Description
The Universal Strength Machine is a highly versatile piece of sand testing equipment that can measure compressive, transverse, and flexural strength. It is equipped with a built-in load cell and digital display, as well as a powerful motor and a wide range of load capacities. It is designed for precision and accuracy, and is easy to use and maintain.
1.1 General information
Universal Strength machine is equipped with a loading mechanism and sensing mechanism which are controlled by Microcontroller or PLC and observed on LCD display. By default it can measure Compression strength of an AFS (Dia. 2”X2”) or Metric (Dia. 50mmX50mm) Specimen.
With the help of attachments which can be bought separately it can also measure
- High Compression Strength
- Shear Strength (Refer 4.2.2)
- Splitting Strength (Refer 4.2.3).
- Tensile Strength (Refer 4.2.4).
- Transverse Strength (Refer 4.2.5).
- Twin Transverse Strength (Refer 4.2.6).
- Deformation (Refer 4.2.7).
1.2 General Usage
Keep a suitable specimen in between compression pads or in an accessory and press the start button. Within few seconds the equipment shows the strength reading.
1.3 Product Data
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Product Name: |
Universal Strength Machine |
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Product Code: |
VUD III |
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Order Reference Code: |
V0000108 |
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Electrical Supply Required: |
230v 50Hz A.C. (Default) 110v 60 Hz A.C (Optional) Single Phase, Stabilized with Over/ Under Voltage cut-off. |
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Electrical Plug: |
M type : 15 Amp Plug |
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Typical Maximum Current: |
1.5 A at 230V |
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Compressed air Supply: |
Not Required |
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Communication: |
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Dimensions: |
545 X 320 X 610 mm (WXBXH) |
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Packing Dimensions: |
650 mmx 420mm x 760 mm (WXBXH) Typical |
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Net Weight: |
Approximately 46 kg |
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Gross Weight: |
Approximately 56 kg |
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Colour: |
Factory Default |
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Measuring Range: |
Direct Load: 300 Kg Compression: 15 Kg/cm2 Shear/Splitting: 12 Kg/cm2 Tensile : 60 Kg/cm2 Transverse: 600 Kg/cm2 Deformation: 10mm |
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Traceable to: |
NABL Standards |
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Least Count: |
Direct Load: 0.1 Kg Compression: 0.05 Kg/cm2 Shear/Splitting: 0.05 Kg/cm2 Tensile : 0.05 Kg/cm2 Transverse: 1 Kg/cm2 Twin Transverse: 0.05 Kg/cm2 Deformation: 0.01 mm |
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Specimen Requirements: |
Required |
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Operating Temperature: |
0-500C |
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Testing Standards: |
BIS/AFS |
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Calibration Frequency: |
22500 nos. of Testing Cycles or Once in Year |
2.1 Scope of supply
- Universal Strength Machine.
- Compression pad set.
- Calibration certificate.
- Instruction manual.
3.1 Recommended pre-requisite equipment
- Sand Splitter: To get a representative sample from a sample taken from the process.
- Specimen preparation equipment to make a standard AFS or Metric specimen.
4.1 Recommended Calibration kits
There are two types of calibration kits to choose from:
- VKSL: For Low Strength
- VKSH: For High Strength
4.2 Recommended attachments
- VUHD: High Dry Strength Attachment
- VHS: Shear Strength Attachment
- VSA: Splitting Strength Attachment
- VAS: Tensile Strength Attachment
- VTS: Transverse Strength Attachment
- VTT: Twin Transverse Shear Attachment
- VDSD: Deformation Attachment
4.3 Alternative equipment
- Universal Strength Machine VUD
- Universal Strength Machine Hydraulic VUN (For Educational Purposes)
- Universal Strength Machine VUM




