 | Peel Strength Test Machine. Brand: Zwick and Grip Engineering Model: Zwick/Roell Z0.5 and TH50 Description: The Zwick Z0.5 universal testing machine is dediated to the peeling testing of flexible coating layer. For that purpose it is equiped with the TH50 grip made by Grip Engineering. The machine accommodates 200 N and 500 N load cells. Link: ZwickiLine and TH50 |
 | Single-Column Bench Level Electromechanical Universal Testing Machine. Brand: Instron Model: 5944 Description: Instron 5944 universal testing machine dedicated to testing laminated composites, polymeric thin plate, films and single fibres. This machine accommodates 2 kN and 5 N load cells. Link: Instron 5940 series |
 | Linear-Torsion All Electric Dynamic Test Machine Brand: Instron Model: ElectroPuls E3000 Description: Instron E3000 torsion testing machine dedicated to testing the dynamic/fatigue mechanical properties of laminated composites and polymeric materials up to 200 Hz frequency. This machine accommodates 3 kN dynamic linear and 25 Nm dynamic torque. Link: ElectroPuls E3000 |
 | Double-Column Electromechanical Universal Testing Machine. Brand: Instron Model: 5882 Description: Instron 5882 universal testing machine dedicated to testing the mechanical properties of laminated composites, polymeric materials, thick films. This machine accommodates 100 kN, 10 kN and 500 N load cells, and is equipped with standard video extensometer for longitudinal strain measurement. We also designed a custom-made bench for conducting quasi-static indentation (QSI) using this machine. Link: Instron 5980 series |
 | Linear-Torsion All Electric Dynamic Test Machine. Brand: Instron Model: ElectroPulsTM E10000 Description: Instron E10000 torsion testing machine dedicated to testing the dynamic/fatigue mechanical properties of laminated composites and polymeric materials up to 100 Hz frequency. This machine accommodates 10 kN dynamic linear and 100 Nm dynamic torque, and equipped with an environmental chamber (-50 to 300 deg C). Link: ElectroPuls |
 | In-situ Tensile Stage for Micro-Computed Tomography Application. Brand: Deben Model: CT1000 Description: Deben CT1000 in-situ tensile stage enables one to observe the development of damage within materials using a micro-CT scanner while mechanically loaded. This machine accommodates 5 kN load cell. Link: Deben CT1000 |
 | Micro-Tensile/Compression Mechanical Tester for Scanning Electron Microscopy Application. Brand: Kammrath & Weiss Model: DDS2 Description: Kammrath & Weiss DDS2 micro-tensile/compression tester enables one to observe the development of damage within materials using scanning electron microscopy while materials are mechanically loaded. This machine accommodates 5 kN, 1 kN, 50 N, and 200 N. Link: Kammrath & Weiss DDS2 |
 | Micro Indenter Machine. Brand: Nanovea Description: Nanovea micro indenter can be used to perform micro indentation, micro hardness testing, micro scratch, adhesion testing, micro wear and friction testing. This machine can be used up to 200 N load. Link: Nanovea |
 | Furnance. Brand: Thermo Fisher Scientific Model: F48020-80 Discription: This high temperature over, up to 1200°C, is used to burn away thermosets to determine the mass and volume fraction of a composite material. |
 | Universal Oven. Brand: Memmert Model: UF260 plus Description: The oven allows for accurate temperature control which is used for drying ageing tests. It provides temperature and ventilation control, through several presets and cycles. Link: Memmert UF260 plus |
 | Environmental Chamber. Brand: Tenney Description: Tenney environmental chamber can be used to perform thermal and humidity ageing tests of various materials. |
 | UV Curing Chamber for Aging Test of Materials. Brand: Hoenle Model: UVACUBE 400 Description: Hoenle UVACUBE 400 with 30 cm x 40 cm platform can be used for investigating the material ageing due to ultraviolet light (e.g., sunlight). Link: UVACUBE400 |