Instron
While researching replacement materials for parachutes, two scientists discovered that no testing machine was accurate enough to meet their demands. They founded Instron in 1946, and we pioneered universal testing machines featuring strain-gauge load cells. Today, Instron remains committed to delivering the highest quality, leading-edge technologies and services designed to push the boundaries of research, quality control and service-life testing. Our systems evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and structures using tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue, impact, dynamic, torsional and multi-axial loading. Through a global infrastructure, we offer a broad range of local service capabilities, including calibration, verification, training, technical support and assistance with laboratory management.
- +1 800 564 8378
- 825 University Ave.
Norwood, MA 02062
United States of America
-
product
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.
-
product
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.
-
product
Biaxial Clip-on Extensionmeters
The Instron 2650 Series Biaxial Extensometers are ideally suited for testing a wide range of materials, including polymer matrix composites, metals, and plastics over a range of temperatures. Two sensors measure axial strain on opposite sides of the specimen and a third sensor measures transverse strain. The extensometers meet the calibration requirements of ASTM E83 class B1, ISO 9513 class 0.5, and ISO 527.
-
product
Averaging Clip-on Extensometer
The Instron 2650 Series Biaxial Extensometers are ideally suited for testing a wide range of materials, including polymer matrix composites, metals, and plastics over a range of temperatures. Two sensors measure axial strain on opposite sides of the specimen. Versions are available which provide either a single averaged axial output or 2 independent axial outputs. The extensometers meet the calibration requirements of ASTM E83 class B1, ISO 9513 class 0.5, and ISO 527.
-
product
Melt Flow Index Testers
Instron® melt flow testers are specifically designed for easy and accurate measuring of Melt Flow Rate (MFR) and Melt Volume Rate (MVR). Our extrusion plastometers range from manual to semi-automated plastic melt flow index testers performing multiple weight tests. All our Melt Flow Index testing equipment meets the latest ASTM and ISO standards.
-
product
3-Axis Non-Robotic Automated Testing System
AT3
The Instron® TestMaster AT3 and AT3+ Automated Testing System utilizes an innovative design for the automatic tensile and/or flexural testing of plastic specimens. Meeting the testing requirements of ASTM D638 and D790, ISO 527 and 178, as well as other testing standards, this system offers many of the benefits of our robotic AT6 systems, but in a smaller footprint.
-
product
CrashSim
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.
-
product
Dynamic and Fatigue Testing Systems
Instron offers an extensive range of fully-integrated dynamic and fatigue testing systems from 1000 N up to 5000 kN. Incorporating servohydraulic, servo-electric and linear motor technologies, these test instruments cover a broad range of fatigue, dynamic, and static testing applications. These applications include high-cycle fatigue, low-cycle fatigue, thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture mechanics, crack propagation and growth studies, fracture toughness, bi-axial, axial-torsional, multi-axial, high strain rate, quasi-static, creep, stress-relaxation, and other types of dynamic and static tests.
-
product
6-Axis Robotic Automated Testing System
AT6
The Instron AT6 Automated Testing System utilizes an innovative design for the automatic tensile and/or flexural testing of metals, plastics, thin films, components, elastomers, sutures, and composites. Conforming to ISO and ASTM standards for a wide range of materials, this system has a flexible platform to deliver high throughput with repeatable results for a variety of testing needs.
-
product
Automatic Contacting Extensometry
AUTOX750
Automatic contacting extensometers provide this capability by eliminating manual operator steps which can add time and introduce operator influence.
-
product
Multi-Station Test Frame
6800
The 6800 Series Multi-Station System offers enhanced throughput with its ability to perform simultaneous, independent tests on up to five (5) separate specimens using a single load frame. Based on our standard 68TM-30 testing frame (30 kN capacity)*, this system is especially suitable when test times are lengthened due to high elongation or slow test speeds.
-
product
HDT VICAT Testers
The Instron HV Series of HDT Vicat testing machines bring you an enhanced user experience and outstanding productivity. Our HDT and Vicat testers with Bluehill® HV Software make materials testing SIMPLER, SMARTER, SAFER.
-
product
Bluehill® Universal Software
Bluehill Universal is our newest static testing software, built from the ground-up for touch interaction. The new portrait layout, with its meticulously crafted visual design, gives the most comprehensive view of the test workspace on the Operator Dashboard, a stunning large-format touch monitor with an integrated controller. Bluehill Universal’s large touchpoints and intuitive gestures make the user experience simpler and smarter. While maintaining all of the power and flexibility found in previous versions of Bluehill Software, Bluehill Universal boasts many advanced capabilities, such as pre-loaded test methods, QuickTest in seconds, and enhanced data exporting.
-
product
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.
-
product
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.