Compression Frames, High Standard

Main Features

  • Conforms to Test Methods: EN 12390-4
  • See ordering information for options

Links: Data Sheet

Description

EN  12390-4 Testing frames for cubes and cylinders
50-C46Z00, 50-C56Z00 and 50-C78Z00 frames, 2000 to 5000 kN cap., feature a four column rigid welded steel construction, with heavy duty spherical seat in oil bath, tested for stability conforming to EN 12390-4.

EN  12390-4, EN 772-1 Testing frames for cubes , cylinders and blocks
50-C47Z00, 50-C57Z00 and 50-C77Z00 frames, 2000 to 5000 kN cap., feature a four column rigid welded steel construction, with heavyt duty spherical seat in oil bath and compression platens 310x510x50 mm suitable for testing blocks and all other standard specimens. Tested for stability conforming to EN 12390-4.

EN 772-1 Heavy duty compression frames 4000 | 5000 kN for blocks 

50-C69Z00 and 50-C79Z00, 4000 and 5000 kN cap., These models featuring four column rigid welded steel construction, are fitted EN Premium heavy duty spherical seat and block platens 310x510x90 mm. They include a specifically designed explosion-proof test kit comprehending: safety cables securing the upper platen to the frame, metallic perforated fragment guard and bottom platen anti-fall safety system thickness and Heavy duty premium spherical seat.

EN Four prestressed column Testing frames
High stiffness frames particularly suitable for research purposes. 50-C86Z00 and 50-C86Z10  models are identical except for the load cell incorporated in the piston of tle 50-C68Z10 version, providing very high accuracy starting from the very beginning of load scale. Heavy duty spherical seat in oil bath, tested for stability to EN 12390-4.

For compression platens details, see TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS table

Ordering Information

EN 12390-4 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes

2000 kN cap.
50-C46Z00      
2000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia., 160x320mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

3000 kN cap.
50-C56Z00      
3000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia., 160x320mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

4000 kN cap.
50-C68Z00     
4000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia., 250x500mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

5000 kN cap.
50-C78Z00      5000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia., 250x500mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

EN 12390-4, EN 772-1 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes, and blocks
2000 kN cap.
50-C47Z00    
2000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

3000 kN cap.
50-C57Z00
3
000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

4000 kN cap.
50-C67Z00    
4000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250×500  mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

5000 kN cap.
50-C77Z00    
5000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250×500  mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

4000 kN cap. (Heavy duty model)
50-C69Z00     
4000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 150×300  mm.
Featuring Premium heavy duty spherical seat and compression platens with 90mm thickness.
Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

5000 kN cap. (Heavy duty model)
50-C79Z00     
5000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 150×300  mm.
Featuring Premium heavy duty spherical seat and compression platens with 90mm thickness.
Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

EN 12390-4, 4-prestressed-columns testing frames

3000 kN cap.
50-C86Z00     
3000 kN cap., four pre-stressed column high stiffness compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4.Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

3000 kN cap. (with load cell)
50-C86Z10      
3000 kN cap., four prestressed column high stiffness compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Load cell incorporated in the piston. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console.

Technical Specs

EN 12390-4 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes

Models 50-C46Z00 50-C56Z00 50-C68Z00** 50-C78Z00**
Capacity kN 2000 3000 4000 5000
Platens dia. mm 300 300 305×305 (sq.) 305×305 (sq.)
Surface hardness (1) 53 HRC 53 HRC 53 HRC 53 HRC
Flatness tolerance, mm 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Ram travel mm 50 50 50 50
Max. vertical daylight mm* 350 350 520 520
Horizontal
daylight mm
350 370 425 425
For specimen size cm

Cubes:
Cylinders:

10, 15, 20
10×20, 15×30, 16×32
10, 15, 20
10×20, 15×30, 16×32
15, 20, 30
15×30, 16×32, 25×50
15, 20, 30
15×30, 16×32, 25×50
Overall dim.
(lxdxh) mm
530x310x1500
(incl. pedestal)
600x370x1500
(incl. pedestal)
705x445x1500 705x445x1500
Weight approx. kg 740 970 1950 1950

* To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories.
** If this frame and a second frame (cement or flexural) are both connected to AUTOMAX or PILOT Smart-Line control console, the pressure regulator model 65-L1400/X5 has to be used. See Upgrading options.
(1) Hardness certificate available on request, see Upgrading options

EN 12390-4, EN 772-1 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes, and blocks

