Complex of Large Load Test Machines

High-power load test machines enable to perform investigations with various materials, details and structures aimed at establishing their strength characteristics and evaluating their performance limits.

The complex includes large-size testing facilities capable of delivering loads up to 3·10⁷ N and having both operational options: static and cyclic.

1. The MUG-3000 Multipurpose Load Test Machine

• Maximum load 3·10⁷ N,
• Support plate maximum travel 0,5 m.

Maximum specimen size:

tension tests:

• width 5,5 m,
• thickness 0,05 m,
• length 15 m.

compression tests:

• cross-section 3 x 5,5 m,
• length 1,6 m.

bending tests:

• width 3,5 m,
• thickness (height) 2 m,
• span between supports 4,5 m.

2. The MPI-600 Bending Test Machine

• Maximum load 6·10⁶ N,
• Maximum plunger travel 0,15 m.

Maximum specimen size:

• width 1,5 m,
• thickness 2,5 m,
• span between supports 8 m.

3. The MP-800 Multipurpose Load Test Machine

• Maximum load 8·10⁶ N,
• Maximum plunger travel 0,3 m.

Maximum specimen size:

tension tests:

• width 1,5 m,
• thickness 0,05 m,
• length 3 m.

compression tests:

• cross-section 0,8 x 1,5 m,
• length 0,3 m.

bending tests:

• width 0,8 m,
• thickness (height) 0,5 m,
• span between supports 1,5 m.

All load test machines are provided with electronic load control systems allowing simulation of various repeated stress patterns (sinusoidal, saw-tooth, etc.), and measurement of strains, deflections and forces acting on the specimen under study.

Specimens and structures may be made of different metals, plastics, concrete, wood or any other materials and their combinations.