INSTRON 68TM-30

INSTRON 68TM-30

The 68TM-30 is a dual-column table-top model of the 6800 Series for tensile, compression and flexure tests up to 30 kN. It provides high frame stiffness and precise alignment and is available in standard and extra-height (on some models also extra-width) versions.

Key features

- Auto Positioning for an identical starting position in every test
- Specimen Protect: prevents excessive force on the specimen during setup
- Data acquisition up to 5000 Hz, accuracy ±0.5 % of reading down to 1/1000 of load cell capacity
- Compatible with AVE 3, the torsion add-on and automation
- Bluehill Universal software

Technical data

Force capacity

30 kN

Design

Dual-column table model

Crosshead travel (standard / extra height)

1119 / 1605 mm (F1); 1066 / 1522 mm (F2)

Vertical test space (standard / extra height)

1190 / 1695 mm (F1); 1137 / 1642 mm (F2)

Horizontal test space

420 mm (F1); 947 mm (F2)

Speed (minimum – maximum)

0.001 – 1016 mm/min

Maximum return speed

1100 mm/min

Position control resolution

2.6 nm (F1); 2.8 nm (F2)

Frame axial stiffness

140 kN/mm (F1); 88 kN/mm (F2)

Maximum force at full speed

15 kN

Maximum speed at full force

508 mm/min

Weight (standard / extra height)

196 / 215 kg (F1); 453 / 471 kg (F2)

Maximum power requirement

1400 VA (F1); 1500 VA (F2)

Footprint (h × w × d)

1640 / 2170 × 760 (F1) / 1280 (F2) × 715 mm

Data acquisition

up to 5000 Hz

Load measurement accuracy

±0.5 % of reading down to 1/1000 of load cell capacity