200kN Universal Testing Machine

200kN Universal Testing Machine – High-Precision Floor-Standing System

The Quasar 200kN Universal Testing Machine is a state-of-the-art, floor-standing system designed for precise and high-capacity materials testing. Built to meet ASTM and ISO standards, this advanced universal testing machine delivers exceptional accuracy and repeatability for tensile, compression, and flexural testing of metals, composites, and other materials.

Advanced Features & Design

Engineered with a rigid two-column structure, the Quasar 200kN ensures maximum stability and reliability. Its modular and flexible design allows integration with a wide range of grips, fixtures, extensometers, temperature chambers, and additional load cells. This adaptability makes it an ideal solution for industrial manufacturers, research laboratories, and quality control environments.

• 200kN Maximum Force Capacity – Handles high-load applications with ease.

• Floor-Standing Configuration – Rigid and stable design for heavy-duty testing.

• Wide Material Compatibility – Suitable for metals, composites, plastics, and more.

• High-Resolution Load & Stroke Readings – Ensures precise and accurate results.

• Flexible and Expandable System – Can be upgraded with additional accessories.

• Advanced Control & Data Management – Integrates with powerful Labtest software.

Intelligent Software & Automation

The Quasar 200kN Universal Testing Machine comes equipped with Labtest software, offering complete control over test programming, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring. This system is designed to streamline materials testing for both production lines and laboratory environments.

• Meets ASTM & ISO Compliance – Ensures standardized and repeatable testing.

• Remote Control Operation – Allows efficient and safe handling of tests.

• Automated Data Processing – Seamlessly manages test results and reports.

• Network Integration – Enables secure data transmission and storage.

Industry Applications

This floor-standing universal testing machine is ideal for various industries requiring high-force material testing, including:

• Aerospace & Automotive – Structural integrity and component testing.

• Construction & Civil Engineering – Strength evaluation of building materials.

• Manufacturing & Quality Control – Ensuring product durability and compliance.

• Research & Development – Material innovation and performance analysis.

Why Choose the Quasar 200kN Universal Testing Machine?

Manufactured by an ISO 9001 certified company, the Quasar 200kN provides an exceptional price-to-quality ratio, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability. Whether you need a tensile testing system, a compression testing machine, or a universal testing system, this model delivers the precision and versatility required for modern materials testing.

 

What fits inside 200 kN (44,962 lbf)

The 200 kN Quasar is the entry point to floor-standing testing. It is sized for full metal specimens, small rebar and fasteners. Typical peak loads, worked out from strength × cross-section:

• ASTM E8 round specimen, 12.5 mm diameter, at 1,200 MPa: about 147 kN.

• #5 (16 mm) Grade 60 rebar at 700 MPa actual tensile: about 140 kN.

• M16 grade 10.9 bolt (157 mm² stress area) at 1,040 MPa: about 163 kN.

• 0.5 in seven-wire prestressing strand, ASTM A416: about 184 kN minimum breaking strength.

• Wood compression parallel to grain, ASTM D143 (50 × 50 mm) at 50 MPa: about 125 kN.

 

Why move from benchtop to floor-standing

Above 100 kN the frame, grips and specimens all get heavier. A floor-standing frame puts the test area at a comfortable working height, takes hydraulic grips that clamp large bars quickly, and gives room for long specimens such as rebar and strand.

 

Grips and fixtures for this size

Most 200 kN systems run hydraulic wedge grips with flat and V-faces for plate and round bar, strand grips for A416, bolt grips for fasteners, and a bend fixture for E290 and rebar bend tests.

 

200 kN or 250 kN?

The two sizes overlap. Choose 250 kN if you expect #6 rebar, 4 × 8 in concrete cylinders or a steady stream of high-strength bolts, since the extra headroom avoids overloading the load cell. Our buyer's guide explains how to size capacity.

 

Rebar and fastener testing tips

Rebar ribs seat poorly in flat grip faces, so use V- or rebar-specific faces and check that the bar breaks inside the gauge length, not at the jaw. For bolts, test the full fastener with a threaded adapter or bolt grip so the thread engagement matches ASTM F606 or ISO 898-1. An automatic extensometer that removes itself before the break keeps it safe on energetic failures.

 

Frequently asked questions

What rebar sizes can a 200 kN machine test?

Up to about #5 (16 mm) in Grade 60. Larger bars need 250 kN or more.

Do I need hydraulic grips on a 200 kN machine?

They are strongly recommended. Hydraulic wedge grips hold large round and flat specimens with a consistent clamping force and are much faster to load than manual grips at this size.

What is 200 kN in pounds?

200 kN equals 44,962 lbf.

Can the 200 kN Quasar test bolts to ASTM F606?

Yes, up to about M16 grade 10.9 or 5/8 in Grade 8 fasteners, using bolt grips or threaded adapters sized for each diameter.