8801 Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing System Up to 100 kN

The Instron 8801 is a compact servohydraulic fatigue testing system that meets the challenging demands of various static and
dynamic testing requirements. 8801 systems provide complete testing solutions to satisfy the needs of advanced materials and
component testing, and are ideally suited for fatigue testing and fracture mechanics. The compact design of the 8801 frame
makes it ideal for installation within any laboratory environment, generally without the need for strengthened floors or raised
ceiling heights.

Features
Double-acting servohydraulic
actuator with force capacity up
to 100 kN (22 kip)
High-stiffness,
precision-aligned load frame
with twin columns and
actuator in lower base
150 mm (6 in) of
usable stroke

Compact servohydraulic

fatigue test system frame
requires less than 0.5 m
(5.4 ft) of floor space

Optional hydrostatic bearing

actuators for higher side-load
resistance or material critical

applications, such as
low-cycle fatigue

Designed for both dynamic

and static testing on a variety
of materials and components
Choice of hydraulic
configuration and dynamic
performance to suit application
Extra-height frame option for
testing longer load strings
Adjustable upper crosshead
with hydraulic lifts and locks
fitted as standard for easy
adjustment of daylight

Patented1 Dynacell
advanced load cell technology
for faster testing and reduction
of inertial errors

Designed to be used with the

3520 Series of Hydraulic
Power Units

Compatible with a large range

of grips, fixtures, chambers,
video extensometers,

protective shields, and
other accessories

Controller and Software

The Instron 8801 is supplied with a digital 8800 controller that
provides full system control including features such as automatic loop
tuning, amplitude control, specimen protect, 19-bit resolution across
the full range of transducers, and adaptive control technology. It also
allows access to WaveMatrix Dynamic Testing Software, Bluehill
Software for static tests, and other application specific software, such
as the Low Cycle Fatigue or Fracture Mechanics suite.

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Typical Testing Applications

The Instron 8801 servohydraulic testing system is designed to give the maximum return on investment through improved
productivity in a value engineered package. A wide range of system options, grips, fixtures, and accessories allow the
8801 system to be customized for specific applications. Whether the test application demands low or high temperatures,
crack measurement, or complex specimen gripping geometry, Instron offers a complete tailored package.

Fracture Mechanics
The Instron 8801 system can be
configured with CT grips or flexure
fixtures and crack measurement
sensors for crack growth and
fracture toughness studies of
metallic materials.

High-Cycle Fatigue
Mechanical or hydraulic wedge-action or collet grips and dynamic
extensometers allow high-frequency fatigue testing of a variety of
specimens. Tests can be at ambient conditions or combined with
environmental accessories for testing at higher temperatures.

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High-Temperature Testing

Environmental Testing

Low-cycle fatigue (LCF) and other tests

can be carried out at very high
temperatures using furnace technologies
and specialized load strings.

Environmental chambers provide

the capability to study mechanical
properties of materials and
components at high or
low temperatures.

Composite Testing
Fatigue testing is critical for
understanding the long-term
cyclic properties of composite
materials - especially for mission
critical applications such as
aerospace, wind turbine, and
automotive applications.

Thermomechanical
Fatigue (TMF)
Using specialist heating technologies, TMF
systems simulate the combined effects of
mechanical fatigue with the thermal cycling,
normally experienced by gas turbines and
similar equipment during operation.
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8801 Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing System | Up to 100 kN

Specifications
Extra
Height Frame

mm

1025

1405

in

40.4

100
22

150
5.9
Twin-Column High-Stiffness Load Frame
with Actuator in Lower Table

Lifts and Locks

Hydraulically-Powered Lifts and Locks

Load Cell

Load Weighing Accuracy

Hydraulic Pressure Supply

(Required)

bar
psi

Electrical Supply
Operating Environment
Frame Stiffness
Frame Weight

C
kN/mm
kg
lb

Patented1 Dynacell Fatigue-Rated

Load Cell Mounted to Upper Crosshead
with Capacity to Suit Actuator
0.5% of Indicated Load or 0.005%
of Load Cell Capacity (1-100%),
Whichever is Greater
207
3000
Single-Phase Mains 90-132 or
180-264 VAC 45/65 Hz
Power Consumption: 800 VA max
+10 to +38C (+50 to +100F) with
10 to 90% Humidity Non-Condensing
390
600
1322

M30 2 Right Hand Central Thread

Actuator

M30 2 Right Hand Central Thread

Table and Crosshead

4 M10 Holes on a 280 mm 90 mm for

Accessory Mounting

278

Mechanical Interfaces
Load Cell

546

Accessories
Catalog Number
2743-401
2743-402
8000-090
2750-119
2501-132
2810-181
2810-184
2840-118

70

562

STD: 975
EXT: 950

Configuration

STD: 300 MIN / 1100 MAX

EXT: 680 MIN / 1480 MAX

97

55.3
50
11

63
MIN

mm
in

(Total)

100
22

STD: 610 MIN / 1260 MAX

EXT: 990 MIN / 1640 MAX

Actuator Stroke

50
11

STD: 85
EXT: 60

Dynamic Load Capacity

kN
Kip

STD: 1773 MIN / 2423 MAX

EXT: 2128 MIN / 2778 MAX

Daylight Opening

(Maximum Between Load Cell and

Actuator at Mid-stroke)

Standard
Height Frame

100 kN Fatigued-Rated Hydraulic Wedge Grips

100 kN Fatigued-Rated Hydraulic Wedge Grips
M30 Attachment Kit
Fracture Mechanics Grips for 25 mm Wide
Compact Tension Specimen
Adapters Kit for 2750-119 Clevis Grips
100 kN Fatigue-Rated 3-Point Bend Fixture
4-Point Conversion Kit for 2810-181
50 mm (2 in) Diameter Compression Platens

920

Instron 8801 Dimensions (All Dimensions are in mm)

1) US Patent Number 6508132

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562

70

/ 1100 MAX
/ 1480 MAX

N / 1260 MAX
/ 1640 MAX

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