Electromechanical or universal testing machines are most commonly used for static testing in a tensile or compression mode within a single frame. They are also referred to as pull testers. Additional test types include tensile, compression, shear, flexure, peel, tear, cyclic, and bend tests. Capacities for these systems range from low-load forces of 0.5 kN (112 lbf) up to high-capacity 600 kN (135,000 lbf) test frames. These systems are frequently configured for automated testing. In addition to the testing equipment, specimen preparation is an extremely important factor to consider when evaluating the repeatability of results. Specimens with nicks, cuts, and non-parallel edges will have an adverse impact on repeatability of results.  The CEAST Manual or Automatic Hollow Die Punch machines are ideal solutions for producing perfect specimens in a timely manner.

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.

The Industrial Series is comprised of high-capacity, hydraulic testing systems for tension and compression applications. Ranging from 150 kN (33,750 lbf) to 3,500 kN (800,000 lbf), standard models feature large diameter columns and rugged components for superior frame stiffness and durability. Understanding the critical importance of operator safety, these models incorporate high-quality materials, components, and craftsmanship. Custom designs are also available in higher capacities or unique configurations such as horizontal or compression-only frames.

Impact resistance is one of the most important properties for component designers to consider, as well as the most difficult to quantify. Impact resistance is a critical measure of service life and  it involves the perplexing problem of product safety and liability. Instron has more than 80 years experience in designing impact testing systems to simulate real-life impact conditions.

Materials testing software packages are available for all new Instron systems and as upgrades to existing Instron systems. All packages provide automatic test control, data collection, results analysis, and reporting.

Modernize the test frames in your laboratory and take advantage of the latest technological advances in electronics and software. Instron upgrades allow users of Instron and non-Instron testing equipment to upgrade, or retrofit, testing frames with the industry's most advanced electronics and software. Learn more about Instron's upgrade process.