Tension, Compression, Bend, Flex, and Shear Testing - DX Series

The Industrial Series DX Models have been specifically designed for applications involved in the testing of high-capacity tension, compression, band/flex and shear.

DX Models have been equipped with a dual test space and single footprint.

With an emphasis on operator safety, these frames incorporate high-quality materials and components that are ideal for the testing of metals, wire rods and fasteners, as well as concrete and wood materials.

Features and Benefits

The single footprint of the DX Models provides significantly more floor space by combining the load frame, hydraulic power supply and controller into a single package

The fully open-front grip design provides improved safety for operators and throughput by allowing a limited amount of jaw faces to cover specimens of a wide size range

Two test space design makes changing between tension and compression testing safer and more efficient – there is no need to remove heavy fixtures

Convenient working height and ergonomic controls increase operator comfort and productivity

Ergonomic handset with a fine position adjustment wheel, two programmable softkeys, start, stop and return functions, and variable speed jog

Powerful, yet user-friendly materials testing software provides reproducible and repeatable results for simple to sophisticated testing requirements

Variable pressure hydraulic power supply provides pressure on demand, reducing heat generation, increasing oil life, and removing the need for water cooling

An optional closed head grip design is available

Range of DX Models

300DX: 300 kN (67,500 lbf)

600DX: 600 kN (135,000 lbf)

Common Product Applications

Metals – Bar, plate, pipe & tube, rebar, structural

Fasteners

Composites

Wire rods

International Standards

ASTM A370, A615, C39, C109, E4, E8, E9, E290 and F606

BS 4449

ISO 6892-1, 6892-2, 7438, 7500-1, 9513 and 15630-1

JIS Z2241 and Z2248

EN10002-1 and 10002-2

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High-Capacity Tension, Compression, Bend, Flex, and Shear Testing - DX Series

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