Forney Test Machines
FHS-703-VFD Automatic Block Test Machine
BLOCK TESTER COMPRESSION MACHINE
Load Capacity
700,000lb
Frame
High Stiffness (FHS)
Control System
VFD
Test Types
Compression, Flexural, Tensile Splitting
Testing Materials
Cylinders, Cubes, Grout Prism, Beams, Masonry Blocks, Masonry Prism, Rock Core
DESIGNED & BUILT BY FORNEY
Exceeds ACI Recommendations
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NATIVE TWO-WAY INTEGRATION WITH CMT SOFTWARE
Connected Testing Machines allow technicians to get more done faster with minimal human error through a two-way integration with ForneyVault. Resulting in 99.9%+ fewer manual errors, 66%+ increase in productivity, and 100% unalterable, unquestionable data.
- “One-touch” test starts and automatic controls
- Pre-test “Smart Checks” to validate test parameters
- Automatic preload calculations, notifications for individual and average low breaks and excessive variance, automatic data transfer, and more
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Hardware
Frame
Designed and built by Forney. The 703 Block Compression Testing Machine can test 3-block in Prism as well as testing cylinders, beams, cubes, masonry products, and rock specimens. As part of Forney’s Premium “FHS” Series, the machine features a high stiffness frame and fully enclosed test chamber that is especially suited for high testing volumes and high strength concrete testing. FHS Testing Machines frames are manufactured from solid steel into a one-piece, welded unit that exceeds ACI recommendations.
The load frame is fabricated from solid steel into a one-piece welded unit that exceeds ACI frame rigidity requirements. The hydraulic cylinder assembly is mounted to the bottom crosshead, with force being applied in upward direction and debris protection by metal shroud and a full frame, rectangular platen.
Materials
Test hydraulic cement, down hole cement, mortar, grout, concrete, self-consolidating concrete, CLSM, flowable fill, proppant, 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.
The human machine interface (HMI), hydraulic unit, E-Stop, and dump valve are directly connected to the compression unit. Single unit design permits easy installation and provides portability without disassembling of hydraulic or electrical components.
Electrical
A PC-based system utilizes a variable frequency drive to control the hydraulic pump motor. This maximizes efficiency – only running the pump at speeds necessary to achieve the desired pressure. This energy efficient approach dramatically reduces heat build-up in the hydraulic system and greatly extends hydraulic component life.
Here are the main components of the system:
- Variable frequency drive (VFD)
- Windows-based touchscreen human machine interface (HMI)
- Pressure transducer that provides pressure feedback
- E-stop PB
- Limit switch
- Solenoid-operated dump valve
Safety Features
Several safety features are incorporated to protect both operator and testing machine:
- Maximum Capacity Protection: A high-pressure safety relief value protects the hydraulic circuit and load frame from exceeding maximum capacity.
- Overextension Protection: A piston over-extension limit switch system protects against piston extension beyond maximum travel.
- Fragment Safety Guard: Fragment guards with heavy-duty latches and hinges are mounted to both the front and rear of the compression frame. Fragment guards incorporate Lexan® inserts for complete operator protection from flying debris when testing explosive high-strength specimens. Lexan® also permits clear viewing of test in process.
Software
Easy Automatic Testing
push one button and the machine performs the complete test, including piston retract. Accurately controls the rate of load at the desired setting, thus no question about meeting ASTM (or other) specifications and ensuring repeatable results. Frees the operator to do other tasks while testing is in process.
Digital Control 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 simultaneous display of force, stress, and rate of load and displays a real-time graph of Load vs. Time, or Stress vs. Strain. Standard functionality includes data collection by the ForneyLink HMI for printing and transfer. Data from optional extensometer and compressometer displacement transducers are also collected by the HMI. This data is captured with the same timestamp as the load data.
CMT Software Integration
Connected testing machines natively integrate with ForneyVault CMT software, improving important processes before and after an automatic test.
Before the test, Connected machines will:
- Enable positive specimen identification via barcode scan
- Provide pre-test “Smart Checks” based on preloaded sample and specimen data to validate sample date, ample size and type, and expected strength.
- Validate specimen geometry.
- Calculate preload settings based on actual and/or expected strength.
After the test, Connected machines will:
- Provide a detailed XY plot data for every test performed.
- Transfer data automatically to LIMS packages, QC systems, or other software.
- Alert to warn calibration expiration.
- Notify correction factor use, individual low breaks, and excessive variance.
- Enable intelligent workflows for detailed reporting and approvals.
