Instron 5969 - System Description and Terminology

Chapter: Introduction
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System Description and Terminology
Components
The major components of an Instron electromechanical testing system include:
• Load frame with integral controller
Front View Rear View
Figure 1-1. 5960 Dual Column Table Frame
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Frame base
Base
Base adapter
Controller
Options panel
Motor cover
Ground stud
Not shown: Computer
Column
cover
T-slots
Ballscrew cover
Crosshead
Limit switch
actuator
Limit switch
rod
Lower limit stop
Upper limit stop
Measurement
scale
Top plate
Top of guide column
Top of ballscrew
Emergency stop
button
Power input
connector
Control
panel
beam
System ID label