A range of optional and replacement parts are available for extensometers. Replacement knife-edges can be used when
existing ones become worn or damaged. Optional clips allow different specimen sizes to be tested.
KNIFE-EDGES, CLIPS AND PARTS FOR EXTENSOMETERS
Catalog Number
Description
2601-079
Knife-edges, radiused, for 2630-100 series extensometers
2601-077
Knife-edges, standard straight profile, for 2630-100 series extensometers
2601-078
Knife-edges, three-point contact, for 2630-100 series extensometers
2601-112
Conical Point contacts for 2650-560/-570 Averaging Axial and Biaxial Extensometers (set of 4 contacts)
2601-110
Line Chisel Point contacts for 2650-560/-570 Averaging Axial and Biaxial Extensometers (set of 4 contacts)
2601-111
Vee Chisel Point contacts for 2650-560/-570 Averaging Axial and Biaxial Extensometers (set of 4 contacts)
Instron - Accessories for Materials Testing - Seventh Edition
1 min read
Digital Controller Accessories
Electronic or electrical devices that can be added
to an existing controller include transducer
conditioner channels for use with extensometry,
analog outputs and firmware options. The type
of controller you have determines the various
features and capabilities that are available.
In most cases the model number of your load
frame defines the type of control electronics
incorporated in your testing system. For example,
model 5585 uses a 5500 series controller.
If your system does not have any of the listed
types of controller, please contact your local
Instron® office to discuss your requiremen…
1 min read
Environmental Chambers
The Instron® range of environmental chambers provides extensive temperature testing capabilities for evaluating material
properties under non-ambient testing conditions. A full range of complementary grips and pull rods is available. We are also
able to produce custom chambers to suit your application. Please contact us for more information.
1 min read
Furnaces
Very high-temperature properties of materials
are a vital concern in many applications
such as power generation, aerospace and
automotive. Our standard range of furnaces
covers temperatures up to +1600 °C in air, with
engineered solutions available to cater for height
and width variants.
A wide range of grips, pull rods and
extensometers is available to provide the
complete solution to your high temperature
testing requirements.
1 min read
General Purpose Compression Accessories
Compression platens and anvils are available
in a range of sizes and force capacities to
suit applications from rigid foam to concrete.
Optional self-aligning spherical seatings are
available for most platens where precise
parallelism is needed.
1 min read
General Purpose Fatigue Grips
The Instron® range of fatigue grips are suitable
for a wide range of materials and specimen
types. From simple compact tension fixtures for
pre-cracking and fracture toughness studies
through to reverse-stress hydraulic wedge
grips, the choice is extensive. A full range of
complementary accessories, such as jaw faces
and alignment devices, is available to ensure
the best possible gripping performance.
1 min read
General Purpose Flexure Fixtures
Flexure or bend tests are widely used to
determine stiffness and yield properties of
plastics, metals and similar rigid materials. The
Instron® range of flexure fixtures covers both
three and four-point loading in a variety of force
capacities and spans.
1 min read
Load Cells
Load cells convert the force experienced by the
specimen into an electrical signal that is used
by the electronic controller to precisely monitor,
report or control the force.
Materials testing is unlike an application such
as weighing because not only are forces changing
dynamically, but they are often not applied in a
truly axial fashion. In order to minimize the force
measurement errors that can result from these
effects, Instron® supplies a range of different
load cells, each designed specifically for
materials testing.
For example, the patented Dynacell™ range
of fatigue-rated load cells …
1 min read
Computer Hardware and Digital Interfaces
Software has become an integral part of many
modern materials testing systems. When the time
comes to take that first step in computerizing
your system or to update your existing PC
hardware we recommend that you contact us
to discuss the best route forward. There are
software and hardware compatibility issues
that need careful consideration to ensure
successful installation.
All PC systems supplied by Instron® come with a
full Instron warranty and have been thoroughly
checked for software and hardware compatibility.
When ordered with the PC, interface cards are
also installed and checked.
Com…
1 min read
Specimen Measuring and Preparation Tools
Instron® supplies specimen marking devices
of various types, as well as a range of specimen
measurement units that can be connected
directly to compatible systems to allow
downloading of specimen dimensions with
1 min read
Torsional and Axial Torsional Grips
Torsion grips are designed to transmit torsional
forces to the specimen and usually employ either
a collet or socket-style gripping arrangement.
