01/05/2026 – Four challenges and tried-and-tested solutions
Reliable wire testing with universal testing machines
Tensile tests on wires are essential, but often challenging in practice. The following article highlights four typical problem areas, from clamping to standard compliance, and tried-and-tested solutions using universal testing machines, suitable grips, optical strain measurement, and testing software from Hegewald+ Peschke.
The multi-camera system on the inspekt 400 kN universal testing machine ensures reliable and standard-compliant recording of all characteristic values. © Hegewald+Peschke
Wedge type grips with extended jaws, hydraulic grips and pneumatic or mechanical rope grips are suitable for tensile tests on wires. © Hegewald+Peschke
The multi-camera system on the inspekt 400 kN universal testing machine ensures reliable and standard-compliant recording of all characteristic values. © Hegewald+Peschke