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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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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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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(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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Screw Side Action Tensile Grips
2710-100 Series
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The Instron screw side-action tensile grips are precision mechanical grips engineered for tensile testing across a broad spectrum of specimen materials (e.g. metals, plastics, textiles, thin foils) and geometries. Their dual-acting screw mechanism delivers concentric clamping and allows for adjustments to accommodate varying specimen thicknesses or unique components — ensuring reliable load alignment. With quick, tool-free jaw face changes and a wide assortment of interchangeable jaw face types (smooth-ground, serrated, rubber-coated, etc.), these grips offer flexibility in test setup.
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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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Long Travel Extensometer
XL
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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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HDT VICAT Testers
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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.
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Universal Testing Systems
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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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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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Bluehill® Universal Software
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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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S-Beam Static Load Cells
2519 Series
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The 2519-xxxN Series load cells are specifically designed for use with 3300 single column testing systems. Automatic transducer recognition and electrical calibration makes them easy to use. The load cells incorporate overload protection and can withstand loads up to 150% of their force capacity without damage and 300% without mechanical failure. The load cells allow the user to zero out the tare weight of a grip or fixture that weighs up to 40% of the force capacity, while still maintaining the full specified accuracy.
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Bi-axial Dynacell Load Cells
2527 Series
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During tests carried out on servohydraulic machines, elements of the system are subject to acceleration. As a result, in addition to the force applied to the specimen, the load cell also reads forces resulting from its own movement and the mass of the grips and fixtures attached to it. Dynacell is the world's first truly dynamic load cell, designed from the outset for measuring dynamic loads. Dynacell introduces the following advantages:*Reduces dynamic load errors which can be a significant percentage of reading *Increases productivity by allowing higher frequency operation while maintaining test validity *Improvements such as doubling the frequency are common
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(25kN/100Nm) Axial-Torsion Systems
8874
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The 8874 is a bi-axial tabletop servohydraulic testing system providing a combined axial and torsion dynamic actuator in the upper crosshead. With a precision aligned twin-column frame and a lower t-slot table, the 8874 meets the challenging demands of a varied range of both static and dynamic testing requirements.
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Software for 8800 Series Systems
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The FastTrack 2 software suite consists of a number of application programs designed to address common fatigue and static testing requirements on servo-hydraulic systems. The suite includes general purpose fatigue , complex cyclic and fracture toughness applications as well as static and LabView user-programmability options.
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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.
