SALT

2025

• Development of a battery side micro-heater bonding heating press
• Technical collaboration between Instron Korea and SALT Co., Ltd. for the supply and delivery of a high-precision video extensometer (DIS software-based system)

2024

• Completion of the Incheon headquarters building
• Development of a high-temperature heating press (50 tonf) with combined cooling capability up to 600 °C

2023

• Development and export to Dubai of a servo motor–driven compression testing machine for extra-large pipes and pallets (4 m, 30 tonf)
• Recruitment of a local manager in Singapore and establishment of a local branch office to expand export channels in Southeast Asian markets

2022

• Expansion of export channels and overseas sales through an exclusive distribution partnership in Russia for material property testing machines

2021

• Independent development of an automatic metal wire extensometer for universal testing machines

2020

• Execution of a research project for a high-pressure hydrogen chamber
• fatigue SSRT testing system commissioned by the Korea Gas Safety Corporation

2019

• Establishment of an in-house corporate research institute
• Development of a hydraulic servo fatigue testing machine (20 tonf) and an artificial joint simulator (30 Hz/sec)

2018

• Development of a material property testing video extensometer model (DIC software–based system)

2017

• Expansion of overseas cooperation networks and exports to the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Australia, Hungary, and countries across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Central & South America
• Full-scale overseas exports of major equipment, including universal testing machines and heating presses

2016

• First export to Denmark and expansion of European market channels through overseas cooperation partners
• Development of a precision load-holding (Type) controller for material property testing machines (±0.1% accuracy)

2015

• Development of a hydraulic servo fatigue testing machine DSP controller (0.01–100 Hz/sec)
• Acquisition of European CE and U.S. QPS certifications, hazardous material safety certification for mixing rolls and heating presses, and Venture Company Certification

2014

• Establishment of SALT Co., Ltd.

2011

• Joint development of a position and load control controller (LCD digital indicator) for universal testing machines with Partner Company

2008

• Participation in the development of a KOLAS yield point extensometer (strain gauge type), frame section

2005

2004

• Completion of development of servo-hydraulic actuators and impact testing machines

2003

• Development and sales of an external extensometer for metals (position meter type)

2002

• Development and manufacturing of hydraulic universal testing machines

2001

• Development and manufacturing of hydraulic and pneumatic grip systems and consumables for universal testing machines

2000

• Development and sales of an external extensometer for metals (position meter type)

1999

• Manufacturing of mechanical universal testing machines and development and sales of encoder-type external extensometers

1998

• Manufacturing, research, and development of consumables for mechanical universal testing machines

1998

• Establishment of SALT INC. in April