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1 Innovative Solutions in Material Test Equipment

High capacity testing for metal, rebar, concrete, composites and other materials requires strong robust reliable hydraulic universal testing machines.

2 High capacity testing for metal, rebar, concrete, composites and other materials requires strong robust reliable hydraulic universal testing machines. With a wide selection of machine designs, Physical Test Solutions (PTS) has the right machine for each task. The hydraulic universal testing machines feature turn key solution packages that include not only the basic accessories to get started right away like; load cells, grips and inserts, and then some; like compression plates and flex fixtures. High capacity machines (300KN and above) include sturdy and reliable hydraulic grips and more. In high capacity hydraulic material testing machines ( KN), PTS offers two options; top actuator systems or lower actuator systems. All units feature dual design for convenient tension and compression testing without the need to change compression plates or grips. Most hydraulic Universal testing machines include computer control electro-hydraulic Servo systems, encoder, computer and the user friendly MaxTest software. All PTS hydraulic universal testing machines feature load cell technology instead of the old fashion force transducers, thus affording higher accuracy, more flexibility and lower maintenance costs. PTS hydraulic universal testing machines are manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility, have the CE mark and comply with ASTM A730, ASTM E4, ASTM E83, ISO6892, ISO7438, ISO and EN The MaxTest software operates in a windows environment and combines a user friendly working operation with powerful data acquisition and control capabilities. The MaxTest software has the following outstanding features: Full digital control Individual or Batch Testing Capabilities Test Curve Analysis Convenient and Practical Parameter Settings Multilevel Security Management Versatile Operating Interfase Automatic Program Control Versatile Test Report Generation Practical Database Management 2

3 The series HLC-150 is the newest product in the extensive line of PTS hydraulic testing machines. This innovative model truly has no equal. At a price that is untouched by a similar product in the world market, the HLC-150 is the ideal solution for a variety of applications and provides performance to do the job with the utmost reliability at an affordable price. The HLC-150 comes in three models, the HLC-150 that includes servo control capabilities with digital display, the HLC-150-B, a basic unit that does not have servo control capabilities, and the HLC-150-C computerized unit. Amongst the many applications for the HLC-150 are; Fastener testing (pop rivets) in go no-go applications, incoming inspection for wire manufacturers, spot welding applications, weld bend tests, lap shear, sheet metal/banding tests, pull hoses and many more. The machine is equipped with a double servo cylinder (actuator), and is controlled by a servo valve. The highly efficient hydraulic power supply has a smooth low noise operation during test. The unit incorporates accurate load cell technology for force measurement and features a digital display. The unit has many standard features that are available as options with other similar units. The unique design of the series HLC-150 allows compression testing without the need of a compression cage. HLC-150 Features Practical compact design. Conveniently mounted digital display. Displays maximum load, load in real time, and yield strength and test curve in real time. Data can easily be sent to a printer for print-out. Automatic control mode. Automatic rate of speed control. Automatic rate of load display Ethernet output RS232 Output for micro-printer No need for compression cage in compression applications. Overload safety feature. Interchangeable load cells for accurate measurement. 3

HLC-150-B Features Practical compact design. Conveniently mounted digital display. Displays maximum load, load in real time and test curve in real time.

HLC-150-C Features Practical compact design. Computerized microprocessor control. Versatile MaxTest software for data acquisition, test control, archiving and report generation functions.

4 HLC-150-B Features Practical compact design. Conveniently mounted digital display. Displays maximum load, load in real time and test curve in real time. Ethernet output RS232 Output for micro-printer No need for compression cage in compression applications. Overload safety feature. Interchangeable load cells for accurate measurement. HLC-150-C Features Practical compact design. Computerized microprocessor control. Versatile MaxTest software for data acquisition, test control, archiving and report generation functions. Displays maximum load, load in real time, and yield strength and test curve in real time. Data can easily be sent to a printer for report print-out. Automatic control mode. Automatic rate of speed control. Automatic rate of load display Ethernet output No need for compression cage in compression applications. Overload safety feature. Interchangeable load cells for accurate measurement. Specifications: 150 KN (33,750 lb) capacity Load measuring range: 4%-100% of FS Load accuracy: ±1% Tensile space: mm ( 8 12 ) Wedge grip width: 25.4mm (1 ) Flat grip inserts: 0-9.5mm ( ) Piston stroke: 130mm (5 ) Piston return speed: 110 mm/min ( 4.3 /min) Load Frame dimensions: 500x510x1605mm; (19 x 20 x 63 ) Net weight: 250 kg (555 lb) 4

