SF Series Features and Benefits

SF Series Spring Testers

Features

  • Designed specifically for spring testing, these machines make spring testing easy, accurate and efficient.
  • Partner™ Spring Testing Software provides easy set-up and operation
  • Automatic recognition and calibration of load cells
  • Additional low range load cells available from 5N capacity
  • Common accessories for simple compression spring testing
  • 5500 Series Controller for unparalleled accuracy and advanced real-time control

Benefits

  • Simple, compact frame design for safe and efficient testing
  • Precision, preloaded ball screws and stiff frames for minimal frame deflection even under off-center loads
  • Mechanical and electronic overload stops minimize the possibility of load cell damage
  • Easy-to-operate guard ensures operator safety
  • Instron quality and reliability result in lower operating costs

Common Specifications

  • Load Measurement Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading down to 1% of load cell capacity.
  • Standards: Meets or exceeds ASTM E-4, BS 1610, DIN 51221, ISO 7500-1, EN 10002-2 and AFNOR A03-501 standards.
  • Crosshead Speeds: Up to 1,000 mm/min (40 in/min)

Service and Support

Buying an Instron spring tester is more than buying a test machine; it is buying an instrument that is part of your company's decision-making process. All Instron systems are backed by hundreds of field service engineers, dozens of technical support personnel, and hundreds of years of combined applications support.

Need Advanced Capability?

Read about our eccentric load measuring system (piercing point) and lateral displacement slide under Advanced Spring Measurement Systems

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