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TINIUS OLSEN
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Tinius Olsen is the leading specialist manufacturer and supplier of static tension and/or compression materials testing systems. Tinius Olsen systems are designed for use in many industries including research and quality control to measure material’s strength and performance. Using Tinius Olsen equipment it is possible to perform tests on raw materials and finished products to international standards including ASTM, ISO, and EN.
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From Sheep to Seaweed
Damage to the world’s oceans by the use of plastic rope within the aqua-culture industry is well documented. With raw materials of eco friendly options, such as manila and sisal, difficult to acquire in the UK, the humble sheep may prove to be the answer.
From Trash to Major Interstate Repair
How many tonnes of recycled glass would it take to build an emergency support for one of the busiest four lane highways in the world?
Beetle Wings Could be the Future of Tyre Technology
Tinius Olsen has been supporting the London South Bank University School of Engineering in testing a unique one-way hinge developed from the wings of insects.
Introducing Vector – the Future of Extensometry
Tinius Olsens’ new VectorExtensometer is real a step change in extensometer technology, capable of replacing multiple contacting and non-contacting sensors with a single, industry specific instrument.
Elevated Temperature Testing Systems from Tinius Olsen
Elevated temperature mechanical testing has always played a key role in the development of new materials that need to withstand extreme conditions, such as with additive-based superalloys.
Tinius Olsen Helps Drive Automotive Sustainability Through Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
The race to meet net zero is hotting up as the development of alternatives to battery power start to come online. Tinius Olsen is currently supporting one of them alongside the UK’s leading developer of hydrogen fuel cell technology, Intelligent Energy.