Specific types of testing systems are required
to apply torsional loading, so please check that
your system includes torsional capability. Typical
applications include medical devices, packaging,
and fasteners.
Axial torsional grips are used in conjunction with
systems able to apply both torsional and axial
loads to a specimen simultaneously. Applications
include biomedical testing of prostheses.
1 min read
Engineered Solutions
The huge variety of materials and testing applications means that we
are frequently required to design special solutions to meet unique
testing needs.
If our standard products do not meet your requirements, a team of
highly-skilled and experienced engineers is available to design and
produce solutions to your specific problems. Whether you need a special
jaw face or a furnace system for high temperatures, you will find that we
have the experience and resources to do the job to your requirements
and expectations.
Our experience in the specification and manufacture of engineered
solutions means …
1 min read
Application Overviews - Plastics
Polymers are utilized in virtually every facet of human activity and industry - from packaging to automotive, electronics to
healthcare, and construction to aerospace. The list is endless. Replacement of traditional materials such as metals with
polymers is largely due to the cost-effectiveness and many superior attributes of plastic. The electrical insulation, color,
strength, and high-speed molding qualities have made plastics well-suited for electrical appliances ranging from handheld
mixers and hair dryers to power tools and automotive components. The aircraft and aerospace industries have…
1 min read
Application Overview - Elastomers
Elastomers are used in varying applications from automotive in the form of tires, to household applications, gloves for
example. However, there are many others, including hoses, drive belts, seals, building products, anti-vibration mountings,
medical products and leisure goods. They range from natural latex rubber to highly-engineered synthetic materials for critical
engineering applications.
Elastomers typically show characteristics of high elongation, energy absorption, and can experience violent failures.
Mechanical characterization of the properties of elastomers is critical in the develop…
1 min read
Application Overviews - Textiles
The textile industry manufactures fabrics, cords, yarns and individual fibers, all of which may be either natural or synthetic
materials. Testing of textile properties is widely used to determine tenacity, elongation, tensile strength, and many other
parameters. Many test specifications relate to the end use, including the testing of tire cord for strength and adhesion,
grab tests, fabric seam slippage, tear, and puncture tests.
Standardization of test methods is well established in the textile industry, with specifications requiring control of
parameters including temperature and humidity. So…
1 min read
Application Overview - Composites
Composite materials are composed of two or more distinct phases, usually a reinforcing fiber within a binder or matrix. The
concept of increasing strength and toughness by adding fibers to binders is very old; mud bricks containing straw or animal
hair are among the first examples. However, it is only relatively recent that composites as we currently recognize them have
become widely used. Today, fiber-reinforced composites are at the heart of the materials revolution.
Composites have advantages of design flexibility, high stiffness and strength, low weight and cost savings. One unique
attribu…
1 min read
Digital Controller Accessories
Electronic or electrical devices that can be added
to an existing controller include transducer
conditioner channels for use with extensometry,
analog outputs and firmware options. The type
of controller you have determines the various
features and capabilities that are available.
In most cases the model number of your load
frame defines the type of control electronics
incorporated in your testing system. For example,
model 5585 uses a 5500 series controller.
If your system does not have any of the listed
types of controller, please contact your local
Instron® office to discuss your requiremen…
1 min read
Environmental Chambers
The Instron® range of environmental chambers provides extensive temperature testing capabilities for evaluating material
properties under non-ambient testing conditions. A full range of complementary grips and pull rods is available. We are also
able to produce custom chambers to suit your application. Please contact us for more information.
1 min read
Furnaces
Very high-temperature properties of materials
are a vital concern in many applications
such as power generation, aerospace and
automotive. Our standard range of furnaces
covers temperatures up to +1600 °C in air, with
engineered solutions available to cater for height
and width variants.
A wide range of grips, pull rods and
extensometers is available to provide the
complete solution to your high temperature
testing requirements.
1 min read
General Purpose Compression Accessories
Compression platens and anvils are available
in a range of sizes and force capacities to
suit applications from rigid foam to concrete.
Optional self-aligning spherical seatings are
available for most platens where precise
parallelism is needed.
1 min read
General Purpose Fatigue Grips
The Instron® range of fatigue grips are suitable
for a wide range of materials and specimen
types. From simple compact tension fixtures for
pre-cracking and fracture toughness studies
through to reverse-stress hydraulic wedge
grips, the choice is extensive. A full range of
complementary accessories, such as jaw faces
and alignment devices, is available to ensure
the best possible gripping performance.
