ZwickRoell Case Studies

One of the leading materials research centers supports the production of new and extremely heat resistant materials for the aviation industry. For several years now, this research institute has been using creep testing machines from ZwickRoell to test these materials. To the case study

The largest steel mill in China is automating tensile tests on steel using a robotic testing system roboTest L with a laser extensometer. To the case study

ZwickRoell is the first manufacturer of materials testing machines that meet every strict specification for testing in cleanrooms according to DIN EN ISO 14644 1:2016-06; DIN EN ISO 14644-14 and VDI 2083 Page 9.1. To the case study

The Swiss company Früh Verpackungstechnik AG is one of the leading companies for flexible and customized packaging solutions and contract packaging in the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals. For quality control purposes, Früh relies on materials testing machines from ZwickRoell—and this for good reason. To the case study

University of Ottawa Chooses Flexible zwickiLine for Research and Development in Biomechanics To the case study

A globally operating pharmaceutical company specialising in manufacturing of sterile, injectable drugs is testing its autoinjectors with ZwickRoell's autoinjector testing system. To the case study

Kabelwerk Meißen has been an experienced partner for solutions in the field of cables and electrical wires for 150 years. To ensure consistently high product quality, the cable factory relies on the ProLine universal testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Taiyuan University of Technology determines the stress concentration of metals under high and ultra-high temperatures with a high-temperature testing system from ZwickRoell. To the case study

To test the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of PET recycled granulate, RCS plastics relies on the modular Mflow extrusion plastometer from ZwickRoell. To the case study

We were looking for a flexible way to test larger specimens in different configurations. Building upon their experience with our Control Cube-modernised Dartec machine, we had the idea to showcase the Cube’s capabilities to our academic colleagues and also present the technology to potential students at open days at the School of Engineering. To the case study

As a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of wire and cable products, Superior Essex helps power our interconnected society. To the case study

R-TECH Materials has invested in ZwickRoell’s latest composites testing technology, a 10 kN AllroundLine universal testing machine. To the case study

Chinese automotive company – testing solution for high-temperature tensile tests on metallic materials up to 1,200 °C To the case study

Creep Testing on Wood – University Uses Creep Testing Machine from ZwickRoell in a Temperature Range of +20°C to +90°C To the case study

Piston manufacturer tests materials for combustion engines at high temperatures up to 800 °C according to ISO 6892-2 and ASTM E21 To the case study

Whether travelling at 140 km/h on the world's most difficult downhill course in Kitzbühel, at the Freeski Worldcup, at Mont Blanc or powder snow skiing in the Rocky Mountains, the demand for safety, reliability and functionality in ski equipment is constantly increasing. The leading manufacturer of innovative binding systems, Marker, relies on ZwickRoell as its trusted partner. To the case study

Manufacturer of PET containers – KOSME determines compressive strength according to DIN 55526 with a ProLine testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

The importance of cleanrooms is currently in the spotlight as the global community awaits a vacine for Covid-19. Laboratories need controlled environments that are contamination free in order to carry out development and testing that produces reliable test results. ZwickRoell's zwickiLine materials testing machines can be used in production and testing areas of cleanroom classes 5 and 6. To the case study

Domel Company is one of the largest European developers and manufacturers of electric vacuum motors, DC motors, EC motors, and components. The complexity of an electric motor presents many challenges during manufacturing and testing. Each component is essential to the functioning of the motor. It goes without saying that quality control of these components is extremely important. To the case study

Manufacturer of floor coatings – US manufacturer Armstrong Flooring uses a hardness tester from ZwickRoell for testing, e.g. to ISO 24343-1, EN 433, ASTM F1303 and ASTM F1913. To the case study

Uni Petrol – For quality control of synthetic polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) the petrochemical manufacturer uses testing machines from ZwickRoell to determine the material’s tensile properties. To the case study

Manufacturer of spring elements – Sigrist uses an automated testing solution to perform spring rate measurements of several miniature spring elements in one test cycle. To the case study

Insulation material manufacturer – For incoming goods inspection of raw materials, Austrotherm uses an extrusion plastometer and for quality control of finished products a static testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

zwickiLine 25 kN universal testing machine with micro specimen grips and the laserXtens 115HP

