Feature Comparison
3400 Series to 6800 Series Universal Testing Systems


3400 Series and 6800 Series Universal Testing Systems

 
3400 Series
6800 Series
Force Capacity
0.025 N (2.5 gf) to 300 kN
0.02 N (2 gf) to 300 kN
Load Measurement Accuracy
± 0.5% of Reading
Down to 1/250 of Load Cell Capacity  Load Measurement Accuracy:

±0.5% of reading down to 1/250 of load cell capacity

±1.0% of reading down to 1/500 of load cell capacity
± 0.5% of Reading
Down to 1/1000 of Load Cell Capacity  Load Measurement Accuracy:

± 0.5% of reading down to 1/1000 of load cell capacity with 2580 Series load cells

± 0.5% of reading to 1/250 of load cell capacity with 2525 or 2530 Series load cells
Data Acquisition Rate
Up to 1000 Hz
Up to 5000 Hz
Bluehill® Universal Software
Instron Connect  Instron Connect provides a remote connection from your system to Instron Technical Support for rapid troubleshooting and support.
Performs Tensile, Compression, Bend, Peel, Tear, Puncture, Friction, and Many More Tests
Brushless AC Motor
Analog Output and Digital I/O Board (Optional)
Smart-Close Pneumatic Air Kit (Optional)  Finger pinch hazards from pneumatic grips are reduced through lower grip-closing pressure and restricted speed during the set up phase of your test.
Collision Mitigation  Reduce damage to equipment and specimens by stopping the crosshead if a force is detected upon return or during a jog.
Safety Coaching  Clear visual feedback regarding system status to notify operators when it is safe to enter the test space.
Auto-Positioning  Auto Positioning saves the correct fixture separation starting location for each test method. This ensures all operators run each test exactly the same way across all shifts every day.
 
Removable Handset
 
Specimen Protect  Specimen Protect prevents excessive forces from being applied to the specimen during setup, protecting your critical specimens from damage.
 
Advanced Accessory and Automation Compatibility  Torsion Add-On
CT6 Cobot Test System
AT2 Automated XY Stage
AT3 3-Axis Automated Testing System
AT6 6-Axis Robotic Automated Testing System
 
Automatic Gain Adjustment
(allows closed loop strain control)
 
Increased Axial Stiffness
 
More Channels for Data Acquisition (Up to 13)
 
Frames with Height Options
34SC-5
34TM-5, 34TM-10, 34TM-30, 34TM-50
68SC-5
68TM-5, 68TM-10, 68TM-30, 68TM-50
68FM-100, 68FM-300
Frames with Width Options
 
68TM-30
68FM-300