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Tensile Tester

Overview

Tensile Tester

The Instron 5943 tensile tester is a single column testing system built for durability and precision to apply and measure compression and tension forces and displacement.

The superior stiffness and alignment of this system ensures precise alignment when testing everything from biomaterials to wire or plastic film. The rigid design guarantees the best possible conditions for repeatable test conditions and reliable results.

Available for use with either a 5N and 500N load, with various sample holders and grips available, and a pneumatic line for greater precision with the lighter load.

Recently upgraded to include Instron’s Blue Hill software via an operator dashboard.

Instrument
Uses

  • Tensile Testing
  • Force measurements
  • Capacity 5 N – 500 N

Sample
Requirements

  • Solid material or hydrogel
  • Large enough sample to fit into grips