vary slightly with the installed configuration. For day-to-day upkeep, the key point is that the frame is designed to keep periodic inspection straightforward while maintaining the machine’s built-in safety architecture. An optional enclosed shield can also be fitted, with interlocked operation when the door is open.

Need to confirm the maintenance access for your exact setup? You can learn more or request a quote, and we can help match the frame, guarding, and accessories to your service workflow.

Class 0.5 under ISO 7500 is the tighter of the two accuracy classes usually specified, and it halves the error that Class 1 allows. On the Series B, force is also resolved to 1/600,000 of full scale, so on a 10 kN cell the reading steps in about 0.017 N, which keeps yield and modulus calculations from being limited by the force signal.

The 1200 Hz figure applies to both data sampling and the control loop. At every cycle the controller compares force, displacement or strain with the target and corrects the crosshead, so the commanded rate holds even when the material yields or softens suddenly.

It also sets how finely the curve is recorded. A yield drop, a film tearing or a composite ply failing is captured as a run of points instead of a single jump, which makes repeat curves easier to compare.

Fine control at the slow end comes from the optical encoder, with 0.011 µm position resolution and speeds down to 0.00005 mm/min for creep, relaxation and modulus work.

Operators can run custom ramp, hold, waveform, and cyclic test sequences on this system through GenTest software. The platform supports step-based sequence building, so users can create and save repeatable methods for tensile, compression, flexural, and cyclic testing instead of relying only on fixed templates.

The sequence structure can be tailored around the control mode, specimen behavior, and any connected accessories. Compatible devices such as extensometers, pneumatic grip controls, and thermal chambers can be tied into the workflow, which is useful when a test needs more than a simple single-stage load application.

To align a custom loading profile with your method, learn more about this system or request a quote. If you share your material, specimen geometry, and control approach, we can help define the right sequence setup.

GenTest runs every Series B test from a method. Preloaded templates for GB/T, ASTM, ISO and EN standards are organised by application type, and the method fixes the control steps, live channels, calculations and report, so each run is set up the same way.

During the test, operators can show up to 12 real-time data channels and choose units and display formats, while force-displacement, stress-strain and time-based curves update live from the 1200 Hz acquisition. Break points, yield regions and modulus segments can be inspected during or after the run.

Results are calculated automatically, can be recalculated after the test, and compared between tests or across a batch with the curves on one graph. Reports are customised by content, format and layout, and built-in test logs record parameters, system states, user actions and abnormal events.

Multi-language switching and permission levels let one installation serve a training lab and a production QC bench. More detail is on our GenTest software page.

This universal testing machine is available in 100 N, 200 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, and 10 kN configurations. That gives you a practical range for low- to medium-force tensile, compression, and flexural testing in a dual-column bench-top system.

The best force capacity depends on your expected peak load, specimen behavior, fixture mass, and the level of measurement sensitivity you need. A properly matched load cell helps you maintain better control and more useful data across the working range. This system also supports calibrated load cells for both tension and compression testing.

If you’re selecting between capacities, learn more or request a quote. If you share your material, expected break load, and fixture requirements, we can help match the right configuration.

We can provide operator training during setup for this universal testing machine. Our installation service covers system setup, physical and electrical connections, mounting the supplied fixtures and transducers, and checking proper operation. Basic startup training can be included during that visit, so your team can begin using the machine safely and correctly from day one.

For the NG-EML Series B, operator training typically focuses on safe use, major system components, fixture and accessory installation, and basic software operation. The frame also includes built-in safety functions, and GenTest supports guided setup, step-by-step test configuration, and flexible control through the PC, remote console, or optional touchscreen PC. Training scope is usually shaped by your fixtures, sensors, software, and operator count.

If you are planning a new installation or operator rollout, learn more and request a quote with your test methods, fixtures, and training needs so we can align the startup scope to your lab.

The four NG-EML series step up in force and frame stiffness. Series A is a single-column bench-top frame up to 5 kN with 10 kN/mm stiffness, built for low-force work in limited space. Series B moves to a dual-column bench-top frame from 100 N to 10 kN, and its stiffness rises to 50 kN/mm.

Series C covers 5 kN to 50 kN in bench-top and floor-standing versions, with single-space and dual-space options and 180 kN/mm stiffness. Series D is the floor-standing platform for 50 kN to 1000 kN, with stiffness from 270 to 1300 kN/mm depending on capacity.

Where the ranges overlap, at 5 kN and 10 kN, the choice comes down to headroom and test space. Series C leaves margin above 10 kN and offers a dual-space frame, while Series B keeps the compact bench-top footprint.

Tell us your highest expected force and your longest specimen, and we will recommend the series.

Before grips or other fixtures are installed, this universal testing machine provides 1090 mm (42.9 in) of usable test height and 420 mm (16.5 in) of test width between the columns. That is the base working envelope for the frame before any tensile, compression, or flexural tooling is added.

Once you add a load cell, grips, platens, bending supports, or an extensometer, the remaining test space is reduced by the total stack-up of those components. For that reason, the usable clearance for your test method should be sized around the full setup, not just the open frame dimensions. If needed, this machine can be paired with grips and fixtures matched to your specimen geometry and application.

Need to confirm the right test space for your samples and tooling? learn more or request a quote, and we can help match the frame, load cell, and fixture package to your application.

For specimens that snap or shatter, we offer an optional enclosed safety shield with an aluminium alloy frame and high-impact polycarbonate panels. It contains fragments at failure and keeps the specimen in view.

The shield door has a locking mechanism linked to the software, so the machine will not move while the shield is open. That keeps hands out of the test space at the moment a brittle composite or a high-strength wire lets go.

Inside the frame, overload logic and mechanical safeguards protect the load cell from shock loading, side forces and improper specimen failure, which is the load a sudden break puts on it. GenTest test logs record abnormal events, so an unexpected failure can be traced afterwards.

If you test materials known for violent failure, mention them when you request a quote so the shield is included in the configuration.

Typical Series B specimens are small and light: dumbbells cut from rubber and plastics, film and foil strips, thin sheet coupons, single wires, adhesive joints, foam blocks, flexural bars, flexible electronic substrates and small finished components.

Specimen form decides the setup. Films and elastomers need grips that clamp without tearing or slipping, wire needs a grip that does not cut it at the jaw face, and rigid bars for flexure sit on a bending fixture instead of in grips. Foam and small parts are compressed between platens.

Very light specimens benefit from a low-capacity load cell. Cells from 10 N to 250 N are rated from 0.4% to 100% of full scale, so a 100 N cell reads usefully down to 0.4 N.

For the film and foil end of this list, see our grips for thin and flexible specimens.