Vector Tesla Series dual-column floor-standing universal testing machine for industrial QA and R&D at 5–50 kN — ASTM E4 / ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5.

VTR-40-0050

Universal Testing Machine (5–50 kN)

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Overview

The Vector Tesla Series dual-column floor-standing universal testing machine is a high-capacity workhorse engineered for mid-to-high range materials testing in demanding industrial and research environments. Available in load capacities from 5 kN to 50 kN, it delivers structural rigidity, advanced electronics and measurement accuracy without the footprint compromises of a benchtop system.

The twin-column steel frame provides exceptional load stability, crosshead alignment and torsional stiffness for tension, compression, flexure, shear and peel testing across a broad range of materials — from engineering plastics and elastomers to metals, composites and structural assemblies. Backed by a high-speed digital controller, interchangeable load cells and Vector's unified test software, the Tesla 5–50 kN universal testing machine is the definitive platform for production QA labs and mid-level R&D facilities demanding consistent, traceable results at scale.

At a glance

  • 5 – 50 kN load capacity range
  • 5 kHz data acquisition (24-bit)
  • ±0.5% accuracy — ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5 / ASTM E4
  • Up to 1000 mm/min crosshead speed (500 mm/min on 50 kN)
  • Dual-column steel frame, full-length T-slot accessory channels, up to 6 sensor channels
Vector Tesla Series 50 kN dual-column floor-standing universal testing machine close-up

Application Areas

The Tesla Series 5–50 kN dual-column universal testing machine covers standardised and custom mechanical tests across a broad spectrum of industries and material types.

Plastics & Polymers

Tensile tests per ISO 527 and ASTM D638, flexural testing per ASTM D790, compression of rigid foams and polymer blocks, peel and tear of multilayer films and laminates.

Metals & Fasteners

Yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of metal strips, wires, sheet, bolts and precision-machined components per ISO 6892-1 and ASTM E8 / E8M.

Automotive & Aerospace

Structural-adhesive lap-shear testing, composite interlaminar shear, cable and harness pull-out, bracket compression and rubber-mount stiffness characterisation.

Packaging & Consumer Goods

Carton edge-crush resistance, bottle top-load testing, peel-seal strength on pouches (ASTM F88), zipper-closure fatigue and pull-off force on handles and tamper-evident closures.

Biomedical & Textiles

Fabric tensile and tear testing per ISO 13934-1, seam strength, woven and nonwoven characterisation, implant fixation pull-out and orthopaedic device testing.

Custom Applications

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

Advantages & Features

Performance characteristics engineered to deliver production-grade throughput and traceable accuracy from a dual-column floor-standing universal testing machine.

5 kHz

Industry-Leading Data Acquisition

Up to 5,000 samples per second — five times the 1 kHz rate of typical competing mid-range testers — capturing exact yield points, fastener failure loads and crack-initiation events with full 24-bit fidelity.

±0.5%

Precision Load Measurement

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

Rigid

Dual-Column Steel Frame

Precision-machined high-strength steel twin-column architecture delivers superior torsional stiffness and minimal deflection even at full 50 kN rated load — ensuring applied displacement translates directly into specimen deformation.

5 N → 50 kN

Interchangeable Load Cells

Quick-change, auto-recognition load cells span from a few Newtons up to the full 50 kN capacity. Calibration coefficients load automatically — one frame replaces multiple machines.

T-Slot

Integrated Accessory Mounting

Full-length T-slot accessory channels on both columns enable tool-free attachment of extensometers, clip-on gauges, environmental chambers, anti-buckling guides and lateral supports. Open front and rear access.

6×

Expandable Sensor Inputs

Up to six synchronised channels — load cell, longitudinal and transverse extensometers, strain-gauge bridges, temperature and auxiliary transducers — all sampled at the full 5 kHz rate in a single test run.

Tesla Software interface

Advanced Software & Control

Built for production QA throughput and R&D depth alike. Vector's Tesla Test Software delivers real-time acquisition, automated batch reporting and out-of-the-box compliance with the standards your regulators expect.

  • QA-Optimised Test Library — 600+ pre-loaded methods aligned with ASTM, ISO, DIN and EN templates for tensile, flexure, peel, lap-shear and compression testing.

  • Batch Testing & Statistical QA — automatic sequencing through specimen batches with live mean, standard deviation, Cpk and pass/fail metrics; audit-ready ISO 9001 reports generated on completion.

  • Dual Interface — workflow-oriented touchscreen tablet for shopfloor QA plus a full PC interface for advanced analysis, custom formulas and report design.

  • >1 kHz Closed-Loop Control — overshoot-free force and displacement control across ramp, hold and cycle phases — critical for rate-sensitive materials and constant-strain-rate metals testing.

Vector Tesla Series 5–50 kN dual-column universal testing machine — brochure cover

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A quick reference for the Vector Tesla Series dual-column floor-standing universal testing machine (5–50 kN) — load-cell options, configuration choices, application areas and key specifications.

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Dual-Column Universal Testing Machine

Technical Data

Product code
VTR-40-0500
Max capacity
5 – 50 kN
Frame design
Dual-column, steel construction
Test space height
1100 mm (configurable)
Speed range
0.0001 – 1000 mm/min (500 mm/min on 50 kN)
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 + optional touchscreen
Connectivity
USB
Safety features
Emergency stop, dual limit switches, optional enclosure (CE compliant)
Optional accessories
Pneumatic grips, advanced extensometers, custom fixtures
Overall dimensions (H×W×D)
1710 × 670 × 510 mm
Weight
~300 kg

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