A tensile tester is an instrument used to measure mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation of materials, widely used for quality inspection in metals, plastics, rubber, textiles, packaging and other industries. In foreign trade, this term commonly appears in the import and export of machinery, testing equipment, and laboratory instruments. Usage scenarios include customer inquiries, quotations, contract technical annexes, product manuals, and customs declaration documents. Notes: 1. The English term should be used consistently to avoid confusion with 'Tensile Testing Machine', which usually refers to larger-capacity, more fully featured equipment; 2. Technical parameters such as maximum load, accuracy, test speed, and grip type must be clearly specified to avoid delivery disputes; 3. Pay attention to certification requirements of the target market, such as EU CE and U.S. ASTM standards; 4. Correct HS code classification is required for customs declaration (usually 9024.10 or 9027.80). Difference from other terms: a tensile tester emphasizes portable or low-capacity measurement, while a tensile testing machine is used for high-precision, high-capacity laboratory testing.
📝 Examples
1. Please quote your best FOB Shanghai price for 50 units of digital tensile testers, maximum load 500N, accuracy ±0.5%. (Note: Buyer inquiry specifying quantity, price term, and technical parameters.) 2. According to the contract annex, the seller must provide an ISO 7500-1 calibration certificate for the tensile tester; otherwise, the buyer has the right to reject the goods. (Note: Contract clause emphasizing the calibration certificate as a delivery condition.)
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