NEW: carousel feeding system by Instron

The Instron® Carousel Automated Feeding System utilizes an innovative technique for automatically conveying test specimens from a carousel storage rack to the test area and then on to a specimen removal station. Thin films and other flexible or ‘flimsy’ materials, ranging from delicate individual fibers to tough geotextiles are seamlessly transferred through the system. The entire system consists of a simple linear specimen feeding system, a rotating carousel specimen storage rack, a universal test frame and a low noise industrial vacuum which provides an effective means of removing tested specimens.

Carousel storage racks may hold up to 50 specimens but may vary depending on sample size and geometry. Multiple carousels may be supplied with each system, allowing operators to pre-load carousels while the system is running. This allows operators to quickly install a loaded carousel into the system after the preceding carousel is empty, supporting high throughput and efficiency within the lab. The Automated Carousel Feeding System is a cost effective and reliable solution for automating the specimen handling of some of the most challenging sample types in tension tests, tear tests, as well as t-peel tests.