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FLEXURAL TESTING MACHINE - MOTORISED/HAND
As per IS : 516
The machine consists of a motorized load frame. The lower platen has two rollers, the distance between which is adjustable. For 150mm x 150mm x 700mm beam, the centre distance between the rollers is 600mm, while it is 400 mm for beams of size 100mm x 100mm x 500mm. The upper platen has also a pair of rollers whose distance adjustable. It is 200mm centre to centre, for 150mm x 150mm x 700mm size beam and 133mm for 100mm x 100mm x 500mm size beam. A pressure gauge to indicate load is fixed on the load frame.
Total capacity of the machine is 100 KN and a 150mm dia pressure gauge 0-100 KN x 1 KN is fitted on the machine. A separate electrically cum hand operated pumping unit housed in a cabinet is supplied. On/Off switch and a slow/fast lever to control rate of loading are fitted on the front panel of the pumping unit. A facility for hand operation is provided. A micro switch and relay fitted inside the pressure gauge protect the unit from over loading.