ADMET has the expertise to design, build, deliver, and implement custom mechanical test equipment from small table top electromechanical systems to high capacity hydraulic test frames. Our team will work with you from the initial contact to ensure that the system is designed to meet your exact requirements and will be reliable and easy to use.
Custom projects are based on our proven MTESTQuattro controller and software in use on test frames around the world. ADMET’s engineering group is structured to handle unique and demanding projects and we look forward to working with you.
Below are some examples of engineered solutions we’ve built for customers in the past.
Solar Panel Bend Tester
For bending fatigue tests of large panel sections
This custom solar panel bend testing system was engineered to evaluate mechanical fatigue and damage progression in large photovoltaic panel sections under controlled bending loads. Built around a four-point bend configuration, the system applies repeatable static and cyclic loading to replicate stresses encountered during manufacturing, transport, installation, and long-term field exposure.
A servo-driven actuator applies precisely controlled displacement or force while deflection, load, voltage, and current are recorded simultaneously. An integrated camera system captures crack initiation and propagation in real time, while electrical response data provides a secondary indicator of cell damage. A fully enclosed safety cabinet with interlocks protects operators during high-energy failure events and automatically halts testing if doors are opened.
Horizontal Large Pipe Tester
For Tensile Testing of Large Plastic Pipe Sections
ADMET’s horizontal pipe tensile tester is a specialized servohydraulic test machine designed specifically for the pipe manufacturing industry. While published standards allow PE and HDPE pipe manufacturers to characterize material properties using small-scale tensile and compressive specimens, this system enables full-length pipe sections to be tested directly in tension, providing a more representative assessment of real-world performance and butt fusion weld integrity.
The horizontal pipe tester can be custom engineered to meet application-specific requirements for specimen size, tensile strength, elongation, test speed, and mounting method. The system can be operated using either ADMET’s MTESTQuattro or eP2 controller, delivering closed-loop control, synchronized data acquisition, and standardized reporting. ADMET’s sales engineers work closely with customers to configure the appropriate frame, hydraulics, controls, and fixturing based on the intended test methods and performance objectives.
Spring Compression Tester
For Large Springs in Deep-Sea Oil Drilling
Testing extremely large compression springs used in deep-sea oil drilling platforms requires exceptional force capacity, precise control, and uncompromising safety. This Servohydraulic Compression Testing System is purpose-configured for this large spring application, combining multi-actuator hydraulics, redundant safety features, and advanced control software to safely load, cycle, and measure high-energy springs. The result is reliable, repeatable data and long-duration test capability for mission-critical offshore components—without sacrificing operator safety or throughput.
Wind Kite Turbine Tester
For fatigue testing in tension and compression
Testing structural components for wind kite turbine systems requires precise bi-directional loading, high positional accuracy, and stable cyclic performance under real-world operating conditions. The eXpert 1958 Wind Kite Turbine Tester, based on ADMET’s eXpert 1900 Servo-Hydraulic platform with MTESTQuattro™, is configured to apply controlled tension and compression forces while maintaining micron-level resolution and repeatable dynamic response. The result is accurate, application-relevant data that supports turbine development, validation, and long-term performance confidence.
Industrial Gasket Tester
Systems for Evaluating Industrial Gaskets
ADMET developed custom-engineered hydraulic testing systems to evaluate the performance of industrial gaskets. One system, a 400,000 lb hydraulic testing system was designed to conduct three specific tests critical to ensuring gasket reliability (a hydrostatic test and two different load deflection tests). The other system was designed to test cement seals.
Sports Equipment Tester
For Dual-Actuator Testing With a Wide Range of Athletic Equipment Samples
A national sports innovation center came to ADMET in need of a custom designed testing solution which could accommodate a wide range of athletic equipment testing requirements. ADMET designed a custom dual-actuator fatigue testing system capable of performing static and fatigue testing on a variety of different athletic equipment and gear.
Bicycle Component Tester
For Dual-Actuator Testing of Bicycle Frames and Components
This dual actuator system was built for a major bicycle component manufacturer. This system allows them to perform high cycle fatigue tests to develop Stress-Life (S-N) curves on two components side-by-side. This design offers the flexibility to execute two tests concurrently with the same or separate loading conditions, increasing throughput.
Egg Carton Tester
Dual Actuator System for Testing Crush Strength of Egg Carton Packaging
This custom-engineered egg carton test system was developed to replace subjective, manual packaging tests with a repeatable, data-driven process. Built around a dual-actuator design, the system automates carton weighing, back-crush, and cell-crush testing in a single sequence that closely reflects real handling and stacking conditions encountered in distribution.
Independent actuators and synchronized controllers apply controlled force and displacement while the carton remains closed, ensuring consistent boundary conditions across tests. Integrated data capture automatically records weight, force, and displacement and transmits results directly to a PC, enabling faster throughput, reduced operator variability, and reliable performance validation for packaging design and quality control.
“Squirmin’ Herman” Seat Cushion Tester
For Long-Term Durability Testing of Seat Cushions
This custom seat cushion durability system was engineered to replicate the long-term loading and motion associated with the industry-recognized “Squirmin’ Herman” test for airplane seats. Built on a dynamic servo-actuated load frame, the system applies controlled cyclic compression to foam and seat cushion assemblies to evaluate performance degradation, loss of support, and material fatigue over time.
A high-speed dynamic actuator delivers repeatable force profiles at adjustable speeds and frequencies, while closed-loop control maintains consistent loading throughout extended test cycles. Integrated data acquisition captures force and displacement continuously, allowing engineers to quantify durability trends, compare materials, and validate designs against internal or published test requirements with confidence.
Bulk Solid Shear Tester
Powder and Bulk Solid Shear Testing
Understanding how bulk solids such as potash, limestone, salts, and similar powders behave under load is critical when designing bins, hoppers, silos, and other storage or handling equipment. Poorly characterized flow properties can lead to arching, ratholing, erratic discharge rates, and unplanned downtime. By measuring a material’s cohesive shear strength and its friction behavior against candidate wall materials, engineers can make informed decisions about hopper angles, outlet sizes, liner selection, and overall system geometry before equipment is built or modified.
This bulk solid shear testing system was developed to produce repeatable, lab-controlled measurements that directly reflect those real-world handling conditions. The system applies a controlled vertical consolidation force to compact material into a defined cylindrical specimen, followed by a precisely controlled horizontal shear load to evaluate failure behavior. A bi-axial actuator design replaces traditional dead-weight consolidation methods, significantly improving repeatability—particularly at low normal loads where many commercial systems struggle. Independent load cells in both the vertical and horizontal load paths ensure accurate force measurement across the full test range, allowing users to confidently evaluate both material-to-material shear behavior and material interaction with proposed container wall surfaces.
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