Universal Testing Systems
Instron universal testing systems are versatile, high-accuracy platforms (available in electromechanical and hydraulic variants) designed to perform a wide range of static mechanical tests, such as tension, compression, bend, peel, shear, puncture, and more, on virtually any material. They support force capacities from fractions of a newton up to thousands of kilonewtons, with precision load measurement, high data acquisition rates, and compatibility with thousands of accessories, including a wide range of extensometers, grips, fixturing, and automation solutions to meet demanding quality and throughput standards.
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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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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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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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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.
