The robotic testing system 'roboTest R' (Polar) is used for fully automatic tensile tests on metallic specimens (e.g. to EN 10002-1) or tensile and flexure tests on plastics specimens (e.g. to ISO 527-2, ISO 178 or ASTM D638).

• System can be attached to materials testing machines from 5 to 2000 kN.
• Six-axis industrial robot is used to transport specimens.
• Variable magazine can hold up to 600 specimens (depending on specimen dimensions).
• Specimens up to 30 kg can be tested.
• Several materials testing machines can be used in one system.
• Robot arm can be moved to 'park' position for manual operation, allowing operator free access to materials testing machine.
• 'roboTest R' can also be used for specimen feed to other devices (e.g. pendulum impact testers, colorimeters).
• Control is via an industrial controller with autoEdition2 automation software.
• Optional extras include barcode-reader, cross-section, hardness and roughness measuring devices, temperature chamber, spectral analysis etc