CT6 5 kN Compression Tester
The CT6 is for testing small objects in compression or in 3 or 4 point bending, within the above load limits. The maximum specimen size lies within a 50 mm cube. The machine is self contained with its own keyboard & printer, and has input connectors for a weigh balance and thickness calliper. This enables the strength, weight and thickness of a specimen to be incorporated into the results output, which can also include statistical data. Results are printed on the internal printer or transferred to a PC via the USB or RS232 interface.
The machine also has a graph plotting routine and during a test, a plot of load vs. distance can be shown on a PC via the USB output.
Also incorporated is an input for an acoustic sensor. This can be used for fracture and crack detection, the sensitivity can be varied to suit the test. The amplified acoustic signal is accessible via a BNC connector.
The CT6 is small enough to be moved or carried by one person, it weighs 15 kg.
Test speed range: 0.1 - 50 mm/min. (Fast up and down speed ~ 50 mm/min)
A choice of load cells is available: 5 kg, 10 kg, 50 kg and 500 kg maximum load. Note that each load cell has a resolution of 1:5000 and a minimum fracture detect level of ~ 0.5% of its rated maximum load, i.e. a 50 kg cell would have a resolution of 0.01 kg and a minimum fracture detect of ~ 0.25 kg.
Load cell ID: This feature recognises pre-calibrated load cells (on any individual CT6) and automatically sets the correct calibration factor when a load cell has been changed.
Choice of units: kg, N and lb. Also kp, although this is not recommended.
LCD display shows: Load, speed, position, test count, weight & thickness if relevant. Time - if required, etc.
Statistical analysis: Max, Min, Mean & Standard deviation, Time & Date. For Load and Weight + Thickness if relevant.
Maximum mechanical travel: 50 mm. Pillar extensions give maximum test height ~ 300 mm.
Automatic sizing: This feature allows a quick set up for new batches of specimens.
Calibration is carried out in kg with dead weights or a proving ring (for the 500 kg load cell).
Outer casing: Powder coating (cream) is standard. Stainless steel is an alternative.
Power: 220/240 Vac, 1.6A, or 110/120 Vac, 3.15A (External selection via fuseholder).
Dimensions in mm: 310 (W), 270 (D), 375 (min. H).
Shipping size: 390 x 350 x 390 mm (UK) or 460 x 430 x 480 mm (export).
Approximate shipping weight: 20 kg.