Servohydraulic Test System

The DynaMight fatigue testing system from Instron evaluates the durability of biomedical components and devices at forces less than 200 lbs. DynaMight simulates the forces and deflections that occur within the human anatomy. DynaMight is a single column system that evaluates small components for durability and human "feel". Motions such as turning a dial or pushing a button can be replicated by this test system to simulate real life tests on components.

Instron's Dynatupe series of instrumented impact testers includes the Mini-Tower. It is used for low force impact and puncture testing of a variety of medical materials. The Mini-Tower features Windows 95 based 930-I Data Acquisition System that is an instrumentation package used for obtaining data and results. This software allows for graphic display of load, energy, velocity, time or deflection within seconds of a test.

Instron's 5540 Series of single column materials testing systems features the Model 5543, a test system that provides operation in a compact frame design. The 5543 is a tabletop system that performs tensile, compression, shear, peel, tear, friction, flexural, and other tests on materials for the medical industry.

Shore's Micro Hardness System Model 714 produces hardness readings on soft elastomers that are too irregular in shape to measure with a Macro Durometer. The Model 714 includes a set of interchangeable fixtures that allow testing of both flat and irregular shapes. A Rubber Test Block Kit is also provided for checking the accuracy of the readings.

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