Finetech Engineering is a universal testing machine manufacturer Andhra Pradesh pharma packaging, rubber and plastics testing labs rely on for accurate tensile, elongation, modulus and compression testing. Every UTM we build is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certification and dispatched from our Wagle Estate, Thane factory – manufacturer, not trader.
What is a universal testing machine – a UTM (also called a tensile testing machine) is an instrument that applies a controlled, measured force to a material specimen – usually pulling it apart at a constant rate – while recording the force and displacement throughout the test. From this data, the machine calculates tensile strength, elongation at break, modulus and, with the right fixtures, compression and flexural properties. It is called “universal” because a single machine, fitted with different grips and fixtures, tests multiple material properties rather than needing a separate instrument for each – valuable for Andhra Pradesh’s pharma packaging labs testing both rubber closures and plastic packaging film on the same line.
As a universal testing machine supplier Visakhapatnam and universal testing machine supplier Vijayawada testing labs have used since 2023, we supply UTMs configured for ASTM D412 and ISO 37 rubber tensile testing, ASTM D638 plastics tensile testing, and IS 3400 Part 1 for Indian-standard rubber physical testing. For UTM machine price Andhra Pradesh enquiries, contact us with your load capacity and test standard requirements, and we will confirm a quotation – every unit is dispatched from our Thane factory calibrated and ready to commission. On UTM machine cost Andhra Pradesh enquiries, the number always tracks your load capacity and grip requirement rather than a fixed rate card.
Tip: UTM load capacity matters more than most labs initially budget for – a machine sized only for your current rubber tensile testing may not have the capacity for plastics flexural or compression testing if you expand scope later. Tell us your full expected test range, not just your immediate need, and we will recommend a load cell capacity with reasonable headroom.
UTM machine uses rubber plastics testing spans a wider range of properties than many Andhra Pradesh labs initially realise – a single, correctly configured UTM covers most of the mechanical property tests both material families require. Can a UTM test pharma packaging film tensile strength alongside rubber closures? Yes – and answering can the same UTM test pharma packaging film and rubber closures more directly: one machine, fitted with the correct film grips and rubber dumbbell grips in turn, covers both without needing two separate instruments on the bench:
| Property Tested | Rubber Application | Plastics Application |
| Tensile strength & elongation | Dumbbell specimen pulled to break – ASTM D412, ISO 37 | Dumbbell or dogbone specimen pulled to break – ASTM D638 |
| Modulus | Stress at a specified elongation (e.g. 100%, 300%) during the tensile pull | Tensile modulus calculated from the initial slope of the stress-strain curve |
| Compression | With compression platens fitted, force required to compress a specimen a set amount | Compressive strength and modulus for rigid plastics |
| Flexural strength | Less commonly tested for rubber | Three-point or four-point bend testing – ASTM D790 |
| Tear strength | With the correct grips, tear specimens (Die A/B/C) can be tested on the same UTM – ASTM D624 | Not typically a UTM test for plastics – usually a dedicated tear tester |
For Andhra Pradesh’s pharma packaging labs testing rubber closures alongside plastic packaging film and containers, one appropriately specified UTM – with the right grip sets and fixtures – covers tensile, elongation, modulus and compression testing across both material families. A UTM machine for pharma packaging film and container tensile testing configured this way is exactly what most Visakhapatnam pharma packaging lines end up specifying once they realise one instrument handles both the plastic film and the rubber closure side of their qualification programme.
Note: The grips and fixtures matter as much as the machine itself – a UTM rated for the correct load capacity still needs the correct specimen grips (pneumatic, mechanical wedge, or specialty grips for thin film) to test a given material and specimen type correctly. Confirm your specimen types when specifying a UTM.
ASTM D412 tensile test rubber procedure on a Finetech UTM follows a consistent sequence for Andhra Pradesh rubber testing labs. An ASTM D412 rubber tensile testing machine for closures and seals configured this way handles the full sequence without needing a separate instrument, which is exactly the setup Andhra Pradesh’s pharma closure suppliers ask us for most:
| Step | What Happens |
| 1. Prepare the specimen | A dumbbell-shaped specimen is cut per the required die (A, B, C or D) from a rubber sheet of appropriate thickness. |
| 2. Mark the gauge length | Bench marks are applied at the specified gauge length to track elongation during the test, either mechanically or via an optical extensometer. |
| 3. Mount in the grips | The specimen is secured in the UTM’s grips, aligned to avoid introducing bending or off-axis loading. |
| 4. Pull at the specified rate | The crosshead moves at the ASTM D412 specified rate (typically 500 mm/min) until the specimen breaks. |
| 5. Record force and elongation | The UTM records the force and displacement throughout, calculating tensile strength at break, elongation at break, and modulus at specified elongation points (e.g. 100%, 300%). |
Note: Crosshead speed significantly affects rubber tensile results – always confirm the exact test rate your specification requires, since rubber’s viscoelastic behaviour means tensile strength and elongation results are not independent of pull rate. A UTM machine for pharma closure and seal compound approval Vizag processors run through incoming-material qualification needs exactly this level of pull-rate discipline, since an inconsistent crosshead speed can mask a real compound problem before it ever reaches the packaging line.
