Welcome to Oakland Instrument Corporation, offering a complete range of benchtop test instruments for quality control testing of plastic film, paper, tissue, flexible packaging and converted sheet materials

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Oakland Instrument is a recognized leader in test instruments for film, paper, and packaging materials.  Formed in 1991 with the introduction of computerized benchtop thickness gauging products for the plastic film extrusion industry, Oakland Instrument has become a respected web & sheet test instrument company specializing in computerized instruments in the thickness / caliper, tensile test, force measurement, and coefficient of friction product areas. We provide a full range of support services, and supply innovative technology throughout our comprehensive range of product offerings:

• Off-Line Film and Paper Thickness Gauging Systems
• Multilayer Thickness Measurement Systems for Coextruded Films
• Tensile Testers and Accessories for Film and Sheet Products
• Force Test Stands, Force Gauges, Grips and Fixtures 
• Coefficient of Friction (C.O.F.) Testers for Film and Laminates
• Elmendorf Tear Testers for Film, Paper and Sheet
• Opacity Meters for Film
• Laboratory Sample and Strip Cutters for Sheet and Film Materials
• Dart Drop Impact Testers for Film
• Melt Flow Indexers for Plastic Resin Analysis
• Film Shrinkage and Shrink Force Testers for Shrink Film
• Laboratory Testing Services for Physical and Mechanical Properties
• Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Service

We are headquartered in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and whether you work with us over the Internet, over the telephone, in person at your plant, or visit us at our modern manufacturing facility, we are committed to providing you with great customer service. Everything we sell is backed by an unconditional guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with any of our products, we will gladly exchange it.

Please feel free to call us with your questions. We asked ourselves many of the same questions when we decided to start Oakland Instrument eighteen years ago. We think you will be interested in our answers.