The 500/1000 kN Testing Frame is a versatile testing system designed to be connected with the AUTOMAX Multitest control console, creating a complete solution for both steel and concrete testing applications. The machine is suitable for tensile testing of steel rebars and compression testing of concrete specimens. Built with a heavy-duty rigid structure, double-acting cylinder assembly, and high-precision displacement transducer, it offers reliable and accurate performance for laboratories, quality control facilities, and construction material testing environments.
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Product: 500/1000 kN Testing Frame for Steel and Concrete Testing
500/1000 kN Testing Frame for Steel and Concrete Testing
500 kN (Tension)
1000 kN (Compression)
70-S12Z00 – Combined 500/1000 kN Testing Frame
70-S12Z10 – 500 kN Tensile Testing Frame (Tensile Only)
High precision 150 mm displacement transducer
Crosshead separation control capability
Dedicated high accuracy load cell available for tensile-only version
Designed for precise tensile and compression testing applications
EN ISO 6892
ASTM A370
EN ISO 15630-1
Steel Testing
Tensile testing on steel rebars up to 26 mm diameter
Tensile testing on flat specimens up to 13 mm thickness
Concrete Testing
Compression testing on cylindrical concrete specimens up to 160 × 320 mm
Compression testing on concrete cubes up to 150 mm
Material Testing Laboratories
Construction material testing
Quality control laboratories
Research and educational institutions
Connectable with AUTOMAX Multitest control console
Heavy-duty rigid frame construction
Double-acting hydraulic cylinder assembly
150 mm travel high-precision displacement transducer
Heavy-duty wedge grip system
Vertical daylight of 450 mm
Suitable for combined steel and concrete testing
High-functionality jaws for prolonged operation
Optional tensile-only version with dedicated load cell
Compact and laboratory-friendly design
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tensile Capacity | 500 kN |
| Compression Capacity | 1000 kN |
| Maximum Rebar Diameter | 26 mm |
| Maximum Flat Specimen Thickness | 13 mm |
| Compression Specimen Size | Cylinders up to 160 × 320 mm |
| Compression Cube Size | Up to 150 mm |
| Vertical Daylight | 450 mm |
| Maximum Distance Between Grips | Approx. 300 mm |
| Maximum Specimen Length | Approx. 500 mm |
| Maximum Vertical Compression Clearance | 695 mm |
| Piston Travel | 150 mm |
| Distance Between Columns | 310 mm |
| Overall Dimensions | 605 × 430 × 1750 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 550 kg |
| Compatible Control Unit | AUTOMAX Multitest Console |