EXTEND Universal Hydraulic Frames

Most universal hydraulic load frames are designed to last and can provide many years of reliable testing. Because these rugged frames can withstand the test of time, the indicating and control systems may be outdated. To bring your lab up to today's standards, Instron offers EXTEND Upgrade Solutions for Hydraulic Testing Systems.

EXTEND Universal Hydraulic Frames

Universal Hydraulic EXTEND Package

  • Removal of old controls, indicating system and hydraulic power pack*
  • Installation of Instron's advanced electronics
  • Integrated Windows™ based software (Bluehill 2 ® or Partner)
  • Installation of new hydraulic power pack*
  • Local installation and service support from Instron Professional Services
  • Factory direct hardware and software support of your new software and controls

* Not all upgrade packages require replacing the hydraulic power pack.

Overview of I-Series Data Acquisition Electronics

Featuring advanced design that provides fast response, high accuracy and exceptional reliability. A dedicated controller provides accurate point-to-point, high speed data communications with the system's computer without compromising data integrity. The controller assumes the burden of realtime control, error and event detection, and limit checking, leaving the computer free to perform what it does best - acting as an input device, user interface and data storage medium.

Overview of Partner Software


Designed and written for the Windows® platform, Partner materials testing software combines ease-of-use and multitasking capability within the materials testing environment. Partner helps manage and streamline the entire testing process from entering pre-test parameters to result calculation. The end result is a complete system which integrates easily with other business operations.

Standard features:

Wizards make Partner Easy-to-Use
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft® Office Professional allows for custom reporting via MS Access and Excel
  • Networkability, a database structure, and built-in e-mailing capability enable users to share test results easily with other departments or locations
  • User-selectable calculations, user-definable test tags, automatic or manual plot scaling, and trilingual calculations and measurement displays
  • Simple operation with straight-forward user interface
  • Simple set-up with Test Wizards

Overview of Bluehill 2 Software*

Bluehill 2 is a fully-integrated modular software package that provides easy, tailored application solutions for today's laboratory managers and test technicians. Bluehill 2 offers a truly innovative, intuitive interface while providing the most powerful and flexible materials testing package available.

*Not available with data acquisition only package

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Related Links

Partner - Software package overview and module details
Bluehill 2 - Bluehill 2 software package information

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