The HL Series is the flagship model of the PTS hydraulic universal testing machines. The HL Series introduces load cell technology in high capacity testing.

The HL Series universal testing machines have the following features: Load Frame Construction: Accurate force measurement through load cell technology.

Dual workspace design: Upper for tension tests, lower for compression, bending and shearing tests. Movable lower crosshead provides exceptional ease of operation.

5 The HL Series is the flagship model of the PTS hydraulic universal testing machines. The HL Series introduces load cell technology in high capacity testing. Load cell force measurement technology affords higher accuracy and greater flexibility. The HL Series universal testing machines have the following features: Load Frame Construction: Accurate force measurement through load cell technology. Load cells can be changed for increased accuracy. Rigid four-column and two-lead screw, compact design construction. Dual workspace design: Upper for tension tests, lower for compression, bending and shearing tests. Movable lower crosshead provides exceptional ease of operation. Open front hydraulic wedge grips, facilitates changing of inserts and specimen loading. Integrated displacement photoelectric encoder. The cylinder is mounted at the bottom of the machine Safety Features Overload protection: If load exceeds 2%-5% of maximum range, the system will unload. Stroke protection: Oil pump motor automatically stops when the piston reaches the upper limit position. Capacities from 300KN to 2000KN Standard Accessories: Pentium IV computer system Printer PTS Solutions Software Hydraulic Grips Inserts for round specimen: mm diameter Inserts for flat specimen: mm Compression plate 204 mm diameter Bend fixture: mm span Shear Fixture Hydraulic Control Unit Closed loop servo control. Oil pressure up to 253 bar 40 liter reservoir Release safety valves Oil pressure gage 5

The HT Series of hydraulic Universal testing machines is especially suited for very high capacities of 1,000 KN (225,000 lb) or 2,000 KN (450,000 lb).

The large size of the very high capacity machines demands that the machine either be placed in a lower floor or that a platform is built in order to have access to the tension test cavity.

This top actuator design is not only convenient but also saves money in the set-up and installation process by avoiding the need to place the testing machine in a recessed floor or having to build a

6 The HT Series of hydraulic Universal testing machines is especially suited for very high capacities of 1,000 KN (225,000 lb) or 2,000 KN (450,000 lb). Series HT facilitates loading and unloading of tension samples by having the tension cavity on the bottom, thanks to the top actuator design. The large size of the very high capacity machines demands that the machine either be placed in a lower floor or that a platform is built in order to have access to the tension test cavity. By having the actuator on the top, the tension cavity is on the bottom, with the compression cavity on the top. This top actuator design is not only convenient but also saves money in the set-up and installation process by avoiding the need to place the testing machine in a recessed floor or having to build a wood platform. Just like the rest of the hydraulic universal testing machines, the HT Series of hydraulic universal testing machines also includes as standard equipment the servo control unit as well as the complete set of standard accessories listed on page three. For applications that call for basic universal testing applications with no servo control capabilities, PTS has the HCR Series of hydraulic universal testing machines. The HCR Series offers more than the traditional digital readout, it includes a computer and software as a readout system, thus affording data acquisition and report generation capabilities. Consistent with the hydraulic universal testing machines, the HCR Series includes the complete package of standard equipment without the servo control but with: Hydraulic grips Vee and flat inserts Compression plates Bend fixture Shear fixture Computer Printer 6

