2501 Series Compression Platens
Unboxed and Installed
Welcome to Unboxed and Installed, an Instron series where we break down what comes in your accessory boxes and guide you through proper installation on your testing system.
This video looks at the Instron® 2501 Series compression platens. Whether you’re new to your testing system or simply need installation guidance, we walk you through everything included in the box and demonstrate the correct procedure for installing the platens on your Instron universal testing machine.
About the 2501 Series compression platens:
Instron’s 2501 Series compression platens are used to perform compression tests on a wide range of materials like foam, plastic, metals, alloys, packaging, wood, composites, ceramics, and more. Easy to install, these platens are precisely machined fixtures that are designed for even distribution of compression loads during a test. Spherical seating is available for applications that require self-alignment of the compression platens. To aid the operator on larger diameter anvils, laser-etched circles on the platen surface allow for easier centering of the specimen body. On the edge of the platen is a provision for the attachment of optional displacement transducers, allowing you to measure the direct displacement between two equal-sized platens during a compression test.
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