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FORNEY TEST MACHINES

FHS-300-VFD AUTOMATIC COMPRESSION TEST MACHINE

COMPRESSION MACHINE

LOAD CAPACITY FRAME CONTROL SYSTEM

300,000lb High Stiffness (FHS) VFD

TEST TYPES TESTING MATERIALS DESIGNED & BUILT BY

FORNEY
Compression, Flexural, Cylinders, Cubes, Grout
Modulus of Prism, Beams, Proppant Exceeds ACI
Elasticity/Poisson's Ratio Sand, Rock Core Recommendations
(MP), Proppant Crush
Resistance, Tensile Splitting

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NATIVE TWO-WAY INTEGRATION WITH CMT SOFTWARE
Connected Testing Machines allow technicians to get more done faster with minimal human error through a two-way
integration with ForneyVault. Resulting in 99.9%+ fewer manual errors, 66%+ increase in productivity, and 100%
unalterable, unquestionable data.

“One-touch” test starts and automatic controls Automatic preload calculations, notifications for
individual and average low breaks and excessive
Pre-test “Smart Checks” to validate test parameters variance, automatic data transfer, and more

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HARDWARE

FRAME

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 Designed and built by Forney. As part of Forney’s Premium “FHS” Series, the machine features a high stiffness
frame and fully enclosed test chamber that is especially suited for high testing volumes and high strength concrete
testing. FHS Testing Machines frames are manufactured from solid steel into a one-piece, welded unit that
exceeds ACI recommendations.

The load frame is fabricated from solid steel into a one-piece welded unit that exceeds ACI frame rigidity
requirements. The hydraulic cylinder assembly is mounted to the bottom crosshead, with force being applied in
upward direction and debris protection by flexible rubber bellows and a full frame, rectangular platen.

MATERIALS
Test hydraulic cement, down hole cement, mortar, grout, concrete, self-consolidating concrete, CLSM, flowable fill,
proppant, ceramics, metals, and plastics.

HYDRAULIC
The hydraulic unit is supplied as a complete, fully integrated assembly. The unit is pre-piped and pre-wired. It
incorporates hydraulic valves; including an optional proportional valve for controlled piston retract required by
code for Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio tests.

The human machine interface (HMI), hydraulic unit, E-Stop, and dump valve are directly connected to the
compression unit. Single unit design permits easy installation and provides portability without disassembling of
hydraulic or electrical components.

ELECTRICAL
A PC-based system utilizes a variable frequency drive to control the hydraulic pump motor. This maximizes
efficiency – only running the pump at speeds necessary to achieve the desired pressure. This energy efficient
approach dramatically reduces heat build-up in the hydraulic system and greatly extends hydraulic component life.

Here are the main components of the system:

Variable frequency drive (VFD)

Windows-based touchscreen human machine interface (HMI)

Pressure transducer that provides pressure feedback

E-stop PB

Limit switch

Solenoid-operated dump valve

SAFETY FEATURES
Several safety features are incorporated to protect both operator and testing machine:

Maximum Capacity Protection: A high-pressure safety relief value protects the hydraulic circuit and load frame
from exceeding maximum capacity.

Overextension Protection: A piston over-extension limit switch system protects against piston extension beyond
maximum travel.

Fragment Safety Guard: Fragment guards with heavy-duty latches and hinges are mounted to both the front and
rear of the compression frame. Fragment guards incorporate Lexan® inserts for complete operator protection
from flying debris when testing explosive high-strength specimens. Lexan® also permits clear viewing of test in
process.

SOFTWARE

EASY AUTOMATIC TESTING

push one button and the machine performs the complete test, including piston retract. Accurately controls the rate
of load at the desired setting, thus no question about meeting ASTM (or other) specifications and ensuring
repeatable results. Frees the operator to do other tasks while testing is in process.

DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM

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 Setup of testing protocol, real-time display of test data, and post-test data transfer is accomplished through the
ForneyLink touchscreen HMI. The operator can navigate options for:

Test Run

Test Setup

Machine Setup

Calibration

Reporting and Data Transfer

Diagnostics

Provides simultaneous display of force, stress, and rate of load and displays a real-time graph of Load vs. Time, or
Stress vs. Strain. Standard functionality includes data collection by the ForneyLink HMI for printing and transfer.
Data from optional extensometer and compressometer displacement transducers are also collected by the HMI.
This data is captured with the same timestamp as the load data.

CMT SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

Connected testing machines natively integrate with ForneyVault CMT software, improving important processes
before and after an automatic test.

Before the test, Connected machines will:

Enable positive specimen identification via barcode scan

Provide pre-test “Smart Checks” based on preloaded sample and specimen data to validate sample date, ample
size and type, and expected strength.

Validate specimen geometry.

Calculate preload settings based on actual and/or expected strength.

After the test, Connected machines will:

Provide a detailed XY plot data for every test performed.

Transfer data automatically to LIMS packages, QC systems, or other software.

Alert to warn calibration expiration.

