Load Cells

Load cells convert the force experienced by the specimen into an electrical signal that is used by the electronic controller to precisely monitor, report or control the force.

Extensometers

Extensometry provides a direct and accurate method for measuring and controlling specimen deformation by monitoring strain over a precisely defined gauge length.

Chambers and Furnaces

Environmental chambers and furnaces provide the capability to study the mechanical properties of materials and components over a wide range of temperatures up to +1600 °C in air.

Tensile Grips

Various styles of tensile grips at different force capacities to hold a diverse range of materials such as thread, rope, rubber, plastic, composites, fasteners, steel and more.

Compression Platens

Compression platens and anvils are available in a range of sizes and force capacities to suit applications from rigid foam to concrete. 
 

Flex Fixtures

Flexure or bend tests are widely used to determine stiffness and yield properties of plastics, metals and similar rigid materials.
 
 

Peel, Friction, Puncture

Fixtures for Universal Testing Machines to perform an assortment of peel, puncture, burst, and coefficient of friction tests.
 
 

Application Specific Fixtures

Specialized tensile grips, fixtures, and accessories for specific testing standards, materials, and industries. Examples include biomedical, microelectronics, composites, fasteners, wood, and more.

Frame Accessories

Load frame accessories include items designed to fit a specific model of testing frame, such as support tables, protective shields, T-slot tables, in-head wedge grips, in-head tension rods, and similar items.

Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical Fixtures

With major breakthroughs in the medical industries, it is becoming ever more essential to provide accurate test data related to materials capabilities.
 

Microelectronic
Fixtures

Bend or flexure testing provides a convenient method for characterizing the strength of the miniature components and specimens typical of those found in microelectronics applications.

Composite
Fixtures

Fixtures for testing composite materials for tension, compression, flexure, shear and peel. Most of these fixtures are designed to meet specific materials testing standards.
 

Specimen Measuring
and Preparation

Correct specimens and dimensional measuring are critical for accurate and repeatable test results. Solutions for specimen cutting, marking, and measuring.

Custom
Accessories

The Custom Solutions group at Instron® has been developing uncommon fixtures, grips and platens to meet our clients' special requirements for over 30 years.

Crash Simulation
Accessories

Read about accessories for low speed rear, side and pole impact simulation. And how you can increase the productivity and efficiency of the development process.

Accessories Catalog V7

View the digital version of our catalog, which features hundreds of our materials testing accessories, as well as tips and advice to help you get the most out of your testing system.