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Instron^® Testmaster™ 2 Automated Specimen Handling Systems enables a new dimension of testing productivity. Available as either a complete turnkey solutions or fitted to existing Instron testing instruments, either option is tailored to your testing operations and throughput requirements. The unique modular design of the Testmaster 2 Automation Specimen Handling Systems provide the broad control and handling capability needed to fulfill a wide range of applications. In addition to increased testing throughput, automated specimen handling systems offer an array of benefits, such as reduced labor costs, improved accuracy and consistency, elimination of operator error, improved operator safety, and more. Standardized systems are available for the following application areas described below.

Automated Carousel Feeding System Instron’s Automated Carousel feeding system is a new approach to handling test specimens. The primary components of the system include a linear feeding system, a rotating specimen storage rack, and a universal testing instrument. The carousel system is ideal for flexible materials, including thin films and flexible tubing. The handling system is a modular unit that conveniently bolts onto a standard 5960 dual column testing system. View full details	Automated Specimen Handling for Metals The Testmaster 2 Automated Specimen Handling System for Metals is ideal for ASTM E8, ISO 10002, and other metals tensile standards. Additionally, the system can be configured to meet JIS, KS, and DIN requirements. The standard systems include accommodations for specimen storage, specimen and batch identification, dimensional measurements, specimen handling in grips, specimen disposal, and full testing and analysis.	Automated Specimen Handling for Plastics and Composites The Testmaster 2 Automated Specimen Handling Systems for Plastics are ideal for rigid and semi-rigid plastics, as well as for films. Common test standards include ASTM D638, ASTM D882 and ISO 527 tensile testing, and ASTM D790 and ISO 178 flexural testing of rigid and semi-rigid plastics. The standard systems include accommodations for specimen storage, specimen and batch identification, dimensional measurements, specimen handling in grips, specimen disposal, and full testing and analysis.
Automated Specimen Handling for Components The Testmaster 2 Automated Specimen Handling Systems for Components and Complex Test Specimens are ideal for a variety of applications including tensile, flex, and compression. Systems may include accommodations for specimen storage, specimen and batch identification, dimensional measurements, specimen handling, specimen disposal, and full testing and analysis.	Automated Specimen Handling for Elastomeric Materials The Testmaster 2 Automated Specimen Handling for Elastomeric Materials is ideal for ASTM D412, ASTM D624, DIN 53504, and ISO 37 testing of rubber and elastomeric materials. The standard systems include accommodations for specimen storage, specimen and batch identification, dimensional measurements, specimen handling in grips, specimen disposal, and full testing and analysis.