Materials Testing for Aerospace Applications

Watch how Instron supports the aerospace industry with precision testing systems, accredited calibration, and expert insight — backed by 80 years of experience.

AT3 Automated Testing System: Configured for Metals Tensile Testing

The Instron AT3 Automated Testing System utilizes an innovative, adaptable design for testing a variety of materials including metals, rigid plastics, elastomers, rubber, thin film, and foam. In this video, the AT3 is configured for metals testing.

ISO 80369: Mechanical Testing of Luer Connectors

ISO 80369 evaluates the functionality of small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications. These luer connectors ensure that medical products such as syringes and catheters will reliably connect with one another.

AT6 Automated Testing System: Testing Plastics, Elastomers, and Thin Films

See an Instron AT6 automated testing system configured for tensile testing on a range of material types, including rigid plastics, elastomers, and thin films.

ASTM D695 / ISO 604: Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics

ASTM D695 and ISO 604 can be performed on either a single-column or dual-column universal testing machine such as those from Instron's 3400 and 6800 Series.

ASTM D624: Tear Strength Testing of Rubber and Elastomers

ASTM D624 is a common test method used to determine the tear strength of conventional vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers.

Choice Inputs in Bluehill Universal Software

Choice Inputs provide users with a preconfigured list of options that minimize data entry time and reduce the risk of error for commonly used inputs, such as operator name, color, or specimen type.

ElectroPuls E20: Hamm-Lippstadt University Case Study

ElectroPuls systems are the established materials testing instruments using patented linear motor technology, with slow-speed static and high-frequency fatigue testing.

Inside Instron: Precision Manufacturing at Our Binghamton, NY Facility

Our state-of-the-art machine shop in Binghamton, New York produces foundational frame components and flagship accessories for materials testing labs worldwide.