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3-Axis Non-Robotic Automated Testing System
AT3
The Instron AT3 is a space-efficient, highly adaptable 3-axis mechanical testing platform designed for automated execution of tensile, compression, flexural, and lap shear tests. Built to comply with a broad spectrum of ASTM and ISO standards, it’s well-suited for evaluating materials such as plastics, elastomers, thin films, foils, and metals. The system streamlines the entire testing workflow from specimen measurement and handling to strain measurement and specimen disposal—enabling users to load up to 160 samples and let the AT3 take care of the rest. Boost productivity, reduce manual intervention, and achieve consistent, dependable results with every test cycle.
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Sockets
Ironwood Electronics Sockets – Embedded gold plated wire elastomer (SG) – Stamped & Etched spring pins (SBT) – Embedded silver ball elastomer matrix (SM/SMP)– Compressible silver button in polyimide (GT/GTP)– Surface mount adapters for sockets (SF)
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Extensometers
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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Shore Durometer
UI-FT30
Shore Durometer is used to test hardness of rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, vulcanized rubber and other materials.
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Pneumatic Flat Grips
For tensile testing rubbers, plastics, elastomers, textiles, cloth, and paper, in specimen geometries such as plates, films, and wires, a good option is pneumatic flat grips. Quick clamping and a repeatable clamping force are advantages of pneumatic flat grips.
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Test Contactor
RF Scrub
RF Scrub™ Test Contactor’s innovative design combines an extremely short signal path (0.90mm test height) with high wear resistance pins that can operate in a wide temperature range.The RF Scrub Test Contactor’s long-life, elastomer free design and easy field maintainability makes it an optimal solution for testing of high-performance devices.The RF Scrub design minimizes load board wear and with the unique pin base material and plating, the cleaning intervals can last up to 100,000 cycles.
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Digital "A" Flow Controller for Medium Flow
HFM-D-301A / HFC-D-303A
Mass flow techniques provide RELIABLE, REPEATABLE AND ACCURATE gas flow rate measurements.HFM-D-301A/HFC-D-303A mass flow instruments have flow ranges from 0-25 slm to 0-1000 slm; provide analog and digital outputs, and are constructed of stainless steel. Easy, user friendly digital communications with windows based software interface available. Available with a variety of elastomer seals for maximum flexibility.Self diagnostics of the sensor, valve and overflow are included in the digital features. Also of interest is the auto zero feature which detects when the valve is closed and automatically resets the zero. These mass flow meters and controllers can store up to 10 calibrations of different ranges and gases. Another feature is the built in totalizer for monitoring gas usage under user set conditions.
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Mass Flow Controller for Low Flow
HFM-200 / HFC-202
The HFM-200/HFC-202 is Teledyne Hastings' flexible, general purpose series of mass flow meters and controllers. Featuring reliability and stability, the 200 Series is chosen by OEM's for its very stable performance with varying ambient conditions. A wide choice of elastomer seals make this flow controller compatible with most gases.
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MACRO IRHD System
Hildebrand Prüf- und Meßtechnik GmbH
Durometer Hardness System provides hardness readings on elastomers and plastics with a specimen thicker than 6 mm according to IRHD and Durometer hardness. It complies to international standards DIN ISO 48, ISO 48, ASTM D 1415 and DIN 53505.
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Mass Flow Controller for Medium Flow
HFM-201 / HFC-203
The HFM-201/HFC-203, Teledyne Hastings' flexible, general purpose series of mass flow meters and controllers accurately measure and control mass flow in a variety of applications. Featuring reliability and stability, the 200 Series is chosen for its very stable performance with varying ambient conditions. A wide choice of elastomer seals make this flow controller compatible with most gases.The HFM-201 / HFC-203 meters and controllers have flow ranges from 0-25 slm to flows of 0-1000 slm; provide analog outputs, are constructed of stainless steel and can be configured with normally open or normally closed valves. The full scale range is specified by the end user. A NIST traceable calibration certificate is standard. Many corrosive gases and pressures up to 1000 psig are easily measured. Cleaning for oxygen service is available.