7 HL / HT / HCR LOAD FRAMES MODEL HCR /HL-300 HCR / HL-600 HCR /HL1000 HTCS-1000 HCR /HL- HTCS Capacity KN Capacity Kgf 30, , , , , ,943 Capacity Lbf 67, , , , , ,000 Actuator Bottom Top Bottom Top Load Accuracy 1% * Force Measurement Load Cell Pressure Transducer Encoder Resolution mm. ( in.) Max. Ram Stroke 250 mm Max. Test Space 800 mm 900 mm 800 mm 780 mm 800 mm 850 mm Max. Compression Space Max. Ram Speed Grip Type 700 mm 650 mm 750 mm 850 mm 750 mm 720 mm 125 mm/min Hydraulic Flat Inserts (mm) V Inserts (mm) Insert Dimensions 90 H x 76 W(mm) Compression Plate 130 x 130 mm 204 x 204 (mm) Number of Columns 2 2 (HL has 4) 4 2 (HL has 4) 4 Load frame Stiffness 566 KN/mm 644 KN/mm 1,152 KN/mm 1,152 KN/mm 1,152 KN/mm 1,300 KN/mm Bend Fixture Span 350 mm 600mm 800mm 600mm 800mm Bend Support & Nose Width Max. Bend Displacement 140 mm 100 mm Bend Fixture Span 350mm 600mm 800mm 600mm 600mm 800mm Shear Specimen Diameter Load Frame Dimension (LxWxH) 900 x 600 x 2,250mm 10 mm Optional 1,200 x 900 x 2,940mm 800 x 1,320 x 3,100mm 1,255 x 900 x 3,900mm 1,300x900x3, 530mm 1,510x1,040 x4,700mm Weight 2,910 kg 3,150 kg 5,690 kg 4,500 kg 9,700 kg 11,900 kg Notes: A capacity 1,500 KN model is also available Accuracy of 1 % SATNDARD, 0.5 % available as an option. Load frame specifications for HR digital readout testers are the same as the servo controlled testers. 7

8 Headquarters PHYSICAL TEST SOLUTIONS Lindblade St. Culver City, CA Tel: (310) USA MEASURENOW, St. Louis Tel: Assurance Tech, Chicago Telephone: (630) Deterco Inc. Houston Tel: (800) Physical Testing Equipment Services, Johnston, RI Phone: (401) Measure-All, Inc., Ohio Tel: México Alteq de Mexico - Monterrey Tel: (81) alteq@alteq.com.mx Metrología y Pruebas S.A. de C.V. Tel: (631) ericaud@mypsa.com.mx Mess - Queretaro Tel. (442) omarmorales@prodigy.net.mx México Cientec S.A. de C.V. Tel.(52 33) /23 ventas@cientec.com.mx Comercializadora Rivasa Tel: (55) , comrivasa@yahoo.com.mx Equiser, Puebla Tels. (222) victor@equiser.com.mx Latin America Argentina Mess s.a. Tel. / Fax: (5411) rcsalazar@messmedicion.com.ar Brazil Sultrade Com e Importacao Tel.: vendas@sultrade.com.br Skill-tec Tel :(55)(11) skill-tec@uol.com.br Regmed Ind. Téc. de Precisão Tel: regmed@regmed.com.br Colombia Arotec Colombiana Tel: (571) arotec@arotec.net Chile Arquimed S.A. Tel: (56-2) jortiz@arquimed.cl Peru Sertecsa Tel: sertecsa@terra.com.pe Europe Italy ATS FAAR SpA Tel: atsfaar@atsfaar.it England A.J.T. Equipment Limited Tel: +44 (0) admin@ajtequipment.co.uk France Sodexim Tel: 33-(0) sodexim@sodexim.org Tema Concept Tél: 33-(0) info@tema-concept.com Greece M.I Priniotakis S.A ikafegidakis@priniotakis.gr Egypt Scientific Trading Co. Tel: : galal_nough@nouh.com.eg Asia India Unitestmac Systems Ltd. Tel: / sales@unitestmac.com Malaysia Dutech Scientific (M) Sdn. Bhd. Tel: pau@dutechscientific.com Vietnam Top Technology JSC Tel: t-tech@viettel.vn Pakistan Glow Pak International Tel: glowpak@brain.net.pk 8

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