UNIFRAME 100 Automatic Electromechanical Universal Tester, 100kN Cap.

The UNIFRAME 100 universal automatic flexural and compression tester is a large machine for displacement and load controlled tests. The main advantage of this machine is its high flexibility as a general purpose testing system, ensured by its generous dimensions which allow the placement of an extensive range of accessories, and the software.

Uniframe 100 is the most popular benchtop universal frame in New Zealand, ideal for roading laboratories performing tests on compacted road base and asphalt layers.

 

Product Description

Description

The new UNIFRAME 100 EmS features major improvements to both the user interface and machine performance. They include:

  • User-friendly display— wide high resolution 7” colour graphic touchscreen display.
  • Flexible data acquisition — up to four channels for external displacement transducers, two channels for load cells plus one channel for crosshead travel allowing for a wide range of test methods to be performed.
  • Remote control — by using our newly released PC software (optional), allowing easy and convenient data management and effortless printing/saving of customized test reports in Excel format.
  • Optimum load measurement accuracy — obtained with 19-bit effective resolution (524,000 divisions).
  • Advanced testing capabilities — ability to perform complex test procedures including loading / unloading cycles and steady loading phases.
  • Large storing capacity — 16 GB memory internal memory. Stored data can be exported to your PC by using a USB key or downloaded in real time via the RS 232 serial port.

This model features a robust and compact two-column frame which is fitted with an upper crossbeam that can be set at various heights depending on the accessories to be used. The jack is driven by a DC motor controlled by the microprocessor.

The load jack, DC motor and controls are housed in an ergonomic cabinet. Closed-loop control ensures reliable test execution both with displacement and load applications. No external transducer is required for displacement measurement. Sample failure is detected automatically and stops the test. Alternatively this feature can be disabled and a travel or time limit can be set instead.

This model is equipped with adjustable limit switches, mounted on one column. An handlewheel is used to manually move the the platen during calibration procedure so that the load can be maintained constant with good precision. This facility can be used for the calibration of any load cell present in the laboratory and not only for the one supplied with the machine.

Software user-interface allows the setting of speed/load and travel/load limits, data format download and graph settings, and saving of pre-set test procedures (up to 10 profiles can be saved in the internal memory of the machine).

The firmware allows performance of up to four transducer calibrations (two load cells and two potentiometric linear transducers), saving data onboard.  A real-time test graph and transducer data are displayed on the touchscreen.
The front panel is fitted with an emergency button for prompt stopping of the machine. Test data can be stored on a USB pen drive or downloaded through LAN communication port in Controls, txt or ASCII format.

All accessories have to be ordered separately.

UNIFRAME 100, in combination with appropriate accessories, meets or exceeds the following Test Standards and Specifications: NZS 4402.6.1.2 | NZS 4402.6.3.1 | CETANZ TG7 | NZS 4407.3.15 | NZTA T19 | ASTM D4867

Main Features

  • Stand-alone automatic digital load frame
  • Universal machine suitable for a wide range of tests
  • Closed-loop speed/load control
  • Automatic failure detection
  • Four channel onboard data acquisition
  • Integrated transducer calibration facility
  • Infinitely variable speed from 0.01 to 65 mm/min
  • Large touchscreen display for viewing real-time graph and test data
  • CBR/LBR and Marshall test automatic control facility
  • Adjustable travel limit devices
  • Rapid approach and return functions ensure test time savings
  • CE emergency stop button

Technical Specifications

  • Testing speed range: 0.01 to 65 mm/min
  • Load rate: 1 to 9999 N/s
  • Type of control: Displacement and Load
  • Max speed approach: 65 mm/min
  • Max ram travel: 100mm
  • Max vertical span: 1040mm
  • Horizontal span: 456mm
  • Overall dimensions: 600 x 520 x 1542 mm (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 160kg approx.

Ordering Information

70-T1292 UNIFRAME 100 automatic compression testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 100 kN – Clearance between columns: 456 mm. 220-240V/50-60HZ/1Ph

Accessories*

82-P0376/E 100 kN capacity load cell with adapters for 70-T1292
76-SW/BMD PC Software with remote control of the automatic testing machine, data elaboration and test certificate printout

Including preset test configuration for:
– Marshall Indirect Tensile
– CNR Splitting Tensile
– IDEAL-CT
– IDEAL-RT
– ISS and Leutner Shear
– CBR
– Unconfined Uniaxial and Universal test

34-V0107/CBR Test set to perform the CBR test in the digital mode, including:

  • 82-P0375 Load cell 50 kN capacity
  • 82-P0375/C Adapter to fit load cell (two pieces)
  • 82-P0322 Displacement transducer, 25 mm travel
  • 34-T0104/81 Adjustable transducer holder
  • 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston
34-V0107/CM Test set for performing CBR and Marshall tests in digital mode, including:

  • 82-P0375 Load cell, 50 kN capacity
  • 82-P0375/C Adapter to fit load cell (two pieces)
  • 82-P0322 Displacement transducer, 25 mm travel
  • 34-T0104/81 Adjustable transducer holder
  • 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston
  • 34-T0104/13 Compression device extension
  • 34-T0104/10 Compression device
  • 76-B0033/4 Stability mould for 4″ (101.6 mm) diameter specimen
Test set for performing ITS tests in digital mode:

  • 82-P0322 Displacement transducer, 25 mm travel
  • 34-T0104/81 Adjustable transducer holder
  • 34-T0104/13 Compression device extension
  • 34-T0104/10 Compression device
  • 76-B0078/F Frame for tensile splitting device
  • 76-B0078/F2 Pair of loading strips for 150 mm dia. samples
  • 76-B0078/P2601 Indirect Tensile Jig for 150mm dia. specimens to NZTA T19
Test set for performing UCS tests in digital mode:

  • 82-P0370 Load cell 3.5 kN capacity
  • 82-P0375/C Adapter to fit load cell (two needed per cell)
  • 70-T0108/5 Load cell extension
  • 82-P0322 Displacement transducer, 25 mm travel
  • 34-T0104/81 Adjustable transducer holder
  • 34-T0104/4 Upper and lower platens dia 120 mm
  • 70-T0104/15 Heavy duty upper and lower compression platens 165 mm dia. with spherical seat

*Accessories for other applications also available