Feature Comparison
3400 Series to 6800 Series Universal Testing Systems

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0.025 N (2.5 gf) to 300 kN

0.02 N (2 gf) to 300 kN

± 0.5% of Reading
Down to 1/250 of Load Cell Capacity

± 0.5% of Reading
Down to 1/1000 of Load Cell Capacity

Up to 1000 Hz

Up to 5000 Hz

Instron Connect  Instron Connect provides a remote connection from your system to Instron Technical Support for rapid troubleshooting and support.

Smart-Close Pneumatic Air Kit (Optional)  Finger pinch hazards from pneumatic grips are reduced through lower grip-closing pressure and restricted speed during the set up phase of your test.

Collision Mitigation  Reduce damage to equipment and specimens by stopping the crosshead if a force is detected upon return or during a jog.

Safety Coaching  Clear visual feedback regarding system status to notify operators when it is safe to enter the test space.

Automatic Gain Adjustment
Allows for closed loop strain control

Auto-Positioning  Auto Positioning saves the correct fixture separation starting location for each test method. This ensures all operators run each test exactly the same way across all shifts every day.

Specimen Protect  Specimen Protect prevents excessive forces from being applied to the specimen during setup, protecting your critical specimens from damage.

Advanced Accessory and Automation Compatibility  Torsion Add-On
CT6 Cobot Test System
AT2 Automated XY Stage
AT3 3-Axis Automated Testing System
AT6 6-Axis Robotic Automated Testing System

Single Columns:
34SC-5

Table Models:
34TM-5, 34TM-10, 34TM-30, 34TM-50, 34TM-100

Single Columns:
68SC-5

Table Models:
68TM-5, 68TM-10, 68TM-30, 68TM-50, 68TM-100

Floor Models:
68FM-100, 68FM-300

Table Models:
68TM-30

Floor Models:
68FM-300