Chinese steel manufacturer – tensile tests on micro specimens. The testing solution can be used to measure strain with a minimal initial gauge length (up to 1 mm). To the case study

Medical industry – For tensile tests on different materials used in implantable neuroelectrodes, CorTec uses a testing system from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Spherical plain bearing manufacturer – This testing system includes a testing machine from Schenck (Fmax 100 kN) that has been modernized by ZwickRoell. To the case study

University in Pakistan – Modern laboratory for mechanical testing of composites with latest test equipment from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Multi-Contact performs fatigue tests on plug connectors, to verify the electrical and mechanical properties in long-term, continuous operation. To the case study

Manufacturer of vibration technology – Tests to EN 13597 for determination of the static axial force and axial/radial stiffness To the case study

ArcelorMittal uses two ZwickRoell testing machines to test metal dumbbell specimens with thicknesses up to 16 mm. To the case study

Manufacturer of additive metal production system uses a testing machine from ZwickRoell for quality control. To the case study

Manufacturer of microanalysis systems – tensile and seal strength tests on film materials for optimization of test methods To the case study

Manufacturer of heating foils – Different tests within the framework of quality control. Among other things, the influence of deformation on electrical resistance is determined. To the case study

The Technical University of Munich (TU München) performs biaxial tensile tests on biological tissues under high elongation in the course of their research activities. To the case study

Nuclear power research project – Testing of the used materials under realistic conditions, in this case radioactivity (hot cell) To the case study

Screw manufacturer – For tensile tests on different types and forms of screws, Schmid Schrauben uses a Z400E universal testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Testing laboratory for polymers – testing system with temperature chamber expands testing capability. Tensile, compression and flexure tests can be performed from -70 to + 250 °C. To the case study

The RWTH Aachen University uses a sheet metal testing machine from ZwickRoell in their Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL). To the case study

The OLHF, competence center for economical lightweight construction and innovative materials and manufacturing technologies, relies on testing technology “Made by ZwickRoell” To the case study

SpineServ testing laboratory relies on a servohydraulic testing machine from ZwickRoell for fatigue tests on implants. To the case study

Testing institute uses testing machine from ZwickRoell for tests down to -269 °C on additive manufactured aluminum and titanium structures. To the case study

Siemens – High-temperature tensile tests on alloys for power plant components to ISO 6892-1 up to +1,200 °C with a ZwickRoell testing machine. To the case study

Manufacturer of engine mounts – Determination of the viscoelastic properties of engine mounts using a test protocol for dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). To the case study

For determination of spring characteristic curves of helical compression springs, BMW uses a multi-channel spring testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Worldwide leading sporting goods manufacturers relies on a servohydraulic table-top testing machine from ZwickRoell for dynamic testing of running shoes. To the case study

3D printer manufacturer – Printed specimens are tested in a variety of test methods using testing machines from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Supplier for the railroad industry commissions ZwickRoell with the modernization of their testing laboratory and their servohydraulic testing machines. To the case study

Cheese producer Hochland uses a zwickiLine universal testing machine from ZwickRoell for texture analysis of different cheese products. To the case study

Manufacturer of bicycle components – SRAM uses a testing machine from ZwickRoell for fatigue testing on chains, cranks and switching elements. To the case study

Packaging manufacturer Südpack uses two zwickiLine testing machines for tests on plastic packaging. To the case study

Tube Manufacturer Salzgitter Mannesmann – Testing machine with four system configurations for tensile, compression and folding tests, also in the high-temperature range. To the case study

Magnet manufacturer – Nanomechanical tests such as hardness tests or scratch tests on DLC coatings with ZHN nanoindenter from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Biaxialprüfmaschine bei der RWTH Aachen Universität

As part of a research project on artificial tissues, RWTH Aachen uses a biaxial tensile testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

String manufacturer Thomastik Infeld uses three zwickiLine testing machines from ZwickRoell for testing the tensile strength of violin strings. To the case study

