| Features : |
• Loading accuracy as high as + 1%.
• Straining at variable speeds to suit a wide range of materials.
• Continous roll autographic recorder supplied as standard to enable study of the behaviors of materials.
• High reading accuracy due to large size and design of dial.
• Wide range of standard and special accessories, including load stabilizer.
• Large effective clearance between columns enables testing of standard specimen as well as structures.
• Simple controls for ease of operation.
• Robust straining frame of an extremely rigid construction.
• Safe operation ensured by means of safety devices.
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| Application : |
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FIE Compression Testing Machine is designed
to test materials and other materials under compression,
bending, transverse and shear loads.
Hardness test on metals can also be
conducted.
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Principal of Operation : |
Operation of the machine is by
hydraulic transmission of load from the test specimen to separately housed load
indicator. The hydraulic system is ideal
since it replaces transmission of load
through levers and knife edges, which are
prone to wear and damage due to shock on
rupture of test pieces. |
Load is applied by a hydrostatically
lubricated ram. Main cylinder pressure is
transmitted to the cylinder of the pendulum
dynamometer system housed in the control
panel. The cylinder of the dynamometer is
also of self-lubricating design. The piston
of the dynamometer is constantly rotated to
eliminate friction. The load transmitted to
the cylinder of the dynamometer is
transferred through a lever system to a
pendulum. Displacement of the pendulum
actuates the rack and pinion mechanism which
operates the load indicator pointer and the
autographic recorder. The deflection of the
pendulum represents the absolute load applied
on the test specimen. |
Return movement of the pendulum is
effectively damped to absorb energy in the
event of sudden breakage of a specimen. |
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Machine consists of : |
Straining Unit : |
This consists of a hydraulic cylinder
and a table coupled with the ram of
hydraulic cylinder, mounted on robust base.
The cylinder and the ram are individually
lapped to eliminate friction. The cross-head
is connected to two screwed columns and is
driven by a motor, for rapid adjustment of
test height. |
An elongation scale with a minimum
graduation of 1.0 mm, is provided to measure
the deformation of the specimen. |
Compression, transverse, bending, shear and
hardness tests are conducted between the
lower cross head and the table. |
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Control Panel : |
The control Panel consists of a power
pack complete with drive motor and an oil
tank, control valves a pendulum dynamometer
a load indicator system and an autographic
recorder. |
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Power Pack : |
The power pack generates the maximum
pressure of 200 kgf/cm2. The
hydraulic pump provides continuously
no pulsating oil flow. Hence the load
application is very smooth. |
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Hydraulic Controls : |
Hand operated wheels are used to control
the flow to and from the hydraulic cylinder.
The regulation of oil flow is infinitely
variable. Incorporate in the hydraulic
system is a regulation valve, which maintains
a practically constant rate of table
movement. |
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Load Indicator System : |
This system consists of a large dial and
a pointer. A dummy pointer is provided to
register the maximum load reached during the
test. Different measuring ranges can be
selected by operating the range selection
knob.
An overload trip switch is
incorporated which automatically, cuts out
the pump motor when the load range in use is
exceeded. |
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Pendulum Dynamometer : |
This unit permits selection of favorable
hydraulic ratios producing relatively small
frictional forces. Pressurized oil in the
loading cylinder pushes up the measuring
piston proportionately and actuates the
special dynamometer system. The piston is
constantly rotated to eliminate friction.
The dynamometer system is also provided with
an integral damper and ensures high
reliability of operation. The load
transmitted to the dynamometer is
transferred through a pendulum to the load
indicator. |
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Autographic Continuous Roll
Load-Elongation Recorder : |
This unit is of the pen and drum type
and is supplied as standard. The horizontal
motion of the pen produces the load ordinate
of the diagram and the drum rotation
produces the extension ordinates in the
ratio of either 1:5 or 1:10.
A continuous roll of graph paper is stored
inside the drum and is easily replaced. |
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Accuracy & Calibration : |
All FIE Compression Testing Machines are
closely controlled for sensitivity, accuracy
and calibration during every stage of
manufacture. Every machine is then
calibrated over each of its measuring ranges
in accordance with the procedure laid down
in BS : 1610 and IS : 1828, FIE Compression Testing Machines comply with Grade "A" of BS : 1610 and class 1 of IS 1828.
An accuracy of + 1.0% is guaranteed
from 20% from 20% of the load range selected
to full load. Below 20% of the selected
range, the maximum permissible error is 0.2%
of the full load reading. |
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Specification : |
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| Model |
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CTM 50 |
CTM 100 |
CTM 200 |
CTM 300 |
CTM 500 |
| Maximum capacity |
kN |
500 |
1000 |
2000 |
3000 |
5000 |
| 1st Measuring Range |
kN |
0-500 |
0-1000 |
0-2000 |
0-3000 |
0-5000 |
| Minimum Graduations |
kN |
1 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
10 |
| 2nd Measuring Range |
kN |
0-250 |
0-500 |
0-1000 |
0-1500 |
0-2500 |
| Minimum Graduations |
kN |
0.5 |
1 |
2 |
2.5 |
5 |
| 3rd Measuring Range |
kN |
0-100 |
0-250 |
0-500 |
0-600 |
0-1000 |
| Minimum Graduations |
kN |
0.2 |
0.5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| 4th Measuring Range |
kN |
0-50 |
0-100 |
0-250 |
0-300 |
0-500 |
| Minimum Graduations |
kN |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1 |
| Number of division on load
measuring dial |
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500 |
500 |
500 |
600 |
500 |
Maximum Clearance for
compression test at fully
descended working piston |
mm |
500 |
500 |
700 |
700 |
1000 |
| Ram stroke |
mm |
100 |
100 |
150 |
150 |
250 |
| Connected Load |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Power |
kW |
1.12 |
1.5 |
2.2 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
| V |
- |
400-440 |
400-440 |
400-440 |
400-440 |
400-440 |
| Ø |
- |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Weight |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| (Approx.) |
tonne |
2 |
2.2 |
3.6 |
8.9 |
13 |
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Special Accessories : |
These include load
stabilizer, Brinell test
attachment, Bend Test
attachment, Shear Test
attachment and
a wide range of accessories offered
on request at additional cost. |
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Installation : |
It is recommended that
machines be erected on a
foundation. Details on
foundation can be given on
request.
FIE reserves the rights of change in the above specifications due constant improvement in design. The dimensions given above are all approximate. |
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