Tinius Olsen Testing Machine

We have Tinius testing equipment on the production floor. We use the Model H1K-S UTM force tester for destructive testing. The machine was easy to install, validate and implement. The software is very user friendly, I like it much better than Instron's Blue Hill. The only issue we have is the annual calibration which can be very costly. On a few occasions, we needed an emergency calibration at it was very costly to get them out in 24 hours.

Strengths: High quality materials testing machine for a wide variety of tests including compression, tension, impact, hardness, torsion. They have excellent customer service and sales support and the equipment is very reasonably priced with the respect to their competitors.

Needs to improve: Calibration services are expensive and usually has long lead times unless you by a very high expedite fee.

As the complexity of our product increased we found ourselves with the need to do more complex electrical testing. This is why we reached out to source electric testing equipment from Tinius Olson Testing Machine. Their tools for electronic testing have been very good, high quality products that are pretty simple to become proficient in. Employees like to use the tools as it makes their job easier, makes them more efficient and cuts down on quality control issues down the line. Overall I would recommend Tinius Olsen Testing Machine as a good company to work with.

Strengths: Testing

Needs to improve: None

As my firm has continued to grow, implementation of quality control procedures have now become paramount in order to ensure a smooth and efficiently run facility. That's where a reputable firm like Tinius Olsen comes to play. Most testing vendors out there will only focus on electrical or mechanical, but Tinius Olsen is outstanding at doing both of these very well. Their staff was able to do a quick job of testing our systems comprehensively and re-calibrating to ensure maximum production and usage. The pricing was also very fair. Highly recommended.

Strengths: Electrical and mechanical testing equipment and services.

Needs to improve: None.

We purchase a used Olsen testing machine from a company. It is a kind of old but good tester for stiffness testing which we don't get a good result with instron or merlin. We get what we want from it since we got a good deal for it. I would recommend to use Olsen for stiffness testing.

Strengths: Great stiffness tester for catheter tips, guide wire etc.

Needs to improve: Technology is as not as high as like other tester like instron

Have used their tensile testing equipment to test strength of adhesive bonds. They get the job done for straightforward tensile testing. They're machines don't offer as many easy to use features for programing a custom test sequence like Instrons. They also lack a bit of quality as compared to other machines available.

Strengths: Material testing equipment

Needs to improve: Not as quality as other available equipment.

We take our measurements seriously as any discrepancies translate to lost dollars. Tinius testing machines are our default source for stiffness testing. Their products along with their staff are time proven. Customer service is great with courteous followups to ensure our approval of the results. Quality testing equipment and even more top notch team.

Strengths: product quality, reliability, accuracy and service

Needs to improve: none

We have older units refurbished by them l. Good machines fro medical device stiffness testing. Customer service was helpful and kept us well informed on the status of our order. Easy to deal with. The only thing is lead time long for replacement parts order.

Strengths: Good stiffness tester. Nice and helpful customer service.

Needs to improve: Long lead time for ordering replacement parts

We've ordered stiffness testers from Tinius. We have also had older units refurbished by them as well. Good machines fro medical device stiffness testing. Customer service was helpful and kept us well informed on the status of our order. Easy to deal with.

Strengths: Good quality, fast response, good customer service

Needs to improve: None

I have used Tinius Olsen Testing equipment throughout my career. They offer a large selection of equipment for tensile, compressive, impact, melt flow, moisture, and hardness testing. Everything I have used has been reliable and easy to operate.

Strengths: Mechanical testing equipment.

Needs to improve: None

Used them in R&D environment for measurement and testing of small catheters in bends. Very precise - cannot do this testing on an Instron or MTS for sure.

Strengths: Best tool out there for measuring catheter forces

Needs to improve: Costly

We have used their stiffness testing apparatus in the past for various test in our lab. Very straight forward machine to use once it's all set up and ready go.

Strengths: Testing equipment

Needs to improve: Old equipment

Their machines are a blast from the past, but they stand the test of time. As with most stiffness testing, setup is critical, and TO machines are no different.

Strengths: Stiffness Tester

Needs to improve: None

Their stiffness testers are a staple in catheter and guidewire development. While they can be quite precise, there is some set-up dependence that has to be figured out first.

Strengths: Stiffness Tester

Needs to improve: none

excellent quality stiffness testers. i have used them many times for testing our compoennts and have been pleased with the quality of the instruments

Strengths: quality instruments, precise

Needs to improve: none

Their testers are a main stay in medical device testing. Given their testers are written into the ASTM tests, it hard to use others.

Strengths: ASTM Testers

Needs to improve: None

The Tinius Olsen stiffness is the must have stiffness tester if you are in catheter development, They are easy to use, accurate and repeatable.

Strengths: High Quality

Needs to improve: N/A

Good service was provided on a aging stiffness tester. Pricing was reasonable with quick turnaround

Strengths: Fast turnaround on servicing equipment. Reasonable pricing

Needs to improve: None that I know of

Used their stiffness tester for characterizing guidewires and catheters. There are no bells and whistles, but it's reliable--an oldy, but a goody!

Strengths: Reliable Stiffness Tester

Needs to improve: None

i have used their stiffness testers and they are excellent construction and quality instruments.

Strengths: quality test equipment

Needs to improve: none

Their stiffness testers are a staple in materials testing. Very well constructed and precise

Strengths: Precise test equipment

Needs to improve: None