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Dynamometers and Instruments for Industrial Physical-Mechanical Testing

Acquati: The Precision Choice

For over 90 years we have been designing and manufacturing machines for physical-mechanical testing, dynamometers and measuring instruments for quality control in industrial environments. We work in compliance with international standards, offering customised solutions for every application sector: paper, plastics, textiles, packaging, metals and more.

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Industrial Applications of Our Universal Testing Machines

Our measuring and testing instruments are engineered to meet the needs of many industrial sectors. From plastics to metals, from textiles to automotive, we provide reliable, customisable solutions for materials quality control. Explore the industries where our machines are used, delivering accuracy, safety and consistent performance.

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Behind the Scenes at Acquati

Since 1935 we have been designing and manufacturing instrumentation for physical-mechanical testing, dynamometers and universal testing machines for quality control in industry. Our experience enables us to define precise, reliable solutions compliant with major international standards. We work with companies of all sizes, adapting each instrument to the specific features of the materials to be tested.

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Universal Testing Machines

Explore our complete range of dynamometers for tensile, compression, bending, tear, burst, abrasion and many other tests. Every instrument is engineered to deliver accuracy, reliability and regulatory compliance when testing paper, plastics, textiles, rubber, metals and composite materials. From universal testing machines to electronic dynamometers—plus grips and special fixtures—you’ll find the ideal solution for your lab or quality department.

Universal Testing Machines

We design high-precision universal testing machines to assess the strength and mechanical properties of a wide variety of materials. Ideal for laboratories and industrial environments, they ensure reliability, versatility and compliance with international standards. Available with interchangeable load cells, dedicated software and a wide range of accessories.

Electronic Dynamometers

Our electronic dynamometers are precision instruments designed to perform tensile, compression, bending and shear tests on a wide range of materials. Reliable, versatile and compliant with international regulations, they are ideal for both laboratory and industrial applications. Available in multiple models and force ranges, with touch-screen interfaces and advanced software.

Single-Column Dynamometer

Our electronic dynamometers are precision instruments designed to perform tensile, compression, bending and shear tests on a wide range of materials. Reliable, versatile and compliant with international regulations, they are ideal for laboratory and industrial applications. Available in multiple models and force ranges, with touch-screen interfaces and advanced software.

Horizontal Dynamometers

Our horizontal dynamometers are designed to perform precise, repeatable tensile tests on a wide range of materials and components: metals, plastics, composites, rubber, textiles, molded parts and assemblies. The horizontal layout ensures load alignment, specimen stability and reliable measurements even on long or flexible parts, while controlling bending effects.

Grips & Fixtures

We supply a wide range of grips and test fixtures for tensile, tear, bending, compression, adhesion and many other applications. Fully compatible with our dynamometers and universal testing machines, they ensure proper specimen clamping and maximum measurement accuracy. Available in standard versions or custom-engineered to meet industry standards.

Extensometers

High-precision devices for measuring elongation and material strain during tensile testing. Suitable across all industries, they provide reliable readings even on thin or delicate specimens.

Indentometers

Dedicated instruments for determining the indentation modulus of plastics, rubbers and composites. Widely used in the automotive sector to evaluate stiffness and overall mechanical behaviour.

Compression Testers

Robust, precise equipment for compression and stacking tests on rigid or bulky specimens. Suitable for many industries—ideal for packaging, plastics, composites and metals.

Burst Strength Testers

Instruments designed to measure the burst strength of flexible materials such as paper, board and packaging laminates. Essential to verify seal integrity and packaging safety.

Die Cutters & Dies

Complete solutions for specimen preparation, compatible with all material types and application sectors. Ensure precise, repeatable cuts to standard geometries or custom shapes.

Abrasion Testers

Devices dedicated to assessing abrasion resistance of textiles, leather and footwear materials. Essential for durability and wear testing in high mechanical-stress environments.

Specimen Cutters

Versatile tools for precise cutting of test specimens. Suitable for all production areas, they ensure repeatability and uniform specimen preparation.

Concora Medium Test

Dedicated apparatus for the Concora Medium Test (CMT) on corrugating medium, in accordance with Concora standards. Used to assess flute quality and the mechanical strength of the paper.

Specimen Compaction Press

Instrument for compacting and preparing specimens, compatible with multiple materials and industries (excluding textiles and leather). Ensures uniform density and controlled geometry.

Elmendorf Tear Tester

Device for measuring the tear resistance of flexible materials such as paper, plastics and textiles. Widely used, it enables fast, standardized testing on thin specimens.

Slip Tester

Inclined-plane device for measuring the angle of slip of leather, textiles, board and flexible materials, compliant with UNI 4818.

Manual Crockmeter

Mechanical instrument for rub fastness testing on textiles, leather and printed materials, in accordance with ISO and AATCC standards.

