HIGHLIGHT
The FA includes a rapid quick change system with which operators can quickly and easily change accessories, quickly switching between cylinder, block, cube and beam specimen testing.
The digital display has a straightforward design using a mem-brane keypad and an LCD display to let operators select the test parameters simply and efficiently.
A pace bar graph on the display allows operators to finely tune the loading during the test, and as a further convenience, the display stores up to 2000 tests.
The FA series have an additional, unique, feature in that they can be conected to PC running our Horizon software and the test and machine controlled by computer. At the same time, Horizon software will generate and display load, or stress, vs time graphs; additionally complete SPC analyses are available.
| Model | Capacity | Horizontal clearance | Vertical clearance | Piston stroke | Lower platen diameter |
| TO-302E | 50kN/11,000lbf | 260mm/10.24in | 390mm/15.35in | 50mm/2in | 150mm/5.9in |
| TO-305E | 100kN/22,000lbf | 260mm/10.24in | 390mm/15.35in | 50mm/2in | 150mm/5.9in |
| TO-308E | 250kN/55,000lbf | 260mm/10.24in | 390mm/15.35in | 50mm/2in | 150mm/5.9in |
| TO-309E | 25-250kN | 230-260mm | 230-390mm | 50mm/2in | 150mm |
| TO-311E | 500kN/110,000lbf | 260mm/10.24in | 390mm/15.35in | 50mm/2in | 222mm/8.75in |
| TO-314E | 1000kN/225,000lbf | 260mm/10.24in | 390mm/15.35in | 50mm/2in | 222mm/8.75in |
| TO-315E | 1500kN/338,000lbf | 305mm/12in | 370mm/14.57in | 50mm/2in | 222mm/8.75in |
| TO-317E | 2000kN/450,000lbf | 340mm/13.4in | 340mm/13.4in | 50mm/2in | 222mm/8.75in |
| TO-317E-STD | 2000kN/450,000lbf | 340mm/13.4in | 340mm/13.4in | 50mm/2in | 222mm/8.75in |
| TO-320E | 3000kN/675,000lbf | 340mm/13.4in | 340mm/13.4in | 50mm/2in | 222mm/8.75in |
| TO-320E-FA-CT-5000 | 5000kN | 620mm | 610mm | 50mm/2in | 341mm |
| Notes: 1. These models conform to all relevant European CE Health and Safety Directives EN 50081-1, 580081-1, 73/23/EEC, EN 61010-1. 2. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3. Appropriate brick platens can be supplied as an option. 4. A set of spacers to suit stated specimen sizes are supplied with the machine. | |||||
Model TO317E-FA – with a maximum testing capacity of 450,000lbf or 2000kN. This machine is primarily designed for the testing of 4in (100mm) and 6in (150mm) concrete cubes, 100mm and 150mm concrete cylinders.
The Tinius Olsen FA Series of digital compression testers features highly robust frames for exceptional stability when testing concrete cylinders or cubes. These compact testers are made up of three core pieces: the heavy duty load frame, hydraulic pump, and control and display systems.
The large lower bearing block includes a bellows to prevent leaks caused by dust and debris getting into the loading piston. The other advantage of this large bearing block is that it allows for a wide horizontal entrance opening and plenty of ready access for loading and removing specimens.
This series also includes the rapid change platen system with which operators can quickly and easily change accessories, quickly switching between cylinder, block, cube and beam specimen testing.
The hydraulic pumping system is attached to the loadframe and connected to the piston by a high pressure hydraulic hose. The rate of loading and piston return on test completion is controlled automatically by the controller.
While these machines are ideally positioned to test cubes and cylinders, testing can be taken to another level by adding a flexure testing attachment that will work with the pumping unit in the TO317E-FA frame. After installing a simple manual valve system, you are ready to test the flexural strength of concrete beams, up to 100kN (22,000lbf) maximum load.
Alternatively, a different attachment for testing the compression of hollow prisms can be attached to the main test frame. This attachment, model TO314-LU-SPL, can test up to three stacks of hollow prisms.
The FA Series features front and rear doors for easy loading of cylinders and also brushing out of broken specimens to the rear. The rear also features a debris chute that doubles as protection for the hydraulic hose and valve connections.
Further safety features include physical limit switches, electronic limit switches and emergency panic button to ensure that your investment lasts for years of testing.
The FA Series comes with three controller options:
● EDI, a straightforward design using a membrane keypad and an LCD display to let operators select the test parameters simply and efficiently.
● A more advanced system with 10in TFT resistive touchscreen display. Easy to read and operate, it features simple and logical input screens and displays a real-time graph of test load vs time.
● The FA Series can also be conected to a PC running TO’s Horizon software and the test and machine controlled by computer. At the same time, Horizon software will generate and display load, or stress, vs time graphs; complete SPC analyses are also available.
Ball Seating Platen
BS EN 12390 requires certified stability and alignment, which is achieved using an oil-filled ball seating and upper platen.
Platen Handling Assembly
Block Platens 460 x 280 x 75mm with sliding rail assembly can be installed for testing concrete blocks and other structural materials. Sliding rail assembly allows the platens to be easily installed without removing existing circular compression platens. They can be installed on all semi-auto and automatic compression machines. They must be factory installed.
Longitudinal Compressometer
This apparatus is used for determining strain and deformation characteristics of standard concrete cylinders of 150mm diameter x 300mm length. The compressometer consists of two frames for clamping to the specimen using five tightening screws with hardened and tapered ends. Two spacers hold the frames in position. An adjustable pivot rod rests on pivot screws. A spring enables the pivot rod to remain in contact with pivot screws. The ball chain is for adjusting the tension of the spring. A dial gage, fixed to a bracket on the top frame, is used for making deformation measurements.
Lateral Extensometer
This is used to determine the lateral extension of 150mm diameter x 300mm high cement concrete cylinders while running a compression test. The extensometer consists of two movable frames pivoted at one end. A dial gage measures the lateral extension, and a removable spacer strip is for the initial setting of the dial gage. The extensometer is attached to the specimen by screws. Supplied complete with TO-072 dial gage or TO-072DG digital gage.
Flexural Testing Machine
These machines are designed to test the flexural strength of concrete beams. Their design provides maximum rigidity throughout their working range as the downward movement of the piston applies load. A spacer is provided for testing different size of beams and load is indicated on a digital indicator. For the 150 x 150 x 700mm beams, the support span is 600mm and the loading span is 200mm, whereas for the 100 x 100 x 500mm beams, the support span is 400mm and the loading span is 133mm.
One of the key considerations when using concrete in construction projects is how well the concrete is going to stand up to bending pressures and how often it needs to be supported. With concrete, the most effective way to study the destructive testing is the Flexural Test. On a specimen beam ideally of 150 x 150 x 750mm and/or 100
x 100 x 500mm, the maximum tensile stress reach at the bottom of the test beam is considered as the Flexural Strength/Modulus of Rupture of the material.
Self-Centering Platen
The self-centering platen is a cubical platen with pins mounted on two sides that help the sample to center itself in position. These adjustable pins on two axes are of different sizes and are used based on the type and size of sample. The platens are specially designed and can only be used with 2000kN and 3000kN compression testers.
Compression Frame Stand
All models in the series can be mounted on a machine stand to bring the testing area to a convenient and safe working height.
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