Instron 5966 Universal Testing System (“Tensile Tester”)

Quick Reference Guide

Version: 10/25/2015
By: Mike Manno

Frame Description

 Manufacturer: Instron
 Model: 5966
 Serial Number: 5966U6357
 Description: Table Top, dual column, 10kN capacity testing system

Attachments

 30 kN Wedge Grips (Model: 2716-015)

 10 kN Load Cell (Model: 2580-201)
 500 N Load Cell (Model: 2580-105)
 AutoX 750 Automatic Extensometer (Model: 2665-750)
 5kN 3-Point Bend Flexure Fixture (Model: 2810-400)
 5kN 4-Point Bend Flexure Fixture (Model: 2810-405)
 100kN Compression Platens (Model: 2501-163)

Load Cell Accuracies

 10 kN Load Cell
o Model: 2580-201
o Serial Number: 301800
o Accuracy: Less than ± 0.10 % of measured force (Instron verified report)
 500 N Load Cell
o Model: 2580-105
o Serial Number: 123263
o Accuracy: Less than ± 0.05 % of measured force (Instron verified report)
Crosshead Position Accuracy

 Model: 5966
 Serial Number: 5966U6357
 Accuracy: ± 0.02 mm or 0.1% displacement (whichever is greater)

AutoX 750 Automatic Specifications

 Model: 2665-750
 Serial Number: 70277
 Usable Gauge Lengths: 10 – 750 mm
 Clamping Force: 0 – 2.5 N
 Drag Force: < 0.08 N
 Resolution: 0.0001 mm
 Accuracy: ± 0.001 mm or 0.5 % of measured strain (whichever is greater)
o Note: Make sure to record starting gauge length!