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This page lists Instron's dynamic and fatigue testing products that are no longer in production, including models dating back to 1973. For decades, Instron has been a leading supplier of materials testing equipment to academia, research institutes, and industry, and a key part of that success is the ongoing technical and replacement part support we provide throughout each product's life cycle.

However, as products are superseded by newer models, parts availability can become a challenge that limits our ability to maintain full support for older models indefinitely. Use the tables below to find your frame, controller, or software and see whether retrofits or upgrades are available. To learn what each support phase means, see our Product Life Cycle Policy.

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Controller Models

Model Name Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
8500 4 1987–1994 None Yes
8500Plus 4 1994–1998 None Yes
8400/8800LT 4 1998–2007 None Yes
8800D 3 1998–2008 Yes Yes
8800T 3 1998–2014 Yes Yes
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ElectroPuls® Testing Systems

Model Name Version Capacity (kN) Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Upgrade Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
E1000NL V1.1 1 3 2006–2014 Yes Yes
E1000NL V1.2 1 2 2014–2019 Yes Yes
E3000NL V1.1 3 3 2007–2014 Yes Yes
E3000NL V1.2 3 2 2014–2015 Yes Yes
E3000NL V1.3 3 2 2015–2018 Yes N/A
E3000NB V1.3 3 2 2014–2018 Yes N/A
E10000NL V1.1 10 3 2009–2014 Yes Yes
E10000NL V1.2 10 2 2014–2018 Yes Yes
E10000NB V1.1 10 3 2009–2014 Yes Yes
E10000NB V1.2 10 2 2014–2018 Yes Yes
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8800 Series Servohydraulic Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
8871 10 2 2 1998–2014 Yes Yes
8841 1 1 4 1999–2002 Yes No
8842 1 1 4 1999–2002 Yes No
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8500 Series Servohydraulic Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
8511 40 2 4 1987–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
8501 100 2 4 1987–1995 Dependent on controller Yes
8516 100 2 4 1995–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
8502 250 2 4 1987–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
8503 500 2 4 1987–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
8504 500 4 4 1987–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
8505 1,000 4 4 1987–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
8506 2,500 4 4 1987–1998 Dependent on controller Yes
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8500 Series Servohydraulic Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
8031 50 2 4 1980–1987 Dependent on controller Consult Instron
8032 100 2 4 1980–1987 Dependent on controller Consult Instron
8033 250 2 4 1980–1987 Dependent on controller Consult Instron
8034 250 4 4 1980–1987 Dependent on controller Consult Instron
8035 500 4 4 1980–1987 Dependent on controller Consult Instron
8036 1,000 4 4 1980–1987 Dependent on controller Consult Instron
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I1300 Series Servohydraulic Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
I1341 100 2 4 1985–1987 None Consult Instron
I1342 250 2 4 1985–1987 None Consult Instron
I1343 500 2 4 1985–1987 None Consult Instron
I1344 500 4 4 1985–1987 None Consult Instron
I1345 1,000 4 4 1985–1987 None Consult Instron
I1346 2,000 4 4 1985–1987 None Consult Instron
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1300 Series Servohydraulic Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
1331 50 2 4 1977–1986 None Consult Instron
1332 100 2 4 1977–1986 None Consult Instron
1333 250 2 4 1977–1986 None Consult Instron
1341 50 2 4 1980–1986 None Consult Instron
1342 100 2 4 1980–1986 None Consult Instron
1343 250 2 4 1980–1986 None Consult Instron
1344 250 4 4 1980–1986 None Consult Instron
1345 500 4 4 1980–1986 None Consult Instron
1346 1,000 4 4 1980–1986 None Consult Instron
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1200 Series Servohydraulic Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
1251 100 2 4 1973–1979 None No
1253 25 2 4 1973–1979 None No
1255 250 2 4 1973–1980 None No
1271 50 2 4 1973–1977 None No
1272 100 2 4 1973–1977 None No
1273 250 2 4 1973–1977 None No
1274 250 4 4 1973–1980 None No
1275 500 4 4 1973–1980 None No
1276 1,000 4 4 1973–1980 None No
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Electric Actuator Frames

Model Name Capacity (kN) Columns Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period Software Upgrade Available  When an upgrade is available, any current software package can be installed. Please contact us for more information. System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
8861 100 2 3 1998–2014 Yes Yes
8513 35 2 4 1994–1998 None Yes
8561 100 2 4 1987–1990 None Yes
8562 100 2 4 1987–1998 None Yes
8061 100 2 4 1980–1987 None Yes
8062 250 2 4 1980–1987 None Yes
I1380 35 2 4 1990–1994 None No
I1361 100 2 4 1985–1987 None No
I1362 100 2 4 1985–1987 None No
1361 100 2 4 1980–1986 None No
1362 100 2 4 1980–1986 None No
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Hydraulic Power Units

Model Name Flow Rate (L/min) Support Phase  Phase 1 – Systems are in full production, and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts, and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available, but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Neither service nor parts are available.
Learn more for full details.		 Manufacturing Period System Retrofit Available  Subject to system vetting. Please contact us for more information.
3411 45/230 4 Until 2003 N/A
3414 12.5/30/45 4 Until 2003 N/A
3420 12.5/25 4 Until 2004 N/A
8871 6.4 4 Until 2011 N/A
3521 27/48/78/118 2 Until 2025 N/A

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