Forace sets industry standards with reliable rubber testing from ZwickRoell
Case Study
- Customer: Forace Specialty Chem Private Limited
- Location: Haridwar (Uttarakhand), India
- Industry: Rubber
- Topic: Rubber testing with a ZwickRoell universal testing machine
May 2026
Forace Speciality Chem Pvt. Ltd. needed a reliable and automated solution for rubber testing to meet strict quality standards. ZwickRoell's advanced universal testing system with extensometer delivered the required precision and repeatability, thereby improving testing efficiency and product reliability.
Challenge Competencies Solutions Results Products
Forace Speciality Chem Pvt. Ltd.: Partner for specialty chemicals in the foundry industry
Forace Speciality Chem Pvt.Ltd., founded in 1980, is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and consumables for the foundry and metals industries. Headquartered in Haridwar, India, the company offers a wide range of products, including refractory coatings, special release agents, core binders and resin-coated sand for demanding casting applications. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Forace serves customers in the fields of high-pressure die casting, smelting operations and extrusion.
ZwickRoell top competences
- Fully automatic long travel extensometer: Enables precise measurement of elongation up to 1000 mm, improves repeatability and reduces errors caused by manual operation.
- High-resolution high-accuracy travel measurement: With an accuracy of ±2 micrometers, ZwickRoell materials testing machines deliver reliable and consistent test results for various rubber testing applications.
- NABL-certified calibration services: ZwickRoell India offers accredited calibration services, thereby ensuring traceability and compliance with national standards.
- Pneumatic specimen grips with ceramic jaws: These specimen grips, specially developed for pull-out tests on wires, ensure secure clamping and precise force application.
The challenge
Ensure repeatable and reliable rubber testing
Forace faced the challenge of achieving consistent and repeatable results in tensile, tear growth and adhesion tests on rubber and wire materials. Manual testing methods did not provide the precision and repeatability required for high quality standards in production. The company needed a solution that would enable accurate, automated and standardized testing according to ASTM requirements and improve product reliability.
The ZwickRoell solution
Automatic extensometer and universal testing machine for reliable rubber testing
ZwickRoell supplied Forace with a 5 kN two-column universal testing machine (UTM) equipped with a fully automatic long-travel extensometer that allows measurements up to 1000 mm. The system includes pneumatic grips with oxide ceramic jaws for pull-out tests on wires and offers a high-accuracy travel measurement of ±2 micrometers. The software-controlled solution ensures safe and user-friendly operation. The on-site calibration within the NABL area of application was performed by ZwickRoell engineers and ensures conformity and traceability.
The result
Higher accuracy and greater confidence in test results
With ZwickRoell's automated testing solution, Forace achieved highly repeatable and reliable test results, setting a new standard in the rubber industry. The precision and automation of the system significantly reduced operator influence and improved the efficiency of the test procedures. The solution also strengthened customer confidence in product quality, contributed to greater brand trust and simplified quality assurance processes.
“The excellent consulting during the sales phase along with reliable after-sales service during installation have built a high level of trust in the ZwickRoell brand and in the accuracy of the test results." (Ashwani Gupta, Forace Speciality Chem Pvt. Ltd.)
