ASTM C39, C140, AASHTO T22 Compression Frames
Our compression frames comply with ASTM-AASHTO standards. Robust, they can test cylinders and blocks.
ASTM-AASHTO standalone frames for testing cylinders
50-A12Z00, 50-A42Z00 and 50-A32Z00, 1500kN (335 klbf), 2000kN (450 klbf) and 3000kN (660klbf) cap, frames consist of a rigid welded steel structure, with spherical seat and platens 165 mm dia., suitable for testing cylinders from dia. 4”x8” to 6”x12” as prescribed by ASTM C39 standard. The vertical clearance allows the testing of 6”x12” cylinders with capping retainers conforming to ASTM C1231. Supplied complete withpressure transducer, flexible plastic fragment guards and connection kit for separate control console. Pedestal and ridig front door not included, see Accessories.
50-A42Z00 and 50-A52Z00 frames, 2000 and 3000 kN cap., further to the performance above mentioned, feature a high stiffness structure which is more suitable for central and research laboratories. Supplied complete with pressure transducer, connection kit for separate control console and rigid front door. Pedestal not included, see Accessories.
ASTM-AASHTO standalone frames for testing blocks and cylinders
Models 50-A29Z00 2000kN (450klbf) cap. and 50-A39Z00 3000kN (660klbf) cap. are compression frames completely reversible, fitted with Premium Heavy Duty spherical seat and rectangular platens for testing blocks conforming to ASTM C140.
Using the innovative update 50-A29/CYL the seat-upper platen assembly for blocks can be easily switched with the other one for cylinders so that we really have a multi-testing unit.
For compression platens details, see TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS table
ASTM C39, AASHTO T22 – TESTING FRAMES FOR CYLINDERS
| Models 50- | A12Z00 (A12Z10*) | A42Z00** (A42Z10*) | A52Z00** (A52Z10*) |
| Capacity, kN (klbf) | 1500 (330) | 2000 (450) | 3000 (660) |
| Upper platen dim. mm (inch) | Dia. 165 (6.5″) | Dia. 165 (6.5″) | Dia. 165 (6.5″) |
| Lower platen dim. mm (inch) | Dia. 250 (9.8″) | Dia. 300 (11.8″) | Dia. 300 (11.8″) |
| Surface hardness | 55 HRC | 55 HRC | 55 HRC |
| Flatness tolerance, mm | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Ram travel mm | 50 (2″) | 50 (2″) | 50 (2″) |
| Max. vertical daylight mm*** | 375 (14.7″) | 375 (14.7″) | 375 (14.7″) |
| Horizontal daylight mm | 265 (10.4″) | 350 (13.8″) | 370 (14.6″) |
| For specimen size: Cylinders cm (dia. x h) | 10×20 (4”x8”), 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 | 10×20 (4”x8”), 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 | 10×20 (4”x8”), 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 |
| Overall dim. (lxdxh) mm | 450x365x1090 | 650x450x1500 | 740x505x1550 |
| Weight approx. kg | 250 | 665 | 1035 |
| Pedestal (optional) | 50-A19/B | 50-C49/B | 50-C59/B |
| Rigid front door (optional) | 50-A19/FG | Included | Included |
* These machines are calibrated in lbf unit.
** High stiffness four column welded frame
***To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories
ASTM C39, C140 – TESTING FRAMES FOR BLOCKS AND CYLINDERS
| Models 50- | A29Z00 A29Z10* | A29Z00+A29/CYL A29Z10*+A29/CYL | A39Z00 A39Z10* |
| Capacity, kN (lbf) | 2000 (450’000) | 2000 (450’000) | 3000 (660’000) |
| Platens dim., mm (inches) | 310x410x90 mm (12.2”x16.1”x3.5”) | 310x410x90 mm (12.2”x16.1”x3.5”)+dia. 165 mm (6.5″) | 310x410x90 mm (12.2”x16.1”x3.5”) |
| Ram travel, mm (inches) | 50mm (2”) | 50mm (2”) | 50mm (2”) |
| Max. vertical daylight, mm (inches)** | 300 mm (11.8″) | 410 mm (16.1″)/ 300 mm (11.8″) | 300 mm (11.8″) |
| Horizontal daylight inch, mm (inches) | 370 mm (14.6″) | 370 mm (14.6″) | 370 mm (14.6″) |
| Overall dim. (lxdxh), mm, without pedastal | 800x520x1760mm | 800x520x1760mm | 800x520x1760mm |
| Weight approx., kg | 975 kg | 975 + (51 kg) | 975 kg |
| Pedestal | 50-A29/B | 50-A29/B | 50-A29/B |
| Rigid front door | 50-C35/FG | 50-C35/FG | 50-C35/FG |
* These machines are calibrated in lbf unit.
**To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories.
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