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Silver Ball Matrix Sockets
SM Contact is a unique contact that has precise silver balls held together by a proprietary conductive formulation. These conductive columns (diameter optimized for 50 ohm impedance) are suspended in a non-conductive flexible elastomer substrate with a patented solid core for enhanced durability and reliable performance over time, temperature and cycles. This flexible substrate is very compliant and resilient and enables the conductive columns to revert back to original shape when the force is removed. Solutions are available for 0.25mm to 1.27mm LGA, BGA, QFN, CSP, POP, WLP and other packages. The silver ball matrix contact technology is also available with a protective plunger matrix (a gold plated copper cylinder) that sits on top of the conductive columns. This plunger matrix protects the conductive column from contamination from various solder ball interfaces. A quickly replaceable plunger matrix enables minimal downtime during final production test. The product family code for this line of sockets is SMP.
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Digital "A" Flow Controller for High Flow
HFM-D-306A / HFC-D-308A
Mass flow techniques provide reliable, repeatable and accurate gas flow rate measurements.HFM-D-306A/HFC-D-308A mass flow instruments have flow ranges from 0-2500 slm to 0-10000 slm; provide analog and digital outputs, and are constructed of stainless steel. Easy, user friendly digital communications with windows based software interface available. Available with a variety of elastomer seals for maximum flexibility.Self diagnostics of the sensor, valve and overflow are included in the digital features. Also of interest is the auto zero feature which detects when the valve is closed and automatically resets the zero. These mass flow meters and controllers can store up to 10 calibrations of different ranges and gases. Another feature is the built in totalizer for monitoring gas usage under user set conditions.
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High Flow Mass Flow Controllers
High flow thermal mass flow controllers and meters offer both elastomer and metal seals for flow rates up to 300 slm. Versions are available for standard and harsh environments where protection from water and dust is required.
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Open Top BGA Sockets
Ironwood has the most comprehensive collection of open top BGA and QFN sockets that can be used for qualification application, silicon FIB testing, system development, thermal characterization, burn-in application, etc. IC socket can be defined as an electromechanical device, which provides removable interface between IC package and system circuit board with minimal effect on signal integrity. Typical packages include BGA, LGA, QFN, QFP, WLCSP, etc. Open top allows access to the top side of IC. Below is an example BGA socket that uses low cost elastomer contact technology.
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Pneumatic Side Action Tensile Grips
2712-04x Series
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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Silver Button Sockets
For BGA, QFN, or LGA applications, GTP contact technology provides >94 GHz signal speed and can additionally be used in high cycle life applications such as ATE. These sockets support pitches from 0.2 mm to 1.27 mm. Ironwood's GT sockets are ideal for prototyping and testing almost any BGA device application. These IC sockets provide excellent signal integrity yet remain cost effective. Innovative elastomer interconnect technology that delivers low signal loss (1dB at 94GHz) and supports BGA packages with pitches down to 0.2mm was utilized in these sockets. GT BGA sockets are mechanically mounted over a target system's BGA lands using mounting and alignment holes at proper locations (page 2 of the individual socket drawing shows recommended PCB layout information). These low-profile sockets are only 2.5 mm per side larger than actual IC packages (industry's smallest footprint).
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Mass Flow Controller for Low Flow
HFM-200 / HFC-202
The HFM-200/HFC-202 is Teledyne Hastings' flexible, general purpose series of mass flow meters and controllers. Featuring reliability and stability, the 200 Series is chosen by OEM's for its very stable performance with varying ambient conditions. A wide choice of elastomer seals make this flow controller compatible with most gases.The HFM-200 / HFC-202 meters and controllers have flow ranges from 0-10 sccm to flows of 0-25 slm; provide analog outputs, are constructed of stainless steel and have normally closed valves. The full scale range is specified by the end user. A NIST traceable calibration certificate is standard. Many corrosive gases and pressures up to 1000 psig are easily measured. Cleaning for oxygen service is available.
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6-Axis Robotic Automated Testing System
AT6
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.
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Mass Flow Controllers
Enabling Productivity Through Flow Control Innovation. Our wide range of mass flow controllers are available in thermal and pressure based sensor technologies, analog and digital communication, and metal or elastomer seals.
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Shore Hardness Tester
HT-6510
Application: shore A is designed to measure the penetration hardness of rubber, elastomers and other rubber like substances such as neoprene, silicone, and vinyl. It can also be used for soft plastics, felt, leather and similar materials. Shore D is designed for plastics, Formica, Epoxies and Plexiglass. Application: shore C is designed for various foam and sponge.
