General Utility Compression Frames
We offer high stiffness steel compression frames for testing cubes and blocks according to the relevant Standards.
General utility standalone frames for testing cubes and cylinders
50-C13Z00, 50-C43Z00 and 50-C34Z00, 1500kN, 2000kN and 3000kN cap, frames consist of a rigid welded steel structure, with spherical seat and platens suitable for testing cylinders and cubes (see TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS table). Supplied complete with pressure transducer, flexible plastic fragment guards and connection kit for separate control console. Pedestal and ridig front door not included, see Accessories.
General utility standalone frames for cubes, cylinders and blocks
50-C45Z00 and 50-C35Z00 feature a rigid welded steel structure, with spherical seat and compression platens 310×510 mm suitable for blocks, cylinders up to dia.160x320mm and cubes up to 200mm (see TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS table).
For compression platens details, refer to the table in the Specifications section.
GENERAL UTILITY TESTING FRAMES FOR CUBES AND CYLINDERS
| Models 50- | C13Z00 | C43Z00 | C34Z00 |
| Capacity, kN | 1500 | 2000 | 3000 |
| Platens dim. mm | Dia. 220 | Dia. 220 | Dia. 300 |
| Surface hardness (1) | 55 HRC | 55 HRC | 55 HRC |
| Flatness tolerance, mm | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Ram travel mm | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Max. vertical daylight mm | 340* | 370 | 350* |
| Horizontal daylight mm | 280 | 350 | 370 |
| For specimen size: Cylinders cm (dia.xh)
Cubes cm | 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 15 | 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 15 | 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 15, 20 |
| Overall dim. (lxdxh) mm | 445x365x1090 | 540x400x1090 | 740x505x1150 |
| Weight approx. kg | 270 | 500 | 1035 |
| Pedestal (optional) | 50-A19/B | 50-C49/B | 50-C39/B |
| Rigid front door (optional) | 50-A19/FG | 50-C49/FG | 50-C39/FG |
*To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories
(1) Hardness certificate available on request
GENERAL UTILITY TESTING FRAMES FOR CUBES, CYLINDERS AND BLOCKS
| Models 50- | C45Z00 | C35Z00 |
| Capacity, kN | 2000 | 3000 |
| Platens dim. mm | 310x510x50 | 310x510x50 |
| Surface hardness (1) | 55.5 HRC | 55.5 HRC |
| Flatness tolerance, mm | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Ram travel mm | 50 | 50 |
| Max. vertical daylight mm* | 350 | 350 |
| Horizontal daylight mm | 350 | 370 |
| For specimen size: Cylinders cm (dia.xh) Cubes cm Blocks | 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 15, 20 Within platen dim. | 15×30 (6”x12”), 16×32 15, 20 Within platen dim. |
| Overall dim. (lxdxh) mm | 400x650x1140 | 440x600x1160 |
| Weight approx. kg | 680 | 775 |
| Pedestal (optional) | 50-C49/B | 50-C39/B |
| Rigid front door (optional) | 50-C35/FG |
*To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories
(1) Hardness certificate available on request
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