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ASTM - Compression Testing Frames for Blocks and Cylinders

Product Code

UTC-4725

2000 kN (450000 lbf)  Compression Testing

Frame for Blocks and Cylinders, ASTM

UTC-4735

3000 kN (670000 lbf) Compression Testing

Frame for Blocks and Cylinders, ASTM

UTC-4682A

Pedestal for  ASTM 1550 kN (348000 lbf), 2000 kN (450000 lbf), 2200 kN (495000lbf) and 3000 kN (670000 lbf) Compression Testing Frames with Welded Walls

 Standards
ASTM C39, C140, C1314; AASHTO T22

ASTM & AASHTO  compression testing frames for blocks and cylinders consist of a rigid welded steel walls, a loading cylinder assembly  and lower and upper (spherically-seated) bearing platens.

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The frames provide the stability needed for accurate and repeatable test results over the years of operation.

Any hydraulic power pack with control and read out unit and a pressure transducer for measuring the loads, can be  positioned on the right hand side of the load frame for easier accessibility, increased productivity and for safer operations.

All frames have a single acting up stroking ram and  also have front and rear protective doors and limit swich for piston stroke for safety. The diameter of the pistons are designed to work with the load capacity. The lower bearing platens are provided with centering line/s

Depending on whether the specimen to be tested is a block or cylinder, the upper bearing platens of the frame can be easily switched with each other by users with the help of UTC-4528 and 4629

UTC-4682A Pedestal that is made of steel to facilitate  the user’s  placement of specimens in the frames for compression test should be ordered separately.

See the below table for supplied items with the frames.

ASTM & AASHTO  COMPRESSION TESTING FRAMES FOR CYLINDERS

Models

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Models

UTC-4725

UTC-4735

Capacity

2000 kN (450000 lbf)

3000 kN (670000 lbf)

Frame Type

Welded Steel

Welded Steel

Lower Bearing Block,

Dimensions (D)

Block Platen

310x410x90mm

(12.2”x16.1”x3.5”)

Circular Platen

Ø165 mm (6.5")

Block Platen

310x410x90mm

(12.2”x16.1”x3.5”)

Circular Platen

Ø165 mm (6.5")

Upper Bearing Block,

(With Spherically Seating Assembly) Dimensions (C)

Block Platen

310x410x90mm

(12.2”x16.1”x3.5”)

Circular Platen

Ø165 mm (6.5")

Block Platen

310x410x90mm

(12.2”x16.1”x3.5”)

Circular Platen

Ø165 mm (6.5")

Surface Hardness of Bearing Platens

Block Platen

60 HRC

Circular Platen

55 HRC

Block Platen

60 HRC

Circular Platen

55 HRC

Flatness Tolerance

Block Platen

0,025mm/150mm (0,001”/6”)

Circular Platen

0,02mm/150mm (0,001”/6”)

Block Platen

0,025mm/150mm (0,001”/6”)

Circular Platen

0,02mm/150mm (0,001”/6”)

Maximum Vertical Clearance

Between Bearing Blocks (E)

Block Platen

250 mm (9,84”)

Circular Platen

380 mm (15”)

Block Platen

250 mm (9,84”)

Circular Platen

380 mm (15”)

Piston Diameter

250 mm (9,84”)

300 mm (11,8”)  

Piston Stroke

50 mm (1,97”)

50 mm (1,97”)

Horizontal Clearance (B)

360 mm (14,17”)

415 mm (16,34”)

Dimensions (wxlxh) (Axd*xF)

420x453x1144 mm

 (16,54x17,83”x45,04”)  

475x497x1204 mm

18,7”x19,57”x47,4”)

Weight

908 kg (2000 lb)

1129 kg (2490 lb)

Pedestal (Optional)

UTC-4682

UTC-4682

(d*) depth      

The frames are supplied complete with ;

• 310x410x90 mm (12.2”x16.1”x3.54”) lower and upper (spherically seated) bearing platens (comes with mounted to the frame)

• Ø165 mm (6.5") lowerand upper ( spherically seated) bearing blocks

• Upper Bearing Platens Replacement Console (UTC-4528)

• Scissor Jack for Loading Platens/Bearing Blocks (UTC-4629)

• 50 mm (1,97”), 2 pcs. 30 mm (1,2”), 15 mm (0,59”) height x Ø205 mm (Ø8,07”) distance pieces

• Removable transparent front and rear safety doors

• The front safety doors have an automatic safety device to stop the machine if the door is opened during a test.