The Industrial Series DX Models have been specifically designed for applications involved in the testing of high-capacity tension, compression, band/flex and shear.
DX Models have been equipped with a dual test space and single footprint.
With an emphasis on operator safety, these frames incorporate high-quality materials and components that are ideal for the testing of metals, wire rods and fasteners, as well as concrete and wood materials.
Features and Benefits
- The single footprint of the DX Models provides significantly more floor space by combining the load frame, hydraulic power supply and controller into a single package
- The fully open-front grip design provides improved safety for operators and throughput by allowing a limited amount of jaw faces to cover specimens of a wide size range
- Two test space design makes changing between tension and compression testing safer and more efficient – there is no need to remove heavy fixtures
- Convenient working height and ergonomic controls increase operator comfort and productivity
- Ergonomic handset with a fine position adjustment wheel, two programmable softkeys, start, stop and return functions, and variable speed jog
- Powerful, yet user-friendly materials testing software provides reproducible and repeatable results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements
- Variable pressure hydraulic power supply provides pressure on demand, reducing heat generation, increasing oil life, and removing the need for water cooling
- An optional closed head grip design is available
Range of DX Models
- 300DX: 300 kN (67,500 lbf)
- 600DX: 600 kN (135,000 lbf)
Common Product Applications
- Metals – Bar, plate, pipe & tube, rebar, structural
- Fasteners
- Composites
- Wire rods
International Standards
- ASTM A370, A615, C39, C109, E4, E8, E9, E290 and F606
- BS 4449
- ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 7500-1, 9513 and 15630-1
- JIS Z2241 and Z2248
- EN10002-1 and 10002-2
Tensile Testing Fasteners on an Instron 300DX
300DX Crosshead Comparison
High-Capacity Tension, Compression, Bend, Flex, and Shear Testing - DX Series