General Purpose Load Frames

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The FastTrack™ 8800 Series of high capacity test systems, with fatigue rated capacities of 2.5MN, feature:

Precision aligned frames
High stiffness load frames
A range of high capacity actuators and grips and fixtures

The precision mechanical systems are complimented by the FastTrack™ 8800 or 5500 Series controllers, which offer an expandable architecture capable of being applied to high capacity test applications.

With a choice of hardware or software-based interfaces such as the Dynamic and Fatigue Materials Testing Software Suite for dynamic testing applications, Instron supplies fully-integrated turnkey solutions to meet the most demanding applications.

For higher capacity tests, in the range of 2.5 MN to 20 MN, load frames are configured to suit specific applications, taking into account the testing equipment, the laboratory space and the load configuration.

Special Configurations

Extra height frames, with a test space of 3 m to 5 m may be installed in pits, should the need arise, while wire rope testing frames, with 20 m specimen testing length may be installed horizontally. Select image to enlarge

Structural test systems are usually custom engineered to meet the application requirements and to accommodate a wide range of fixtures to suit the diverse range of components under test.

Machines are available with extended tables and a wide range of vertical and horizontal daylights. These systems are usually supplied with fixturing including deep bend fixtures, 3 and 4 point flexure fixtures, compression tables, and a range of extensometry.

For general metals testing, Instron can offer a broad selection of two and four column standard load frames, ranging in capacity from 100 kN to 2.5 MN. Available with vertical daylights of 1.2 m to 2.5 m, load frames may be fitted with either labyrinth or hydrostatic bearing actuators.

Testing solutions are offered to suite a range of wire configurations from strand through to multi-strand. In addition, Instron can provide systems for performing static and fatigue testing of seven strand concrete reinforcing cable.

A range of specimen extension measurement options are available including actuator displacement, clip-on extensometers, high resolution automatic and video extensometers.

Instron has a number of configured systems available for forge simulation and metal forming test applications. Generally, these tests involve relatively high strain rates and actuator velocities; these are achieved using suitably sized actuators, control valves and hydraulic accumulation to provide the short term high levels of flow required.