Instron 3343 Single Column Testing System

Instron 3343 Single Column Testing System

The Instron 3343 is a compact, single-column materials testing frame designed for tension and compression tests up to 1 kN (225 lbf). Ideal for limited-space labs, it supports a wide range of applications—from medical device materials to small plastics and elastomers—where simpler, high-precision testing is required  .

Featuring a 200:1 force range and ±0.5% load accuracy (down to 1/200th of the load cell capacity), the 3343 delivers reliable results across its full scale  . Data capture is performed at up to 500 Hz, ensuring precise recording of force and displacement during dynamic events  .

The system offers a wide test speed range from 0.05 to 1000 mm/min (up to 60 in/min), allowing both delicate and rapid tests  . It provides a generous 1067 mm (42 in) of vertical test space, accommodating longer specimens and improved ergonomics for manual setups  .

Control is managed through Bluehill® Universal software (or compatible systems like the optional Operator Dashboard), offering seamless operation, automatic transducer recognition, and simplified workflows—fully compliant with CE standards  . The 3343 also supports Instron Connect for remote diagnostics and software update

• Capacity: 1 kN (225 lbf) single-column frame

• Load accuracy: ±0.5%, with 200:1 force range

• Data rate: Up to 500 Hz for accurate force and displacement capture

• Speed range: 0.05–1000 mm/min (0.002–40 in/min)

• Vertical travel: 1067 mm (42 in) test space

• Software compatibility: Bluehill® Universal, Operator Dashboard, Instron Connect

• Compliance: Fully CE-certified

• Ideal applications: Testing small specimens in tension or compression within limited lab space