EN 12390-4, EN 772-1 Compression frames

Technical specifications

EN 12390-4 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes

Models	50-C46Z00	50-C56Z00	50-C68Z00**	50-C78Z00**
Capacity kN	2000	3000	4000	5000
Platens dia. mm	300	300	305x305 (sq.)	305x305 (sq.)
Surface hardness (1)	53 HRC	53 HRC	53 HRC	53 HRC
Flatness tolerance, mm	0.03	0.03	0.03	0.03
Ram travel mm	50	50	50	50
Max. vertical daylight mm*	350	350	520	520
Horizontal daylight mm	350	370	425	425
For specimen size cm   Cubes: Cylinders:	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32	15, 20, 30 15x30, 16x32, 25x50	15, 20, 30 15x30, 16x32, 25x50
Overall dim.  (lxdxh) mm	530x310x1500 (incl. pedestal)	600x370x1500 (incl. pedestal)	705x445x1500	705x445x1500
Weight approx. kg	740	970	1950	1950

* To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories.
** If this frame and a second frame (cement or flexural) are both connected to AUTOMAX or PILOT Smart-Line control console, the pressure regulator model 65-L1400/X5 has to be used. See Upgrading options.
(1) Hardness certificate available on request, see Upgrading options

EN 12390-4, EN 772-1 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes, and blocks

Models	50-C47Z00	50-C57Z00	50-C67Z00**	50-C77Z00**	50-C69Z00**	50-C79Z00*
Capacity kN	2000	3000	4000	5000	4000	5000
Platens dim.	310x510x50 mm	310x510x50 mm	310x510x50mm	310x510x50 mm	310x510x90mm	310x510x90mm
Surface hardness (1)	55.5 HRC	55.5 HRC	55.5 HRC	55.5 HRC	55.5 HRC	55.5 HRC
Flatness tolerance, mm	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.05
Ram travel mm	50	50	50	50	50	50
Max. vertical daylight mm*	360	350	520	520	310	310
Horizontal daylight mm	350	370	425	425	425	425
For specimen size cm   Cubes: Cylinders: Blocks	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32 up to 500x300	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32 up to 500x300	15, 20, 30 15x30, 16x32, 25x50 up to 500x300	15, 20, 30 15x30, 16x32, 25x50 up to 500x300	15, 20, 30 15x30 up to 500x300	15, 20, 30 15x30 up to 500x300
Overall dim.  (lxdxh) mm	650x610x1530 (incl. pedestal)	740x640x1550 (incl. pedestal)	845x570x1550	845x570x1550	845x570x1550	845x570x1550
Weight approx. kg	725	1100	1960	1960	2000	2000

* To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories.
** If this frame and a second frame (cement or flexural) are both connected to AUTOMAX or PILOT Smart-Line control console, the pressure regulator model 65-L1400/X5 has to be used. See Upgrading options.
(1) Hardness certificate available on request, see Upgrading options

EN 12390-4, 4-prestressed-columns testing frames

Models	50-C86Z00	50-C86Z10*
Capacity kN	3000	3000
Platens dia. mm	300	300
Surface hardness (1)	53 HRC	53 HRC
Flatness tolerance, mm	0.03	0.03
Ram travel mm	50	50
Max. vertical daylight mm*	350	350
Horizontal daylight mm	330	330
For specimen size cm   Cubes: Cylinders:	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32
Overall dim.  (lxdxh) mm	560x380x1400 (incl. pedestal)	560*380x1400 (incl. pedestal)
Weight approx. kg	1040	1150

*Strain gauge load cell incorporated in the piston
(1) Hardness certificate available on request, see Upgrading options

Ordering info

EN 12390-4 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes

2000 kN cap.
50-C46Z00      
2000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia., 160x320mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer) and base.

3000 kN cap.
50-C56Z00      
3000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia., 160x320mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer) and base.

4000 kN cap.
50-C68Z00     
4000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia., 250x500mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

5000 kN cap.
50-C78Z00      5000 kN cap. compression frame, for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia., 250x500mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).
 
EN 12390-4, EN 772-1 Testing frames for cylinders, cubes, and blocks
2000 kN cap.
50-C47Z00    
2000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer) and base.

3000 kN cap.
50-C57Z00    
3000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer) and base.

4000 kN cap.
50-C67Z00    
4000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250x500  mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

5000 kN cap.
50-C77Z00    
5000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250x500  mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

 4000 kN cap. (Heavy duty model)
50-C69Z00     
4000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 150x300  mm.
Featuring Premium heavy duty spherical seat and compression platens with 90mm thickness.
Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

5000 kN cap. (Heavy duty model)
50-C79Z00     
5000 kN cap. compression frame for blocks, cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 150x300  mm. 
Featuring Premium heavy duty spherical seat and compression platens with 90mm thickness.
Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer).

EN 12390-4, 4-prestressed-columns testing frames

3000 kN cap.
50-C86Z00     
3000 kN cap., four pre-stressed column high stiffness compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4.Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console (including pressure transducer) and base.

3000 kN cap. (with load cell)
50-C86Z10      
3000 kN cap., four prestressed column high stiffness compression frame, for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm, tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Load cell incorporated in the piston. Supplied complete with connection kit to separate control console and base.

Accessories

TEST ACCESSORIES

Splitting tensile test devices

50-C9000/C
Splitting tensile test device for cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm (6.3”x12.6”).Conforming to EN 12390-6 and ASTM C496

50-C9002
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/C conf. to EN Standards. Pack of 50.

50-C9002/A
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/C conf. to ASTM Standards. Pack of 50.

50-C9070/C
Splitting tensile test device for concrete block pavers and concrete cubes. Conforms to EN 1338 and EN 12390-6.

Compression devices for cement and mortars

50-C9030/H
Compression device to test portions of 40x40x160 prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.

50-C9030
Compression device to test portions of 40x40x160 prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. Total height 192mm.

50-C9032/H 
Compression device to test 50mm (2”) cubes to ASTM C109. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.

50-C9032
Compression device to test 50mm (2”) cubes to ASTM C109. Total height 192mm.

Flexural test device for concrete beams

50-C9010/C 
Flexural test device for concrete beams 100x100x400/500 and 150x150x600/750 mm, to EN 12390-5, ASTM C78, ASTM C293 and AASHTO T97

Distance pieces to adjust the vertical daylight

50-C9080 
Distance piece dia. 200x30 mm

50-C9082 
Distance piece dia. 200x50 mm

50-C9083 
Distance piece dia. 200x68 mm

50-C9086 
Distance piece dia. 200x100 mm

Note: The above distance pieces are also available with threaded centering pin which are recommended for testing high strength/ explosive failures specimens. They are identified adding the suffix /P after the code number.

MACHINE ACCESSORIES

Additional Information

Balanced pre-tensioning system of 50-C86Z00  and 50-C86Z10 frames
The four columns of the frames consist of two elements, one contained within the other. The internal part is the column and works in tension, whilst the external part is a tube and works in compression. This configuration guarantees tensional uniformity at all load levels.

 

Upgrading

See also Platens surface hardness certificate

SPECIAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
50-C0050/CAL

Hydraulic pressure regulator.
65-L1400/X5 To be used when both a 4000kN or 5000kN frame and a cement or flexural frame are connected to an AUTOMAX or PILOT Smart-Line control console.

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