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Mechanical testing
Universal Mechanical Tester
Instron 68TM-30
A universal testing machine applies a controlled load or displacement and records the response of the material.
The 30 kN dual-column frame with 1000 mm of travel covers highly elastic rubber and stiff engineering plastics.
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Key specifications
30kN
Load capacity
0.001–1016mm/min
Test speed
−90 to 350°C
Environmental chamber
1000mm
Crosshead travel
- Speed accuracy
- ±0.1 %
- Data acquisition
- Up to 5 kHz
- Strain measurement
- Video extensometer with DIC
- Software
- Bluehill Universal
Frame performance from Instron 68TM-30 specifications; travel, extensometry and chamber as installed.
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Typical applications
- Tensile strength, elongation and modulus
- Stress–strain curves at service temperature
- Compression and compression-deflection of seals
- Tear strength of elastomers
- Flexural properties of thermoplastics and composites
- Testing of finished seals, backup rings and components
- Property retention after aging and fluid exposure
- Hyperelastic and elastic-plastic data for FEA
- Inspection certificates (EN 10204 3.1) and NORSOK M-710 testing
- Comparison of failed parts with reference material
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Example outputs
1
PEEK stress–strain
A steep elastic rise, a clear yield point, then drawing until break.
2
Elastomer compounds compared
Nonlinear curves typical of rubber, each ending at its own tensile strength and elongation.