Instron 5969 Dual Column Testing System

Instron

Location

MSE 150

Fees

Included in Fixed Fee-For-Service Membership

Instrument Specifications

Available Tests	Tensile Compression Flexure
Static Load Cells	50 kN 500 N
Tensile Test Fixtures	50 kN max Wedge Action Grips Strain Gauge Extensometer 0 - 0.25" Serrated Jaw Faces 0.25 - 0.5" Serrated Jaw Faces
Compression Fixtures	10 kN max 2" Platens 100 kN max 6" Platens
Flexure Fixtures	5 kN max Static 3 Point 5 kN max Static 4 Point

Useful Documentation

UCR training and operators manual (Low Load)	UCR MSE Instron Training Notebook rev 2.2.pdf (26.45 MB) (last updated Oct 24, 2022)
UCR training and operators manual (High Load)	UCR MSE Instron Training Notebook rev 3.0 - Draft (last updated Jan 10, 2024)
Manufacturers frame operators manual	5960 Dual Column Table Frames Operator Guide
Manufacturers flexure fixture guide	Flexure Fixture Guide

Instron Training Videos

Instron Training Videos ver 1. (full playlist)	I. B. Installing Load Cell 500 N	II. D. Tension Tests - Specimen Loading
A. GUI	I. C. Installing Load Cell 10 N - Huinan Lui Group	III. Compression Tests - Platens
B. Control Panel	I. C. Screw Grips - Huinan Lui Group	IV. Flexure Tests - 3 Point Bend
C. Console Control	I. C. Small Platens - Huinan Lui Group	IV. Flexure Tests - 4 Point Bend
D. Preparation	II. A. Tension Tests - Jaw Faces	V. Configuring Test
E. Removing Load Cell	II. B. Tension Tests - Wedge Grips	VI. Running Test
I. A Installing Load Cell 50 kN	II. C. Tension Tests - Preloading	VII. Cleanup