Why are commercial tension testing machines so expensive

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Commercial tension testing machines are expensive due to their need for high accuracy and reliability in testing materials. The limited market demand results in low sales volume, which drives up costs. Technical specifications vary based on the type of tension testing required, necessitating tailored solutions. A referenced book may provide additional insights into the complexities of these machines. Overall, the combination of precision requirements and low production numbers significantly impacts pricing.
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can you perhaps explain in technical detail?
 
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christyu said:
can you perhaps explain in technical detail?
What's a commercial tension testing machine?
 
Others have written books on this subject, so I suspect my explanation (in technical detail) would not be sufficient for this thread. Therefore I attached a book reference that might cover part of your needs. There are several types of tension as well, so if you could supply a technical description of your needs, we might be able to provide a more accurate description of what you require.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/087170806X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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CalcNerd said:
Others have written books on this subject, so I suspect my explanation (in technical detail) would not be sufficient for this thread. Therefore I attached a book reference that might cover part of your needs. There are several types of tension as well, so if you could supply a technical description of your needs, we might be able to provide a more accurate description of what you require.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/087170806X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

thank you for the suggestion, I think I should've have used "technical detail" as I'm not really looking for such broad information. I just would like to hear your opinion on this.
 
They are expensive because they have to be accurate and reliable.
Very few are needed, so very few are sold. The economics of volume is simply not there.
 
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