Universal Testing Machine


  • Make: Instron, UK
  • Model: Instron 8801
  • Faculty-in-Charge: Prof. K P Ajit
  • Email: utm_crf@iitism.ac.in
  • Phone: 0326-223-5877

INSTRON model 8801 is a Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine with a maximum load capacity of 100 kN. The system is equipped with an Environmental Chamber with a temperature range of -100°C to 300 °C. The system is also equipped with static and dynamic extensometers and COD gauges.
Application: To evaluate a variety of mechanical properties such as tensile, compression, bending, fracture toughness, fatigue crack growth, and fatigue


The key features of UTM includes:


    • Type of Machine: Servo-Hydraulic with Environment Chamber ( -100°C to 300 °C)
    • Maximum Capacity: 100 kN
    • Type of Tests can be
    Performed : Tensile, Compression, 3-pt Bend, Stress controlled fatigue, Strain controlled fatigue, Fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR), Fracture toughness (KIC, JIC, CTOD)
    • Available Load Cells: 100 kN and 10 kN
    • Types of Sample can be Tested: Round, Flat, Sheet, Wire, Rod or Tubular (Conforming ASTM standard)
    • Crosshead Speed (Strain rate): Max:- 40 mm/min ,Min:- 0.05 mm/min
    • Crosshead Displacement: Max:- 150 mm
    • Type of Test Control: Position, Load and Strain
    • Type of Extensometers: Static extensometer with GL 25 mm (travel +25mm and -2.5mm), Dynamic extensometer with GL 12.5 mm (travel +5 mm and -5 mm), COD with 5 mm and 10 mm