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Calibration Extensometers Grips & Fixtures Instron Load Cells Load Frames Repair & Service Retrofit & Upgrades Tensile Testing Video Webbing & Capstan Grips
Calibration for Tensile Testing Equipment
Regular calibration is an essential safeguard for the accuracy of tensile testing machines. A look at our accredited scope and the standards we work to.
Cord Capstan Tensile Grip
Self-tightening capstan grips rated to 2.5 kN (500 lbf) for high-accuracy tensile testing of twisted cords, braided lines, elastic tapes, and other flexible specimens.
Instru-Met Tensile Testers
Over 50 years of tensile-tester expertise, an industry-leading 24-month warranty, and a no-end-of-life commitment to supporting your equipment.
How We Can Help You with Your End-of-Life Instron 5500
Is your Instron 5500 tensile testing machine reaching the end of its life? Here's how our engineers keep it running smoothly — phone diagnosis, on-site repair, and parts service.
Single Column Tensile Tester
This single column universal testing machine can perform all your tests quickly and accurately. Its versatile and compact frame design can test up to 1000 lbs.
Tensile Tester Repair
Instru-Met repairs tensile and compression testers on-site as well as in our laboratory.
Universal Testing System Retrofit
Instru-Met revives older Instron Material Test Systems — rewiring the frame for a new controller and high-resolution encoder for precise crosshead control.
Caliper Calibration Services
Calibration is all about managing risk and finding errors in measuring systems. Instru-Met’s Quality Assurance complies with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL 540-1.
Instron 5542 Materials Testing Machine
We service and calibrate all Instron 5500 Series Test Frames. We have the largest selection of all classic repair parts for all Instron tester models and controller types.
Load Cell Repair
Instru-Met repairs Instron™ load cells as well as many other types and can provide A2LA accredited calibrations.
Webbing Grips
Webbing grips or Capstan fixtures are engineered for tensile testing of straps, ribbons, seat belts, slings and webbing.
ASTM D790 3-Point and 4-Point Bend Fixtures
Instru-Met offers a versatile range of 3-point and 4-point bend test fixtures designed to meet ASTM D790 and ISO 178 standards.
Instron™ Debris Shield
Safety in the lab starts with a protective shield or debris shield.
Load Cell Calibration Service
Spring has arrived! Please contact us for your preventative maintenance and calibration needs.
Tensile Testing of Contact Lenses in Solution
Instru-Met can provide you with custom fixtures for testing of contact lenses and other products and materials in a submersible solution.
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Electrical Connector Insertion Force Tensile Testing Fixtures
An Instru-Met Corporation Tensile Testing Machine measuring the frictional forces during the mating and unmating of a miniature electrical connector.
Capstan Webbing Grips for Universal Testing Machines
20,000 lbs Capacity Capstan easy Wrapping Webbing Grips for testing the strength of fabrics, textiles; nylon, plastic and leather strapping material, retaining belts, seat belt material and more.
Pneumatic Grips for Materials Testing
An Instru-Met 1,000 lb pneumatic grip with one-finger operation, a built-in air switch, and adjustable sample thickness from 0 to 1/2 in.
Instron 1101 and Instron TM Classic Chart Recorder
Instron 1101 Classic Chart Recorder completely reconditioned to NEW. The Classic Instron TM Chart Recorder console restored like a classic automobile.
T-Slotted Table for Instron Test Frames
As an addition or replacement to your normal standard grip adapters, a T-Slotted table system can provide a more efficient way to help hold tests specimens with any unique size or shape that doesn’t lend itself to be tested using standard fixtures.
Instron Testers for Lease
Instru-Met is proud to offer a leasing option on Instron Testers, MTS Testers, Tinius Olsen Testers and United Testers of all types and sizes.
Tinius Olsen
Instru-Met specializes in bringing new life to test frames. This is one of our completely re-manufactured 60,000 lbs, capacity Tinius Olsen test frame.
Wood Shear Fixture
Used for Checking Adhesive Bond Strength Primarily for Wood
Test Works, TestWorks 4, TestWorks 3 Software Training and Method Development
TestWorks 4 is powerful but easy to use software package to enhance productivity of your Instron, MTS, Tinius Olsen, United, Zwick and many other electromechanical testing systems for research, process development and quality control applications.
Monsanto Tensometer T10 and Monsanto T2000
Instru-Met services, repairs, calibrates and upgrades Monsanto Tensometers.
Instron Load Cell Repair
Instru-Met repairs Instron load cells and offers a complimentary no charge evaluation to assess any damages it may have incurred.
Hi-X Extensometer
Instru-Met’s Hi-X Extensometer adds the capability of testing highly elastic materials such as elastomers, semi-rigid plastics and films to any test frame for any manufacturer.
Instron ReNew
Instru-Met services, repairs, calibrates and upgrades Instron ReNew test frames and MTS ReNew test frames.
Instron 5500 Series Load Frames
We service, support and provide calibration services for all 5500 Series Test Frames even when the original manufacturer can’t.
Instron TTD Customized to a High Production Multi-Head Tensile Tester
We wanted to share a picture of one of our custom built multi-head tensile testers with three high elongation Hi X 20 inch range extensometers, three load cells and three sets of grips to getting testing done 3 times as fast.
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Materials Test Equipment
We are celebrating our 40 years as a Materials Test Equipment Provider.
Instron 4465, Instron 4483 and all Instron 4400 Series Test Frames
Instru-Met has serviced, calibrated, repaired or remanufactured Instron 4400 Series Test Frames at many fortune 500 companies.
ASTM E83
Extensometer calibration to ASTM E-83 and ISO 9513
Instron Load Cells/Extensometers Calibration
The Instru-Met Calibration Department can offer you significant cost savings!
Check out our Full Line of Material Testing Machine Grips and Fixtures
Pull Rods, Elec-Trex Wedge Grip and Peel Adhesion Fixture
Instron 4501,4502,4505,4507
Instru-Met has repaired 5 in the last month! Call us for your repairs, upgrades and calibrations!
Special Testing using an Instru-Met Rebuilt 5565 test frame.
Rebuilt 5565 test frame using a laser extensometer for measuring strain.
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