Universal Testing Machines
UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE HEICO UTM is suitable to conduct following tests - (i) Compression (ii) Tension (iii) Transverse (iv)bending (v) Shear (vi) Hardness and many others on various types of ferrous and non-ferrous materials conforming to testing procedure laid down in IS/ ASTM etc. standards. HEICO range of UTM s are available in following models- HL 590 Series- Electronic Universal Testing Machine (HL 590 (FL) with open crosshead and front loading jaws) HLC 591 Series- Fully Automatic Servo Controlled Universal Testing Machine (HLC 591 (FL) with hydraulically operated open crosshead and front loading jaws) Selection can be made from different capacities (ranging from kn to 0kN) from HL 590 / HL590 (FL) series or HLC 591 / HLC 591 (FL) series. HL 590 / HL 590 (FL) SERIES -ELECTRONIC UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE Electronic range of UTM's are fast, accurate & simple to operate. In these machines load and displacement are displayed on the digital display unit or monitor in the respective engineering units. Digital display unit has RS 22/ USB connectivity to computer for real time transfer data to computer. When connected to computer online graph can be displayed on the screen. These machines are supported by windows based user friendly software which can store, retrieve readings as and when required. Salient Features Comply with various International and National standards. Six pillar type Loading frame to have better stability. Easy cross head movement on the two pillars to adjust the gap with easy operation for specimen as per requirement. Easily changeable Grips for Tension test. Start & Stop operation for transferring data from control unit to computer Load Measuring Accuracy less than +1% of the measured value of Load in the Range from 2% -% capacity Displacement Measuring Accuracy less than +1% of the measured value of displacement Online plotting of Load v/s Time, Displacement v/s time, Load v/s Extensometer and Load v/s Displacement graphs along with data display Statistical analysis of the test results along with facility to export data to Excel Safety features like over travel limit for central cross head, over travel limit for ram and over loading of the system should be provided as standard in the machine. The machine comprise of three main parts. (A) LOADING FRAME (B) HYDRAULIC PUMPING SYSTEM (C) ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL 2
(A)LOADING FRAME The Loading Frame consists of a central cross head whose position is adjustable through a geared motor depending on the size of the test specimen. The lower table is carried by the piston of the Hydraulic Ram of suitable capacity positioned in the cast iron base of the machine. The upper cross head is carried by four steel columns fixed to the lower table. The machine have six pillars in total for stability and rigidly. Compression, transverse, bending, shear and hardness tests are carried out between the central cross head and lower table while the tension test is carried between the central and upper cross heads. Sensing of load is through a strain gauge based transducers, while the movement of the lower table (ram Stroke) is measured by rotary encoder. Safety features like over travel limit for central cross head, over travel limit for ram and over loading of the system are provided as standard with the machines. (B) HYDRAULIC PUMPING SYSTEM Hydraulic pumping system consists of multi plunger pump powered by a suitable motor operated on 415V, Phase, 50Hz. This pump gives a continuous non pulsating oil flow to the ram of the loading frame. Pressure switch is provided for additional safety against over load. Release valve and load control valve is placed at a convenient position for easy operation by the operator. It also have electrical control panel for the movement of the middle cross head and also for ON/OFF of the main pump. Additional switch is provided for fast lift of the ram for initial filling of the gap. Load Pacing The system is supplied with manual pacing arrangement with status of pace rate is indicated in the digital display unit. Pace rate is achieved manually by controlling the flow control knob and the system is released manually after the peak load is achieved. (C) ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL It is a microprocessor based unit with a built-in interface for the computer. The panel consists of a load indicator, elongation indicator and an output analog port for X-Y/t plotter. It has the facility for Tare, Peak Hold, Auto zero, Auto ranging, i.e. automatic shifting of range from lower to higher after the load reaches the set limit and reset button, Start and stop of transferring data to computer. The readings of Load and Elongation can be transferred to computer through RS 22 port and can be online monitored. Application Software User friendly Software would be provided with the system to acquire and plot data online and then analyze the various result parameters. Salient features of the software Windows based & user friendly On line display of Load & Displacement Saving & Retrieving of Test Files Start & Stop operation for acquiring data Online Plot of Load v/s Displacement Graph Display of recorded Data on the Screen Storing of Data in Numeric form
