The 68TM table model line tests up to 100 kN, the highest force capacity Instron has offered in a tabletop frame. Lower-capacity models — 5, 10, 30, and 50 kN — are also available, so you can match the frame to your application.

Yes. Automatic gain adjustment on the 68TM table model ensures stable, closed-loop strain control, allowing it to meet ISO 6892-1 Method A1 and ASTM E8/E8M Method B requirements for metals tensile testing.

Yes. The 6800 Series dual column table models offer alignment performance capable of meeting Nadcap requirements, along with fixture compatibility to support a range of composite test methods.

Bluehill® Universal software runs the 68TM table model, controlling the test, capturing data, and generating results and reports.

The 68TM table model is compatible with a wide range of grips, fixtures, and accessories — including tensile grips, extensometers, environmental chambers, and the AlignPro alignment kit. The 100 kN model is compatible with nearly every Instron accessory rated up to 100 kN.

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Compared to a single-column tabletop model, a dual-column tabletop system handles a broader range of force capacities and accommodates larger grips, fixtures, and more extensometry options. The right choice typically depends on three things: the capacity you need today, the space available in your lab, and how much flexibility you want as your testing program grows.