5980 SERIES Dual Column Floor Model 5980 Series systems perform tensile, compression, bend, creep, and cyclic tests on all raw materials and finished goods. These testing instruments are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator. 5980 floor models are robust, heavy-duty frames commonly used for testing high-strength metals and alloys, advanced composites, aerospace and automotive structures, bolts, fasteners, and plate steels. A key advantage of the 5980 floor models is the stiffness of the frame that is especially important when testing high-strength materials such as aerospace composites, metal alloys, and crystalline polymers. Pre-loaded bearings and precision ball screws, a thick crosshead and base beam, and low-stretch drive belts contribute to better performance by producing more accurate modulus and strain values, and minimizing the energy stored during a test. Easier access to the test area is a very important benefit for the operator. When testing large metal specimens, fasteners, or composite parts, operators often struggle to reach the test area of large frames in order to load a specimen - especially when the grips or fixtures are large. These systems are designed with a lower base height that allows the operator to stand closer to the grips and fixtures, reducing the need to hold heavy test specimens away from the body. FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Meets or exceeds requirements of all national and international standards; namely ISO, ASTM, BS, DIN, EN, and AFNOR • Thousands of accessories to meet test requirements in almost any application or industry: biomedical, automotive, electronics, plastics, metals, composites, elastomers, aerospace, textiles, and many more • Supported by the largest global service organization in the industry; delivering high-quality calibrations, training, preventative maintenance, and technical support • Ergonomic handset with a fine position adjustment wheel, two programmable softkeys, start, stop and return BLUEHILL® UNIVERSAL AND INSTRON® CONNECT Designed from the ground up for touch, Instron’s static testing software, Bluehill Universal, is easy-to-use, increases testing efficiency, and contains modular features that enable users to run the most complex of tests. With ISO 9001 accreditation, our goal is to provide the best ownership experience by delivering the highest quality products, expert support, and world-class service. Instron Connect provides users with a powerful communication platform via a secure connection between the Instron system at your facility and Instron’s global technical support engineers. With Instron Connect, users receive faster remote technical support, reduce risk with schedule verification and preventive maintenance reminders, and are effortlessly able to keep up to date with the latest software f

5980 SERIES | Dual Column Floor Model Common Specifications ± 0.5% of reading down to 1/500 of load cell capacity with 2580 Series load cells ± 0.5% of reading to 1/250 of load cell capacity with 2525 or 2530 Series load cells. 1 Maximum Force at Full Speed Maximum Speed at Full Force Force capacity1 Vertical Test Space3 Horizontal Test Space4 Testing Speed Range Min-Max (Return) Position Control Resolution Frame Axial Stiffness Meets or exceeds ASTM E4, BS 1610, DIN 51221, ISO 7500/1, EN 10002-2. JIS B7721, JIS B7733, and AFNOR A03-501 standards. Instron recommends that systems are verified...