Computerized & Servo Control UTM Supplier for Kenya
MCS Mechatronic manufactures computerized and servo control universal testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to steel mills, pipe plants, construction laboratories and universities across Kenya. One machine handles tensile, compression, bend, shear and transverse tests on metals, rebar, wire, polymers and building materials, from 100 kN up to 2000 kN.
Kenya is East Africa's main industrial and logistics hub. Steel rolling mills around Nairobi and Mombasa, road, rail and housing projects, and KEBS testing requirements are driving investment in testing equipment, and Kenyan buyers often supply labs in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as well. A reliable UTM sits at the centre of that testing, and both of our UTM ranges are built to give repeatable results under daily production loads.
Choose Your UTM: Computerized or Servo Control
Buyers in Kenya usually choose between two MCS models. Both share the same controller, software and capacity range; the difference lies in how load and strain rate are controlled and how specimens are gripped.
Computerized Universal Testing Machine (UTE)
MCS-UTE series
The workhorse hydraulic UTM for tensile, compression, bend and transverse tests, driven by the MCS-MC01 controller and Unitest-Plus software.
- Six capacities from 100 kN to 2000 kN (UTE-10 to UTE-200)
- Load accuracy of ±1% across the rated range
- Piston displacement resolution of 0.1 mm
- Manual as well as computerized control from the same machine
- Optional split furnace for tests up to 1200 °C
Computerized Servo Control Universal Testing Machine (UTE-S)
MCS-UTE-S / FLG series
Closed-loop servo control of load and strain rate with a front-loading crosshead and hydraulic grips, built for high-volume and rate-critical testing.
- Seven capacities from 100 kN to 2000 kN
- Front-loading crosshead for quick grip and specimen changes
- Hydraulic gripping with an in-built power pack
- Piston displacement resolution of 0.01 mm
- Servo-valve control of load rate and strain rate
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Computerized UTM (UTE) | Servo Control UTM (UTE-S) |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Computerized, with manual operation | Computerized closed-loop servo control |
| Capacity range | 100 – 2000 kN | 100 – 2000 kN |
| Displacement resolution | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Specimen gripping | Wedge grips in the crosshead | Hydraulic grips, front-loading crosshead |
| Typical fit | QC labs, colleges, general workshops | Steel mills, pipe plants, accredited labs |
Universal Testing Machine Specifications
| Capacities | 100, 200, 400, 600, 1000, 1500* and 2000 kN (*UTE-S range) |
| Load accuracy | ±1% (from 2% of rated capacity) |
| Controller | MCS-MC01, 24-bit ADC with 1/100000 counts, closed-loop PID |
| Software | Unitest-Plus: tensile, compression, cyclic, spring, bend and flexural tests, PDF and Excel export |
| Extensometer | Electronic extensometer MCE-2, accuracy class 0.2, 25 / 50 mm gauge length |
| High-temperature option | SS304 split furnace, single or three zone, 150 – 1200 °C |
| Standards | Conforms to IS:1828 and ASTM E8 |
| Power supply | 400 – 440 V, 3 phase (1.0 – 4.9 kW depending on model) |
Detailed model-wise data (clearances, ram stroke, straining speed, dimensions and weight) is available on the computerized UTM and servo control UTM pages.
UTM Controller, Extensometer & Accessories
UTM Applications in Kenya
Our machines are used by steel rolling mills, construction and cement producers, building material labs, universities and technical institutes, and regional testing laboratories. Typical Kenyan applications include:
Steel rebar and TMT bars
Yield strength, tensile strength, elongation and bend/re-bend checks on reinforcement bars
Line pipe and structural steel
Tensile coupons from plates, pipe and welded joints for mill and project QC
Wire, cable and conductors
Breaking load and elongation of wires, strands and conductors
Fasteners and forgings
Proof load and tensile tests on bolts, studs and forged parts
Concrete, cement and construction
Compression and flexural tests for site and third-party laboratories
Universities and research labs
Teaching and research on metals, polymers and composites
Testing Standards Supported
MCS universal testing machines conform to IS:1828 and ASTM E8, and are used for tests carried out under methods such as ISO 6892-1 (metallic tensile testing), ASTM A370 (steel products) and the rebar tensile and bend clauses of ASTM A615 / BS 4449.
In Kenya, product conformity is overseen by KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards), and laboratories that issue accredited reports work under KENAS (Kenya Accreditation Service). Unitest-Plus reports carry load, displacement and extension data with stress-strain curves, and can be exported to PDF or Excel for your lab records and client submissions.
Cities We Serve in Kenya
We supply universal testing machines to industrial cities and project sites across Kenya, including:
Export, Shipping & Support for Kenya
Export Packing & Shipping
Machines are packed in seaworthy export cases and shipped from India to Port of Mombasa and Lamu Port.
Export Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the machine's calibration certificate are supplied with every shipment.
Online Training & Support
Online operator training on the machine and Unitest-Plus software, with remote technical support from our team in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you export universal testing machines to Kenya?
Yes. MCS Mechatronic manufactures computerized and servo control universal testing machines in Kolhapur, India, and exports them to customers in Kenya. Machines are shipped in export packing to ports such as Port of Mombasa and Lamu Port.
What is the difference between the computerized UTM and the servo control UTM?
Both cover 100 to 2000 kN and run on the MCS-MC01 controller with Unitest-Plus software. The servo control model adds closed-loop servo-valve control of load and strain rate, hydraulic grips with a front-loading crosshead, and a finer 0.01 mm displacement resolution, which suits high-volume and rate-critical testing.
Which UTM capacity should I choose for rebar testing in Kenya?
Capacity depends on the largest bar diameter and grade you test. As a guide, 600 kN suits bars up to about 25 to 28 mm, and 1000 kN or 2000 kN covers 32 to 40 mm bars and higher grades. Share your bar sizes and grades and we will recommend a model.
Which standards do MCS universal testing machines meet?
MCS UTMs conform to IS:1828 and ASTM E8, and are used for tensile, compression and bend tests under methods such as ISO 6892-1, ASTM A370 and the rebar clauses of ASTM A615 and BS 4449.
Do you provide documents for KEBS PVoC clearance?
Imports into Kenya fall under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. MCS machines conform to IS:1828 and ASTM E8, and the test reports from Unitest-Plus can be laid out to suit your KEBS or client specification. We supply the technical documents needed for PVoC inspection and clearance.
Can the machine run on the power supply used in Kenya?
Standard models run on 400 to 440 V three-phase power. Kenya's three-phase supply is 415 V at 50 Hz, so please mention your site voltage and frequency in your enquiry and the motor and drive will be matched to it.
Get a UTM Quotation for Kenya
Tell us the material, specimen sizes, maximum load and test standard, and we will recommend the right model with a delivered price.
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