Compression Testing Machine (Pillar Type Load Frame) Hand Operated
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Product Code : EL-CTLE-10923
Compression Testing Machine (Pillar Type Load Frame) Hand Operated (code EL-CTLE-10923) is a four pillar steel load frame for compression tests on concrete cubes and cylinders, worked by hand. A ball seated upper platen and a rectangular lower platen above the ram are set with head screws beside the pillars, load is read on a 20 cm dia. gauge with a maximum load pointer, and ranges run from 50 kN to 3000 kN.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame construction | Steel |
| Pillars | 4, fixed to the base and the top plate of the loading frame |
| Upper platen | Ball seated, carried by the upper lead |
| Plate adjustment | Upper and lower plates adjusted by a head screw on either side of the pillar |
| Lower platen | Rectangular, at the base of the frame above the ram |
| Pressure gauge | 20 cm dia., maximum load pointer, on the top panel, connected to the hydraulic pressure pipe |
| Load ranges | 50 kN to 3000 kN |
| Specimen clearance | Sufficient clearance between the platens to fit cylindrical/cube moulds |
| Spacer | Provided to adjust for cubes and cylinders |
| Standards | IS 516, BS 1881 |
| Product code | EL-CTLE-10923 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Compression Testing Machine (Pillar Type Load Frame) Hand Operated Used For?
A hand-operated pillar frame lets a laboratory crush concrete cubes and cylinders for compressive strength without relying on a motor and pump. The operator sets the specimen on the rectangular lower platen, adds the spacer for cubes or cylinders, brings the plates to the right opening with the head screws on the pillars and then pumps the hydraulic ram by hand. The ball seated upper platen settles squarely on the specimen face, and at failure the peak is kept by the maximum load pointer on the 20 cm gauge, then divided by the loaded area to give strength; the standards listed for the pillar frame are IS 516 and BS 1881.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of pillar type machines required.
- Range — the capacity required, from 50 kN up to 3000 kN.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the pillar frame constructed?
The loading frame is of steel construction, with 4 pillars fixed to the base and to the top plate, and the ram sits below a rectangular lower platen.
How is the gap between the platens set?
The upper and lower plates are adjusted with a head screw on either side of the pillar, and a spacer is provided to adjust the opening for cubes and cylinders.
What type of upper platen is fitted?
The upper lead carries a ball seated platen, which can tilt slightly so that it bears evenly on the top face of the specimen.
How is the failure load read?
A 20 cm dia. pressure gauge on the top panel, connected to the hydraulic pressure pipe, has a maximum load pointer that remains at the highest load reached.
What capacities are available?
The machine is offered in ranges from 50 kN to 3000 kN, with sufficient clearance between the platens to fit cylindrical and cube moulds.
How can this pillar type machine be ordered?
Place an enquiry with the Add To Cart button on this page, or send the number of machines and the delivery location through the contact page.
OEM Manufacturer
The Compression Testing Machine (Pillar Type Load Frame) Hand Operated is made by Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) at its works 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 for engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and can build equipment to an institution's own requirements. Tender and OEM enquiries are handled through 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. To ask for a quotation, send the number of pillar type machines and the load range required and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.
Last updated: October 2026
