Gilson Concrete Compression Machine 500K, Pro-Plus Controller

Gilson MC-500PR Concrete Compression Machine 500K with Pro-Plus Controller

MC-500 Series Concrete Compression Machines have 500,000lbf (2,224kN) capacity to test concrete specimens. Heavy duty, high capacity units can test 6x12in (152 x 302mm) concrete cylinders or 12in (305mm) CMU blocks up to 14,100psi. Optional accessories and attachments allow testing of different size cubes, cores, masonry prisms and cylinders as well as flexural beam specimens. Meet or exceed frame rigidity requirements of ACI 363 for continuous uniform loading. Designed to test conventional concrete test cylinders and meet ASTM/AASHTO standards. Automatic controllers for more control and automation.

Bottom mounted hydraulic ram applies upward compressive force and is powered by 0.75 hp oil immersed hydraulic pump. First stage uses high volume and low pressure to advance piston quickly. At 135psi pump switches to second stage. Second stage uses low volume high pressure flow to load at 2,000–200,000lbf (8,896–889,600lbf) per minute. Digital control system for data collection and data transfer for accurate analysis and reporting.

Fixed-height Concrete Compression Machine Mounting Stand to place the frame at the best height for sample handling. Lower platen is a rectangular table and precision ground piston with O-Ring seal and Teflon backup ring in a polished steel cylinder. Upper platen is a spherically seated assembly with 6.5in (165mm) diameter bearing plate, hardened and nickel plated with locking stem for quick change out of accessories. Latchable steel fragment guard doors with high pressure safety valve for protection and to prevent overloading of machine. Pressure bleed hole in piston to prevent ram over extension. Side mounted controllers available with models and can be installed in separate console. Digital load indicators display live load during testing and display live load and rate of load.

MC-500PRP has larger frame rigidity and frame opening to test two-block masonry prisms.

Features:

• 500,000lbf (2,224kN)

• Meets or exceeds ASTM C39/39M and E4 requirements

• Frame meets or exceeds ACI 363 requirements for stiffness

• Latchable steel Fragment Guard Doors

• Piston with pressure bleed hole

• Oil immersed pumps with two stages to load continuously

• 0.75 hp motor for smooth operation

Includes:

• 500,000lbf Compression Machine (115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz)

• Pro or Pro-Plus Controller

• Mounting Stand

• 500,000lbf Masonry Compression Machine w/ Pro-Plus Controller (115V/60Hz)

• Mounting Stand

Specifications:

Load Capacity 500,000lbf (2,224kN)

Load Rate 2,000-200,000lbf per minute

Electrical 115V/60Hz, 13.2 amps

Opening w/ Platens 14 x 14.3in (355.6 x 363.2mm), WxH

Lower Platen Dimensions 13 x 18 x 2in (330.2 x 457.2 x 50.8mm) WxDxH

Product Dimensions Including Stand: 30 x 23.75 x 60.63in (762 x 603 x 1,540mm), WxDxH

Test Methods: AASHTO T 22 ASTM C 39 ASTM E 4 BS 1610 BS 1881

Electronic controllers and digital interfaces in these concrete testing machines collect, store and transfer test data for detailed reporting and to meet ASTM and AASHTO standards.

Machine Description

Our compression machines test a wide range of concrete specimens; cylinders, beams, cubes. Testing range 30,000 to 500,000lbf (1112 to 2,224kN). Suitable for low strength concrete beams to high strength concrete. Built with structural steel side members and solid steel crossheads for durability and stability. Test standard concrete cylinders or custom sized concrete specimens, our machines will give you consistent and accurate results every time.

Compression Machine Features

Wrap-around, box construction with fully welded corners on both inside and outside crosshead seams for rugged stability and accurate repeatable results.

Continuous duty hydraulic pump for smooth testing.

Hydraulic cylinder is on top crosshead applying load force downward for more efficiency.

Quick change platen system for fast and easy platen change.

Testing

Our compression machines test:

• Concrete cylinders: up to 6” x 12” (152 x 305 mm)

• Low strength concrete beams: with optional platens

• Concrete cubes: with custom machines

Our machines also test:

• Compression: to determine compressive strength of concrete specimens

• Flexural: to determine flexural strength of concrete beams

• Tensile: to determine tensile strength of concrete specimens

These allows our machines to be versatile for any concrete testing needs and give accurate and reliable results for different types of concrete specimens and tests.

Technical Data

Our compression machines meet or exceed industry standards, ASTM and ACI. Technical specimen data:

• Capacity: 30,000 to 500,000lbf (1112 to 2,224kN)

• Testing range: 30,000 to 500,000lbf (1112 to 2,224kN)

• Accuracy: ±1% of indicated load

• Repeatability: ±0.5% of indicated load

• Structural steel side members: for stability and durability

• Solid steel crossheads: for stability and accurate results

These specimen data gives you precise and repeatable results, so you can rely on our machines for any concrete testing.

Industries and Applications

Our compression machines are used in:

• Construction: testing concrete specimens in building, bridge, infrastructure projects

• Civil engineering: testing concrete specimens in R&D, quality control, assurance

• Materials testing: testing concrete specimens in labs and testing facilities

• R&D: testing new concrete materials and mix designs

Also used in:

• Quality control: to control concrete specimens in production

• R&D: new concrete materials and mix designs

• Education: teaching students about concrete testing and materials science

These industries and applications shows how our compression machines is used in different sectors to ensure concrete materials quality and performance.