High-Temperature Tensile Testing Machines
Electromechanical testing machines with integrated electric furnaces and ceramic extensometers for tensile testing up to 1200°C.
Tensile Testing at Elevated Temperatures
Accurate tensile properties from room temperature to 1200°C — with strain measurement inside the furnace.
Many metals and alloys must be characterised at the temperatures they experience in service. Aerospace superalloys, power generation steels and automotive components all require high-temperature tensile testing per ISO 6892-2 and ASTM E21.
Cermac’s UTM-E integrates with single and multi-zone electric furnaces (up to 1200°C) and ceramic-arm extensometers that measure strain directly on the specimen inside the heated zone.
Multi-station battery furnace configurations allow parallel specimen conditioning, dramatically increasing throughput for high-volume laboratories.
High-Temperature Features
Furnaces to 1200°C
Single and multi-zone split furnaces with PID control and uniform temperature distribution.
Ceramic Extensometer
Alumina ceramic arms measure strain directly on the specimen inside the furnace. ISO 9513 compliant.
Multi-station Battery
Parallel furnace stations pre-heat specimens while one is tested — up to 3× throughput increase.
Strain-rate Control
24-bit closed-loop for Method A (strain-rate controlled) testing per ISO 6892-2.
Shoulder & Threaded Grips
High-temperature gripping systems for round specimens with shoulder heads or threaded ends.
Temperature Logging
Thermocouple inputs integrated into Cermac Testing software for full temperature traceability.
Testing Standards
Tensile testing of metallic materials at elevated temperature.
Elevated-temperature tension tests of metallic materials.
Creep, creep-rupture and stress-rupture tests of metallic materials.
Metallic materials — tensile testing at elevated temperature.
Room-temperature tensile testing (same machine, without furnace).
Calibration of extensometers used in uniaxial testing.
Applications
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Aerospace — tensile properties of nickel superalloys, titanium and heat-resistant steels at service temperatures.
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Power generation — characterisation of boiler tubes, turbine blades and heat exchangers.
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Automotive — exhaust manifold alloys, turbocharger housings and brake disc materials.
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Oil & gas — pipeline steels and downhole materials at elevated temperature.
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Refractory materials — high-temperature strength of ceramics, cermets and thermal barrier coatings.
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Research — material development at universities and R&D centres.
Machines & Accessories in Action
Why Choose Cermac
Since 1983, Cermac S.r.l. has designed and manufactured material testing machines at our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility near Milan, Italy. Direct access to the engineering team, fast spare parts and responsive technical support.
Tailored to Your Laboratory
At Cermac, every testing machine can be fully customised to match your specific requirements. From frame configuration and load capacity to grips, fixtures and software — we design the complete system around your laboratory workflow.
Our engineering team works directly with you to identify the optimal solution for your materials and testing standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature can be reached?
Cermac electric furnaces reach up to 1200°C with single or multi-zone PID control.
How is strain measured inside the furnace?
Ceramic-arm extensometers with alumina rods reach through the furnace wall to contact the specimen directly.
What is a multi-station battery?
Multiple furnace stations pre-heat specimens in parallel while one is being tested — dramatically increasing throughput.
Can the machine also test at room temperature?
Yes. Remove the furnace and install standard grips — the same UTM-E performs all room-temperature tests.
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