1200kN Universal Testing Machine

Quasar 1200 kN Universal Testing Machine – The Ultimate Solution for High-Capacity, Precision Material Testing

The Quasar 1200 kN Universal Testing Machine sets a new standard in high-performance testing systems. Engineered to deliver unmatched accuracy, reliability, and flexibility, this floor-standing universal testing machine is ideal for applications requiring the highest precision in tensile, compression, flexural, and shear testing. With a remarkable 1200 kN capacity, it is optimized for use in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to advanced materials research and construction.

Unrivaled Precision and Versatility for All Testing Needs

Designed with a dual-column rigid frame, the Quasar 1200 kN offers exceptional stability and accuracy under the highest loads. Whether you're conducting routine production testing or advanced material research, the system is equipped with advanced features that guarantee superior results across a wide range of materials, including metals, polymers, and composites.

• High Capacity of 1200 kN – Perfect for demanding industrial and research applications.

• Dual-Column Frame – Ensures high stability, minimizing any deflection during testing, even under the highest forces.

• Flexible and Modular Configuration – Can be equipped with various grips, extensometers, load cells, and temperature chambers, enabling a wide variety of testing setups.

• Precision Control – Achieves extremely accurate load and stroke readings, even at the highest test speeds and smallest increments.

Advanced Testing Capabilities with Labtest Software

The Labtest software is at the heart of the Quasar 1200 kN, providing users with a powerful, intuitive platform for programming, monitoring, and analyzing tests. This software ensures that all results comply with ASTM, ISO, and other international standards, giving users complete control over data management, reporting, and real-time analysis.

• Automated Data Management – Efficiently collects, processes, and transmits test data to your company network and databases.

• Remote Control Access – The optional remote control unit offers additional flexibility for testing in production environments, allowing operators to monitor tests from a distance.

• Data Integration – Full integration with existing network systems to streamline data transfer, ensuring that all test results are instantly accessible.

Versatile Applications Across Multiple Industries

The Quasar 1200 kN is an essential tool for testing a wide array of materials and products across various industries. Whether you're testing metals, polymers, composites, or concrete, this machine offers exceptional flexibility in meeting the testing requirements of your industry.

• Aerospace & Automotive Engineering

  • ASTM E8 – Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials, ensuring that materials in high-stress environments meet the necessary strength standards.

  • ISO 6892 – Tensile testing of metallic materials at room temperature to ensure structural integrity under stress.

• Construction & Civil Engineering

  • ASTM C39 – Compressive strength testing of concrete specimens, ensuring that concrete materials meet industry standards.

  • ASTM E290 – Bend testing of metallic materials to evaluate their ductility and resistance to fracture.

• Manufacturing & Materials Research

  • ASTM D3039 – Tensile testing of polymer matrix composite materials, ensuring high-quality production of advanced composite products.

  • ASTM D3518 – Fatigue testing of composite materials, simulating real-world stress cycles to determine durability and reliability.

• Metallurgy & Advanced Materials

  • ISO 26203 – High-temperature tensile testing of metallic materials to evaluate their strength and ductility under extreme conditions.

Built for Endurance, Designed for Excellence

Manufactured by an ISO 9001-certified company, the Quasar 1200 kN delivers outstanding durability, ensuring long-term, reliable performance. Its advanced design and ergonomic features make it the ideal solution for laboratories and production lines that require frequent, high-load testing. The machine’s ability to accommodate various testing accessories and configurations ensures that it can be easily adapted to meet evolving testing demands.

• High Performance with Low Test Speeds – Capable of speeds as low as 0.0005 mm/min, this machine provides precision results for both macro and micro-load tests.

• Advanced Control and Resolution – High-resolution sensors ensure that even small variations in load and stroke are detected, making it suitable for the most detailed testing requirements.

Superior Quality at Competitive Prices

When it comes to precision material testing, the Quasar 1200 kN Universal Testing Machine stands out as the industry leader. Built for the most demanding applications, it combines advanced technology, high performance, and exceptional flexibility to meet the testing needs of the world’s top manufacturers, researchers, and engineers.

 

What fits inside 1,200 kN (269,771 lbf)

The 1,200 kN Quasar adds headroom over the 1,000 kN model for high-strength concrete, the largest common rebar sizes and heavy bolts. Typical peak loads, worked out from strength × cross-section:

• 6 × 12 in concrete cylinder, ASTM C39, at 60 MPa (8,700 psi): about 1,094 kN.

• #14 (43 mm) Grade 60 rebar at 700 MPa actual tensile: about 1,016 kN.

• M42 grade 8.8 bolt (1,120 mm² stress area) at 830 MPa: about 930 kN.

• Steel plate specimen (50 × 20 mm) at 900 MPa: about 900 kN.

• Type 2 mechanical splice on a #11 Grade 60 bar, which must reach the bar's 620 MPa specified tensile strength: about 624 kN.

 

Frame and working space

The 1,200 kN frame has 1.1 m of stroke, up to 200 mm/min and 412 mm (16.2 in) of column clearance. The wide test area takes large hydraulic grips for 40 mm and bigger bars as well as concrete platens and a safety enclosure.

 

Grips and fixtures for this size

Typical 1,200 kN setups use hydraulic wedge grips with rebar and flat faces, compression platens with a spherical seat, heavy bolt grips and bend fixtures for rebar and weld coupons.

 

1,200 kN or 2,000 kN?

Choose 1,200 kN for concrete up to about 60 MPa and bars up to #14. Move to 2,000 kN for #18 rebar, ultra-high-strength concrete or large structural bolts. Our buyer's guide explains how to size capacity.

 

Planning for high-strength concrete

High-performance and precast mixes can reach 60 MPa (8,700 psi) or more, which pushes a 6 × 12 in cylinder past 1,000 kN. Capping or grinding the ends flat matters even more at these loads, as uneven ends lower the result. The 1,200 kN frame gives headroom so the strongest cylinders still break well inside the load cell's calibrated range.

 

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the 1,000 kN and 1,200 kN Quasar?

They share the same 412 mm frame, 1.1 m stroke and 200 mm/min top speed. The 1,200 kN gives 20% more force for high-strength concrete and #14 rebar.

Can the 1,200 kN machine test #18 rebar?

No. A #18 (57 mm) Grade 60 bar needs about 1,800 kN, so it requires the 2,000 kN frame.

What is 1,200 kN in pounds?

1,200 kN equals 269,771 lbf, or about 135 short tons.

Why choose 1,200 kN over 1,000 kN for concrete?

High-strength cylinders above about 50 MPa (7,250 psi) can exceed 1,000 kN. The 1,200 kN frame keeps those tests inside its rated range.