GLEEBLE UHTC SYSTEM

Advanced four-point bend testing for ultra-high temperature ceramics and composites. Precision flexural strength testing and materials testing up to 2500°C in a highly controlled induction heating environment.

The Gleeble UHTC System® represents a breakthrough in advanced ceramic testing under extreme thermal conditions. Designed for materials scientists and engineers working with UHTCs, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), carbon-carbon composites, and aerospace-grade composites, this system delivers unparalleled precision in high-temperature flexural testing.

Whether you're developing hypersonic materials for next-generation aerospace applications or validating advanced structural ceramics for critical defense systems the UHTC System provides the thermal control, measurement accuracy, and test throughput needed to accelerate your materials development while ensuring data integrity at temperatures where traditional testing systems fail.

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SOLVING CRITICAL CHALLENGES

Materials testing laboratories face increasingly complex demands as advanced ceramics, additive manufacturing, and extreme operating conditions push the boundaries of traditional testing methods. The Gleeble UHTC System addresses these challenges head-on.

Extreme Temperature Performance

Continuous operation up to 2000°C for extended testing protocols
Short-duration capability to 2500°C for peak performance validation
Rapid thermal cycling at 10°C/sec heating and cooling rates
Vacuum environment down to 0.05 mbar eliminates oxidation
Induction heating ensures uniform temperature distribution

Precision Mechanical Testing

Four-point bend configuration for pure bending stress analysis
Load capacity from 0 to 25 kgf covers brittle to ductile materials
Displacement accuracy of ±0.05 mm for controlled deformation
Deflection accuracy of ±0.01 mm ensures reliable flexural data
Standard sample size (2.0mm × 1.5mm × 25mm) for industry compatibility

Productivity and Efficiency

Test throughput of 1+ per hour accelerates R&D timelines
Rapid heating rates minimize thermal exposure time
Automated data acquisition reduces operator intervention
Repeatable test protocols ensure statistical validity
Compact footprint maximizes laboratory space utilization

Data Quality and Repeatability

Uniform bending moment between inner loading points
Eliminates shear stress interference in the test section
Temperature-compensated strain measurement options
Real-time monitoring of thermal and mechanical parameters
Integrated data analysis for immediate results validation

CORE CAPABILITIES THAT MEET CRITICAL INDUSTRY DEMANDS

The UHTC System addresses the most challenging requirements in ultra-high temperature materials testing, delivering the precision and control that aerospace, defense, and advanced materials researchers demand.

Direct Resistance Heating

Proprietary direct resistance heating technology delivers heating rates up to 10,000°C/second, enabling true simulation of industrial processes like welding, induction heating, and rapid forging operations.

Uniform temperature distribution across test specimens
Minimal thermal inertia for rapid cycle times
Energy-efficient operation reduces operating costs
Compatible with conductive and select non-conductive materials

Precision Temperature Control

Industry-leading closed-loop thermal control system maintains temperature accuracy within ±1°C across the entire testing range from ambient to 3000°C, ensuring repeatable, publishable results.

Thermocouple or pyrometer-based monitoring
Real-time temperature feedback and adjustment
Multiple control zones for complex thermal gradients
Automated thermal profile execution

Rapid Quenching Systems

Integrated quenching capabilities achieve cooling rates up to 10,000°C/second using helium, nitrogen, or water quench systems, accurately replicating industrial cooling processes.

Controlled cooling rates from 0.01 to 10,000°C/second
Programmable multi-stage cooling profiles
Gas and liquid quench media options
Critical for phase transformation studies

Modular Design Architecture

Modular system architecture allows configuration customization and future expansion with additional test capabilities as laboratory requirements evolve.

Field-upgradeable hardware components
Software modules for specialized testing
Accommodates third-party instrumentation
Protects your investment long-term

Versatile Mechanical Testing

Hydraulic actuator system provides precise control of tensile, compression, and torsion loading up to 200 kN, enabling comprehensive mechanical characterization under thermal conditions.

Hot tensile and compression testing to failure
Plane strain compression testing capability
Stress relaxation and creep testing
Dynamic strain control for hot working simulation

Advanced Data Acquisition

High-speed digital data acquisition system captures temperature, load, displacement, and strain data at up to 10,000 Hz, providing comprehensive documentation of every experiment.

Synchronized multi-channel data recording
Export to standard analysis formats
Real-time graphical display of test parameters
Automated report generation capabilities

Intuitive Control Software

Windows-based control software provides intuitive test programming with pre-configured templates for common simulation tests, reducing operator training time and minimizing errors.

Graphical thermal cycle programming interface
Extensive test template library included
Remote monitoring and control capabilities
Comprehensive safety interlocks and monitoring

Environmental Control Chamber

Optional controlled atmosphere chamber enables testing in vacuum, inert gas, or reactive atmospheres, protecting reactive materials and enabling oxidation studies.

Vacuum levels to 10⁻⁴ Torr
Inert gas atmosphere control (Argon, Helium)
Prevents oxidation of reactive alloys
Enables controlled oxidation studies

EXPLORE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MATERIALS TESTING

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Specifications	Gleeble UHTC
Temperature Control
Max Continuous Temp	2000°C
Max Short-Duration Temp	2500°C
Heating/Cooling Rate	10°C/sec
Sample Frequency
Test Throughput	1+ per hour
System Tolerances
Load Capacity	0–25 kgf
Displacement Accuracy	±0.05 mm
Deflection Accuracy	±0.01 mm
Vacuum Level	0.05 mbar
Specimen Capacity
Sample Size	2.0mm x 1.5mm x 25mm

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