Testing Equipment
Description
Testing equipment are used to test and examine the characteristics of various materials or products such as the quality of products, analyzing their safety and durability. Different types of testing equipment are used in many industrial applications to perform various tests. Mechanical testing equipment such as shock testers, vibration testers, fatigue testers and toughness testers are used to conduct mechanical tests which includes adhesion testing, compression testing, stress relaxation testing, shock testing, ductility testing, fatigue testing, impact toughness testing, shear testing, tensile testing, hardness testing and vibration testing. Mechanical testing is done to verify the quality of the product, which in turn gives feedback on product durability analysis and product safety assurance. Both destructive and non destructive methods are used for carrying out the tests. Electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, digital panel meters, voltmeters and ammeters are used to generate signals and record the responses from various electronic devices that undergo the tests. These electronic testing equipment range from simple ones to complex units and are generally available as digital or analog types.
Types
Based on their application, testing equipment are classified as follows:
Mechanical testing equipment
Electronic testing equipment
Electrical testing equipment
Laboratory testing equipment
Environmental testing equipment
Based on their operation, testing equipment are classified as follows:
Based on the fluid properties, testing equipment are classified as:
Other types of testing equipment are listed below:
Applications
Testing equipment are widely used in industrial and commercial applications. They cover various engineering industries such as mechanical, civil, electrical, electronics, computer, and aerospace. Testing equipment also find application in the field of medical science for testing in scientific laboratories.