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    Forney FHS-500-VFD Automatic Compression Machine

Forney FHS-500-VFD Automatic Compression Machine

  • Suited for high testing volumes and high strength concrete testing

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The machine features a high stiffness frame and fully enclosed test chamber that is especially suited for high testing volumes and high strength concrete testing.  

FHS Testing Machines frames are manufactured from solid steel into a one-piece, welded unit that exceeds ACI recommendations.


Frame

The load frame is fabricated from solid steel into a one-piece welded unit that exceeds ACI frame rigidity requirements. The hydraulic cylinder assembly is mounted to the bottom crosshead, with force being applied in upward direction and debris protection by flexible rubber bellows and a full frame, rectangular platen.


MATERIALS

Test hydraulic cement, down hole cement, mortar, grout, concrete, self-consolidating concrete, CLSM, flowable fill, proppant, ceramics, metals, and plastics.


HYDRAULIC

The hydraulic unit is supplied as a complete, fully integrated assembly. The unit is pre-piped and pre-wired. It incorporates hydraulic valves, including an optional proportional valve for controlled piston retract required by code for Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio tests.

The human machine interface (HMI),hydraulic unit, E-Stop, and dump valve are directly connected to the compression unit. Single unit design permits easy installation and provides portability without disassembling of hydraulic or electrical components.


ELECTRICAL

A PC-based system utilizes a variable frequency drive to control the hydraulic pump motor. This maximizes efficiency – only running the pump at speeds necessary to achieve the desired pressure. This energy efficient approach dramatically reduces heat build-up in the hydraulic system and greatly extends hydraulic component life.


SAFETY FEATURES

Several safety features are incorporated to protect both operator and testing machine:

Maximum Capacity Protection: A high-pressure safety relief value protects the hydraulic circuit and load frame from exceeding maximum capacity.

Overextension Protection: A piston over-extension limit switch system protects against piston extension beyond maximum travel.

Fragment Safety Guard: Fragment guards with heavy-duty latches and hinges are mounted to both the front and rear of the compression frame. Fragment guards incorporate Lexan® inserts for complete operator protection from flying debris when testing explosive high-strength specimens. Lexan® also permits clear viewing of test in process.


DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Setup of testing protocol, real-time display of test data, and post-test data transfer is accomplished through the ForneyLink touchscreen HMI. The operator can navigate options for:


  • Test Run
  • Test Setup
  • Machine Setup
  • Calibration
  • Reporting and Data Transfer
  • Diagnostics

Provides simultaneous display of force, stress, and rate of load and displays a real-time graph of Load vs. Time, or Stress vs. Strain. Standard functionality includes data collection by the ForneyLink HMI for printing and transfer. Data from optional extensometer and compressometer displacement transducers are also collected by the HMI. This data is captured with the same timestamp as the load data.


Cylinder Compression (6" Dia x 12" L with Pad Caps) (150mm x 300mm)

TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)

Cylinder Compression (6" Dia x 12" L with Capping Compound or Ground Ends) (150mm x 300mm)

TA-0103 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly
Cylinder Compression (4" Dia x 8" L with Pad Caps) (100mm x 200mm)

TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)

TA-0202 Spherical Seat Extender, 4" H

Cylinder Compression (4" Dia x 8" L with Capping Compound or Ground Ends) (100mm x 200mm)

TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)

TA-0202-02 Spherical Seat Extender, 6" H

Cylinder Tensile Splitting (6" Dia x 12" L) (150mm x 300mm)TA-0107-07 Cylinder Splitting Accessory
Cylinder Tensile Splitting (4" Dia x 8" L) (100mm x 200mm)

TA-0107-07 Cylinder Splitting Accessory

TM-0074-01 Bottom Platen

Cube (2") (50mm)TAG-0056 Cube (2") Accessory Kit
Cube (6") (150mm)

TA-0202-02 Spherical Seat Extender, 6" H

TA-0109 Cube Top Platen Assembly

Flexural Beam (6" x 6" x 18") (150mm x 150mm x 450mm)TA-0166 Flexural Testing Accessory
Masonry Block (8" or 12" W x 8" H x 16" L) (200mm or 300mm W x 200mm H x 400mm L)

TAG-0064 Half Block Kit

*Half block only

(8" x 8" x 8")

Grout Prism (3" x 3" x 6") (75mm x 75mm x 150mm)

TA-0101 Cylinder Top Platen Assembly (included w/ machine)

TA-0202-02 Spherical Seat Extender, 6" H

TM-0095 Bottom Platen

MOE (6" diameter) (150mm)

LA-0488-E6-SG Compressometer

*Must have compression accessories

*Must have -M or -MP machine

MOE (4" diameter) (100mm)

LA-0488-E4-SG Compressometer

*Must have compression accessories

*Must have -M or -MP machine

MOE & Poisson's Ratio (6" Diameter) (150mm)

LA-0488-P6-SG Compressometer/Extensometer

*Must have compression accessories

*Must have -MP machine

MOE & Poisson's Ratio (4" Diameter) (100mm)

LA-0488-P4-SG Compressometer/Extensometer

*Must have compression accessories

*Must have -MP machine

 MOE & Poisson's Ratio (2" Diameter) (50mm)

TA-3542-03 Axial Extensometer 2"

TA-3975-01 Diametral 0.030"

*Must have compression accessories

*Must have -MP machine

&nbspProppant (2" diameter) (50mm)

TA-0119-11 Top Platen Assembly

TA-0151 Bottom Platen

TA-0174 Spacer, 6" H

TM-2035 Centering Stud

TA-0002 Proppant Crush Piston & Cell


Voltage

110/220VAC Single Phase

Displacement

Available Upgrade

Optional Test Protocol Capabilities

ASTM C469 MOE (M)

ASTM C469 MOE & Poisson's Ratio (MP)

ISO 13503-2 Proppant (SW-0010)

*Additional accessories required

*Inquire about other test types

Capacity OptionsDual Range (2 transducers) on Single Frame (2R)
Frame Options

Second Frame Capability (AB)

Dual Frame Capability (adds 250k de-rated frame to machine) (2F)

Dual Frame Capability (adds 30k frame setup for Concrete Beam) (BT)

Travel Limit Switch

  • Standard Equipment

Load Capacity Range

 5,000lbf - 500,000lbf

Vertical Opening

 19"
 Horizontal Opening 12"
 Ram Diameter 8.5"
 Piston Stroke 2.5"
 Platen Hardness 60 HRC
 Lower Platen Dimension 10.25" x 16"
 Upper Platen Dimension 6.5" Diameter
 Oil Reservoir Capacity 2 Gallons
 Overall Width 35"
Overall Depth20"
Overall Height60"
Unit Weight1,470lbs
Test Standard Ready

ASTM C39 Cylinders in Compression (6" diameter x 12" length, pad cap tesing)

ASTM E4

Test Standard Capable

ASTM C39, C78, C293, C109, C496, C1019, D7012

AASHTO T 22, T 97, T 106

ISO 13503-2

API RP 56

BS 1610, BS 1881, EN ISO7500-1, EN 12390-3, EN 12390-4