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Socket Accessories (Lid Options)
GHz elastomer, spring pin and other socket technologies can accommodate different lid options depending upon the application requirement. Typical choices are swivel-lid, clamshell, double-latch, integral heatsink, etc. Custom lid solutions are also available.
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BGA Sockets
Ironwood has the most comprehensive collection of BGA (Ball Grid Array) sockets that can be used for prototype application, silicon validation, system development, thermal characterization, burn-in application, functional production test, etc. BGA socket can be defined as an electromechanical device, which provides removable interface between IC package and system circuit board with minimal effect on signal integrity. BGA sockets for prototype applications, silicon validations, system development applications uses low cost elastomer contact technology.
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Digital "A" Flow Controller for Medium Flow
HFM-D-301A / HFC-D-303A
Mass flow techniques provide reliable, repeatable and accurate gas flow rate measurements.HFM-D-301A/HFC-D-303A mass flow instruments have flow ranges from 0-25 slm to 0-1000 slm; provide analog and digital outputs, and are constructed of stainless steel. Easy, user friendly digital communications with windows based software interface available. Available with a variety of elastomer seals for maximum flexibility.Self diagnostics of the sensor, valve and overflow are included in the digital features. Also of interest is the auto zero feature which detects when the valve is closed and automatically resets the zero. These mass flow meters and controllers can store up to 10 calibrations of different ranges and gases. Another feature is the built in totalizer for monitoring gas usage under user set conditions.
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Durometers
A durometer gauge or durometer tester is needed to perform a durometer hardness test procedure. Durometer devices determine the surface hardness of many different materials, including polymers and elastomers. Each durometer or hardness tester measures the depth of an indentation in the material caused by a defined force of a given geometric presser foot. The depth of the indentation reflects the hardness of the material. A general distinction is made between static and dynamic methods. In traditional static tests, the test force is applied uniformly with increasing magnitude, while in dynamic testing methods, an instantaneous load is applied.
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Mass Flow Controller for Medium Flow
HFM-205 / HFC-207
The HFM-205/HFC-207, Teledyne Hastings' flexible, general purpose series of mass flow meters and controllers accurately measure and control mass flow in a variety of applications. Featuring reliability and stability, the 200 Series is chosen for its very stable performance with varying ambient conditions. A wide choice of elastomer seals make this flow controller compatible with most gases.The HFM-205 / HFC-207 meters and controllers have flow ranges from 0-1000 slm to flows of 0-2500 slm; provide analog outputs, are constructed of stainless steel and can be configured with normally open or normally closed valves. The full scale range is specified by the end user. A NIST traceable calibration certificate is standard. With a full complement of fitting and elastomer options, the HFM-205/ HFC-207 covers a wide range of high flow applications.
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Safety Products
This ACE product group provides Emergency braking to safely slow down moving loads and reduce damaging forces. Although the safety shock absorbers, TUBUS elastomer bumpers and clamping elements differ so much in design, every single ACE component provides the best protection for your machine.
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Din Abrasion Resistance Tester
SG-P01D
This tester is used to determine the abrasion characters of elastomers, rubber, soft synthetics, leather. etc or is with characters of high efficiency, good reproducibility and easy operation.
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Harness Design and Manufacture
When designing an underwater cable harness, there are some factors which need to be considered, and we have produced the following list as a guide for customer information:Component considerations:- Electrical requirements- Mechanical considerations- Quality requirements- Reliability- Design redundancy (contact count)- Connector selection (type and form)- Locking requirements- Backpotting requirements- Waterblocking in moldings- Cable specification- Cable jacket material and compatibility with elastomers- Abrasion resistance- Stiffness profile at termination- Connector format (straight or right angle)- Molding format (straight or at an angle)- Clearance allowance for molding and cable routing- Elastomer compatibility (eg oil filled units)- Metalwork selection re: corrosion and cathodic delamination- Surface finish for metalwork as appropriateOperational considerations:- Operating depth profile (not just max. depth)- Tensile loads- Torsional loads- Bending loads- Bend control requirements (to limit bending at termination)- Deployment and recovery loads- Dynamic loading-Flow turbulence effects.
