5900 Series Universal Testing Systems up to 50 kN

The 5940 single column and 5960 dual column universal testing systems are designed to perform tensile, compression, flexure/bend, peel, tear, shear, and cyclic tests. These table model testing machines are available in force capacities that range from 0.02 N (2 gf) up to 50 kN.

Throughout 2020, the 5940 and 5960 Series systems will be replaced by the 3400 and 6800 Series table models (up to 50 kN) - Instron's next generation universal testing systems. Please contact your local sales engineer for availability in your region during this transition. Both the 5940 and 5960 Series systems are in Phase 1 of the Instron product life cycle, meaning these frames are still in full production and service support for hardware is available, as well as hardware and parts.

• 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 Connect
• 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 5940 and 5960 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.