Universal Testing Machine

With this testing machine, you can test your films, adhesive tapes, or adhesive labels quickly, professionally, and in full compliance with standards in the force range up to 500N.

Product Information

Universal Testing Machine for Small Test Loads up to 0.5 kN

This configuration of the zwickiLine 0.5 kN—a compact, high-quality single-column materials testing machine—is designed for standard low-force testing of plastic films, sheets, packaging films, adhesives, glued seams, laminates, and flexible bonded assemblies.

Easy to use, transportable, and space-saving, the zwickiLine 0.5 kN fits easily on a laboratory table while still delivering the performance needed for reliable materials testing. Its lightweight design, small footprint, and modular construction make it a practical solution for laboratories that need a flexible, cost-effective testing system without compromising on quality.

The system is equipped with a 500 N ZwickRoell Xforce P load cell, testControl II electronics, and testXpert testing software with predefined standard test programs for accurate, repeatable, reproducible, and traceable results.

Key features of the zwickiLine 0.5kN include:

  • Force range: 2 N to 500 N
  • Typical specimen dimensions:
    • Thickness: 0–6 mm
    • Width: 0–30 mm
  • High-accuracy Xforce load cell with a wide measurement range and resistance to transverse forces, bending moments, and torsional influences
  • Precise travel measurement and positioning through advanced drive technology and machine compliance correction
  • User-friendly testXpert software with predefined standards-based test methods
  • Compatible with standard PCs and notebooks without special expansion cards

Compatible with standard PCs and notebooks without special expansion cards

Configuration Recommended Use
zwickiLine 500 N with screw grips A flexible manual gripping solution for standard film, sheet, adhesive, laminate, and packaging material testing. Ideal for laboratories with moderate testing volumes and manual specimen handling.
zwickiLine 500 N with pneumatic grips Designed for higher testing throughput and improved operator convenience. Pneumatic grips provide fast specimen loading and consistent gripping force, making them well suited for sensitive or difficult-to-handle materials.

Both configurations provide a standardized ZwickRoell testing solution with defined scope, proven performance, and direct online ordering.

Cleanroom use: zwickiLine systems can meet requirements for class 5 and class 6 cleanrooms in selected force ranges. Please confirm suitability for your specific application before ordering.

Note: Table not included in the scope of delivery

Applications & Standards

The zwickiLine 500 N is designed for standard film, packaging, adhesive, and flexible material testing applications. Standards include:

  • Tensile properties of plastic films and sheets: ASTM 882, ISO 527-3
  • Tear growth resistance: ASTM D1004, ASTM D1938
  • Peel resistance: ASTM D1876, DIN EN ISO 11339, DIN 55543-2
  • Adhesion strength: DIN 55543-5
  • Seal strength: ASTM F88, DIN 55529
  • Bond strength: ASTM F904

Materials Tested

  • Plastic films and sheets
  • Packaging films
  • Adhesives
  • Glued seams
  • Laminates made from flexible materials
  • Flexible bonded assemblies

Typical Specimen Range

  • Thickness: 0–6 mm
  • Width: 0–30 mm
  • Minimum grip-to-grip separation: ≥ 50 mm
  • Standard force range: 2 N to 500 N

Optional Application Packages

  • Peel adhesion testing on tapes:

ASTM D3330, ISO 29862: flexible tapes with rigid base material up to 5 mm thick, tape thickness up to 2 mm, and specimen width up to 25 mm

Friction behavior testing of plastic films:

ASTM D1894, ISO 8295: Film-to-film and film-to-glass friction behavior

Puncture resistance testing of packaging films:

ASTM F1306, DIN EN 14477: plastic films with thickness from 0.01–2 mm and width up to 30 mm

Note: A safety guard is required when performing puncture resistance testing.

Optional Load Cells

  • Screw grip configuration: 50 N Xforce P load cell for lower-force applications
  • Pneumatic grip configuration: 100 N Xforce HP load cell for lower-force applications

The combination of standardized test methods, dedicated application packages, and ZwickRoell’s proven testing technology makes the zwickiLine 0.5 kN a versatile solution for film, packaging, adhesive, and flexible material testing laboratories.

Documents

Product information: zwickiLine Up to Fmax 5 kN

Commissioning Your Machine

With our on-site commissioning service, a ZwickRoell service technician will carry out the full installation and commissioning of your machine at your facility. Following your purchase, our team will contact you to schedule an appointment. Your machine will be ready for operation on the agreed date.