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COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINES

Construction Material Testing

Test concrete cylinders, cubes, blocks and prisms with ultimate precision and control.

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Specimen Geometry:

Test cylinders, cubes, beams, blocks, prisms and bulk fines with ultimate precision and control.

Materials:

Test hydraulic cement, down hole cement, mortar, grout, concrete, self-consolidating concrete, CLSM, flowable fill, proppant, ceramics, metals, and plastics.

Protocol Standards:

– ASTM C39, C78, C140, C293, C109, C469, C496, C1019, C1314, C1609, D7012, A370, A1061, F606, E290, E4

– AASHTO T 22, T 97, T 106

– ISO 13503-2

– API RP 56

– BS 1610, BS 1881, EN ISO7500-1, EN 12390-3, EN 12390-4, EN 772-1

Forney Compression Testing Machines

Forney compression machines provide uncompromising durability, performance and productivity for use in the lab and the field.

  • Manual or VFD Automatic Control
  • Backed by the best technical support team in the industry
  • Lexan safety doors for optimal test viewing
  • Ultra-rigid, welded steel frames that exceed industry requirements
  • Test capable for: Modulus of Elasticity/Poisson’s Ratio, Proppant Crush Resistance, and Tensile Splitting tests
  • 24-month warranty on all frame components and 12-month warranty on electronics and hydraulics

F Series Standard Compression Machines

Versatile, durable and dependable testing machines with time-tested design and performance.

FHS Series Compression Machines

For demanding testing environments – High Stiffness machines are 3X to 4X more rigid than conventional frames. Fully enclosed test chamber for maximum debris and dust control.

International Metric Compression Testing Machines

Metric Compression Testing machines are built to exacting specifications with rigid welded steel KN frames. Available from 150KN to 5000KN. Select from multiple languages for the control unit user interface.

High Capacity Compression Machines

This series is specifically designed for larger specimens and/or high-strength materials. Available in two frame types with the highest rigidity to minimize frame elongation influence.

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Your Testing Machine

Bring truly automated testing to your lab or field environment with a Forney VFD testing machine. Accuracy, repeatability, and true automatic operations – Forney’s Automatic System carefully controls the test protocol to ensure your testing compliance.

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