Oil & Gas

Applications for simulating the stresses experienced by offshore platform support structures and pipelines used in subsea gas and oil transportation.

Home » Sectors » Oil&Gas

Testing Systems for High-Pressure Oil & Gas Components

In the oil & gas industry, components operate under extreme conditions of pressure, temperature and mechanical stress. Italsigma develops custom testing machines for oil & gas applications, designed to validate valves, pipelines, fittings and industrial systems.

Our solutions enable pressure, fatigue and mechanical strength testing, as well as operational simulations under highly demanding conditions, ensuring safety and compliance with international standards in the energy sector.

Each system is designed with advanced automation, electronic control and data acquisition to ensure reliable and repeatable testing.

Why Choose Italsigma for Oil & Gas Applications

Italsigma develops custom high-pressure testing systems for critical components in the energy sector.

Our solutions enable:

  • Validation of high-pressure components
  • Safety and reliability testing
  • Simulation of extreme operating conditions
  • Reduction of operational risk

We combine servo-hydraulics, automation and testing engineering to deliver robust and highly precise solutions.

PROJECTS

  • FPF100 Servo-Hydraulic Testing Machine

    Two-column testing machine equipped with a servo-hydraulic actuator mounted beneath the lower crosshead and a slotted support base.

    The load cell can be mounted either on the actuator or on the upper crosshead.
  • FPF50 Servo-Hydraulic Testing Machine

    Two-column testing machine equipped with a hydrostatically supported servo-hydraulic actuator mounted above the upper crosshead and a slotted support base.

    The load cell can be mounted either on the actuator or on the lower crosshead.
  • 13 MN (1,300 ton) FULL-SCALE TESTING MACHINE

    This testing machine performs tensile, compression and bending tests on steel pipes for gas and oil pipelines. It can perform cyclic tests at frequencies of up to 5 Hz and tests on internally or externally pressurized pipes. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Maximum compression force: 10 MN
    • Maximum tensile force: 13 MN
    • Maximum bending moment: 30 ton·m
    • Maximum pipe diameter: 14" (356 mm)
    • Maximum pipe length: 2,000 mm
  • FULL-SCALE BENDING TESTING MACHINE

    Reduced sliding friction: the specimen cylinders and drive system are supported by low-friction sliding guides. The distance between the cylinders can be adjusted to accommodate different tensile load configurations. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Four-point bending tests on steel pipes for gas and oil pipelines.
    • Maximum force: 8 MN
    • Maximum support span: 26 m
    • Maximum pipe length: 30 m
    • Maximum pipe diameter: 56" (1,420 mm)
    • Maximum pipe deflection: 5,000 mm
  • FULL-SCALE DAMAGE SIMULATION TESTING MACHINE

    This testing machine simulates damage caused by the bucket of an excavator or other construction machinery on steel pipes used for gas and oil pipelines.

    The damage is simulated through the impact of a steel striker at controlled speed and along a controlled trajectory. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Pipe diameter: 24" – 36" – 48" – 52"
    • Maximum pipe length: 6,600 mm
    • Maximum impact velocity: 5 m/s
    • Striker-to-pipe impact angle: 0° to 90°
  • 30 MN FULL-SCALE TESTING MACHINE

    This testing machine performs tensile, compression and bending tests on steel pipes for gas and oil pipelines.

    The system is optimized for specimen positioning and securing, and can perform cyclic tests as well as tests on pressurized pipes. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Maximum compression force: 30 MN
    • Maximum tensile force: 25 MN
    • Maximum bending moment: 300 ton·m
    • Maximum specimen diameter: 20" (508 mm)
    • Maximum specimen length: 5,000 mm
    • Overall dimensions: 16 × 6 m – height 2 m
    • Maximum axial stroke: 500 mm
    • Maximum bending angle: ±20°
  • SSR100 – Slow Strain Rate Testing Machine

    Slow strain rate testing machine with a two-column floor-standing load frame and an electric actuator mounted on the lower base.

    The load cell can be mounted either on the electric actuator or on the crosshead. Test speed range: 0.001 to 5 mm/min at 100 kN.
  • MU26 – Ultrasonic VHCF Testing Machine

    Ultrasonic Testing Machine

    Electromechanical testing machine equipped with an ultrasonic system for generating cyclic loads and a load frame with an electromechanical actuator for applying static loads. Test control, monitoring and data management are performed via personal computer.
  • TCR30 – Creep Testing Machine

    Uniaxial mechanical testing machine for tensile, creep and stress relaxation testing of metallic materials.

    The machine features a high-stiffness four-column frame with vibration-isolated supports and an actuator mounted on the lower crosshead for servo-controlled load application. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Tensile load capacity: up to 50 kN
    • Heating furnace: maximum temperature approximately 1,200°C
  • Plane Bending – MINI FP2

    The MINI FP2 is a fatigue testing machine featuring a novel approach based on specimen miniaturization and cyclic plane bending loading.

    The machine operates at a selectable test frequency of up to 50 Hz. MINI FP2 generates S/N curves for uniform test configurations and correlates the results with those obtained using standard-sized specimens.
  • Rotating Bending – RB35

    Constant-load rotating bending testing machine.

    The testing system generates four-point bending with a constant bending moment along the specimen axis, while allowing continuous adjustment of the rotational speed around the longitudinal axis. The electromechanical testing machine is integrated into a tubular steel base and equipped with a protective polycarbonate enclosure. Test operation, control and data management are performed from a dedicated control console.
  • FPF25 – SERVO-HYDRAULIC TESTING MACHINE

    Two-column testing machine equipped with a servo-hydraulic actuator mounted above the upper crosshead and a slotted support base.

    The load cell can be mounted either on the actuator or on the lower crosshead.
  • FPF500 – SERVO-HYDRAULIC TESTING MACHINE

    Four-column testing machine equipped with lateral column reinforcements, designed to withstand test loads up to 500 kN without significant deformation.

    The base features a slotted test surface for securing testing fixtures and equipment.
    • Support surface: 2,900 × 1,500 mm
    • Hydraulic lifting of the upper crosshead

Need More Information?

Dosi Costruzioni Meccaniche

Holding Company

Baruffaldi Plastic Technology

Sister Company

©2026  ITALSIGMA S.r.l. Via Masetti, 50 – 47122 Forlì (FC) ITALY

P.IVA IT01763520408 | C.F. 01763520408 | Privacy&Cookie Policy | Credits: Wizard srl