Introduction

walter+bai ag Testing Machines supplies a wide range material testing machines and systems for the safety and quality of materials, industrial products and buildings. Mechanical testing is carried out in many industrial sectors, such as the automotive and aircraft industry, metal industry, plastic and rubber industry, the chemical industry, construction industry, bio mechanics as well as institutes and universities. Serving this industries for more than 35 years, w+b benefits from the company’s extensive experience in producing material testing systems and equipment to meet this wide range of applications. Due to our considerable engineering capabilities we are able to offer not only standard testing machines but also customized solutions or complete installations for physical testing laboratories world-wide. To ensure you obtain the maximum rewards from your investment, our accredited calibration laboratory guaranties that excellent after-sale service and verification facilities are available for your installation.

About w+b

We are renowned for the production of high quality systems. Due to our continuous research and development policy as well as actively collaborating with our customers and suppliers we have always maintained the very high product standard ever since the company was founded in 1970 by Armin Walter and Alfred Bai in Löhningen, Switzerland.
The sales, design and manufacturing divisions associated with testing machines has grown due to the constant interaction with a multitude of clients and the systematic realisation of their requirements. Our product range has been steadily expanded and our service sector activities extended to meet growing demands.

The unique position of w+b in the field of material testing machines can be attributed to the fact that their specialised know-how related to material testing is being constantly updated whilst offering custom designed products and services. A well qualified and highly motivated staff coupled with an efficient organisational structure forms the backbone of w+b upon which you can depend for know-how, competence and reliable performance.
To pace with the great demand of high quality testing machines we increased 2008 our manufacturing facility and office by 1300 m2.

Proficient in Technology: "Specific testing tasks demand appropriate testing equipment!"

This is our motto. Therefore, besides our standard range of testing machines, we have developed a number of customized testing machines for static and dynamic material and component testing. w+b Testing Machines are the pacemaker for trendsetting technologies. They are a prerequisite for the safety and quality of materials, industrial products and buildings. Testing is carried out in nearly all industrial sectors, such as metal industry, plastic and rubber industry, construction industry, automotive, rail and aircraft industry, bio mechanics as well as in institutes and universities for research.

Our Products and Services

Manufacturing of material testing machines and systems
Customer specific testing systems
Servohydraulic or electromechanical, static and dynamic universal testing machines
Digital measuring and control systems and testing software
Hydraulic power packs
Actuator systems for civil, structural and architectural testing
Building materials testing machines
Modernisation of existing testing machines in a modular way
Accreditated service and calibration laboratory

From product development and fabrication, up to the final inspection, we are committed to highest quality standards. Therefore our products are characterised by minimal maintenance and trouble-free performance.

Accreditated Calibration Laboratory
according to ISO / IEC 17025

Our accreditated calibration laboratory allows a recognised calibration of your testing machine according to international standards and to issue official calibration certificates.