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    • (SOP) Standard Operating Procedure
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Instron 34SC-1 Universal Testing System

Published

March 28, 2025

Description

The Instron 34SC-1 Universal Testing System is a single-column, electromechanical testing machine designed for low-force mechanical testing applications, offering precision, reliability, and versatility. Part of Instron’s 3400 Series, it has a force capacity of up to 1 kN (1000 N or approximately 225 lbf), making it ideal for tensile, compression, flexure, peel, puncture, friction, and shear tests on a wide range of materials, including plastics, textiles, biomaterials, thin films, and small components.

The 34SC-1 is equipped with a 1000 N load cell, a 1000 N crosshead, and a 1000 N pneumatic side-action grip, and is controlled by Instron’s Bluehill Universal software, which allows for easy test setup, data acquisition, and analysis. The system is also equipped with a video extensometer for non-contact strain measurement, and a temperature chamber for testing at controlled temperatures.

Technical Details

Specification Details
Model Instron 34SC-1 (3400 Series, Single Column)
Force Capacity 1 kN (1000 N, ~225 lbf)
Load Accuracy ±0.5% of reading down to 1/500th of load cell capacity (±1% below 1/500)
Load Cell Compatibility Instron Smart Load Cells (e.g., 5 N to 1 kN range)
Crosshead Travel (Standard) ~675 mm (26.6 in)
Crosshead Travel (Extra Height) ~975 mm (38.4 in)
Maximum Speed 1000 mm/min (40 in/min)
Minimum Speed 0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min)
Speed Accuracy ±0.1% of set speed under load
Return Speed Up to 2000 mm/min (80 in/min)
Vertical Test Space (Standard) ~772 mm (30.4 in) from base to crosshead
Vertical Test Space (Extra Height) ~1072 mm (42.2 in)
Horizontal Test Space 100 mm (3.94 in) throat depth
Data Acquisition Rate Up to 1 kHz (1000 data points per second)
Drive System Brushless AC servomotor, pre-loaded ball screws
Position Control Resolution <0.001 mm (0.00004 in)
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 400 VA max
Operating Temperature +10°C to +38°C (+50°F to +100°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +66°C (-40°F to +150°F)
Humidity Range 10% to 90% non-condensing
Height (Standard) 1048 mm (41.3 in)
Height (Extra Height) 1348 mm (53.1 in)
Width 575 mm (22.6 in)
Depth 608 mm (23.9 in)
Weight ~65 kg (143 lb)
Software Bluehill Universal (touchscreen or PC interface)
Safety Features Operator Protect (status-aware operation), emergency stop, limit switches
Standards Compliance Supports ASTM, ISO, EN, JIS, and custom test methods
Accessory Compatibility Grips, fixtures, extensometers (contact Instron for catalog)
Frame Stiffness ~1.2 kN/mm (nominal, varies with setup)
Noise Level <70 dB during operation

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Manuals

(SOP) Standard Operating Procedure

Certifications

  • Certificate of Calibration Displacement
  • Certificate of Calibration Speed
  • Certificate of Calibration Force

Instrument Table

SI-Table-Instron-34SC-1