Tensile testing services

Tensile testing with loads up to 8000kN

Tensile testing with loads up to 8000kN

Tensile testing

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To perform (non-) standardized static and dynamic (fatigue) tests on (full-scale) components, our machines with capacities up to 8000kN are adjustable with custom specimen grip fixtures. If required, customer specific grips can be designed and manufactured at Soete laboratory.

Tension-compression tests can be used in various types of standardized and non-standardized test: tensile/compression tests to determine the stress-strain response of a material or component, slip tests of connections, fatigue test to perform lifetime assessment and/or define a s-n curve…



  • Servo-hydraulic controlled setup
      • Custom programmable waveforms: sinusoidal, triangular, square…
  • Quasi-static load capacity up to 8000kN (tensile) and 4000kN (compression)
    • Dynamic load capacity up to 1850kN (tensile and compression)
    • Dedicated instrumentation to measure applied loads and deformations by using calibrated load cells, LVDT’s, extensometers, clip gauges, strain gauges, Digital Image Correlation (DIC)…
    • Environmental chambers are available to control temperature, humidity and corrosion environment



    Properties measured with a tensile test are yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, maximum elongation, reduction in area…

    • Standard tensile testing according to ISO 6892-1
    • Load capacity up to 8000 kN

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