Manufacturer of steel strands uses a tensile testing machine from ZwickRoell for quality assurance and tensile tests with strain measurement to EN 10138. To the case study

Society for forming technology relies on a universal testing machine with high-temperature furnace from ZwickRoell for tests according to Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. To the case study

Federal Institute of Technology – TGM tests the temperature resistance and long-term material behavior of polyethylene with ZwickRoell creep testing machine. To the case study

Testing laboratory and inspection body has expanded their capacity for high testing temperatures by acquiring four Kappa 50 LA-Spring creep testing machines from ZwickRoell. To the case study

UL Thermoplastics Testing Center – Creep tensile tests on polymers with two Kappa Multistation creep testing systems from ZwickRoell. To the case study

University of Leoben – Special testing solution for wedge splitting test at up to +1,500 °C for determination of Mode I fracture toughness. To the case study

University of Bern – Servohydraulic testing machine with laserXtens from ZwickRoell for research project in the field of biomechanics. To the case study

Sandvik – High-temperature tensile tests to ISO 6892-2 and ASTM E21 with customized testing solution from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Manufacturer of aerospace components – Investment in creep testing machines especially for the evaluation of hydrogen embrittlement to ASTM F519 and ASTM F1624 To the case study

Electric scooter manufacturer – The maximum load capacity of the frame was to be determined through tensile and compression tests on the electric scooter’s components. To the case study

A total of six companies are involved in the HEW Forum research project, which concerns the development of new "highly entropic materials for forming tools" - new materials which are of particular interest to the automotive and aviation industries. To the case study

Hochtemperatur-Ofen inklusive Hochemperatur-Extensometer für Versuche bis 1.250 °C

Research institute implements testing machines for strain-controlled test sequences (e.g. stress-relaxation testing at temperatures up to 250°C). To the case study

Manufacturer of Rubber Chassis System Components – Creep tests as well as static deflection, adhesion and strength tests on chassis system components. To the case study

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) uses testing machines for tensile, compression and flexure tests at ambient and high temperatures up to 1,200°C. To the case study

Czech Academy of Sciences – Complex creep and fracture tests with test temperatures up to 1,600°C in an inert gas atmosphere. To the case study

Z100 TEW mit Ofenkarussell und laserXtens HP/TZ

Chinese manufacturer of titanium alloys – Creep testing machine and a universal testing machine with 3-furnace carousel for higher specimen throughput. To the case study

The Technical University of Munich fully relies on the usability and functional diversity of the testXpert III testing software. At UTG, various ZwickRoell machines are in use. To the case study

Siemens – In the power plant sector the manufacturer relies on high-temperature testing solutions from ZwickRoell for research and development. To the case study

Max-Planck-Institute uses a high-temperature tensile testing machine from ZwickRoell for tests on high-performance materials. To the case study

Enercon modernizes their servohydraulic testing machines for composites testing with control electronics and components from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Testing laboratory chooses high-energy drop weight tester (120,000 J) from ZwickRoell for drop weight tests to API-RP 5L3, DIN EN 10274 an ASTM E436. To the case study

High-temperature research – For determination of the thermal-elastic behavior, heat resistance and re-crystallization temperature of materials. To the case study

Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) – The laboratory at the Institute of Biomechanics uses a extension-inflation-torsion testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

TU Berlin – Modernization of a test portal for large construction components with two servohydraulic testing actuators (Fmax 1,000 kN and 2,500 kN). To the case study

Z100 AllroundLine-Prüfmaschine bei GMA in Essen

Institute for Materials Testing – Hot tensile tests on metals according to ISO 6892-2 and ASTM E21 with ZwickRoell high-temperature testing machine. To the case study

The Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) is Europe’s leading research and training institute in the field of plastics technology. Here, methods and solutions for a wide variety of applications are continuously developed. To the case study

Metal producer – Tensile and 3-point flexure tests up to a maximum test force of 250 kN at ambient and high temperature. To the case study

The Institute of Machine Elements of the Technical University of Munich, also known as the Gear Research Center (FZG), is today’s leading international research institute for gears and transmissions. The focus of the institute’s research activities is the development of methods and tools for reliable determination of fatigue life, efficiency, and vibration characteristics of these components. To the case study