Remote Support
with a user-provided Internet connection (either Wi-Fi or Ethernet), all Forney VFD systems 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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Cylinder Compression (6" Dia x 12" L with Pad Caps) (150mm x 300mm)
TA-0102 High Strength Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 4" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Cylinder Compression (6" Dia x 12" L with Capping Compound or Ground Ends) (150mm x 300mm)
TA-0102 High Strength Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 4" H
TA-0178-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 2" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Cylinder Compression (4" Dia x 8" L with Pad Caps) (100mm x 200mm)
TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
(2) TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0178-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 2" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Cylinder Compression (4" Dia x 8" L with Capping Compound or Ground Ends) (100mm x 200mm)
TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
(2) TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-03 Draw Rod Spacer, 3" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Cylinder Tensile Splitting (6" Dia x 12" L) (150mm x 300mm)
TA-0107-01 Cylinder Splitting Accessory
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 4" H
TA-0204-03 Draw Rod Spacer, 3" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Cylinder Tensile Splitting (4" Dia x 8" L) (100mm x 200mm)
TA-0107-01 Cylinder Splitting Accessory
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 4" H
TA-0204-03 Draw Rod Spacer, 3" H
TA-0178-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 2" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Cube (2") (50mm)
TAG-0002 Cube (2") Accessory Kit
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
TA-0204-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 4" H
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
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Cube (6") (150mm)
TA-0109 Cube Top Platen Assembly
TA-0169 Square (6.5") Platen
(2) TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-03 Draw Rod Spacer, 3" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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Flexural Beam (6" x 6" x 18") (150mm x 150mm x 450mm)
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
TA-0166 Flexural Testing Accessory
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 4" H
TA-0204-03 Draw Rod Spacer, 3" H
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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)
TA-0113-09 Top Block Platen Accessory
(2) TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8"
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
TA-0158-25 Carrier Bracket
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Block in Prism (2 block) (8" or 12" W x 16" H x 16" L) (200mm or 300mm W x 200mm H x 400mm L)
TA-0113-09 Top Block Platen Accessory
TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8"
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
TA-0158-25 Carrier Bracket
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Block in Prism (3 block) (8" or 12" W x 16" H x 16" L) (200mm or 300mm W x 200mm H x 400mm L)
TA-0113-09 Top Block Platen Accessory
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
TA-0158-25 Carrier Bracket
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Grout Prism (3" x 3" x 6") (75mm x 75mm x 150mm)
TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
(2) TA-0204-01 Draw Rod Spacer, 8" H
TA-0204-03 Draw Rod Spacer, 3" H
TA-0178-02 Draw Rod Spacer, 2" H
TM-3300-16 Draw Rod
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MOE (6" diameter) (150mm)
LA-0488-E6-SG Compressometer
*Must have compression accessories
*Must have -M or -MP machine
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MOE (4" diameter) (100mm)
LA-0488-E4-SG Compressometer
*Must have compression accessories
*Must have -M or -MP machine
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MOE & Poisson's Ratio (6" Diameter) (150mm)
LA-0488-P6-SG Compressometer/Extensometer
*Must have compression accessories
*Must have -MP machine
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MOE & Poisson's Ratio (4" Diameter) (100mm)
LA-0488-P4-SG Compressometer/Extensometer
*Must have compression accessories
*Must have -MP machine
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MOE & Poisson's Ratio (2" Diameter) (50mm)
TA-3542-03 Axial Extensometer 2"
TA-3975-01 Diametral 0.030"
*Must have compression accessories
*Must have -MP machine
Factory Installed Options
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Voltage
110/220VAC Single Phase
The full load amperage for standard VFD Control Systems is less than 5A (115VAC single phase voltage). We recommend standard 15A or 20A circuits.
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Displacement
Available Upgrade
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Optional Test Protocol Capabilities
ASTM C469 MOE (M)
ASTM C469 MOE & Poisson's Ratio (MP)
ISO 13503-2 Proppant (SW-0010)
*Additional accessories required
*Inquire about other test types
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Capacity Options
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
Standard Equipment
Specifications
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Load Capacity Range
7,000lbf - 700,000lbf
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Vertical Opening
32.5"
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Horizontal Opening
15"
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Ram Diameter
10"
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Piston Stroke
2.5"
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Platen Hardness
60 HRC
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Lower Platen Dimension
12.75" x 19.5"
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Upper Platen Dimension
*See Available Accessories
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Oil Reservoir Capacity
2 Gallons
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Overall Width
20"
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Overall Depth
26"
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Overall Height
62"
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Unit Weight
2,800lbs
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Test Standard Ready
ASTM E4
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Test Standard Capable
ASTM C39, C78, C140, C293, C109, C469,C496, C1019, C1314, D7012
AASHTO T 22, T 97, T 106
BS 1610, BS 1881, EN ISO7500-1, EN 12390-3, EN 12390-4, EN 772-1
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