All Instron® HDT & Vicat testers have been produced since the late 1990s. Hundreds of these systems have been installed around the world, and they have earned an excellent reputation for reliability, with many labs still running units decades after installation. However, as these systems age, component obsolescence is making it increasingly difficult to provide spare parts and associated repairs and service — a natural part of any long-running product line's life cycle.
In these cases, your local sales engineer can offer you a generous trade-in offer, helping you move to a current system without starting your evaluation from scratch. Use the tables below to find your system, check its support phase and available upgrade paths, and see what options make the most sense for your lab.
Find out where your equipment stands in its lifecycle before aging equipment disrupts your testing.
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Not sure whether your HDT & Vicat system should be repaired, retrofitted, or traded in? Tell us about your system and we will help you find the right solution.
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Tell us about your testing needs, and we'll help you configure the right frame, load cell, grips, and software for your lab. Please complete the form below, and we'll respond within 1-2 business days. For a faster response, call +1-800-473-7838 or +1 781 828 2500 if you are outside of the US.
