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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Testing Accessories
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Instron has used its wealth of applications and engineering experience to produce the most extensive range of accessories for materials testing instruments in the industry. Made up of hundreds of grips, fixtures, load cells, and other accessories, our vast range of general purpose and application-focused accessories are designed to help you get the most from your materials testing system.
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CEAST VisualRHEO Software
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VisualRHEO Software is specifically designed for the Instron® line of CEAST Capillary Rheometers (Rheologic and SmartRheo), both single-bore and twin-bore versions.
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Automatic Contacting Extensometry
AUTOX750
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The Instron AutoX750 automatic contacting extensometer offers automated, high-precision strain measurement by motor-driven contact arms to engage specimens—eliminating manual setup while maintaining sub-micron accuracy over long travel. They integrate seamlessly with Instron testing frames and software to reduce operator error, speed cycle times, and ensure repeatable, standards-compliant strain data for metals, plastics, composites, and elastomers.
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Impact Testing Machine
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Instron Dynatup drop weigh impact testing machine next generation is the Instron 9400 Series. A drop weight impact testing machine is used to determine the energy required to break or damage a material in which a defined weight falls onto a specimen or a component from a specific height and with a specific impact energy and velocity.
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Universal Testing Systems (Up To 300 KN)
6800 Series
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Instron’s 6800 Series universal testing systems deliver high-performance mechanical testing up to 300 kN. Designed for precision and durability, these systems offer exceptional measurement accuracy (±0.5% down to 1/1000th of load cell capacity) and fast data acquisition rates up to 5 kHz. Ideal for tensile, compression, flexure, torsion, peel, lap shear, and many other test types, the 6800 Series provides the flexibility and control needed to handle everything from delicate specimens to high-strength materials, making it a trusted solution for demanding testing environments.
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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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Pneumatic Side Action Tensile Grips
2712-04x Series
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Instron’s pneumatic side-action grips provide a high-performance, repeatable, and safe gripping solution for a broad spectrum of materials — from fine wires, fibers, textiles and foils to plastics, elastomers and components — via air-actuated clamping that maintains constant force even as specimens deform. With quick, tool-free jaw face changes, optional alignment and centering devices, adjustable opening and flow control, and integrated safety features (e.g. jaw face shields), these grips are engineered for throughput and reproducibility operator protection in tensile testing applications.
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Automated Testing Systems
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Instron’s automated testing systems bring precision, productivity, and safety to materials testing by automating routine tensile, flexural, and compression operations. Available as full turnkey platforms or modular add-ons for existing test frames, these systems — including the AT3 three-axis, AT6 six-axis robotic, AT2 automated XY stages, CT6 cobot integration, and carousel stations — allow labs to boost throughput, reduce operator variability, and free up staff for higher-value activities. The systems are engineered to support a wide spectrum of materials (plastics, metals, films, composites, medical devices) and comply with international ASTM and ISO test standards while enhancing repeatability and workflow efficiency.
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Tensile Grips
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Instron offers a wide array of tensile grip solutions engineered to suit virtually any materials testing application, with force capacities from one gram to two meganewtons covering fibers, films, metals, composites, elastomers, textiles, and more. From classic manual wedge and screw side action grips to pneumatic and hydraulic powered versions, Instron’s grips support static and dynamic testing across ambient and temperature environments. Built to global standards and backed by decades of durability and service, these tensile grips help labs reliably secure specimens while delivering consistent, repeatable test results—even for highly specialized or custom applications.
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Mechanical Wedge Action Grips
2716 Series
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The Instron mechanical wedge action grips are durable tensile grips designed to automatically increase clamping force as test loads rise, maintaining fixed jaw positions and preventing slippage. Their open-front, moving-body design allows easy specimen insertion while ensuring consistent gauge length and minimal compressive force during clamping, making them a versatile gripping solution and particularly suitable for testing high-strength materials such as metals and composites.
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Furnaces
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These three zone resistance wire wound furnaces are of split construction to facilitate fast and easy loading of a pre-assembled specimen train. The case is constructed from stainless steel with aluminium and hardened insulation board end plates. The optional front cut-out allows the use of side-entry high-temperature extensometry. Adjustable stainless steel latches keep the furnace halves locked together during use, but are then easily opened once testing is complete. The furnace is available with optional heavy duty brackets or mountings, which attach to a wide range of testing systems. An extensive range of standard controllers is available to suit most test regimes. Custom variants can be specified should the standard range not include a suitable unit.
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CrashSim
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The application software CrashSim is used for the preparation, execution, monitoring, analysis and documentation of crash tests carried out on the Instron sled system. The user application focused software has been continuously improved in cooperation with our worldwide user groups.
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Oil-Free HDT & Vicat Tester
HV500
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The Instron® CEAST HV500 is the latest instrument design to perform HDT and VICAT tests at high temperatures, up to 500°C, making this instrument ideal for research and quality control applications as it is ensuring the capability to test the new generations of techno-polymers, characterized by their excellent properties at high temperature.
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CEAST VisualMELT Software
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VisualMELT Software is designed to control all the functions of the Modular Melt Flow Systems, from single-weight to multiple-weight tests. The software enables the user to manage all optional equipment, including the load cell, the automatic cutting device, and the motorized weight lifter. When working with a multi-weight tester, it is possible to set up and control single-weight or multi-weight tests, as well as define the order and number of weights to be applied.
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Structural Durability Solutions
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Instron offers a variety of testing systems and rigs for static, quasi-static and dynamic loading of structures and components. This includes Component Test Systems, Shaking Tables, Road Simulators, Axle Test Systems, Full Vehicle Test Systems, Wheel Test Systems, Shock Absorber Test Systems, Elastomer Test System and Dynamic Torsion Test Systems.
