THE GLEEBLE 1500
The Pioneer System for Thermo-Mechanical Simulation
The Gleeble 1500 is a legacy physical simulation system that set the standard for thermo-mechanical testing of materials, enabling researchers and manufacturers to accurately simulate real-world thermal and mechanical conditions. Though now discontinued, the Gleeble 1500 remains a benchmark in materials testing, offering reliable insights into metal behavior, process optimization, and high-temperature performance.
For decades, organizations around the globe relied on the Gleeble 1500 to accelerate materials development, improve manufacturing processes, and enhance product quality. Its combination of resistance heating, servo-hydraulic mechanics, and early computer-controlled precision enabled researchers to bridge the gap between laboratory testing and industrial production challenges.
While the Gleeble 1500 platform has provided thousands of researchers many years of faithful service, our service teams have found it increasingly difficult to maintain and repair these units because replacement components are often not available for older technology. While we will make every effort to continue to service these platforms, we can no longer guarantee the availability of component parts.
Our team is often asked about availability of Gleeble 1500 models, if you are interested in the capabilities of the Gleeble 1500, we encourage you to consider new Gleeble models. For example, many Gleeble 1500 users have found the Gleeble 500 Series or the Gleeble 3180 to be ideal fits for their needs because it represents a modest investment while still delivering world-class performance.
The Gleeble 3180 is an 8 ton, 1 meter/sec machine featuring a full digital control system, and accurate control of thermal and mechanical parameters as well as virtually bumpless transitions. Applications include weld HAZ, hot ductility, melting and controlled solidification, phase transformation studies as well as various heat treatment studies.
READY TO BRING REAL-WORLD ACCURACY INTO YOUR LABORATORY?
Whether you're developing new alloys, optimizing production processes, or feeding data into computer simulation models, a Gleeble system gives you the thermal and mechanical control to get it right—the first time. Contact our team of specialists to discuss your application or download our technical brochure to explore Gleeble system configurations in detail.