1 min read
General Purpose Flexure Fixtures
Flexure or bend tests are widely used to
determine stiffness and yield properties of
plastics, metals and similar rigid materials. The
Instron® range of flexure fixtures covers both
three and four-point loading in a variety of force
capacities and spans.
1 min read
Load Cells
Load cells convert the force experienced by the
specimen into an electrical signal that is used
by the electronic controller to precisely monitor,
report or control the force.
Materials testing is unlike an application such
as weighing because not only are forces changing
dynamically, but they are often not applied in a
truly axial fashion. In order to minimize the force
measurement errors that can result from these
effects, Instron® supplies a range of different
load cells, each designed specifically for
materials testing.
For example, the patented Dynacell™ range
of fatigue-rated load cells …
1 min read
Computer Hardware and Digital Interfaces
Software has become an integral part of many
modern materials testing systems. When the time
comes to take that first step in computerizing
your system or to update your existing PC
hardware we recommend that you contact us
to discuss the best route forward. There are
software and hardware compatibility issues
that need careful consideration to ensure
successful installation.
All PC systems supplied by Instron® come with a
full Instron warranty and have been thoroughly
checked for software and hardware compatibility.
When ordered with the PC, interface cards are
also installed and checked.
Com…
1 min read
Specimen Measuring and Preparation Tools
Instron® supplies specimen marking devices
of various types, as well as a range of specimen
measurement units that can be connected
directly to compatible systems to allow
downloading of specimen dimensions with
1 min read
Torsional and Axial Torsional Grips
Torsion grips are designed to transmit torsional
forces to the specimen and usually employ either
a collet or socket-style gripping arrangement.
Specific types of testing systems are required
to apply torsional loading, so please check that
your system includes torsional capability. Typical
applications include medical devices, packaging,
and fasteners.
Axial torsional grips are used in conjunction with
systems able to apply both torsional and axial
loads to a specimen simultaneously. Applications
include biomedical testing of prostheses.
1 min read
Engineered Solutions
The huge variety of materials and testing applications means that we
are frequently required to design special solutions to meet unique
testing needs.
If our standard products do not meet your requirements, a team of
highly-skilled and experienced engineers is available to design and
produce solutions to your specific problems. Whether you need a special
jaw face or a furnace system for high temperatures, you will find that we
have the experience and resources to do the job to your requirements
and expectations.
Our experience in the specification and manufacture of engineered
solutions means …
1 min read
Application Overviews - Plastics
Polymers are utilized in virtually every facet of human activity and industry - from packaging to automotive, electronics to
healthcare, and construction to aerospace. The list is endless. Replacement of traditional materials such as metals with
polymers is largely due to the cost-effectiveness and many superior attributes of plastic. The electrical insulation, color,
strength, and high-speed molding qualities have made plastics well-suited for electrical appliances ranging from handheld
mixers and hair dryers to power tools and automotive components. The aircraft and aerospace industries have…
1 min read
Application Overview - Elastomers
Elastomers are used in varying applications from automotive in the form of tires, to household applications, gloves for
example. However, there are many others, including hoses, drive belts, seals, building products, anti-vibration mountings,
medical products and leisure goods. They range from natural latex rubber to highly-engineered synthetic materials for critical
engineering applications.
Elastomers typically show characteristics of high elongation, energy absorption, and can experience violent failures.
Mechanical characterization of the properties of elastomers is critical in the develop…
1 min read
Application Overviews - Textiles
The textile industry manufactures fabrics, cords, yarns and individual fibers, all of which may be either natural or synthetic
materials. Testing of textile properties is widely used to determine tenacity, elongation, tensile strength, and many other
parameters. Many test specifications relate to the end use, including the testing of tire cord for strength and adhesion,
grab tests, fabric seam slippage, tear, and puncture tests.
Standardization of test methods is well established in the textile industry, with specifications requiring control of
parameters including temperature and humidity. So…
1 min read
Application Overview - Composites
Composite materials are composed of two or more distinct phases, usually a reinforcing fiber within a binder or matrix. The
concept of increasing strength and toughness by adding fibers to binders is very old; mud bricks containing straw or animal
hair are among the first examples. However, it is only relatively recent that composites as we currently recognize them have
become widely used. Today, fiber-reinforced composites are at the heart of the materials revolution.
Composites have advantages of design flexibility, high stiffness and strength, low weight and cost savings. One unique
attribu…
