Charpy impact test ISO 179 and ASTM is for determining toughness, or the tendency of a material to resist breaking on being subjected to sudden shock. A 3 point bending test configuration, where a notched specimen is supported on both ends and an impact hammer strikes the middle to break the piece in half.

Instron's 68SC-1 Curved Needle Test System is specifically designed for testing needles used in wound closure or surgical procedures.

The 3-jaw chuck is an accessory that can used to mount a variety of attachments, including probes, screwdriver bits, or custom-made adapters for compression, tensile and torsion testing up to 500 Newtons force. It’s compatible with Instron MT torsion and universal testing machines, as well as the torsion add-on.

Compression testing is a key part of basic materials characterization. This video discusses the equipment used when performing a compression test and explains why this testing is important.

Mechanical tensioners — also known as Superbolt™, multi-jackbolt tensioners, or super nuts — replace the standard through-bolt used to install 10, 30, and 50 kN load cells on Instron® universal testing machines. They’re an effective means of safely securing your load cell to the testing frame at more manageable torque levels.

3400 & 6800 Series system retrofits breathe fresh life into your legacy Instron testing system by providing a comprehensive upgrade that replaces aging and at-risk components. In addition to preventing unexpected downtime, a retrofit upgrade allows a legacy system to use the latest in testing technology, software, and features.

Instron® designs and manufactures our own load cells to meet the unique requirements of materials testing, including having a high accuracy over a wide measurement range, high stiffness, resistance to offset loads, accurate alignment, and excellent zero stability. In this video, we discuss the unique ring and pin features of the 2580 Series and 2530 Series static load cells that are specifically designed to ensure your load cell is correctly centered and installed in the same place every time you use it.

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is an increasingly popular way for manufacturers to create products or components with highly complex shapes and unusual geometries. In this video, we compare mechanical properties of a component printed in 2 different print orientations and discuss how testing 3D printed materials differs from wrought or cast components. We perform a tensile test using a universal testing system, video extensometer with digital image correlation (DIC) software to show the strain map and identify areas of stress concentration while the force is being applied.

The Instron® AT3 Automated Testing System utilizes an innovative, adaptable design for testing a variety of materials including: rigid plastics, elastomers, rubber, thin film, foam, and metals. In this video, the system is running rigid plastic specimens for flex testing to ISO 178 and ASTM D790 standards.