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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Universal Testing Systems (Up to 600 kN)
5980 Series
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Instron 5980 Series floor model testing systems are universal, static testing systems that perform tensile and compression testing; and also perform shear, flexure, peel, tear, cyclic, and bend tests. The 5900 Series are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer the flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with standard and optional features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator. 5980 Series floor models are robust, heavy-duty frames commonly used for testing high-strength metals and alloys, advanced composites, aerospace and automotive structures, bolts, fasteners, and plate steels. Frames are available in load capacities of 400 and 600 kN.
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Cobot Testing System
CT6
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The CT6 cobot testing system introduces the benefits of automation to the testing of biomedical devices and components. This system pairs a collaborative robot with a 5900 or 6800 Series universal testing system to increase the efficiency of small to mid-sized testing labs that require a high degree of flexibility in their testing systems. The CT6 is designed to handle a wide range of medical components, including drug delivery, sample collection, and wound closure products.
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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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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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(2500kN+) Fatigue Testing Systems
8806
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The precision mechanical systems, combined with the advanced features of the 8800 digital controller and Dynacell™ load cells, enable Instron to supply fully-integrated turnkey solutions to meet the most demanding applications. The system can be used to cover a broad range of static and dynamic test applications, covering metals, rebar, high-force fracture mechanics, aerospace panels, civil engineering components, wire ropes, or concrete.
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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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ElectroPuls® Automated XY Stage
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Test the durability of your products and components in ways not possible until now, using Instron®’s ElectroPuls Automated XY Stage.
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Long Travel Extensometer
XL
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The Instron model XL (long travel) extensometer is a precise device for measuring strain in highly extensible materials such as elastomers, semi-rigid plastics and films. Designed for use with electromechanical testing instruments, Instron XL units can be used to measure specimens elongation's up to 10 in or 250 mm. An optional of 15 in or 375 mm travel is also available.
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Structural Durability Products
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Instron offers a wide range of Durability Testing Products such as Controller and Software modules, Hydropuls actuators (linear & rotary), Servo valves, Sensors, Power Packs & Accessories and Test frames & fixtures.
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RS LabSite® modulogic
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RS LabSite® modulogic is a comprehensive and adaptable software suite conceived for introducing service loads into individual components or complete vehicles, or performing calculations within the framework of Virtual Prototyping (standardized loadsequences, virtual generation of load data). This enables you to stay in full control of all tasks that follow the acquisition of measurement data in the proving ground.
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Universal Testing Systems (Up To 300 KN)
3400 Series
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Instron’s 3400 Series universal testing machines offer dependable performance across a broad spectrum of mechanical testing applications, with force capacities ranging up to 300 kN. These systems are well-suited for basic tensile, compression, flexural, peel, puncture, friction, and shear testing, and can be easily configured using a wide selection of grips and fixtures from Instron’s accessory catalog. Built with user safety and efficiency in mind, each system incorporates Instron’s proprietary Operator Protect technology, ensuring a secure and intuitive testing environment.
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Crack Opening Displacement (COD) gauges
COD
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Instron® Crack Opening Displacement transducers are designed specifically to perform standard ASTM and ISO fracture mechanics tests (both cyclic and static), covering all common specimen geometries (CT, SEB, Centre Crack, Arc Shaped). Each model offers class leading linearity, whilst being rugged enough to withstand the high energy release common in many of these applications and can be used at both elevated and sub-ambient temperatures. These gauges comply with requirements laid down in ASTM E399-09.
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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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(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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Screw Side Action Tensile Grips
2710-100 Series
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The Instron screw side-action tensile grips are precision mechanical grips engineered for tensile testing across a broad spectrum of specimen materials (e.g. metals, plastics, textiles, thin foils) and geometries. Their dual-acting screw mechanism delivers concentric clamping and allows for adjustments to accommodate varying specimen thicknesses or unique components — ensuring reliable load alignment. With quick, tool-free jaw face changes and a wide assortment of interchangeable jaw face types (smooth-ground, serrated, rubber-coated, etc.), these grips offer flexibility in test setup.
