Mechanical Testing Machines for Materials Characterisation
A complete range of mechanical testing equipment — tensile, compression, bending and impact — covering 0.1 kN to 2,000 kN and up to 750 J. Designed and manufactured in Italy by Cermac.
Complete Mechanical Testing Solutions for Every Laboratory
From micro-force bench-top testers to heavy-duty hydraulic systems — one manufacturer, one software platform, one support team.
Cermac designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of mechanical testing machines to determine the physical and mechanical properties of materials under static and dynamic loading conditions. Our product portfolio covers tensile testing, compression testing, bending and flexure testing, and Charpy impact testing — all managed through a single, unified software platform.
Whether you are running quality control on a production line, conducting research in a university laboratory or certifying materials for construction and aerospace applications, Cermac’s mechanical testing equipment delivers the accuracy, repeatability and compliance you need.
All core components — structural frames, digital controllers, firmware and Cermac Testing software — are developed and maintained in-house at our Milan facility, ensuring fast support, easy integration and full Industry 4.0 compatibility.
Our Mechanical Testing Machine Range
Four product families to cover every mechanical testing requirement.
Four-column servo-hydraulic machines for high-strength metals, rebar and steel products. Class 1 accuracy, 24-bit digital control.
Ball-screw machines with brushless motors. Oil-free, silent and precise. Ideal for metals, composites, plastics and high-temperature testing.
Single and dual-column compact machines for plastics, rubber, adhesives, films and fibres. Perfect for R&D and QC on non-metallic materials.
Fully automatic Charpy pendulum impact testers for resilience testing on metals, welds and composites. ASTM E23 and ISO 148-1 compliant.
What Sets Cermac Mechanical Testing Equipment Apart
Precision engineering, unified software and total in-house control.
24-bit Digital Control
Proprietary controller with 24-bit ADC resolution and up to 1 kHz sampling. Closed-loop control of load, displacement and strain across all machine families.
Unified Software Platform
The Cermac Testing software manages all machine types from a single interface — tensile tests, impact tests and more. Centralised database with multi-user access and automatic reporting.
Industry 4.0 Integration
TCP/IP LAN connectivity on every machine. Automatic data export, network-shared databases and full traceability for smart factory environments.
Modular Accessories
Quick-change grips, extensometers, furnaces, bending fixtures and impact accessories. One supplier for your entire laboratory equipment.
In-house Engineering
Frames, electronics, firmware and software all developed at our Milan facility. Direct support from the team that designed your machine.
Multi-standard Compliance
Designed and verified to meet ASTM, ISO, EN and BS testing standards for metals, plastics, composites, construction materials and more.
Testing Standards Covered
Our mechanical testing machines comply with all major international material testing standards.
Tensile testing of metallic materials at room and elevated temperatures.
Mechanical testing of steel products and carbon-steel bars for concrete reinforcement.
Tensile testing of plastics — rigid, semi-rigid and reinforced plastics.
Flexural testing of plastics and composites by three-point bending.
Charpy pendulum impact test for metallic materials.
Tensile testing of rubber and elastomers.
Steel for reinforcement of concrete — mechanical test methods.
Mechanical testing of fasteners — bolts, screws and studs.
Industries and Applications
Mechanical testing machines trusted across every sector where material performance matters.
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Steel and metals — tensile, compression and impact testing for production QC, material acceptance and certification.
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Construction — rebar, reinforcement mesh, prestressing strands, concrete specimens and geotechnical materials.
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Plastics and polymers — tensile, compression, flexure and impact testing of rigid plastics, films, rubber and elastomers.
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Composites and aerospace — carbon fibre, glass fibre, FRP, FRCM and advanced reinforcement materials.
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Automotive — component qualification, material characterisation and supplier acceptance testing.
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Oil & gas — low-temperature impact testing and tensile testing of pipeline and pressure vessel steels.
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Fasteners — tensile, shear and proof load testing of bolts, screws and nuts to ISO 898-1 and ASTM F606.
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Research and academia — material development, fracture mechanics and high-temperature testing at universities and R&D centres.
Why Choose Cermac
Since 1983, Cermac S.r.l. has grown from an artisan workshop in Milan into a recognised manufacturer of mechanical testing equipment trusted by major laboratories and industrial groups across Europe and worldwide. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility designs, assembles and calibrates every machine — giving you direct access to the engineering team behind your equipment.
With a product range spanning from 0.1 kN bench-top testers to 2,000 kN hydraulic systems and 750 J impact testers, plus a complete ecosystem of extensometers, grips, furnaces and fixtures, Cermac is your single-source partner for mechanical testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mechanical testing machine?
A mechanical testing machine is an instrument used to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials by applying controlled forces. It can perform tensile, compression, bending, flexure and impact tests to determine parameters such as ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elastic modulus, elongation and impact toughness.
What types of mechanical testing machines does Cermac offer?
Cermac offers four product families: hydraulic universal testing machines (UTM-H, 600–2,000 kN), electromechanical universal testing machines (UTM-E, 50–600 kN), bench-top testing machines (UTM-D, 0.1–20 kN), and Charpy pendulum impact testers (ITM series, 300–750 J).
What materials can be tested?
Cermac machines can test metals, plastics, rubber, composites, construction materials, adhesives, films, fasteners, textiles and technical fibres — virtually any solid material requiring mechanical characterisation.
What testing standards are supported?
Our machines comply with ASTM E8, ASTM A370, ASTM D638, ASTM E23, ISO 6892, ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 148-1, EN 15630, EN 10080, ISO 898-1 and many more international testing standards.
Are Cermac machines Industry 4.0 ready?
Yes. All machines connect via TCP/IP LAN to the Cermac Testing software for centralised data acquisition, network access, automatic reporting and full traceability.
Machines & Accessories in Action
Cermac testing machines and accessories configured for real laboratory applications.
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 interfaces — we design the complete system around your laboratory’s workflow, materials and testing standards.
Our engineering team works directly with you to identify the optimal solution: the right machine, the right accessories and the right configuration to maximise productivity and ensure compliance from day one.
Every Cermac machine is compatible with a comprehensive range of dedicated testing accessories — extensometers, grips, furnaces, bending fixtures, impact accessories and more. Explore the full accessories catalogue →
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