Calculation of various parameters (Tensile Strength, Young's Modulus, Yield Stress, Ultimate Stress, Max. Strain etc.) MODEL- HL 590 (FL) IS AVAILABLE WITH LOAD FRAME HAVING HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED OPEN CROSSHEA AND FRONT LOADING JAWS. ALL OTHER SPECIFICATIONS REMAINS SAME AS HL 590 SERIES HLC 591 / HLC 591 (FL) SERIES FULLY AUTOMATIC SERVO CONTROLLED UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE The machine is based on Servo Hydraulic Closed Loop principle and fully computer controlled, operated through Windows based software with ease of operation. HLC-591 machines are similar in construction to HL-590 machines except for automatic pace setting based on servo hydraulic closed loop principle. In these series of machines the pace setting is achieved through a combination of advanced electronic and hydraulic system. Pacing speed is programmed through the software/ touch panel in selectable control modes and controlled by servo/proportional valve through PID controller. Salient Features Based on SERVO HYDRAULIC CLOSED LOOP FEEDBACK mechanism. Comply with various International and National standards. Six pillar type Loading frame to have better stability. Easy cross head movement on the two pillars to adjust the gap with easy operation for specimen as per requirement. Easily changeable Hydraulically operated Grips for Tension test. Fully Computer Controlled operation with User friendly Software. 2 Controlling on both Load (kn/sec)/stress (N/mm /sec), Displacement (mm/sec) or Strain Control basis. Facility to study Post failure behaviors of specimens. Inching/Release operation to set Sample. Auto release facility after specimen failure. 8 or 12 Additional input channels for external transducers. Load Measuring Accuracy less than +0.5% of the measured value of Load in the Range from 1% -% capacity. Displacement Measuring Accuracy less than +0.5% of the measured value of displacement. High speed Data acquisition and Statistical Analysis software. Online display of test data with real time plotting of Load v/s Time, Displacement v/s time, Load v/s Extensometer and Load v/s Displacement graphs. Statistical analysis of the test results along with facility to export data to Excel. Safety features like over travel limit for central cross head, over travel limit for ram and over loading of the system and overheating of oil is provided as standard in the machine. 1. TYPICAL TESTS Tensile/ Compression/ Bend/ Flexure/Shear/Hardness test on different ferrous and non ferrous materials conforming to testing procedure laid down in IS/ASTM standards 4
2. LOADING FRAME Loading frame is similar in construction to HL-590 series except it has hydraulically operated wedge action grips for Tension test.. HYDRAULIC PUMPING SYSTEM Hydraulic Pumping system is based on Servo Hydraulic principle with servo valve to control motion of the cylinder/actuator. It is suitable for the supply of required flow and pressure for the movement of the actuator. It has an oil tank of adequate capacity, vane type pump powered by a three phase motor. All the electrical controls including the temperature controller are fixed on one side of the tank. It includes all the accessories like pressure line filter, return line filter, oil level, relief valve, pressure gauge and air/water cooled heat exchanger. Anti vibration mountings shall be provided as standard along with the HPS. Power Supply- 440V, three phase. 4. PC BASED CONTROL MECHANISM AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Control system provides digital servo control, Ramp generation for machine movement, Data Acquisition etc. for continuous operation. - Operating Control Modes - Load Control (Stress Control), Displacement Control (Stroke Control) - Testing Speeds - Programmable in all control modes - Load, Displacement & Extensometer Measurements Load Measurement through Electronic load measuring device Load Accuracy : < + 0.5% of the measured load from 2% to % of capacity of machine Displacement Measurement through displacement transducer/lvdt Displacement Resolution : 0.01mm Displacement Accuracy : < 0.5% of measured value of displacement Extension Measurement through variable gauge length extensometer Gauge Length : 50mm, mm & mm Extension Resolution : 0.001mm Extension Accuracy: < 0.5% of measured value of extension - PC system and Application Software for Controlling and Analysis System shall be supplied with dedicated computer of following configuration or better for operation of the machine and analysis of test results. Computer Intel i5 Processor, 20 GB HDD, 2GB RAM, DVD R/W drive, Key Board, Optical Mouse, 6USB Ports, 19 TFT Screen, Deskjet Colored Printer, UPS Application Software Application software should the integral part of the system for precise controlling, operation & Data Acquisition, storage, processing, analysis and reporting. 5
