Torsion Testers

Instron's line of torque testers extends Instron's materials testing solutions by providing dependable torsion and axial-torsion testing capability.

These torsion testers utilize the familiar 5500 and 8800 electronics you've come to rely on. Available in capacities from 12 Nm (100 in-lb) through 13,000 Nm (120,000 in-lb) these test frames are versatile and easy-to-use for many applications including biomedical, automotive, aerospace and other industrial and consumer products.

Accessories for Torsion Testers Accessories
Load cells, grips and fixtures
MicroTorsion Testing Series 55MT MicroTorsion Series
Electromechanical table-top tester to provide low to mid range torque loads with multiple rotations
RTM Series Torsion Testers RTM Series
Electromechanical floor-standing tester to provide high capacity torque loads with multiple rotations
FastTrack 8870 Torsion Testing Series FastTrack™ 8870 Series
Hydraulically powered table-top tester to provide both axial and torsion loads and up to 270 degrees of rotation

 

Model 55MT1 55MT2 120RTM 8874
Torque Capacity 22Nm
(200 in-lb)
220Nm
(2,000 in-lb)
13,540Nm
(120,000 in-lb)
100Nm
Axial Force
Capacity
N/A 25kN
Drive Electromechanical Servohydraulic
Loading Torsion Only Torsion and Axial
Test Speed 120 RPM 60 RPM 0.55 RPM N/A
Control Electronics 5500 8800
Software Partner Dynamic and Fatigue
Materials Testing
Software
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  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Biomedical
  • Consumer products