What is an Upgrade or Retrofit?
Instron EXTEND Upgrades allow users of Instron and non-Instron testing equipment
to upgrade, or retrofit, testing frames with the industry's most advanced electronics
and software. High maintenance costs, increasing periods of downtime, and changes
to a products’ Legacy status are the primary reasons that companies choose to retrofit
or upgrade their system. In many cases, reconditioning the system is the best choice,
while in other cases, selecting the
trade-in option provides a better solution.
What does Legacy status mean?
Component obsolescence by our electronics suppliers is making it increasingly difficult
to support aging testing systems; resulting in various products being placed into
Legacy phase, such as:
Instron's EXTEND Upgrades are available in three basic categories based on the type
of testing equipment you are using:
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Universal Electromechanical
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Universal Hydraulic
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Fatigue Systems
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Most common models upgraded:
- 1122, 1123, 1125, 1127, 1128, 4201, 4202, 4204, 4206, 4411, 4400 - and more*
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Most common models upgraded:
- Satec, BTE, HVL, TVL, VTL - and more*
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Most common models upgraded:
- 1300, 1340, 1360, 2150, 8000, 8030, 8060, 8500, 8560, 8500 Plus - and more*
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* Retrofits and upgrades are suitable for nearly all Instron and competitor
systems. However, if you don’t see your system listed, please
contact us today.
How is an Upgrade Installed?
The mechanical components of the test frame are left intact while the old electronics
and analog modules are replaced with all new digital controllers and software. Reconditioning
of test frames are often performed on-site by ISO-certified Instron
Field Service Engineers, and are typically completed in one day.
What non-Instron test frames can be upgraded?
Instron has experience in refurbishing more than 5,000 load frames manufactured
by Instron and more than 15 other brands. Below is a list of the major brands that
the EXTEND program covers.
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MTS®/Sintech
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United
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Tinius Olsen
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Zwick
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Baldwin
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Shimadzu
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Wolpert
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Forney
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How are Legacy products supported?
Instron systems covered under our Legacy Product Support Program will be supported
to the best of our ability; however, repair is not guaranteed. We will do our best
to resolve the issue with the parts we have available; and Instron’s Technical Support
department will continue to help customers by recommending solutions, providing
previously released software updates, or by suggesting the best migration path to
current generation software and products.
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