ISO 37 test procedure is broadly similar to ASTM D412 in principle – both pull a dumbbell rubber specimen to break and record tensile strength, elongation and modulus – but differ in specimen dimensions and some procedural details Andhra Pradesh labs supplying pharma and export customers should know. Put in the simplest possible terms, what is the difference between ASTM D412 and ISO 37 rubber tensile test comes down to one thing: the die shape and size differ between the two standards, so a specimen cut for one will not fit the grip setup calibrated for the other:
| Feature | ASTM D412 | ISO 37 |
| Specimen dies | Die A, B, C, D – US convention dimensions | Type 1, 2, 3 – different dimensions from ASTM dies |
| Typical pull rate | 500 mm/min (standard) | 500 mm/min (Type 2, most common) – confirm for other types |
| Reporting convention | Tensile strength in MPa or psi depending on customer | Tensile strength in MPa (standard SI reporting) |
| Typical specification source | US and domestic Indian customers | European, multinational OEM and export customers |
For Andhra Pradesh rubber labs supplying pharma closure manufacturers and ISO-specifying export customers, the ISO 37 test procedure and ASTM D412 results are not directly interchangeable, since the specimen dimensions differ – always confirm which standard your customer specification names, and use the corresponding dedicated dumbbell cutter and UTM grip setup for that standard. A UTM machine for auto component rubber seal and gasket testing faces exactly this same dimensional constraint whenever a Vijayawada supplier serves both a domestic and an export-specification customer on the same production line.
Note: IS 3400 Part 1 (the Indian standard for rubber tensile testing) closely follows ISO 37 dimensions and procedure, making it a practical reference point for Andhra Pradesh labs supplying both domestic IS-specification customers and ISO-specifying pharma and export customers.
As a universal testing machine manufacturer India pharma packaging, rubber and plastics industries across Andhra Pradesh have relied on, our UTMs serve distinct testing needs city by city. Sourcing teams researching a universal testing machine manufacturer India for pharma packaging film testing frequently ask us the same follow-up question: whether we operate as a UTM machine supplier APSEZ Pharma City Vizag labs can reach without a long freight lead time, and the answer is yes, through our scheduled Andhra Pradesh delivery route:
| City / Cluster | Primary Industries | UTM Application |
| Visakhapatnam – APSEZ, Pharma City | Pharma packaging, petrochemicals, general rubber | ASTM D638 plastics tensile testing for pharma packaging film and containers; ASTM D412 for rubber closures and seals |
| Vijayawada – general industrial belt | Rubber, auto components, general plastics | ASTM D412 rubber tensile testing for auto-component seals and gaskets; ASTM D638 for plastics parts |
| Satyavedu – APIIC | Auto components, rubber, electronics-adjacent | ASTM D412 and ISO 37 tensile testing for rubber components supplied to auto and electronics assemblers |
| Naidupeta – APIIC | General industrial, plastics, rubber | ASTM D412 rubber and ASTM D638 plastics tensile testing for general industrial manufacturers |
Whether your lab is in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Satyavedu or Naidupeta, as a universal testing machine manufacturer Visakhapatnam and laboratory equipment manufacturer Andhra Pradesh plants have sourced from since 2023, we dispatch UTMs directly from our Wagle Estate, Thane factory – including testing instruments APSEZ Vizag labs receive on scheduled delivery routes covering that cluster.
| Standard | Material | Specimen | Application |
| ASTM D412 | Rubber | Dumbbell, Die A/B/C/D | Tensile strength, elongation, modulus – US/domestic specification |
| ISO 37 | Rubber | Dumbbell, Type 1/2/3 | Tensile strength, elongation, modulus – export/pharma specification |
| IS 3400 Part 1 | Rubber | Dumbbell, per IS dimensions (closely follows ISO 37) | Tensile strength, elongation, modulus – Indian domestic standard |
| ASTM D638 | Plastics | Dumbbell/dogbone, Type I-V | Tensile strength, elongation, modulus for plastics |
Manufacturer, not a trader. Every UTM is designed, built and calibrated at our Wagle Estate, Thane factory – not resold from another manufacturer.
ISO 9001 certified. Our manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified and our equipment is CE marked.
NABL-traceable calibration. Calibration certificates traceable to national measurement standards, supporting NABL-accredited lab audits and pharma regulatory documentation requirements.
Built for both rubber and plastics testing. Configured for ASTM D412, ISO 37, IS 3400 Part 1 (rubber) and ASTM D638/D790 (plastics), with the correct grips and fixtures for each.
Scheduled delivery across Andhra Pradesh. Regular routes covering Visakhapatnam/APSEZ, Vijayawada, Satyavedu and Naidupeta from our Thane factory.
Installation, calibration and AMC. We commission, train operators and provide annual maintenance contracts across Andhra Pradesh.
| Product | Why Related |
Essential accessories – roller, wedge, pneumatic grips; compression, flexural, peel fixtures |
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Cuts the dumbbell specimens tested on the UTM |
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Cuts tear specimens for ASTM D624 tear testing on the UTM |
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Cuts film strips for ASTM D882 testing on the UTM |
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Cuts notches for Izod/Charpy impact specimens |
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For cutting specimens and moulding test sheets fed to the UTM |
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Complete range of cutting dies and moulds |
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Complementary impact testing alongside UTM tensile testing |
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Complementary melt flow testing – often paired with UTM in plastic QC labs |
All Equipments & specimen preparation products can be customised as per requirements.
