Forney Test Machines
F-250-FL Manual Compression Test Machine
COMPRESSION MACHINE
Load Capacity
250,000lb
Frame
Standard (F)
Control System
Manual
Test Types
Compression, Flexural, Tensile Splitting
Testing Materials
Cylinders, Cubes, Grout Prism, Beams, Rock Core
DESIGNED & BUILT BY FORNEY
Exceeds ACI Recommendations
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Hardware
Frame
Designed and built by Forney. These machines are ideal for the general lab because of their versatility. Standard Testing Machines have frames manufactured from solid steel into a one-piece, welded unit that exceeds ACI recommendations. All machines in the series have Lexan fragment guard doors for enhanced safety.
*Optional machine stand available, TA-0142-01 sold separately
The load frame is manufactured from structural steel angles welded to top and bottom crossheads of solid steel plate. The hydraulic cylinder assembly is mounted to the top crosshead, with force being applied in a downward direction. This design eliminates foreign material build-up around the piston cylinder area.
Materials
Test hydraulic cement, down hole cement, mortar, grout, concrete, self-consolidating concrete, CLSM, flowable fill, ceramics, metals, and plastics.
Hydraulic
The hydraulic unit is supplied as a complete, fully integrated assembly. The unit is pre-piped and pre-wired. It incorporates hydraulic valves.
Single unit design permits easy installation and provides portability without disassembling of hydraulic or electrical components.
Safety Features
Several safety features are incorporated to protect both operator and testing machine:
- Fragment Safety Guard: Fragment guards with latches and hinges are mounted to both the front and rear of the compression frame. Fragment guards are made of Lexan® and permits clear viewing of the test in process.
- *Optional Overextension Protection: A piston over-extension limit switch system protects against piston extension beyond maximum travel.
Software
Digital Readout System
Setup of testing protocol, real-time display of test data, and post-test data transfer is accomplished through the ForneyLink touchscreen HMI. The operator can navigate options for:
- Test Run
- Test Setup
- Machine Setup
- Calibration
- Reporting and Data Transfer
- Diagnostics
Provides a simultaneous display of force, stress and rate of load, along with a real time graph of load or stress vs time. Standard functionality includes data collection by the ForneyLink touchscreen HMI for printing and transfer.
Add ForneyVault to Your Manual Machine
Make your machine smart – enable two-way data communication by accessing information and making it available for the testing process. Connect your machine seamlessly to LIMS packages, QC software, and other third-party software participating on the ForneyVault platform. ForneyVault enabled machines help control the workload, and make your technicians smarter and more productive, with fewer costly errors.
A smart machine can:
- Enable intelligent workflows
- Enable Bar Code Scanning capability to identify the specimen to be tested
- Validate specimen geometry
- Calculate proper preload settings – based on actual and/or expected strength
- Calibration Monitor provides notification of impending calibration requirements
- Discard Dashboard provides context enabled specimen management for untested specimen disposal decisions.
- Notify you that a correction factor should be used
- Notify you of individual low breaks
- Notify you of excessive variance among several specimens
Remote Support
with a user-provided Internet connection (either Wi-Fi or Ethernet), all ForneyLink equipped machines are capable of real-time, online support from the Forney Support Team for basic settings and test setup to advanced troubleshooting, fault finding, and software updates.
We offer unlimited Remote Technical Support for all Forney Testing Machines during the two-year warranty period.
For ForneyVault® subscribers, post-warranty remote technical support fees are waived for the life of your subscription.
Please refer any special requirements to a Forney sales representative.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessories
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TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)
TM-0095 Bottom Platen (included w/ machine)
TM-2035 Centering Stud (included w/ machine)
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TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)
TA-0151 Bottom Platen
TM-2035 Centering Stud
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TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)
TM-0095 Bottom Platen (included w/ machine)
TM-2035 Centering Stud (included w/ machine)
TA-0173 Spacer, 4" H
TM-2035 Centering Stud
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TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)
TA-0151 Bottom Platen
TA-0173 Spacer, 4" H
(2) TM-2035 Centering Stud
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TAG-0023 Cylinder Splitting Kit
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TA-0107-01 Cylinder Splitting Accessory
TM-0074 Bottom Platen
TA-0171 Spacer, 2" H
(2) TM-2035 Centering Stud
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TAG-0017 Cube (2") Accessory Kit
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TAG-0025 Cube (6") Accessory Kit
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TA-0166 Flexural Testing Accessory
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Masonry Block (8" or 12" W x 8" H x 16" L) (200mm or 300mm W x 200mm H x 400mm L)
TAG-0019 Block Testing Kit
* 8" x 8" x 16" NOT TO ASTM SPEC
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TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)
TA-0151 Bottom Platen
TA-0174 Spacer, 6" H
(2) TM-2035 Centering Stud
Factory Installed Options
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Voltage
110/220VAC Single Phase
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Capacity Options
Frame de-rated to 30,000lbs (130kN) (30)
Frame de-rated to 60,000lbs (260kN) (60)
Dual Range (2 transducers) on Single Frame (2R)
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Frame Options
Second Frame Capability (AB)
Dual Frame Capability (adds 250k de-rated frame to machine) (2F)
Dual Frame Capability (adds 30k frame setup for Concrete Beam) (BT)
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Travel Limit Switch
Optional Equipment - TA-1237-09
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Mounting Stand
Optional Equipment - TA-0142-01
Specifications
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Load Capacity Range
2,500lbf - 250,000lbf
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Vertical Opening
19.625"
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Horizontal Opening
9.25"
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Ram Diameter
6"
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Piston Stroke
2.5"
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Platen Hardness
60 HRC
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Lower Platen Dimension
6.5" Diameter
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Upper Platen Dimension
6.5" Diameter
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Oil Reservoir Capacity
2 Gallons
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Overall Width
30"
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Overall Depth
17"
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Overall Height
58"
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Unit Weight
570lbs
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Test Standard Ready
ASTM C39 Cylinders in Compression (6" diameter x 12" length, pad cap tesing)
ASTM E4
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Test Standard Capable
ASTM C39, C78, C293, C109, C496, C1019
AASHTO T 22, T 97, T 106
BS 1610, BS 1881, EN ISO7500-1, EN 12390-3, EN 12390-4
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