2000kN Universal Testing Machine

Quasar 2000 kN Universal Testing Machine – High-Force Precision Testing for the Toughest Materials

The Quasar 2000 kN Universal Testing Machine is a state-of-the-art, floor-standing testing system engineered for extremely high-capacity applications. With an impressive 2000 kN (450 kip) force capacity, it is purpose-built for demanding tensile, compression, flexural, and shear tests across the most rigorous industrial sectors, including aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, construction, energy, and advanced materials R&D.

Maximum Load Capacity, Maximum Accuracy

With a dual-column, high-rigidity frame, the Quasar 2000 kN ensures minimal deflection and maximum precision under the highest loads. Whether you are testing heavy-duty metals, concrete cylinders, structural components, or high-performance composites, this machine offers exceptional versatility and control.

• 2000 kN Force Capacity – Ideal for testing large structural components, high-strength alloys, rebar, prestressed concrete, and more.

• Rigid Dual-Column Frame – Provides superior structural integrity, minimizing deformation and ensuring repeatable results.

• Flexible Modular Design – Supports a wide variety of grips, fixtures, extensometers, thermal chambers, and load cells to match your exact testing requirements.

• High-Resolution Control System – Allows precise force and displacement measurement across the entire loading range, from full capacity down to micro-scale measurements.

Intelligent Testing Powered by Labtest Software

The Labtest control software delivers intuitive test setup, execution, and real-time analysis with full compliance to ASTM, ISO, DIN, and other international testing standards.

• Fully Automated Test Sequences – Streamline testing with customizable workflows and automated calculations.

• Remote Monitoring & Control – Optional remote unit allows full control from production lines, control rooms, or lab workstations.

• Real-Time Data Acquisition – All testing data is captured live, with powerful tools for graphing, reporting, and exporting results.

• Network Integration – Seamlessly connects with lab or plant databases to streamline data management and archiving.

Trusted Across Industries for High-Force Testing

The Quasar 2000 kN is engineered for maximum adaptability across a wide range of test standards and applications:

Construction & Civil Engineering

• ASTM C39 / C469 – Compression and modulus testing of concrete cylinders and cores.

• ASTM A370 – Mechanical testing of reinforcing steel and structural steel.

• ISO 15630 – Tensile testing of rebar and prestressing steel.

Aerospace & Automotive

• ASTM E8 / ISO 6892-1 – Tensile testing of high-strength metals used in structural and safety-critical components.

Metallurgy & Advanced Materials

• ISO 26203 / ASTM E21 – High-temperature tensile testing of metal alloys under thermal load.

• ASTM E290 – Bend testing to assess ductility and crack resistance in thick metal samples.

Composites & Polymers

• ASTM D3039 / D7264 – Tensile and flexural testing of composite laminates under high force conditions.

• ASTM D6641 – Combined loading compression (CLC) testing of carbon fiber or hybrid laminates.

Built to Perform, Backed by Quality

Every Quasar 2000 kN Universal Testing Machine is manufactured under ISO 9001-certified quality systems for reliability, accuracy, and long-term performance. Engineered with long-stroke actuators, precision linear encoders, and servo-hydraulic or electromechanical drive options, this machine is ideal for labs that demand the highest levels of force application and data fidelity.

• Ultra-Low-Speed Testing Capability – Perform creep or slow-loading compression tests down to 0.0005 mm/min.

• High-Speed Testing Option – Optional configurations support high-speed tensile and impact tests.

• Durable, Maintenance-Friendly Design – Built for continuous use in industrial and research environments.

The Ultimate Solution for 2,000 kN Material Testing

When your testing requirements push beyond the limits of standard machines, the Quasar 2000 kN Universal Testing Machine delivers the power, accuracy, and flexibility needed to ensure your materials meet the strictest global standards. It's the preferred solution for structural material testing, industrial product validation, and high-strength component qualification.

 

What fits inside 2,000 kN (449,618 lbf)

The 2,000 kN Quasar is the largest frame in the range, built for the biggest rebar, high-strength concrete and large structural components. Typical peak loads, worked out from strength × cross-section:

• #18 (57 mm) Grade 60 rebar at 700 MPa actual tensile: about 1,807 kN.

• 150 × 300 mm concrete cylinder at 100 MPa (ultra-high strength): about 1,767 kN.

• M48 grade 10.9 bolt (1,470 mm² stress area) at 1,040 MPa: about 1,529 kN.

• Steel plate specimen (60 × 25 mm) at 900 MPa: about 1,350 kN.

• Mechanical rebar couplers and splices: up to the strength of the bar.

 

Frame and working space

The 2,000 kN frame has 1.1 m of stroke, up to 200 mm/min and 625 mm (24.6 in) of column clearance, the widest in the range. That space takes very large hydraulic grips, coupler and splice assemblies, and compression platens for large cylinders and blocks.

 

Grips and fixtures for this size

Typical 2,000 kN systems run large hydraulic wedge grips with rebar faces, spherical-seat compression platens, heavy bolt grips and bend fixtures for large bars. A safety enclosure is standard practice at this force level.

 

2,000 kN or a smaller frame?

Choose 2,000 kN when you test #18 bars, couplers for large bars or concrete above about 60 MPa. If your largest specimen stays below about 1,000 kN, the 1,200 kN frame costs less and takes less floor space. Our buyer's guide explains the trade-offs.

 

Testing couplers, splices and large components

Mechanical couplers and splices are tested with full bar on each side, so the specimen can be well over 1 m long and the grips must hold large bars without slipping. The 625 mm column clearance gives room for large hydraulic grips and the coupler body, and a full safety enclosure is essential because large bars release a great deal of energy at break.

 

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest rebar a 2,000 kN machine can test?

#18 (57 mm) Grade 60 bar, which breaks at about 1,800 kN, along with mechanical couplers and splices for that bar.

Do I need a pit or special foundation for a 2,000 kN frame?

It needs a level, reinforced floor rated for the machine's weight and test loads. Check the floor rating and site layout with us before installation.

What is 2,000 kN in pounds?

2,000 kN equals 449,618 lbf, or about 225 short tons.

Can the 2,000 kN Quasar test rebar couplers?

Yes. It tests mechanical splices and couplers on bars up to #18, including the full-strength Type 2 requirement in ACI 318.