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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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Accessories

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • MOE (6" diameter) (150mm)

    LA-0488-E6-SG Compressometer

    *Must have compression accessories

    *Must have -M or -MP machine

  • MOE (4" diameter) (100mm)

    LA-0488-E4-SG Compressometer

    *Must have compression accessories

    *Must have -M or -MP machine

  • MOE & Poisson's Ratio (6" Diameter) (150mm)

    LA-0488-P6-SG Compressometer/Extensometer

    *Must have compression accessories

    *Must have -MP machine

  • MOE & Poisson's Ratio (4" Diameter) (100mm)

    LA-0488-P4-SG Compressometer/Extensometer

    *Must have compression accessories

    *Must have -MP machine

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Displacement

    Available Upgrade

  • 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

  • Capacity Options

    Dual Range (2 transducers) on Single Frame (2R)

  • 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)

  • Travel Limit Switch

    Standard Equipment

Specifications

  • Load Capacity Range

    7,000lbf - 700,000lbf

  • Vertical Opening

    32.5"

  • Horizontal Opening

    15"

  • Ram Diameter

    10"

  • Piston Stroke

    2.5"

  • Platen Hardness

    60 HRC

  • Lower Platen Dimension

    12.75" x 19.5"

  • Upper Platen Dimension

    *See Available Accessories

  • Oil Reservoir Capacity

    2 Gallons

  • Overall Width

    20"

  • Overall Depth

    26"

  • Overall Height

    62"

  • Unit Weight

    2,800lbs

  • Test Standard Ready

    ASTM E4

  • 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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