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Custom-Built Testing Instruments for Every Application

When accuracy, durability, and compliance are critical, you need more than off-the-shelf solutions. At Benz Materials Testing Instrument, we design and manufacture custom-built testing instruments that meet the highest standards for performance and reliability. Our instruments have helped industries achieve dependable results in quality control and research labs. 

Industrial mixing machine with a sleek design

Abrasion Testers

We provide advanced abrasion testers designed to meet strict ASTM requirements and deliver consistent results. 

  • NBS Abrasion Testers: The Benz NBS Abrader meets and exceeds ASTM D-1630 specifications for abrasion resistance of vulcanized rubber and other compounds. 
  • DIN Abrasion Testers: The Benz DIN Abrader accurately measures the abrasion resistance of cured rubber compounds, helping engineers, purchasing agents, and researchers compare durability. 

Our abrasion testers are trusted worldwide for their precision and reliability in evaluating wear resistance. 

Fixtures, Grips, and Accessories

Our fixtures, grips, and accessories allow labs to handle different test samples easily. Every product is designed for durability and consistent performance. 

Grips and Clamps

  • Model C-1 Eccentric Roller Grips – For elastomeric and polymeric materials 
  • Model Z-1 Rubber Dumbbell Grips – For elastomeric samples 
  • Model A-7 Band Clamps – For elastic fabrics and similar loops 
  • Model X-1 Clamps – For fine wire and filaments Model A-500 Flat Grips – For sheet and flat materials with 3:1 leverage 
  • Model X-5 Wedge Grips 
  • Model NBS Toggle Grips 

Air Grips and Fixtures

  • Model AC-250 Air Rubber Strips 
  • Foam Air Grips 
  • Air Wedges 
  • Crow’s Foot Fixtures 
  • Split Drum Web Grips 
  • Model A400 Air Fixtures 
  • Model A-2K Fixtures 
  • Model A-420 Air Grips 
  • Model S-005M Wedges 

Specialty Fixtures

  • Ball Burst Fixtures 
  • Compression Platens (4-inch and 6-inch) 
  • 3-Point Bend Test Fixtures 
  • 4-Point Bend Test Fixtures 

These fixtures and accessories make our custom-built testing instruments adaptable to various applications. 

Molds and Dies

Our molds and dies produce uniform, precise specimens for testing. Designed to eliminate imperfections, they ensure accuracy in every test. 

  • Tensile Test Dies: For perfect specimens with uniform thickness. 
  • Tear Test Dies: Cuts specimens to precise shape and size. 
  • ASTM D-395 Test Molds and Fixtures: Built to exact standards. 
  • Adhesion and Flow Molds: For accurate adhesion and flow testing. 
  • ASTM D-3182 Sample Molds: For reliable physical testing of rubber compounds. 

Tensile Testers

Our tensile testers combine advanced technology with durable design, making them essential custom-built testing instruments for labs worldwide. 

  • Model TT 2100 – Displays real-time force and elongation on a computer monitor. 
  • Model TT 2200 – Stretches high-elongation materials up to 48” with real-time data tracking. 
  • Model TT 2300 – Offers powerful tensile force and 56” crosshead travel for demanding tests. 

Choose Our Custom-Built Testing Instruments

With decades of experience, we know that every lab has unique needs. Our custom-built testing instruments are designed to go beyond standard equipment. We focus on: 

  • Meeting ASTM, ISO, and global standards 
  • Offering custom designs for specialized applications 
  • Ensuring long-lasting durability and repeatable accuracy 
  • Providing trusted solutions since 1967 

Our instruments are more than tools. They are reliable partners in your testing process. 

Additional Testing Instruments

We offer specialized equipment to meet specific testing standards and provide consistent results. 

  • Block Ovens: Safe and accurate ovens for long-term, high-temperature air or oil aging tests to ASTM, ISO, and government standards. 
  • Bond Testers: The improved Model B tester automates testing with microprocessor-controlled data acquisition, measuring internal bond strength of paper, coated products, and paperboard. 
  • Brittleness Testers: Evaluate materials by immersing samples in solutions, lowering temperatures, and applying controlled impact. 
  • ADR 2100 Durometers: These high-accuracy durometers are for rubber, plastics, and other non-metallic materials and cover the full Shore scale. 

Every custom-built testing instrument is engineered to perform precisely, ensuring dependable results for quality control and research applications. 

Advance Your Lab with Custom-Built Testing Instruments

When your results must be precise and repeatable, you need instruments designed with care and expertise. Our custom-built testing instruments have been created to match your exact requirements. Contact us today to discuss your needs, and let us help you build the right solution for your lab.