Notify correction factor use, individual low breaks, and excessive variance.

Enable intelligent workflows for detailed reporting and approvals.

REMOTE SUPPORT
with a user-provided Internet connection (either Wi-Fi or Ethernet), all Forney VFD systems are capable of real-
time, online support from the Forney Support Team for basic settings and test setup to advanced troubleshooting,
fault finding, and software updates.

We offer unlimited Remote Technical Support for all Forney Testing Machines during the two-year warranty period.

For ForneyVault® subscribers, post-warranty remote technical support fees are waived for the life of your
subscription.

Please refer any special requirements to a Forney sales representative.

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 ACCESSORIES FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS

Cylinder Compression (6" TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly Voltage 110/220VAC Single Phase
Dia x 12" L with Pad Caps)
(150mm x 300mm) (included w/ machine)

Displacement Available Upgrade

Cylinder Compression (6"
Dia x 12" L with Capping TA-0103 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
Compound or Ground Ends) ASTM C469 MOE (M)
(150mm x 300mm)
ASTM C469 MOE & Poisson's Ratio (MP)

TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly Optional Test Protocol

Capabilities ISO 13503-2 Proppant (SW-0010)
Cylinder Compression (4"
Dia x 8" L with Pad Caps) (included w/ machine)
(100mm x 200mm) *Additional accessories required
TA-0202 Spherical Seat Extender, 4" H
*Inquire about other test type requirements

Cylinder Compression (4" TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly

Dia x 8" L with Capping Dual Range (2 transducers) on Single Frame
Compound or Ground Ends) Capacity Options
(2R)
(100mm x 200mm) TA-0202-02 Spherical Seat Extender, 6" H

Second Frame Capability (AB)

Cylinder Tensile Splitting (6"
Dia x 12" L) (150mm x TA-0107-07 Cylinder Splitting Accessory Dual Frame Capability (adds 250k de-rated
300mm)
Frame Options frame to machine) (2F)

Dual Frame Capability (adds 30k frame setup

Cylinder Tensile Splitting (4" TA-0107-07 Cylinder Splitting Accessory
for Concrete Beam) (BT)
Dia x 8" L) (100mm x
200mm) TM-0074-01 Bottom Platen

Travel Limit Switch Standard Equipment

Cube (2") (50mm) TAG-0056 Cube (2") Accessory Kit

TA-0202-02 Spherical Seat Extender, 6" H

Cube (6") (150mm)
TA-0109 Cube Top Platen Assembly SPECIFICATIONS

Flexural Beam (6" x 6" x 18") Load Capacity Range 3,000lbf - 300,000lbf
(150mm x 150mm x TA-0166 Flexural Testing Accessory
450mm)

Vertical Opening 19"

TAG-0062 Half Block Kit
Masonry Block (8" or 12" W
x 8" H x 16" L) (200mm or Horizontal Opening
300mm W x 200mm H x *Half block only 10"
400mm L)
(8" x 8" x 8")
Ram Diameter 6.75"
TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
(included w/ machine)
Grout Prism (3" x 3" x 6") Piston Stroke 2.5"
(75mm x 75mm x 150mm) TA-0202-02 Spherical Seat Extender, 6" H

TM-0095 Bottom Platen

Platen Hardness 60 HRC

LA-0488-E6-SG Compressometer
Lower Platen Dimension 8.25" x 14"
MOE (6" diameter) (150mm) *Must have compression accessories

*Must have -M or -MP machine

Upper Platen Dimension 6.5" Diameter

LA-0488-E4-SG Compressometer
Oil Reservoir Capacity 2 Gallons
MOE (4" diameter) (100mm) *Must have compression accessories

*Must have -M or -MP machine

Overall Width 32"

LA-0488-P6-SG
Compressometer/Extensometer Overall Depth 19"
MOE & Poisson's Ratio (6"
Diameter) (150mm) *Must have compression accessories

*Must have -MP machine Overall Height 57"

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 LA-0488-P4-SG Unit Weight 900lbs
Compressometer/Extensometer
MOE & Poisson's Ratio (4"
Diameter) (100mm) *Must have compression accessories ASTM C39 Cylinders in Compression (6"

*Must have -MP machine Test Standard Ready diameter x 12" length, pad cap tesing)

ASTM E4
TA-3542-03 Axial Extensometer 2"
ASTM C39, C78, C293, C109, C469, C496,
TA-3975-01 Diametral 0.030"
MOE & Poisson's Ratio (2" C1019, D7012
Diameter) (50mm)
*Must have compression accessories
AASHTO T 22, T 97, T 106
*Must have -MP machine
Test Standard Capable ISO 13503-2

TA-0119-11 Top Platen Assembly API RP 56

TA-0151 Bottom Platen BS 1610, BS 1881, EN ISO7500-1, EN 12390-3,

EN 12390-4
Proppant (2" diameter) TA-0174 Spacer, 6" H
(50mm)
TM-2035 Centering Stud

TA-0002 Proppant Crush Piston & Cell

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