Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company

Tinius Olsen is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials testing machines.
We have been at the cutting edge of research and development for over 140 years, producing high-quality specialist equipment for clients in many different industries around the world.
Tinius Olsen is the leading specialist manufacturer and supplier of static tension and/or compression materials testing machines. Our machines are designed for use in Research and Quality Control to measure material’s strength and performance.
Using Tinius Olsen equipment it is possible to perform such tests on raw materials such as metals, polymers, textiles, rubbers, adhesives, food as well finished components.
A whole series of tests are available including Tension, Shear, Compression, Flex / Bend, Puncture / Burst, Tear, Peel, Melt flow, Indentation hardness, Charpy and Izod impact, Friction, Stiffness, Heat distortion temperature, Vicat penetration, Torsion.
All such tests are designed and implemented by Tinius Olsen in accordance with key international testing standards including ISO, ASTM, EN, and other industrial standards.