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 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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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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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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(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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Advanced Hydraulic Wedge Action Grips
2742 and 2743 Series
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The Instron advanced hydraulic wedge action grips deliver controlled, constant gripping force using an external hydraulic supply across static and dynamic testing. They support capacities up to 600 kN (static) and 500 kN (dynamic), with interchangeable jaw faces for round or flat specimens. The design ensures jaw face positions remain fixed during gripping (eliminating preload), compensates for changes in specimen thickness, and is ideally suited for use with metals, composites, and plastics.
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Curved Needle Test Systems
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Instron’s Curved Needle Testing System is designed for evaluating surgical and wound closure needles through two specialized testing methods: curved needle puncture testing (per ASTM F3014) and cantilever bend testing. These fixtures assess key performance attributes such as sharpness, coating integrity, and flexural strength. Compact and efficient, the tabletop system conserves bench space while delivering robust functionality. Powered by Bluehill® Universal software, it offers comprehensive control over test execution, data collection, and reporting, along with access to a wide range of built-in calculations.
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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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Pendulum Impact Testers
MPX
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Delivering precision and safety in high-volume materials testing, the MPX pendulum impact system from Instron is optimized for Charpy and Izod testing of metals. Equipped with Bluehill Impact software, it supports capacities from 300 J to 900 J and features motorized hammer lift, automatic return, and interchangeable hammer weights. An enclosed, interlocked safety guard ensures operator protection in compliance with CE and ISO 13849 standards. The system supports key standards including ASTM E23, ISO 148, EN 10045, and others, while offering configurable reports and seamless data export capabilities.
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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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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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Capillary Rheometers
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Plastics are amazing materials with the unique ability to flow when heated to relatively low temperatures. They can be formed into a wide variety of shapes and tailored for many different applications. However, their flow properties during this process are complex and affected by many parameters. Instron® provides comprehensive and effective testing solutions in plastics applications and industries through the CEAST SmartRHEO Series. This capillary rheometer simulates the process conditions, measuring the plastic materials flow behavior that characterizes the rheology of materials.
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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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High-Temperature Extensometers < 1000°C Capacitive
2632 Series
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Is typically used in hot tensile applications with tube type furnaces and consist of a separate measuring unit and suspension arm assembly. The measuring unit uses an LVDT with a fixed travel that remains outside of the furnace, the arms are located mostly inside of the heating system and attach the specimen to the measuring unit.
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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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6-Axis Robotic Automated Testing System
AT6
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The Instron AT6 is a flexible, robot-assisted testing solution featuring six axes of motion, purpose-built to automate tensile, compression, flexural, and lap shear testing in alignment with widely used ASTM and ISO standards. Its modular design accommodates a broad array of materials—including metals, polymers, elastomers, films, composites, and sutures—at force capacities up to 600 kN. Capable of processing up to 500 specimens without operator intervention, the AT6 enables true unattended or “lights-out” operation, significantly increasing throughput around the clock. Optional modules include stations for specimen measurement, automated strain measurement, environmental temperature chambers, and multiple test frames for simultaneous testing. The system also integrates smoothly with auxiliary devices such as durometers, hardness testers, and surface roughness testers, making it a robust solution for high-volume, high-efficiency testing environments.
