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Universal Testing Machine, automatic,

500 kN tension / 1000 kN compression
Code: 36-1415/01
Product Group: Universal Testing Machines
The Automatic Universal Testing Machine has been
designed to meet the need for reliable and consistent
tensile testing of steel rebars up to 22 mm diameter
and compression testing of concrete cube samples up
to 150 mm and cylinders up to 160x320 mm.

This lightweight low cost and highly accurate machine

is suitable for on-site testing and educational
purposes.It features the complete automatic test cycle
with a closed loop digital readout. Once the specimen
parameters have been introduced, it is sufficient to
press the START button to complete the test.

The test machine consist of three main parts: Frame,

power pack and data acquisition & control system. On
the measuring system, a pressure transducer is used
for load measurements and a Linear Potentiometric
Displacement Transducer is used for strain
measurements. Each part has been designed to
manufacture machines with a high degree of
mechanical stability that complies to BS 1610, ASTM
C-39, E4 AASHTO T-22, NF P18-411, DIN 51220
(with suitable platen set) standards.

FRAME:

The load frame is a welded steel fabrication carrying

the ball-seated upper platen or the universal grip
assembly. Positively located on the loading ram which
is protected from debris by a cover, the lower platen is
marked for the centering of cube and cylinder
specimens. The dimensions of the frame allow the
tension tests on steel rebar up to 22 mm dia., and flat
specimens up to 15mm thick and 50mm wide,
compression tests on concrete cylinders up to 320
mm long x 160 mm diameter and cubes up to 150
mm. The machine is supplied complete with 5 pcs. 90
mm x Ø165, 2 pcs. 50 mm x Ø165 and 2 pcs. 30 mm
x Ø165 distance pieces. To test samples shorter than
150 mm extra distance pieces should be ordered. The
frame has a double acting piston with over travel
protection to stop the motor when the maximum
platen or grip travel is reached.

SOFTWARE:

The Automatic Compression and Tensile Testing

machine can be controlled (Start, Stop commands) by
a computer with the software. This software provides
data acquisition and management for compression,
tensile and splitting tensile test throughout the test
execution. The advanced functions for data base

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management provides an easy navigation of all saved

data. The test results certificate includes all
descriptive information. Therefore, test parameters
can be set and details about the test carried out such
as client details, test type, specimen type, user info
and other information required can be entered and
printed out as well as test report and graph.

Tests that can be done using the software:

- Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders or

Cubes

- Tensile Splitting Strength of Concrete Cylinders or

Cubes

- Tensile Splitting Strength of Concrete Paving Blocks

- Compressive Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortar

- Tensile Test of Reinforcing Ribbbed Steel Bars

Foreign Language Support and Customizable User

Interface All contents of experimental data and
additional information can be organized by user.
Software can be performed in different languages.

Capability to Save 24 test results of different

specimens in one test folder Test results, graphics
and properties of 24 different specimens can be
saved in one folder. Old test folders can be reviewed
and be edited easily. Advanced Graphic User
Interface Software.

Graphical data on the screen is refreshed

simultaneously during test procedure Load values can
be monitored in high resolution graphics at every 100
milliseconds. User can highlight all 24 different
specimen curves or preferred ones in different colors
on the graphics. Zooming in-out and dragging can be
done easily by mouse. Peak values of curves can be
marked on the graphics and user can get load value
of any point on the graph via high resolution.

Able to save frequently used texts in memory and

recall them when necessary frequently used
information like name and location of the laboratory,
type and dimensions of mostly used specimens are
held in memory and can be written automatically by
right clicking on information boxes and selecting
frequently used text in menu.

Capable to access and use previously done test data

user can access any data of previously completed
tests and use in his/ her new report since most of the
tests have same structure and properties.

Able to edit test parameters of the testing equipment

through software all test parameters supported by

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testing equipment can be changed remotely via

software. All test parameters specified by user are
downloaded to the device before initialing the test
procedure. By this way predefined device parameters
will not cause errors in test results.

Graphical outputs and reports can be saved as a MS

Excel worksheet Test result parameters and graphics
are transferred to MS Excel worksheet properly to
give user a chance to edit any data and graph easily.

Maximum Flexibility to edit report and graph

templates user can design his/her custom report
template and graphic scheme in MS Excel. In
software part, user will define which data will be
screened in which cell on the worksheet.

Standards: BS 1610, ASTM C-39, E4 AASHTO T-22,

NF P18-411, DIN 51220 (with suitable platen set).

Following tests can be done with the software

supplied; EN 12390-3, EN 12390-6, EN 1338, EN
196-1, EN 15630-1 and EN ISO 6892-1

Specification
Load capacity in tension (kN) 500
Load capacity in compression 1000
(kN)
Max.vertical clearance with 768
compression test accessory
(mm)
Max. distance between grips, 268
excluding piston travel (mm)
Distance between columns 305
(mm)
Max. ram travel (mm) 100
Resolution digital display 0.01
(kN-mm)
Load measurement accuracy +/-1 %
(starting from the first 10% of
load range)
Strain measurement accuracy 0.01
(mm)
Overall dimensions approx. 1660 x 800 x 500
(mm)
Weight (kg) 535
Power supply 220-240 V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

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