Compression Testing Machine (Channel Type Load Frame)
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Product Code : EL-CTLE-10922
Compression Testing Machine (Channel Type Load Frame) (code EL-CTLE-10922) is a motorised compression tester for concrete cubes and cylinders, built on a frame of C channels welded at top and bottom. Load is shown on a 20 cm dia. pressure gauge with a maximum load pointer, an electric motor and pump in a side console are governed by a slow/fast loading rate regulator, and the machine is offered in ranges from 50 kN to 3000 kN.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Load frame | C channels welded at the top as well as the bottom |
| Hydraulic jack | At the centre of the frame base; lower platen and spacer block fitted over it with a centering pin |
| Upper platen | Spherical seat for self-alignment, fixed to the lower end of a lead screw through the top of the frame |
| Lower platen | Rectangular, at the base of the frame above the ram; grooved to place the specimen correctly |
| Platen finish | Machined, hardened and polished |
| Ram diameter | Varies according to customer requirements |
| Pressure gauge | 20 cm dia., with maximum load pointer, fitted on the top panel and connected to the hydraulic pressure pipe |
| Pumping unit | Electric motor with coupling, in a console on the right hand side, connected to the pumping unit |
| Loading rate control | Slow/fast loading rate regulator on top of the console |
| Clearance | Sufficient clearance between the platens for cylindrical and cube moulds |
| Spacer | Provided to adjust for cubes and cylinders |
| Calibration | Machine duly calibrated |
| Standards | IS 516, BS 1881 |
| Options | |
| Load ranges | 50 kN to 3000 kN |
| Electrical connection | Single phase 220 V A.C. or 3 phase 440 V A.C. |
| Extra gauges | Up to 3 nos. can be attached |
| Supply | |
| Product code | EL-CTLE-10922 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Compression Testing Machine (Channel Type Load Frame) Used For?
Cube and cylinder crushing tests confirm whether concrete has reached its specified compressive strength at a given age. The operator places the specimen on the grooved rectangular lower platen, using the spacer to suit cubes or cylinders, lowers the self-aligning upper platen with the lead screw, and starts the motor; the slow/fast regulator sets the rate at which load rises. As the specimen fails, the maximum load pointer on the 20 cm gauge stays at the peak reading, which is divided by the loaded area to give the strength; the standards listed for the machine are IS 516 and BS 1881.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of channel type machines required.
- Capacity and ram — the load range needed, from 50 kN to 3000 kN, and the ram diameter required.
- Electrical connection — single phase 220 V A.C. or 3 phase 440 V A.C.
- Extra gauges — how many additional gauges are to be attached, up to 3 nos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What load ranges can be supplied?
Ranges from 50 kN to 3000 kN are available, and the ram diameter of the machine varies according to the customer's requirements.
How is the load indicated?
A 20 cm dia. pressure gauge with a maximum load pointer is fitted on the top panel and connected to the hydraulic pressure pipe, so the peak load remains shown after failure.
How is the rate of loading controlled?
A slow/fast loading rate regulator on top of the console adjusts the rate of loading delivered by the electric motor and pumping unit housed inside the console.
Which electrical supply does it need?
The electrical connection can be either single phase 220 V A.C. or 3 phase 440 V A.C., chosen when the machine is ordered.
Can extra gauges be fitted?
Yes. Extra gauges can be attached to the machine, up to a maximum of 3 nos., in addition to the 20 cm dia. pressure gauge.
Which specimens does it accept?
There is sufficient clearance between the platens for cylindrical and cube moulds, and a spacer is provided to adjust the opening for cubes and cylinders.
OEM Manufacturer
Buyers of the Compression Testing Machine (Channel Type Load Frame) deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests concrete testing equipment, from workability apparatus and specimen moulds to compression and flexure machines, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other concrete testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. Quotations are given on request: send the number of machines, the load range, the electrical connection and any extra gauges required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Compression Testing Machine (Channel Type Load Frame) to the enquiry cart from this page.
Last updated: October 2026
