Combined tensile and torsion tester

Purpose

Our testing platform enables accurate measurement of simultaneous torsional and axial loads, providing unique insights into how your materials or products behave under real‑world conditions.

Particularly suitable for:

• Materials and assemblies exposed to both rotational and axial forces
• Packaging materials and advanced sealing solutions
• Testing of medical devices, such as threaded implants, connectors, luer systems, single‑use instruments and enclosure solutions
• Design verification, optimisation and comparison between prototypes
• Tailored test programmes where standards require supplementation with realistic load profiles

Grips & fixturing

We offer:

• Standard grips for tensile, torsion and compression testing
• Self‑centring chucks and high‑precision grips
• Compression plates
• Custom‑designed fixtures developed to fit unique geometries or application‑specific challenges

Technical capabilities

Capacity and test envelope

• Maximum torque: 50 Nm
• Maximum axial load: 5 kN
• Test area: 440 mm width, 1,030 mm height (with safety enclosure)

Measurement systems

• AC servo motor with accuracy up to 2 μm
• High‑precision displacement transducer
• ProLine DMS clip‑on extensometer, 25 mm gauge length
• Multifunction module enabling integration of multiple analogue and digital inputs to testExpert II

Software

• testExpert II with advanced evaluation, visualisation and automated reporting
• Ability to define complex load cycles, combined sequences and customised protocols

Why choose RISE for combined tensile and torsion testing?

• Realistic load simulation – not just simple uniaxial tests
• High‑precision loading in multiple directions simultaneously
• Specialist expertise in both packaging and medical devices
• Support in selecting suitable standards and test methods
• Clear reporting, robust data logging and full traceability
• Possibility for customised test sequences and bespoke fixturing

Method

Setup is done as requested with help from our experts.

Deliveries

Stress-strain and torsion curves can be determined. In addition, properties such as stiffness, strength and energy can be determined.