AVE 2 Non-Contacting Video Extensometer

The second generation of our popular Advanced Video Extensometer, AVE 2, utilizes patented measurement technology in the fastest and most accurate non-contacting strain measurement device commercially available.

• Conforms to the most rigorous testing standards, including ISO 527-2 and ASTM D638 for plastics and ISO 6892-1 and ASTM E8 for metals
• Eliminates the effect of operators on your strain results; producing more consistent and repeatable results
• Prevents premature damage to the specimen by measuring strain without touching for the most accurate results
• Measures strain through failure on steel or composites without needing an expensive repair
• Measures strain in challenging applications, including at high and low temperatures, or on materials submerged in a fluid bath
• Measures modulus and strain to failure for almost any material, including plastics, metals, composites, and elastomers
• Compare your finite element model to real life data using the optional Digital Image Correlation (DIC) software
• Captures fast events at up to 490 Hz while still getting full accuracy
• Train new operators quickly with simple and intuitive controls integrated directly into Bluehill® Universal software
• Use on any Instron® systems (past and present), as well as non-Instron systems that accept an ± 0-10V analog input

Same Results in Any Lab

• When measuring microns, even the smallest influence can cause big errors. To produce the most accurate and repeatable results, the AVE 2 uses patented technology to reduce environmental impacts on the test results.
• No two labs have the same lighting conditions, and lighting can change throughout the day, which can lead to different results. To ensure the AVE 2 always sees the same image, Instron uses a patented cross-polarized lighting system (US 7,047,819 B2, EP 1,424,547, B1) that’s able to produce repeatable results regardless of your lab’s lighting conditions.
• Normal laboratory ventilation creates air flows which diffract light, introducing errors that can be as high as several microns. The AVE 2 uses patented CDAT fans (US 7,610,815 B2, and EP 1,424,547, B1) which create a constant air-flow between the specimen and the camera, producing consistent results even if your air condition turns on during a test.

Fatigue and Cyclic Applications

• The second generation of the AVE 2 can be configured for cyclic testing with the latest 8800MT dynamic controller and WaveMatrix™ software
• Click here to find out more about the dynamic capabilities of an AVE 2