Instron
Instron is a global leader in materials testing, offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing systems designed to evaluate mechanical properties such as tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue, impact, and dynamic behavior. Our products support a wide range of applications, from raw materials to finished products — backed by expert engineering and a global service network providing calibration, training, and technical support. With deep application knowledge and responsive local support, Instron helps customers optimize performance, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation across industries.
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United States of America
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CrashSim Office
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CrashSim Office is a stand-alone program for signal preparation and processing, as well as for predicting the pulse-making capability and the generation of the DriveSignal for the CrashSimulationSystem. CrashSimOffice is used offline from the crash simulation system and has essentially the following characteristics
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Extensometers
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Instron offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive ranges of extensometers, providing precise, reliable strain measurement for virtually any materials testing application. From clip-on and automatic contacting units to advanced video and non-contacting systems, Instron’s extensometers deliver exceptional accuracy and repeatability across static, dynamic, and high-temperature environments. Designed and manufactured in-house, these solutions support global ASTM and ISO testing standards, helping laboratories achieve consistent, traceable results across metals, composites, plastics, and elastomers.
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(250 kN) Fatigue Testing System
8802
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The Instron 8802 is a high stiffness, 250kN fatigue rated servohydraulic testing system that meets the challenging demands of both static and dynamic testing requirments. The 8802 systems include a range of configurations available to provide complete testing solutions to satisfy the needs of advanced materials and component testing. The design of the 8802 frame makes it ideal for installation within a laboratory environment, generally without the need for strangethened floors or raised ceiling heights.
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(100kN) Fatigue Testing Systems
8801
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The 8801 servohydraulic testing system meets the challenging demands of a varied range of both dynamic and static testing requirements. The 8801 provides complete testing solutions to satisfy the needs of advanced materials and component testing, and is ideally suited for high- and low-cycle fatigue testing, thermomechanical fatigue testing, and fracture mechanics. The higher capacity of up to 100 kN, a larger working space, a high stiffness, and the precision of alignment all make the 8801 an exceptionally versatile and reliable testing system.
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Automated XY Stage
AT2
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The Instron AT2 is a compact automated XY stage that streamlines compression, tensile, and flexural testing for both batches of specimens and single components with multiple test points. Designed for seamless integration with 6800 Series universal testing systems, the AT2 features standard bolt patterns for custom fixturing and accommodates a wide range of specimen geometries. Fully integrated with Bluehill® Universal software, it enables operators to quickly define and execute test sequences using grid, diamond, or custom layouts—boosting throughput, consistency, and testing efficiency.
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LCF3 Software
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Provides system control, data acquisition, real-time graphs, calculation of results, storage of data to disk, and post test graphs and reports in accordance with the relevant sections of ASTM E606-04, BS 7270 (2006), and ISO 12106 (2003).
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S-Beam Static Load Cells
2519 Series
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The 2519-xxxN Series load cells are specifically designed for use with 3300 single column testing systems. Automatic transducer recognition and electrical calibration makes them easy to use. The load cells incorporate overload protection and can withstand loads up to 150% of their force capacity without damage and 300% without mechanical failure. The load cells allow the user to zero out the tare weight of a grip or fixture that weighs up to 40% of the force capacity, while still maintaining the full specified accuracy.
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Software for 8800 Series Systems
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The FastTrack 2 software suite consists of a number of application programs designed to address common fatigue and static testing requirements on servo-hydraulic systems. The suite includes general purpose fatigue , complex cyclic and fracture toughness applications as well as static and LabView user-programmability options.
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Universal Testing Systems (Up To 2000 KN)
Industrial Series (DX, HDX, KPX)
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The Instron static hydraulic universal testing systems — part of the Industrial Series — are rugged, high-capacity frames built for demanding material tests in tension, compression, flexure and shear up to 2,000 kN. Featuring large-diameter columns and rugged components for superior frame stiffness and durability, these systems deliver reliable, repeatable performance for high-force testing needs in metals, composites, concrete, fasteners, and structural materials.
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Bluehill® Universal Software
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Bluehill Universal from Instron is a modern, touchscreen‐first software platform designed to make materials testing simpler, smarter, and safer. With intuitive, guided workflows, prebuilt method templates for ASTM, ISO, and EN standards, and dynamic features like barcode integration, pass/fail display, and conditional logic, it streamlines testing tasks and reduces user error. For more advanced users, modular options—such as TestProfiler for cyclic tests, Traceability for full audit trails and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and seamless API support—enable customization, data integrity, and lab‑wide connectivity. Whether deployed on new Instron systems or retrofitted into existing hardware, Bluehill Universal offers enhanced usability, robust security, and flexible data handling for next‑generation materials testing labs.
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Bi-axial Dynacell Load Cells
2527 Series
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During tests carried out on servohydraulic machines, elements of the system are subject to acceleration. As a result, in addition to the force applied to the specimen, the load cell also reads forces resulting from its own movement and the mass of the grips and fixtures attached to it. Dynacell is the world's first truly dynamic load cell, designed from the outset for measuring dynamic loads. Dynacell introduces the following advantages:*Reduces dynamic load errors which can be a significant percentage of reading *Increases productivity by allowing higher frequency operation while maintaining test validity *Improvements such as doubling the frequency are common
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Crash Simulation Systems
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The crash simulators are capable of reproducing a wide range of standardized and user-defined crash tests including advanced applications such as side impact and vehicle pitch simulation. Instron’s acceleration sled systems are used for the development and approval of vehicle safety systems, vehicle parts and also for the investigation of solids and structures during crash events.
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Instron Materials Testing Software
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Instron offers a comprehensive suite of materials testing software solutions designed to support a wide range of mechanical testing applications, from static tensile and compression to fatigue, impact, and melt flow. Built for precision and efficiency, these software packages provide powerful tools for test control, data analysis, and reporting, with support for industry standards such as ASTM, ISO, and EN. Whether for basic quality control or advanced research, Instron’s software solutions deliver flexible, user-friendly interfaces and robust data integrity features to meet the diverse needs of modern testing laboratories.
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Static Load Cells (500 N to 600 kN)
2580 Series
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The Instron 2580 Series static load cells are high-precision force transducers optimized for use with 5900 and 6800 Series universal testing systems, capable of measuring loads across a wide range (up to ±600 kN) with accuracy to 0.5 % of reading and sensitivity down to 1/1000th of full scale. Temperature-compensated and calibrated on equipment traceable to international standards, they have automatic recognition with an electronic serial number and support electronic calibration, while offering overload protection (up to 150 % without damage, 300 % without mechanical failure). The 2580’s design delivers high stiffness and reliable alignment under load—making it a robust choice for tension, compression, cyclic, and reverse stress testing in materials and components.
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High-Temperature Extensometers < 600 °C Capacitive
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Instron® High-Temperature Extensometers are perfect for testing advanced composites, metals, polymers and other materials at elevated temperatures. This series incorporates a capacitive sensor that does not require any cooling. The extensometers come standard with a sensor conditioner unit providing a 0-10 V output with exceptionally low noise. These extensometers can be attached to round and flat specimens to perform tensile, compression, and cyclic tests.
