Load Frame, 0.0001–0.3in/min, 10,000lbf

HM-397 Load Frame, 0.0001–0.3in/min, 10,000lbf offers high performance for CBR and LBR testing, as well as soil-cement, unconfined compressive strength, and triaxial testing when fitted with the required test-specific Component Set, sold separately. This unit features a jog function that increases the speed of the platen to the maximum speed of the load frame jack screw (0.3in/min), allowing for faster positioning of the 8in (203mm) diameter platen. It has a total capacity of 10,000lbf (44.5kN) with a frame opening of 11.9x37.3in (302x947mm) and a strain rate of 0.0001–0.3in/min (0.00254–7.62mm/min).

Reliable DC stepper motors are matched to the unique speed and torque requirements of each load frame. Controllers precisely regulate strain rates to ±1% of the set point. Horizontal cross-head heights can be easily changed using adjusting nuts. The coarse-threaded 1.25in (32mm) high-strength plated vertical rods are corrosion-resistant. The unit has a powder-coated steel finish and stands up to rugged use.

Features:

• Solid performance with different soil tests using test-specific component sets
• Easily converts to perform other laboratory soil tests
• Capacity of 10,000lbf (44.5kN)
• 16-gauge painted steel cabinet

Included Items:

• Load Frame, 0.0001–0.3in/min (120V, 50/60Hz or 230V, 50/60Hz)

Accessories:

• HMA-94 Rolling Load Frame Cart for portability and correct height positioning of Load Frame
• Load & Displacement Readout Kits for pairing to data readout box to produce accurate and simultaneous readings of electronic force and displacement measurement
• Test-Specific Component Sets adapt Load Frame for testing with different soils tests
• Data Acquisition Software records specimen and real-time test data for a wide range of soil laboratory tests and prepares reports following applicable ASTM and AASHTO requirements.

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