Motorized Crockmeter

Automated version of the crockmeter for repeatable, controlled rub-resistance tests on coloured surfaces and textiles.

Dart Drop Impact Tester

Free-fall dart impact test with a known mass to evaluate the impact resistance of plastic films and other flexible materials.

Cobb Tester

Standard device for measuring water absorbency on paper, solid board and corrugated board, compliant with ISO 535.

Other

Our range also includes specialized devices such as Slip Testers, Solarbox, Dart Drop, Crockmeter and Cobb. Each instrument is designed for a specific test—from friction to colour crocking, from absorbency to accelerated weathering—and is compatible with relevant materials and industry standards.
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Universal Testing Machines

We design high-precision universal testing machines to assess the strength and mechanical properties of a wide variety of materials. Ideal for laboratories and industrial environments, they ensure reliability, versatility and compliance with international standards. Available with interchangeable load cells, dedicated software and a wide range of accessories.

Electronic Dynamometers

Our electronic dynamometers are precision instruments designed to perform tensile, compression, bending and shear tests on a wide range of materials. Reliable, versatile and compliant with international regulations, they are ideal for both laboratory and industrial applications. Available in multiple models and force ranges, with touch-screen interfaces and advanced software.

Single-Column Dynamometer

Our electronic dynamometers are precision instruments designed to perform tensile, compression, bending and shear tests on a wide range of materials. Reliable, versatile and compliant with international regulations, they are ideal for laboratory and industrial applications. Available in multiple models and force ranges, with touch-screen interfaces and advanced software.

Horizontal Dynamometers

Our horizontal dynamometers are designed to perform precise, repeatable tensile tests on a wide range of materials and components: metals, plastics, composites, rubber, textiles, molded parts and assemblies. The horizontal layout ensures load alignment, specimen stability and reliable measurements even on long or flexible parts, while controlling bending effects.

Grips & Fixtures

We supply a wide range of grips and test fixtures for tensile, tear, bending, compression, adhesion and many other applications. Fully compatible with our dynamometers and universal testing machines, they ensure proper specimen clamping and maximum measurement accuracy. Available in standard versions or custom-engineered to meet industry standards.

Extensometers

High-precision devices for measuring elongation and material strain during tensile testing. Suitable across all industries, they provide reliable readings even on thin or delicate specimens.

Indentometers

Dedicated instruments for determining the indentation modulus of plastics, rubbers and composites. Widely used in the automotive sector to evaluate stiffness and overall mechanical behaviour.

Compression Testers

Robust, precise equipment for compression and stacking tests on rigid or bulky specimens. Suitable for many industries—ideal for packaging, plastics, composites and metals.

Burst Strength Testers

Instruments designed to measure the burst strength of flexible materials such as paper, board and packaging laminates. Essential to verify seal integrity and packaging safety.

Die Cutters & Dies

Complete solutions for specimen preparation, compatible with all material types and application sectors. Ensure precise, repeatable cuts to standard geometries or custom shapes.

Abrasion Testers

Devices dedicated to assessing abrasion resistance of textiles, leather and footwear materials. Essential for durability and wear testing in high mechanical-stress environments.

Specimen Cutters

Versatile tools for precise cutting of test specimens. Suitable for all production areas, they ensure repeatability and uniform specimen preparation.

Concora Medium Test

Dedicated apparatus for the Concora Medium Test (CMT) on corrugating medium, in accordance with Concora standards. Used to assess flute quality and the mechanical strength of the paper.

Specimen Compaction Press

Instrument for compacting and preparing specimens, compatible with multiple materials and industries (excluding textiles and leather). Ensures uniform density and controlled geometry.

Elmendorf Tear Tester

Device for measuring the tear resistance of flexible materials such as paper, plastics and textiles. Widely used, it enables fast, standardized testing on thin specimens.

Slip Tester

Inclined-plane device for measuring the angle of slip of leather, textiles, board and flexible materials, compliant with UNI 4818.

Manual Crockmeter

Mechanical instrument for rub fastness testing on textiles, leather and printed materials, in accordance with ISO and AATCC standards.

Motorized Crockmeter

Automated version of the crockmeter for repeatable, controlled rub-resistance tests on coloured surfaces and textiles.

Dart Drop Impact Tester

Free-fall dart impact test with a known mass to evaluate the impact resistance of plastic films and other flexible materials.

Cobb Tester

Standard device for measuring water absorbency on paper, solid board and corrugated board, compliant with ISO 535.

Other

Our range also includes specialized devices such as Slip Testers, Solarbox, Dart Drop, Crockmeter and Cobb. Each instrument is designed for a specific test—from friction to colour crocking, from absorbency to accelerated weathering—and is compatible with relevant materials and industry standards.
Request a consultation

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