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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Long Travel Extensometer
XL
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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Compression Deflectometers
LVDT
These general purpose deflection measurement devices are based on LVDT transducers. A variety of travels is available to suit a wide range of applications.
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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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ElectroPuls® Automated XY Stage
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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Static Axial Clip-On Extensionmeters
2630-100 Series
The Instron static axial clip-on extensometer delivers precise strain measurement for static tests by quickly clipping to specimens (metals, plastics, composites) with minimal attachment force. Its rugged cross-brace design resists distortion, includes built-in over-extension protection, and meets ASTM E83 / ISO 9513 standards — making it a reliable, high-accuracy option for general and temperature-controlled testing.
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Cobot Testing System
CT6
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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ElectroPuls
With more than ten years of running tests over billions of cycles, ElectroPuls systems are the established materials testing instruments using patented linear motor technology. Offering slow-speed static and high-frequency fatigue testing, this versatile testing capability means ElectroPuls systems are ideal for any lab or office space. Choose from axial only or combined axial-torsion systems that can deliver up to 10kN and 100Nm. Available in 3 sizes, simply pick the one that's right for you. ElectroPuls, a simpler, smarter, safer way to meet your testing needs.
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Structural Durability Products
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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Structural Durability Solutions
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.
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Melt Flow Testers
nstron®'s CEAST Melt Flow Testers are specifically designed for easy and accurate measuring of the Melt Flow Rate (MFR) and the Melt Volume Rate (MVR). CEAST Melt Flow Testers range from systems that perform a simple manual test procedure to semi-automated testing systems performing multiple weight tests. Our testers meet ASTM and ISO standards.
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(250 kN) Fatigue Testing System
8802
The Instron 8802 is a high stiffness, 250kN fatigue rated servohydraulic testing system that meets the challenging demands of both static and dynamic testing requirments. The 8802 systems include a range of configurations available to provide complete testing solutions to satisfy the needs of advanced materials and component testing. The design of the 8802 frame makes it ideal for installation within a laboratory environment, generally without the need for strangethened floors or raised ceiling heights.
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Bluehill® Universal Software
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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Automated XY Stage
AT2
The Instron AT2 is a compact automated XY stage that streamlines compression, tensile, and flexural testing for both batches of specimens and single components with multiple test points. Designed for seamless integration with 6800 Series universal testing systems, the AT2 features standard bolt patterns for custom fixturing and accommodates a wide range of specimen geometries. Fully integrated with Bluehill® Universal software, it enables operators to quickly define and execute test sequences using grid, diamond, or custom layouts—boosting throughput, consistency, and testing efficiency.
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RS LabSite® modulogic
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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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.
