Vector Tesla Series single-column benchtop universal testing machine for high-precision, low-force material testing — ASTM E4 / ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5.

VTR-40-0002

Benchtop Universal Testing Machine (0.5–2 kN)

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Overview

The Vector Tesla Series benchtop universal testing machine delivers laboratory-grade precision in a slim, space-saving single-column frame. Available in 0.5 kN, 1 kN and 2 kN load capacities, this benchtop universal testing machine combines high-resolution data acquisition with effortless operation.

Built for tension, compression, peel, bend and shear testing of delicate specimens, it brings together a rigid aluminium-alloy single column, an advanced digital closed-loop controller, and intuitive test software — all in one compact, relocatable package. Whether the protocol calls for plastics tensile properties per ISO 527-1, low-load characterisation of metallic foils to ASTM E8 / E8M or ISO 6892-1, the Tesla Series frame and Tesla Test Software handle the method end-to-end. It is the go-to choice for R&D laboratories, quality control stations and educational facilities that demand professional-grade results without sacrificing bench space.

At a glance

  • 0.5 – 2 kN load capacity range
  • 5 kHz data acquisition (24-bit)
  • ±0.5% accuracy — ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5 / ASTM E4
  • 0.0001 – 1000 mm/min crosshead speed range
  • Vertical & horizontal operation, up to 6 sensor channels
Vector Tesla Series 2 kN benchtop universal testing machine close-up

Application Areas

The Tesla Series benchtop universal testing machine is purpose-built for standardised and research-driven mechanical testing across a wide range of materials and components.

Packaging & Food Industry

Heat-seal and peel-seal strength on pouches and flexible packaging (ASTM F88), tear initiation on plastic films (ASTM D1004), pull-off and opening force on snap-on lids, tamper-evident closures and carrying handles.

Electronics & Precision Engineering

Insertion and extraction force on connectors and pin headers, peel testing of adhesive bonds and conductive tapes (ASTM D1876), spring-contact load characterisation, and pull-off tests on solder joints and through-hole components.

Biomedical & Textiles

Tensile strength of surgical sutures (USP <881>), characterisation of wound-closure adhesives and primary dressings (EN 13726), strip-method tensile tests on woven fabrics (ISO 13934-1), and testing of nonwoven and medical-grade films.

Materials Science & R&D

Stress–strain characterisation of polymers (ISO 527-1, ASTM D638), elastomers, thin films, foams, hydrogels and composite laminates at low force ranges.

Education & Training

University and vocational laboratory instruction in mechanical property testing — tensile strength, elongation at break and elastic modulus on polymer dogbone specimens (ISO 527-1 / ASTM D638) and thin metallic foils per ISO 6892-1.

Custom Applications

Need a fixture or test method that is not in the library? Vector's application engineers adapt the frame and develop a custom protocol tailored to your specimens.

Advantages & Features

Performance characteristics engineered to deliver research-quality data from a benchtop universal testing machine.

5 kHz

High-Speed Data Acquisition

Up to 5,000 samples per second — five times faster than the ~1 kHz typical of competing benchtop systems — capturing rapid fracture events, snap-through failures and short-duration peak loads other systems miss.

±0.5%

Precision Load Measurement

Accuracy down to 1/10,000 of the load cell's rated capacity. Every frame is calibrated to ASTM E4 / ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5 for traceable, audit-ready results.

Rigid

Single-Column Aluminium Frame

Precision-machined aluminium-alloy column with negligible deflection at full 2 kN load. Integrated T-slot channels enable tool-free attachment of extensometers, cameras, anti-buckling guides and chambers.

0.0001 – 1000

Ultra-Wide Speed Range (mm/min)

From near-static creep studies to rapid high-strain-rate pulls. The precision ball-screw drive maintains speed accuracy independent of test load.

V / H

Vertical & Horizontal Operation

Repositionable frame supports both orientations — enabling horizontal peel tests, unusual fixture geometries and integration into custom rigs without buying a second machine.

6×

Expandable Sensor Inputs

Up to six synchronised channels — load cell, extensometers, strain gauges, temperature and auxiliary transducers — sampled in real time at the full 5 kHz rate.

Tesla Software interface

Advanced Software & Control

Modern testing demands more than raw force — it requires intelligent data analysis. Vector's Tesla Test Software delivers end-to-end control with real-time acquisition, automated reporting and global standard compliance.

  • 600+ Pre-Loaded Methods — ASTM, ISO, DIN and EN templates for plastics, films, textiles, adhesives, biomedical devices and packaging.

  • No-Code Workflow Editor — build new test sequences graphically; define triggers, hold phases and formulas as reusable templates.

  • Live Analysis & Reporting — real-time force–displacement and stress–strain curves; auto-computed yield, modulus and elongation; PDF / Excel / CSV / binary export.

  • >1 kHz Closed-Loop Control — zero-overshoot ramp control for rate-sensitive materials and stable load-hold phases.

Vector Tesla Series 2 kN benchtop universal testing machine — brochure cover

Downloads

A quick reference for the Vector Tesla Series benchtop universal testing machine (0.5–2 kN) — load-cell options, configuration choices, application areas and key specifications.

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Benchtop Universal Testing Machine

Technical Data

Product code
VTR-40-0002
Max capacity
0.5 – 2 kN
Frame design
Single column
Test space height
600 mm (configurable)
Speed range
0.0001 – 1000 mm/min
Data acquisition
5 kHz; 24-bit resolution
Accuracy class
±0.5% — ISO 7500-1 (Class 0.5)
Sensor channels
Up to 6 synchronised inputs
Power requirements
120 / 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Operator interface
PC software
Connectivity
USB
Safety features
Emergency stop, limit switches, optional guard
Optional accessories
Various grips, extensometers, guard
Overall dimensions (H×W×D)
350 × 400 × 1100 mm
Weight
~100 kg

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