Introducing SANTAM Engineering & Design Co.

SANTAM Engineering & Design Co. was established in 1991 with the objective of designing and manufacturing laboratory equipment for mechanical property testing. Today, the company is recognized as the first and largest Iranian manufacturer and exporter of laboratory testing and quality control equipment. As a leading knowledge-based company in the testing industry, SANTAM has designed more than 185 different testing machines and over 1,800 types of accessories. The company is proud to have supplied its products to more than 4,000 major industrial, manufacturing, research, and educational organizations across Iran and exported them to 23 countries worldwide.

With an experienced engineering team and extensive expertise, SANTAM has successfully provided testing solutions for more than 125 different industries. The company competes with leading European manufacturers in terms of both quality and pricing. With over 5,000 m² of production facilities and 2,500 m² of office space in Tehran, SANTAM operates the largest and most modern manufacturing facility dedicated to mechanical testing equipment in the Middle East.

Another significant advantage of SANTAM products is the company’s extensive industrial experience and highly qualified teams in sales, engineering, and design, enabling the provision of professional technical consultation across a wide range of mechanical testing applications. Furthermore, an experienced after-sales support department ensures continuous communication between customers and the original manufacturer throughout the equipment’s service life by offering comprehensive onsite and remote services, including operator training, troubleshooting, installation of new accessories, calibration services, software updates, and other customer-specific support solutions.

The company’s products are supplied to the following industrial sectors:
Steel and ferrous materials, non-ferrous metals, plastics, rubber and reinforced polymers, soil, concrete, gypsum and asphalt industries, wood and wood products, foams and insulation materials, textile and yarn industries, medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, adhesive and resin producers, refractory and ceramic industries, home appliance manufacturers, automotive components, railway, marine and aerospace industries, OEM manufacturers, construction industry, petrochemical plants, standardization organizations, accredited testing laboratories, independent testing centers, research institutes, universities and educational institutions.

Products for the Rubber and Plastics Industry
Servo-electric universal testing machines in various capacities, axial fatigue testing machines, ODR and MDR rheometers, RPA research rheometer, Mooney viscometer, abrasion testers, rubber fatigue testing machines, impact testers (Charpy, Izod and Tensile Impact), impact notch cutters, rebound testers, Shore hardness testers (A, D), Melt Flow Index (MFI), HDT/Vicat testing systems, laboratory hot presses, specimen cutting presses and other sample preparation equipment.

Products for the Metal Industry
Universal testing machines with capacities ranging from 100 kg to 300 tons, axial and rotating fatigue testing systems, impact testing machines, universal hardness testers, CCS (Cold Compression Strength of Pellets) and GCS testing machines for green and fired pellets, creep testing systems, stress relaxation testing machines, HMOR testing systems, spring testing machines, torsion testing machines, Erichsen cupping testers, rebar and sheet bending testers, bend & rebend testing machines, metal impact notch cutters, and a complete range of specimen preparation equipment.

Products for the Automotive Industry (Over 50 Specialized Static, Dynamic and Durability Tests)
Testing systems for engine metal components, body and chassis stamped parts, subframes, axles, steering systems, driveline components, drive shafts, suspension components, mechanical couplings, shock absorbers and dampers, coil springs, leaf springs, brake and clutch components, brake pad friction coefficient testing, brake pad shear and bending tests, exhaust systems and catalytic converters, fuel tanks and fuel pumps, CNG cylinders, bolts, nuts and washers, steel sheets, belts, wheel rims, locks and hardware, radiators, pumps, electrical and electronic systems, wires and wiring harnesses, starters, alternators, spark plugs, engine polymer parts, interior decorative parts, foams and insulation materials, seats, tires and tubes, filters, seat belts, and many other automotive components.

Products for the Railway Industry
Static, dynamic and fatigue testing systems for railway rails and switches, thermite welds, rail insulators, sleepers, ballast, fastening springs, bolts and nuts, rail anchors, guides, rail pads, coil springs, bogie springs, conical and Chevron springs, leaf springs, dampers, clutches, brake components, cast and forged railway parts, welded body structures, steel sheets, composite materials, rubber and plastic railway components, as well as complete assembly testing systems for railway track and sleeper assemblies.

Products for the Electrical Industry
Quality control and testing equipment for telecommunication cables, medium-voltage and high-voltage power cables, automotive cables, self-supporting cables, electrical panels, transformers, transmission and distribution fittings, transmission towers, electrical insulators, lighting products, switches and sockets.

Products for Universities and Educational Centers
Laboratory equipment for Strength of Materials, Machine Dynamics & Vibration, Polymer & Chemistry, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Railway Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Agriculture, Dentistry, Wood & Natural Resources, Textile Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Food & Pharmaceutical Engineering laboratories.

SANTAM has obtained an Industrial Activity License for Mechanical Testing Laboratory Equipment from the Ministry of Industry, together with Manufacturing and Engineering Service Licenses, ISO certification, CE certification for exports to Europe, and has received numerous awards, certificates of appreciation, and official recognitions.

Our Objectives

In manufacturing laboratory testing equipment, SANTAM is committed to achieving the following objectives:
– High measurement accuracy;
– Optimum performance and efficiency;
– Competitive pricing;
– User-friendly operation;
– Complete customer satisfaction.

To ensure maximum customer satisfaction, our products are designed with the following considerations:

– Cost-effective solutions;
– Easy operation requiring only moderate technical knowledge;
– High accuracy and reliable performance;
– Complete fulfillment of all technical requirements.

SANTAM received the Khwarizmi Festival Award in 1996 for the development of its Universal Testing Machine and was also selected by the National “Science to Practice” Innovation Festival for the localization of tensile testing technology. The company has been recognized among the country’s outstanding manufacturers at the Sixth National Young Manufacturers Festival and has received prestigious awards and certificates from the Ministry of Industry and Mines, the House of Industry and Mining, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

It is worth mentioning that all SANTAM products have been approved by the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI), the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), as well as numerous leading industrial organizations and universities.

SANTAM warmly welcomes customers and technical experts to visit our manufacturing facilities. Our specialists are always ready to provide professional consultation and assist customers in selecting the most suitable testing equipment for their applications.