Designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the KPX Models feature an ultra-large single test space and adjustable crosshead options. Understanding the critical importance of operator safety, these frames incorporate high-quality materials, components, and craftsmanship and are ideal for testing metals, wire, concrete, fasteners, wood, and composites.

Features

• Adjustable crosshead options allow the test space to be adapted to a wide range of test specimens, applications, and accessories
• Linear guidance system maintains precise alignment of load string over the entire stroke of the actuator
• Co-axially mounted encoder accurately measures actuator travel at the center of the load string
• Convenient working height and ergonomic controls improve operator productivity and comfort
• Long stroke, high-speed actuator accommodates both tension and compression testing applications
• Productivity panel with multiple function keys and displays improves ergonomics, and allows the operator to perform common testing functions and view key test information without returning to the computer
• Powerful, yet user-friendly materials testing software provides repeatable and reproducible results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements

Range of Models

600KPX:  600 kN (135,000 lbf)

1000KPX:  1,000 kN (225,000 lbf) 

1500KPX:  1,500 kN (337,500 lbf) 

2000KPX:  2,000 kN (450,000 lbf)

Typical Applications

• Metals - Bar, Plate, Pipe & Tube, Rebar, Structural
• Wire - Rod, Strand
• Concrete
• Fasteners
• Wood
• Composites

Standards

KPX Models conform to many international standards, including (but not limited to):

• ASTM A370, A615, C39, C109, E4, E8, E9, E83, E290, F606
• ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 7500-1, 9513, 15630-1
• BS 4449
• EN 10002-1, 10002-2
• JIS Z2241, Z2248
• Contact us for additional compliance information