Dual Column Flexural

Features:

• Load capacities from 10kN to 300kN
• Precision backlash free ball screw drive mechanism
• Servo motor based drive system for precise position control
• Testing speed range: 0.01 to 50 mm/min
• Position control resolution down to 0.00006mm
• Long strokes up to 100mm
• Horizontal test space up to 300mm
• Works out of 1 Ø 220VAC
• 32 bit Digital Signal Processor based controller
• 5kHz servo loop update rates
• Load accuracy ± 0.5% of read out value down to 1/100th of full capacity
• Speed accuracy± 0.5% of set speed
• Position accuracy ± 0.5% of read out
• Strain accuracy ± 0.5% of read out value down to 1/50th of travel range
• 0-1.0 KHz data acquisition rates
• Optional LVDT assemblies for compressive deflection measurements

• Flexural strength of building materials
• Concrete slabs
• Concrete beams
• I Channels
• ASTM C 349, 109, ISO 679, EN 196