Static Hydraulic Systems

Designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the DX Models feature a dual test space and single footprint. Understanding the critical importance of operator safety these frames incorporate high-quality materials, components, and craftsmanship and are ideal for testing metals, wire rod, fasteners, concrete, and wood.

Features and Benefits

• Single footprint saves valuable floor space - load frame, hydraulic power supply, and controller combined in a single package
• Fully open-front grip design improves operator safety and throughput, and allows a limited number of jaw faces to cover a large range of specimen sizes 
• Two test space design makes changing between tension and compression testing safer and more efficient - no need to remove heavy fixtures 
• Convenient working height and ergonomic controls increase operator productivity and comfort
• Productivity panel with multiple function keys and displays improves ergonomics, and allows the operator to perform common testing functions and view key test information without returning to the computer
• Powerful, yet user-friendly materals testing software provides repeatable and reproducible results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements
• Variable pressure hydraulic power supply provides pressure on demand, reducing heat generation, increasing oil life, and eliminating the need for water cooling
• Optional closed head grip design available

Range of Models

• 300DX - 300 kN (67,500 lbf)
• 600DX - 600 kN (135,000 lbf)

Typical Applications

• Metals - Bar, Plate, Pipe&Tube, Rebar, Structural
• Fasteners
• Wire Rod
• Composites

Standards

DX Models conform to many international standards, including (but not limited to):

• ASTM A370, A615, C39, C109, E4, E8, E9, E290, F606
• ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 7500-1, 9513, 15630-1
• BS 4449
• EN10002-1, 10002-2
• JIS Z2241, Z2248

Designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the KPX Models feature an ultra-large single test space and adjustable crosshead options. Understanding the critical importance of operator safety, these frames incorporate high-quality materials, components, and craftsmanship and are ideal for testing metals, wire, concrete, fasteners, wood, and composites.

Features

• Adjustable crosshead options allow the test space to be adapted to a wide range of test specimens, applications, and accessories
• Linear guidance system maintains precise alignment of load string over the entire stroke of the actuator
• Co-axially mounted encoder accurately measures actuator travel at the center of the load string
• Convenient working height and ergonomic controls improve operator productivity and comfort
• Long stroke, high-speed actuator accommodates both tension and compression testing applications
• Productivity panel with multiple function keys and displays improves ergonomics, and allows the operator to perform common testing functions and view key test information without returning to the computer
• Powerful, yet user-friendly materials testing software provides repeatable and reproducible results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements

Range of Models

600KPX:  600 kN (135,000 lbf)

1000KPX:  1,000 kN (225,000 lbf) 

1500KPX:  1,500 kN (337,500 lbf) 

2000KPX:  2,000 kN (450,000 lbf)

Typical Applications

• Metals - Bar, Plate, Pipe & Tube, Rebar, Structural
• Wire - Rod, Strand
• Concrete
• Fasteners
• Wood
• Composites

Standards

KPX Models conform to many international standards, including (but not limited to):

• ASTM A370, A615, C39, C109, E4, E8, E9, E83, E290, F606
• ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 7500-1, 9513, 15630-1
• BS 4449
• EN 10002-1, 10002-2
• JIS Z2241, Z2248

Designed for high capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the LX Models feature a large, single test space and single footprint. Understanding the critical importance of operator safety, these frames incorporate high-quality materials, components, and craftsmanship and are ideal for testing metals, fasteners, wire rod, and composites.

Features

• Single footprint saves valuable floor space - load frame, hydraulic power supply, and controller combined in a single package
• Large, single test space design adapts to a wide range of specimen sizes, grips, fixtures, and extensometry
• Dual-acting actuator offers precise control for tension and compression testing
• Hydraulically adjustable and clamping crosshead option simplifies changing test opening for longer specimens
• Productivity panel with multiple function keys and displays improves ergonomics, and allows the operator to perform common testing functions and view key test information without returning to the computer
• Powerful, yet user-friendly materials testing software provides repeatable and reproducible results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements
• Variable pressure hydraulic power supply provides pressure on demand, reducing heat generation, increasing oil life, and eliminating the need for water cooling

Range of Models

300LX - 300 kN (67,500 lbf)

600LX - 600 kN (135,000 lbf)

Typical Applications

• Metals - Bar, Plate, Pipe & Tube, Rebar, Structural
• Fasteners
• Wire Rod
• Composites

Standards

LX Models conform to many international standards, including (but not limited to):

• ASTM A370, A615, E4, E8, E83, E290, F606
• EN10002-1, 10002-2, 10002-4
• ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 9513, 15630-1
• JIS Z2248
• BS4449