VHS 8800 High Strain Rate Systems

Utilizing advanced servohydraulic and control technologies, Instron® offers fully integrated testing solutions designed for a wide range of high strain rate and high-speed test requirements.

Features

  • Capacity: 40 kN to 100 kN
  • Capable of velocities up to 25 m/s
  • Specialized measurement transducers
  • Patented FastJaw gripping techniques
  • High-speed data acquisition package
  • VHS8800 controller package
  • High-Rate Software
  • Unique profiling capability
  • Systems are contained by a protective enclosure to ensure operator safety
  • High-stiffness load frames
  • Unique actuator packages featuring hydrostatic bearings, hydraulic end cushions and a seal-free design
  • Operates at a 280 bar supply pressure that results in higher acceleration velocity and load performance
  • Can be combined with grips and WaveMatrix™ Software for running conventional dynamic tests
VHS40/50-20 for High Strain Rate Tests up to 50 kN at 20 m/s

VHS100/160-20 for High Strain Rate Tests up to 100 kN at 20 m/s
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WaveMatrix Dynamic Software

WaveMatrix Dynamic Software

WaveMatrix™ Software for dynamic and fatigue testing delivers flexibility for the user to run everything from a simple static ramp, to cyclic waveforms through to complex multi-step, multi-axial tests.

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