Can a benchtop tensile tester also do compression, bend, and peel tests?

Date: January 1, 2026Views: 2521

Absolutely. This is a core benefit. A benchtop universal testing machine (UTM) is a modular platform. By using dedicated fixtures (compression platens, bend fixtures, peel grips), the same machine can perform a wide range of tests—tensile, compression, flexure, shear, and peel—making it an incredibly versatile and cost-effective lab centerpiece.