Elektromechanische Zeitstandprüfmaschinen Kappa 100 DS mit Salzsprühkammern

POSCO Steel – Determination of the long term creep strength and corrosion resistance using a creep testing machine from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Mechanical components in testing machines are usually robustly constructed and perform their duties over many years, even decades. One problem, however, is the fast ongoing development in the areas of electronics and software. ZwickRoell, a leading global supplier of testing machines, provides modernizations not only for ZwickRoell machines, but also for machines from other manufacturers. To the case study

The KU Leuven university uses a biaxial testing machine and a triaxial testing machine from ZwickRoell for the characterization of biological tissues. To the case study

Czech research institute uses a high-temperature creep testing machine in a hot cell for material characterization. To the case study

Haselmeier – For testing of pen injectors, the ZwickRoell materials testing laboratory also offers DQ/IQ/OQ qualification of the testing system used. To the case study

Hydro Aluminium – Creep testing machine from ZwickRoell with temperature chamber for creep and stress relaxation tests at ambient temperature up to +250°C To the case study

ThyssenKrupp Presta – As part of product development, cyclic tests are performed on swivel levers using an electrodynamic testing machine. To the case study

Wanzl, worldwide leading manufacturer of shopping carts uses a testing machine (Fmax 250 kN) for metal tensile tests in their laboratory. To the case study

Kappa Multistation 3x10 kN für Kriechversuche an Gummi und Elastomerbauteilen

Elastomer manufacturer uses creep testing machine with three system configurations for determination of the creep behavior of rubber and elastomer components. To the case study

Manufacturer of packaging containers – Determination of the stackability using a special compression testing system from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Company for additive manufacturing in the plastics industry equips laboratory with materials testing machine, pendulum impact tester and hardness tester from ZwickRoell. To the case study

TU Chemnitz – For characterization of thin layers and the determination of mechanical load capacity in the nano range, TU Chemnitz uses a nanoindenter from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) – The Institute of Materials and Process Engineering (IMPE) uses a hardness tester from ZwickRoell. To the case study

Supplier of galvanic precious metal electrolytes uses a testing system from ZwickRoell for hardness determination (indentation depth to DIN EN ISO 14577). To the case study

Manufacturer of rubber-metal connections – The company has chosen a ZwickRoell torsion testing machine for quality control and product development. To the case study

Indian mechanical engineering company – Universal testing machine (Fmax 330 kN) for tensile tests on metallic flat and round specimens. To the case study

Federal Institute of Technology – Fatigue tests on PE pipelines to ISO 18489 with LTM electrodynamic testing machine. To the case study

ThyssenKrupp Presta – Production-related quality control on camshafts with TorsionLine torsion testing machine. To the case study

TU Dresden (Dresden University of Technology) – Use of a ZwickRoell testing machine with integrated computer tomography for characterization of lightweight materials. To the case study

Corrugated board manufacturer – tests on raw paper (e.g. short-span compression test), tests on corrugated board and tests on completely folded cardboard boxes (e.g. box crush test) To the case study

Testing institute – ZwickRoell equips a testing laboratory for metals testing with static testing machines, hardness testers and pendulum impact testers. To the case study

Vallourec uses 26 Kappa creep testing machines and 34 lever arm creep testing machines in their research center in Riesa. To the case study

Bosch – The main diesel development site uses a hardness tester from ZwickRoell for instrumented indentation tests to DIN EN ISO 14577. To the case study

Testing laboratory – Modular portal-type test bench designed to handle large components such as truck axles. To the case study

Schunk – For product evaluation of new grippers, Schunk uses a testing machine (Fmax 250 kN) with superimposed torsion up to 1000 Nm. To the case study

Pipe manufacturer – Tensile testing machine for tests on pipe wall specimens with a maximum load of 1,600 To the case study

Elastomer manufacturer uses creep testing machine from ZwickRoell for the determination and prediction of the creep behavior of elastomer components. To the case study

The Technical University of Munich uses a materials testing machine from ZwickRoell to perform tensile, compression and flexure tests on the wheels and coatings. To the case study

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