Material Testing Machines Buyer’s Guide

Material testing machines from Lloyd Instruments and Chatillon cover single and dual column universal testers as well as compact benchtop systems for tensile, compression, and flexural testing. These machines serve quality control and R&D labs testing plastics, rubber, textiles, wood, and metal components up to 150kN of force.

Popular Material Testing Machines

Product SKU Price
Lloyd Instruments LS2.5 Plus Pogo LS2.5 XH-230V-CNAU $35,576
Lloyd Instruments LS2.5 Plus Standard LS2.5 EH-230V-CNAU $33,265
Lloyd Instruments LS5 Plus Pogo LS5 PH-230V-CNAU $28,953
Lloyd Instruments LS5 Plus Standard LS5 SH-230V-CNAU $26,643
Lloyd Instruments LS2.5 Plus Pogo LS2.5 XH-230V $35,576
Lloyd Instruments LS2.5 Plus Standard LS2.5 EH-230V $33,265

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a universal testing machine used for?
A: It applies controlled tension, compression, flexure, or peel forces to measure material strength, elongation, and other mechanical properties.

Q: What brands of material testing machines does ICS offer?
A: Primarily Lloyd Instruments (Ametek) universal testing machines, ranging from bench-top single-column to floor-standing dual-column systems.

Q: What capacity range do these machines cover?
A: From under 1kN bench-top systems up to 100kN+ floor-standing machines for industrial and heavy-material testing.

Q: Do these machines require calibration?
A: Yes — ICS performs A2LA-accredited calibration of the load cell, crosshead travel, and control system as part of ongoing compliance.

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