All 6800 Series systems are powered by Bluehill Universal, Instron's testing software designed to eliminate obstacles to testing speed, ease, and accuracy.

Every 68FM system comes standard with a 1-year Factory Warranty covering everything on the order associated with the frame, plus our 10-Year Mechanical Systems Warranty — the first of its kind in the materials testing industry — covering key components including the crosshead, columns, guide posts, ball screws, base beam, layshaft assembly, and pulleys and belts. Extended warranty coverage is also available, purchased either at the time of sale or prior to the expiration of the Factory Warranty.

Yes. With 2580 Series load cells, the system accurately measures to ± 0.5% of reading down to 1/1000th of load cell capacity. That means a single load cell can cover a wide range of forces — from high-capacity down to delicate, low-force materials — so you need fewer load cells on hand, swap them out less often, and have fewer to calibrate.

These systems are compatible with hundreds of grips and fixtures, with configurations available for many of the most popular ASTM and ISO test methods.

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The 6800 Series floor models are available in 100 kN and 300 kN capacities, with multiple height and width configurations to fit your lab's space and testing needs.

The 68FM-100 and 68FM-300 offer both short and tall base options, giving you added flexibility where ceiling clearance is a factor. The tall base provides an ergonomically comfortable testing station, giving operators easy access to the test space.