Compression platens are used to determine the compression characteristics of material samples. Platens are commonly manufactured from aluminum or steel and attach to the testing machine with an eye-end connector appropriate for the load capacity. Choose platens based on sample size and capacity requirements. Spherically seated platens will compensate for horizontal misalignment of the sample.
CPC-20T
- For soft samples, cardboards, plastics etc.
- Aluminum anodized
- Diameter of platen [mm] 56, 96, 116, 156, 196, 246, 296
- Max capacity typically up to 10kN of force
- Download CPC Datasheet
CPC-100T
- For hard materials, steel, plastics, stone etc.
- Hardened steel 58 HRC, manganese phosphated
- Nickel plated: -70°C – +350°C (on request)
- Diameter of platen [mm] 56, 96, 116, 156, 196, 246, 296, 346
- Max capacity typically up to 100kN of force
- Download CPC Datasheet
CPS-20T
- For soft samples, cardboards, plastics etc.
- Aluminum anodized
- Size of platen [mm] 50×50, 500×500
- Max capacity typically up to 10kN of force
- Download CPS Datasheet
CPS-100T
- For hard materials, steel, plastics, stone etc.
- Hardened steel 58 HRC
- Nickel plated: -70°C – +350°C (on request)
- Size of platen [mm] 100×100, 396 x 596
- Max capacity typically up to 100kN of force
- Download CPS Datasheet
CP-SST
Self-aligning and fixable platen. Spherically seating – the platen adjusts to the specimen. It is also possible to fix the platen at the required position.
CP-SSTk: for couplings Ø 12-25mm CP-SSTg: for couplings Ø 30-40 mm
- Applicable for metal specimens, concrete etc
- Hardened steel 58 HRC, phosphate coating
CP-SSTi: for couplings up to 8mm
- For low weight specimens (packaging material etc)
- Aluminum, anodized
- Download CP-SS Datasheet
MPP Multi-Purpose Platens
MPP-AL: T-groove plate
- For all-purpose tests
- Aluminum, anodized
MPP-ST: T-groove plate
- For all-purpose tests
- Hardened steel 58 HRC, phosphate coating
Compressometer Cage
Includes:
- Options available for 6 x 12 in (152.4 x 304.8mm), 4 x 8 in (101.6 x 203.2mm), or 3 x 6 in (76.2 x 152.4mm) cylinders
- Used for evaluating the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of concrete cylinders per ASTM C469
- The compressometer includes two, cast-aluminum alloy yokes, mounting and central points, stainless steel control rods
- The assembly includes two displacement transducers
- Compressometer-only or compressometer with one transducer options available
- Download Compression Cage Datasheet
GW-CP-150XT, 250XT, 300XT
Tensile wedge grip and compression platen assembly for testing in both tension and compression without the need to switch fixtures
- Tensile/Compressive Force: 150, 250, or 300kN
- Tensile Clamping Area: Height 110mm x Width 60mm
- Serrated jaws for flat samples
- Opening 0-30mm, 26-50mm
- V-Jaws for round samples
- Ø 6-30mm, 30-50mm
- Compressive Testing Area: 220mm
- Download GW-CP Datasheet