Instron - Accessories for Materials Testing - Seventh Edition  

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

Sometimes an application, specimen or material requires a special gripping method. General purpose grips may not be adequate and can result in problems such as jaw breaks or premature failure of the specimen. The grips and fixtures in the following section have been specially engineered to provide solutions to the unique problems presented by some testing applications. Instron® has great experience in producing engineered solutions for particularly difficult applications. Some examples of engineered solutions are shown in Section 3. Our worldwide staff of technical personnel is available to di…

The advantages of computerizing materials testing systems has long been recognized. Faster, more reliable results, more flexible control, easier and safer operation, easier transmission of data… the list goes on. Instron® has been at the forefront of materials testing software development for many years. Our modern software platforms are the result of a fusion between our materials testing knowledge and our design expertise. In most cases you can add software to your existing machine either directly or in combination with a controller upgrade. Existing users of Instron software can enhance the…

Load frame accessories include items designed to fit a specific model of testing frame, such as support tables, protective shields, T-slot tables, in-head wedge grips, in-head tension rods, and similar items.

Many grips and fixtures feature interchangeable jaw faces and specimen holders to allow them to be used with a variety of different specimen shapes and sizes.

Instron® provides a variety of general-purpose static tension grips suitable for a wide range of materials and specimen types. From simple screw action grips through to hydraulic wedge grips, the choice is extensive. Many different types of jaw faces are available to provide reliable and consistent gripping.

The precise measurement or control of specimen deformation is a fundamental requirement in many materials tests. The

Sometimes an application, specimen or material requires a special gripping method. General purpose grips may not be adequate and can result in problems such as jaw breaks or premature failure of the specimen. The grips and fixtures in the following section have been specially engineered to provide solutions to the unique problems presented by some testing applications. Instron® has great experience in producing engineered solutions for particularly difficult applications. Some examples of engineered solutions are shown in Section 3. Our worldwide staff of technical personnel is available to di…

Materials testing systems are potentially hazardous. Materials testing involves inherent hazards from high forces, rapid motions and stored energy. You must be aware of all moving and operating components that are potentially hazardous, particularly the actuator in a servohydraulic testing system or the moving crosshead in an electromechanical testing system. Whenever you consider that safety is compromised, press the Emergency Stop button to stop the test and isolate the testing system from hydraulic or electrical power. Carefully read all relevant manuals and observe all Warnings and Caution…

Selecting the best gripping solution has a number of aspects to it. In particular, the specimen must be held in a way that prevents slippage and jaw breaks, and ensures axiality of the applied force. However, there are other considerations, such as productivity and ease of use, that may make one design better suited to your needs. In the case of some test types, the gripping requirements are very specific and a purpose-designed grip or fixture may be available. Such grips and fixtures are often designed to meet a particular testing standard, making selection very straightforward.

The following pages list the majority of current standard couplings, adapters and attachment kits available for Instron® testing systems. In addition to these, we have created many others that allow our accessories to be used on systems from other manufacturers. If you would like to use an accessory on a non-Instron system, please contact us - we would be happy to advise on adaptation.

In many cases the products offered in this catalog will require couplings to fit your specific testing machine. A range of standard couplings and adapters is available to cater for the majority of situations. It is very important to supply the basic details of your system when requesting a quotation so we can ensure that the items will be compatible.

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Instron offers an extensive range of calibration and verification services for material testing instruments and related accessories. Training and consultancy has a very important role in educating you about meeting safety requirements, testing standards and reducing costs from bad practices. Once you have bought a test machine, you want to prolong its working life for as long as it’s economically viable. Parts, software and other elements become obsolete over time but upgrades are always available to keep your products up to date.

At Instron®, we are experts in upgrading material testing systems. We upgrade Instron and non-Instron load frames with the latest digital electronics and application software. The result is a superior system at a fraction of the cost of a new machine.