No longer in production, the 5900 Series universal testing systems listed in the table below were replaced by 6800 Series testing systems between 2020 – 2022. The 5940 single column and 5960 dual column models were produced from 2010 – 2020, and the 5980 floor model systems listed were produced between 2010 – 2022. These systems were designed to perform tensile, compression, flexure/bend, peel, tear, shear, and cyclic tests.
- Load measurement accuracy: +/- 0.5% of reading down to 1/1000 of load cell capacity option (2580 Series load cells)
- Up to 2.5 kHz data acquisition rate option simultaneous on load, extension, and strain channels
- Speed range of 0.001 - 3000 mm/min (0.00004 -120 in/min), depending on the model
- Customizable control panel
- Automatic gain adjustment (allows closed loop strain control)
- Compatible with Bluehill® Software / Instron® Remote Technical Support (RTS)
- Specimen Protect
- Automatic transducer recognition for load cells and extensometers
- Extra height and width options available
- Thousands of optional grips and fixtures
- Optional temperature chambers
- Full CE compliance
The 5900 Series frames remain compatible with our extensive selection of accessories, including grips, fixtures, load cells, extensometers, environmental chambers, torsion add-on, automated XY stage, auto-injector testing system, and many other frame accessories. The 5900 controller allows for the addition of digital I/O channels to connect external devices and add up to 11 +/- 10V channels.
| Out of Production Frames | |
|---|---|
| Model | Capacity |
| Single Column Table Models | |
| 5942 | 0.5 kN |
| 5943 | 1 kN |
| 5944 | 2 kN |
| Dual Column Table Models | |
| 5965 | 5 kN |
| 5966 | 10 kN |
| 5967 | 30 kN |
| 5969 | 50 kN |
| Dual Column Floor Models | |
| 5982 | 100 kN |
| 5984 | 150 kN |
| 5985 | 250 kN |