Models 50-C47Z00 50-C57Z00 50-C67Z00** 50-C77Z00** 50-C69Z00** 50-C79Z00*
Capacity kN 2000 3000 4000 5000 4000 5000
Platens dim. 310x510x50 mm 310x510x50 mm 310x510x50mm 310x510x50 mm 310x510x90mm 310x510x90mm
Surface hardness (1) 55.5 HRC 55.5 HRC 55.5 HRC 55.5 HRC 55.5 HRC 55.5 HRC
Flatness tolerance, mm 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Ram travel mm 50 50 50 50 50 50
Max. vertical daylight mm* 360 350 520 520 310 310
Horizontal
daylight mm
350 370 425 425 425 425
For specimen size cm

Cubes:
Cylinders:

Blocks

10, 15, 20
10×20, 15×30, 16×32
up to 500×300
10, 15, 20
10×20, 15×30, 16×32
up to 500×300
15, 20, 30
15×30, 16×32, 25×50
up to 500×300
15, 20, 30
15×30, 16×32, 25×50
up to 500×300
15, 20, 30
15x30up to 500×300
15, 20, 30
15x30up to 500×300
Overall dim.
(lxdxh) mm
650x610x1530
(incl. pedestal)
740x640x1550
(incl. pedestal)
845x570x1550 845x570x1550 845x570x1550 845x570x1550
Weight approx. kg 725 1100 1960 1960 2000 2000

* To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories.
** If this frame and a second frame (cement or flexural) are both connected to AUTOMAX or PILOT Smart-Line control console, the pressure regulator model 65-L1400/X5 has to be used. See Upgrading options.
(1) Hardness certificate available on request, see Upgrading options

EN 12390-4, 4-prestressed-columns testing frames

Models 50-C86Z00 50-C86Z10*
Capacity kN 3000 3000
Platens dia. mm 300 300
Surface hardness (1) 53 HRC 53 HRC
Flatness tolerance, mm 0.03 0.03
Ram travel mm 50 50
Max. vertical daylight mm* 350 350
Horizontal
daylight mm
330 330
For specimen size cm

Cubes:
Cylinders:

10, 15, 20
10×20, 15×30, 16×32
10, 15, 20
10×20, 15×30, 16×32
Overall dim.
(lxdxh) mm
560x380x1400
(incl. pedestal)
560*380×1400
(incl. pedestal)
Weight approx. kg 1040 1150

*Strain gauge load cell incorporated in the piston
(1) Hardness certificate available on request, see Upgrading options

Accessories

TEST ACCESSORIES

Splitting tensile test devices

50-C9000/C
Splitting tensile test device for cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm (6.3”x12.6”).Conforming to EN 12390-6 and ASTM C496

50-C9002
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/C conf. to EN Standards. Pack of 50.

50-C9002/A
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/C conf. to ASTM Standards. Pack of 50.

50-C9070/C
Splitting tensile test device for concrete block pavers and concrete cubes. Conforms to EN 1338 and EN 12390-6.

Compression devices for cement and mortars

50-C9030/H
Compression device to test portions of 40x40x160 prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.

50-C9030
Compression device to test portions of 40x40x160 prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. Total height 192mm.

50-C9032/H 
Compression device to test 50mm (2”) cubes to ASTM C109. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.

50-C9032
Compression device to test 50mm (2”) cubes to ASTM C109. Total height 192mm.

Flexural test device for concrete beams

50-C9010/C 
Flexural test device for concrete beams 100x100x400/500 and 150x150x600/750 mm, to EN 12390-5, ASTM C78, ASTM C293 and AASHTO T97

Distance pieces to adjust the vertical daylight

50-C9080 
Distance piece dia. 200×30 mm

50-C9082 
Distance piece dia. 200×50 mm

50-C9083 
Distance piece dia. 200×68 mm

50-C9086 
Distance piece dia. 200×100 mm

Note: The above distance pieces are also available with threaded centering pin which are recommended for testing high strength/ explosive failures specimens. They are identified adding the suffix /P after the code number.

MACHINE ACCESSORIES

Lifting assembly for block testing platens
This accessory is used for easier placement of distance pieces which can be used, when necessary, to reduce the vertical clearance of the machines/
frames.
50-C9060/A
Lifting device for bottom block platen for easier placement pieces compatible platen size 310 x 510 x 50 mm thickness. Weight: 19 kg (approx.)
50-C9060/B
Lifting device for bottom block platen for easier placement of distance pieces compatible platen size 310 x 510 x 90 mm thickness. Weight: 18 kg (approx.)

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