The instrument is useful for testing specimen from 50mm dia. to 100mm dia. and of thickness of half the diameter.

 

The specimen is held in circular jaws, this is primarily similar to a compression Machine and consists of a small load frame having sturdy base with two vertical threaded rods and an adjustable cross head. The hydraulic jack is fitted at the center of the base of the load frame. The jack of the load frame is self retracting and two plain platens are supplied.

 

A pressure gauge capacity 0-200KN x 2KN is fixed at the base of jack. A maximum pointer is also provided on the gauge a pair of semi-circular platens for 50mm dia, samples also provided. This instrument can be used in field also.

 

Optional Extras:

 

Pairs of jaws for sample dia. (a) 60mm (b) 70mm (c) 80mm (d) 90mm (e) 100mm.