Model 7000 Point Load Tester

Name: Model 7000 Point Load Tester
Brand: Cadeanco

Hire Units Available

Lightweight

Rugged

Specifications

LOAD CELL

Range:

2-50kN

Accuracy:

Better than ±0.2%

Temperature:

0-50°C

PLATENS

Stainless steel with hardened stainless steel ball intens

Separation:

76mm maximum

HYDRAULIC JACK

Capacity:

67kN

Stroke:

76mm

POWER

Battery:

Ni-MH Battery pack

Life:

15 hours minimum

Charge Period:

14 hours from flat

BLUETOOTH®

Range

5mt

Interface

Custom mobile app for Android platforms and ruggedized tablet available as optional accessories

FRONT PANEL

Display:

2 x 16 Character High Contrast OLED

Functions:

Peak Hold Mode
Track Mode
Computer Mode
Bluetooth® Mode

DIMENSIONS

Instrument:

491H x 219W x 180D

Carry Case:

550H x 345W x 250D

WEIGHT

Instrument:

14.1kg

Carry Case:

6.9kg

FAQ

What is the load range?

2-50kn.

What is the battery life?

15 hours minimum

What is the sample size?

Up to 75mm diameter

How is data stored?

Last 5 peak readings are stored on-board. Optional Bluetooth connection to a custom tablet app for remote storage of sample data.

Description

Cadeanco’s Digital Point Load Tester is a light weight, heavy duty, portable instrument used to determine the Point Load Strength Index of rock specimens. The Point Load Strength Test is an index test for rock strength classification. The test can measure the Point Load Strength (Is) and the Strength Anisotropy index (Ia) of rock specimens.

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ISO 9001 Certified

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Features

Laboratory and field operation
Microprocessor based, digital circuitry enables high accuracy and repeatability of readings
Bluetooth® Wireless connectivity
Automatic offset compensation
Direct load measurement in kN
High contrast OLED display
Light weight, aluminium and stainless, steel construction
Hardened stainless steel ball set into the platen points to provide a true 5 mm point radius
Safety screen for operator protection
Open design allows for easy cleaning of instrument
Integrated sample support to ensure accurate sample positioning for diametrical loading
Silicone gaskets to protect instrument from moisture ingress in humid environments
ABS plastic carry case with retractable handle and wheels for transportation
15 hour battery life, auto power off
Automatic offset compensation
Pre-drilled holes used with supplied mounting brackets to facilitate fixing of frame to workbench
Custom software application for remote operation of the load measurement system and archiving of test results
App for iOS iPad devices is available as an optional accessory
A ruggedized Samsung tablet is also availanble pre-loaded with the custom application

Operating Principle

A rock specimen is placed between the conical platens and the unit is set into peak load measurement mode. A uniaxial load is manually applied using the hydraulic jack. The peak load at time of specimen failure is displayed on the OLED screen.

The instrument is based on a two column, H frame design. The columns are constructed from stainless steel providing maximum strength under peak load, whilst the body is constructed from anodized aluminium to reduce overall unit weight without compromising structural rigidity. Platen alignment is achieved using precision tolerance bushings, whilst platen separation is measured by a sliding scale rule with adjustable datum.

The load measurement is taken using a microprocessor managed strain gauge and precision signal conditioning circuitry to ensure highly accurate and repeatable data.

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CADEANCO manufactures a range of electronic readout devices to be used in conjunction with geotechnical instruments distributed by consulting and manufacturing companies.