Industrial Series LX Models
Designed for high capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the LX Models feature a large, single test space and single footprint. Understanding the critical importance of operator safety, these frames incorporate high-quality materials, components, and craftsmanship and are ideal for testing metals, fasteners, wire rod, and composites.
Features
- Single footprint saves valuable floor space - load frame, hydraulic power supply, and controller combined in a single package
- Large, single test space design adapts to a wide range of specimen sizes, grips, fixtures, and extensometry
- Dual-acting actuator offers precise control for tension and compression testing
- Hydraulically adjustable and clamping crosshead option simplifies changing test opening for longer specimens
- Ergonomic handset with a fine position adjustment wheel, two programmable softkeys, start, stop and return functions, and variable speed jog
- Powerful, yet user-friendly materials testing software provides repeatable and reproducible results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements
- Variable pressure hydraulic power supply provides pressure on demand, reducing heat generation, increasing oil life, and eliminating the need for water cooling
Models
- 300LX - 300 kN (67,500 lbf)
Typical Applications
- Metals - Bar, Plate, Pipe & Tube, Rebar, Structural
- Fasteners
- Wire Rod
- Composites
Standards
LX Models conform to many international standards, including (but not limited to):
- ASTM A370, A615, E4, E8, E83, E290, F606
- EN10002-1, 10002-2, 10002-4
- ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 9513, 15630-1
- JIS Z2248
- BS4449
Contact us for additional compliance information
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Industrial Series LX Models
Featuring a large, single test space and single footprint, LX Models are designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing.
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Bluehill Universal Software is built from the ground-up for touch interaction and an intuitive user experience. Discover simpler and smarter testing with features such as pre-loaded test methods, QuickTest in seconds, enhanced data exporting: and Instron Connect – a new feature that provides a direct communication link to Service. Users of previous versions of software such as Bluehill 2 and Bluehill 3 can easily upgrade to the newest version of Bluehill.
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Hydraulic Wedge-Action Grips
Instron® hydraulic wedge grips provide an innovative solution for high capacity testing and deliver enhanced gripping performance, usability, and operator safety.
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LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing System - Pre-Installation Manual
The information in this document is intended to aid customers in the site preparation, unpacking, lifting, and installation of the Instron Model LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing Systems. These instructions assume the following: • Your system consists of a frame, a hydraulic power supply, a control unit, a computer system with an Instron materials testing software package, and any testing accessories necessary to secure the specimen in the test space. It is important that the site be adequately prepared in order to avoid unnecessary delays in the installation process and to ensure that the testing system operates without interference from various environmental conditions (i.e. excess building vibrations or extreme temperature and humidity levels).
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- 7/21/2020
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LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing System - Operating Instructions
These instructions describe the function, operation and maintenance for various models of the LX testing systems. If unsure of your specific model, refer to “System identification” on page 12. These instructions assume the following: • You are an operator familiar with the operation of materials testing systems in general. • Your system has been installed in its final location according to the requirements outlined in the system’s Pre-Installation Manual. • Your system consists of a frame, a hydraulic power supply, a control unit, a computer system with an Instron materials testing software package, and any testing accessories necessary to secure the specimen in the test space. • Software test methods that are appropriate for your testing requirements are available. These instructions do not include the development of test methods within the materials testing software. This is covered in more advanced training that can be provided by Instron Service and Training departments.
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- 7/21/2020
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LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing System - System Concepts Manual
These instructions provide additional information beyond what is necessary to operate the various models of the LX testing systems. These instructions are intended for a laboratory or facilities supervisor, or Instron service personnel. These instructions assume the following: • You are an operator familiar with the operation of materials testing systems in general. • Your system has been installed in its final location according to the requirements outlined in the system’s Pre-Installation Manual. • Your system consists of a frame, a hydraulic power supply, a control unit, a computer system with an Instron materials testing software package, and any testing accessories necessary to secure the specimen in the test space. • Software test methods that are appropriate for your testing requirements are available. These instructions do not include the development of test methods within the materials testing software. This is covered in more advanced training that can be provided by Instron Service and Training departments.
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- 7/21/2020
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LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing System - Reference Manual
This Equipment Reference Manual has been prepared to provide customers with assembly drawings and schematics that pertain to the various models of LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing Systems.
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