Laboratory Equipment
Universal Testing Machines
Suitable for multiple testing applications, universal
testing machines are able to perform tensile and Features
compressive testing. Accessories support other tests such Closed Loop Servo controlled power packs
as CBR and flexural tests in selected models.
Standard models offer dual test spaces for
compression and tension testing.
All system are automatic and supplied with suitable
UTEST-S Series Universal Testing Machines are
control systems and hydraulic or motor stages.
high capacity systems with a single test space,
the jaws may be fitted with compression
A system will typically include platens suitable for
platens or bending apparatus as required.
compressive testing of specimens appropriate to the
On all models a load cell is used for load
maximum load of the machine and a set of jaws for
measurement. Strain measurements are done
holding tensile tests samples.
by the electronic displacement transducers
built in the machine.
Servo Hydraulic Universal Testing Machines Displacement or strain measurement can also
UTM-6000/UTM-7000 be via an external extensometer fitted to the
Computer controlled servo hydraulic universal testing specimen.
machines are suitable to test various metallic and non- Rigid 4 column construction
metallic materials and can carry out tension, Supports load or displacement control
compression, flexural and bending tests.
Accessories
Multifunction Remote Control
Automatic Extensometer
Flexural Assembly
Compression Test Platens
High Temperature Cabinet
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Laboratory Equipment
Universal Testing Machines
Automatic Tension and Compression Machine
UTM-3000
UTM-3000 Features
Designed for civil engineering labs with a focus on Tensile test for rebar up to 22 mm, flat samples
concrete and reinforcing steel testing, the Automatic max 14 mm thick by 50 mm wide
Tension and compression machine marries UTest’s BC100 Compression testing of cylinders and cubes of
automatic control system with a versatile welded steel up to 150mm dimensions
frame Load measured by pressure transducer, strain
by linear potentiometric displacement
transducer
Double acting piston with over travel
protection
Load rating between 1 kN/s to 20 kN/s
BC100 controller can control a second test
frame
Dual test spaces for compression and tension
testing
Technical Specifications
UTM-3000
Load capacity in tension 500 kN
Load capacity in compression 1000 kN
Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine Max vertical clearance for 768 mm
UTM-4000 compression testing
The Hydraulic universal test machine is intended mainly Max distance between grips 268 mm
for testing ferrous samples, it will also support Distance between columns 305 mm
compression testing up to the machines maximum load Max ram travel 100 mm
rating.
Digital Display resolution 0.01 kN-mm
Load measurement accuracy ± 1%
Strain measurement accuracy 0.01
Overall Dimensions 1660 x 800 x
500 mm
Weight 535 kg
UTM-4000 Features
Tensile test for samples up to 40 mm flat and
8-32 mm round samples
Load measured by load cell, strain by inbuilt
displacement transducer or external
extensometer
Dual test spaces for compression and tension
testing
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Laboratory Equipment
Universal Testing Machines
Electromechanical Universal Test Machine
UTM-8050/UTM-8300
The electromechanical universal test machine is a highly
versatile test machine, intended for lower strength
compression and tension test applications.
The machine is supplied complete with high precision
load cell. Gripping systems, platens, extensometers and
other test accessories are not included and have to be
ordered separately.
Electromechanical Machine Accessories
The Electromechanical Universal Test Machine supports a
comprehensive array of testing accessories which support
the following tests:
Steel – Rounds and Flats
o Tensile tests under load or displacement control
Cement and Mortars Features
o Compression tests under load control
o Flexure tests under load control System supports load or displacement control
o Tensile adhesion strength (Adhesives for tiles, Wide range of accessories available for
repair, rendering and plastering) concrete, soil, asphalt, cement and wood
Concrete testing
o Flexure tests on concrete beams under load control Pressure measurement by load cell,
o Flexure tests on concrete kerbs under load control displacement by encoder connected with
o Splitting tests on concrete cylindrical and cubes motor
specimens, and concrete paving blocks under load Dual test spaces for compression and tension
control testing
Concrete, Natural Stone and Clay
o Flexure tests on clay roofing tiles
o Flexure tests on natural stone and kerbs Technical Specifications
o Flexure tests on concrete terrazzo tiles
o Flexure tests on concrete paving flags Model UTM- UTM-
o Flexure tests on slabs of natural stone for external 8050 8300
paving Max Load (kN) 50 300
o Flexure tests on glass fibre reinforced Max vertical test space 650 850
Cement (Precast concrete products) (mm)
o Punching tests for clay blocks Distance between 440 630
Soil columns (mm)
o CBR under displacement control Crosshead travel (mm) 600 200
o Quick triaxial tests Test speed range 0-100 0-75
Bituminous Mixtures (mm/min)
o Marshal test under displacement control Load rate (kN/s) 0.001-15 0.001-20
o Indirect tensile splitting tests Encoder resolution (mm) 0.001 0.001
o Duriez tests under displacement control
Encoder accuracy 0.01 0.01
Insulation Materials
o Tensile strength and tensile bond strength Weight (kg) 400 800
perpendicular to faces
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Laboratory Equipment
Universal Testing Machines
Extensometer Options
Different types of extensometers with accuracy of up to
Software Features
±0.1 % of the indicated value are available depending on Foreign language support and customizable
requirements. Extensometers separate to grips or platens user Interface
can directly measure deformation of specimens. Capability to save 24 test results of different
specimens in one test record
All systems can directly interface with an external Graphical data on the screen is refreshed
extensometer, some systems also support the use of simultaneously during test procedure
video extensometers. Able to save frequently used text snippets in
memory and recall them when necessary
User can access any data of previously
completed tests for refresh and inclusion in
new reports
Able to edit test parameters of the testing
equipment through Software
About PCTE
PCTE have over 30 years’ experience in the
measurement and testing of construction
materials. PCTE can provide more than just the
equipment, they can provide expert training.
PCTE have a service centre in Sydney in which
they can provide calibration, repairs and
warranty repairs.
Software
Test software provides fully customized parameter
definition, test method development tools, automatic Other Equipment
test control, data collection, results analysis, and PCTE supply three main ranges: NDT, Lab and
reporting. Geotech Instrumentation.
Data collected may include client details, test type, NDT includes: Rebound Hammers, Covermeters,
specimen type and user info. The user can prepare his Ultrasonics, GPR, Corrosion Testing, Coating
own report or export to Microsoft Excel. This flexible Testing and Foundation Testing
software solution supports multiple testing technologies
and test types. Lab includes equipment for: Concrete, Cement,
Aggregate, Soil, Asphalt and Metal
Advanced templates for testing to standards for tension
testing, compression testing, flexure testing, and more Geotech Instrumentation includes: Strain
across a wide variety of materials and applications help Gauges, Piezometers, Inclinometers,
ensure quick and efficient test setup and execution. Up to Extensometers, Tiltmeters, Load Cells and
500 test methods can be managed at the same time. Dataloggers
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