Salient Features Windows based user friendly software with easy user interface. Programmable rate of loading (Pace Rate) and other sample parameters. Independent Taring or Presetting of Load- Facility for auto-zeroing of deflection at preset load. Facility to Test parameter setting and creation of test methods/profiles up to 0. Auto release of system facility after sample failure and facility to see the post failure behavior of the specimen. Programmable Limits for Load, displacement & Strain. Facility to hold machine load and restart loading or unloading for number of steps. Online display of numerical values of Load, Displacement and Extensometer. Real time plotting of Load v/s Time, Displacement v/s time, Extensometer v/s Time and Load v/s Displacement graphs. Automatic scaling of graphs in real time. Facility to save and retrieve test data along with order information about the specimen such as age, specimen no., size, dimensions etc. in user defined file/directory. Analysis Software Analysis software provides flexibility to user to do statistical analysis of test results and report generation as per relevant standards such as IS, ASTM etc. Salient features Plotting of following graphs-load v/s Time, Displacement v/s Time, Load v/s Displacement, Stress v/s Strain, Load v/s Extensometer, Extensometer v/s Time Calculation of various parameters such as load and elongation at yields, peak load and displacement at break, yield stress, Modulus of Elasticity, Ultimate tensile strength, Proof stress, compressive strength etc. Multi graph and zooming options for comparison Facility to print the data and all the graphs Advanced Statistical analysis (such as mean, SD, Variance etc.) for processing of test results Batch Summary Report with multi graph facility for comparison up to 0 specimen Facility to export data to Excel or PDF MODEL - HLC 591 (FL) IS AVAILABLE WITH LOAD FRAME HAVING HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED OPEN CROSSHEAD AND FRONT LOADING JAWS. ALL OTHER SPECIFICATIONS REMAINS SAME AS HLC 591 SERIES NOTE- THE SPECIFICATIONS GIVEN ARE OF STANDARD MODELS AND CAN ALSO BE ALTERED/ MODIFIED AS PER USER REQUIREMENTS OR BY HEICO FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE OF THE MACHINE. 6
TECHNICAL DATA Model HL590.05 HLC591.05 HL590.10 HLC591.10 HL590.15 HLC591.15 HL590.20 HLC591.20 HL590.25 HLC591.25 HL590.0 HLC591.0 Maximum Capacity (kn) 400 0 0 1st. Measuring Range (kn) 0 0 0 0 Least Count (N) 10 10 2nd. Measuring Range (kn) 20-20- -400 - -0 0 Least Count (N) 0 0 0 0 Clearance for tension test (mm) 50-750 50-750 50-750 50-800 50-850 50-900 Clearance for compression test (mm) 0-750 0-750 0-750 0-800 0-850 0-900 Ram Stroke (mm) Piston speed at no load(mm/min) 0-00 0-150 0-150 0-0-80 0-40 Clearance between columns (mm) 500 500 500 750 750 connected load (KW) 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.5.5 4.5 Operating Voltage Phase STANDARD ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH MACHINE FOR TENSION TEST Clamping Jaws for 1 1 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 round specimens (mm) 20-0 20-0 25-40 25-40 25-40 25-40 40-55 40-70 40-70 Clamping Jaws for flat 0-10 0-10 0-15 specimen (mm) 1 1 15-20 20-40 20-40 20-40 40-60 40-60 40-60 Width of specimen (Max.) (mm) 70 70 70 70 75 75 FOR COMPRESSION TEST Diameter of platens (mm) 150 150 150 FOR TRANSVERSE TEST Diameter of rollers (mm) 0 0 0 0 50 50 Length of rollers (mm) Max. span between the rollers 800 0 (adjustable) (mm) Note : Technical data of model HL 590 (FL) series & HLC 591 (FL) series is same as model HL 590 series & HLC 591 series respectively. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR Hl590 / HL590 (FL) & HLC 591 / HLC 591 (FL) SERIES: A. Bend-Rebend Test Attachment Bend Testing fixture is suitable to carry out bend and re bend test on structural steel having sizes up to 50mm dia and high strength deformed steel bars and wires up to 40mm dia. 7
B. Shear Test Attachment Shear testing attachment for round metallic specimen with complete set of dies for testing specimen of diameter 5, 6, 10, 12, 16 & 20mm. C. Brinell Hardness Test Attachment Attachment suitable to carry out Brinell Hardness Test complete with ball indenters 5mm and 10mm and microscope D. Pre-stressed Wire Test Attachment This attachment is suitable for tensile test on Pre-stressed wire of Diameter- 12.4mm & 16mm. E. Bolt Test Attachment Attachment to accommodate bushes to test threaded and collar type specimens: (I) Eight set of plain bushes for testing collar type specimens from 4mm to 20mm. (ii) Eight sets of threaded bushes for testing threaded specimens from 4mm to 20mm F. Electronic Extensometer It is a variable gauge length type extensometer suitable to determine proof stress and can be used to measure extension on both round and flat specimens. This extensometer conforms to ISO951 standard. Gauge length : 50mm, mm and mm Measuring Range : 4mm Resolution : 0.001mm G. Load Stablizer for model HL 590 (Electronic UTM) Suitable for stablizing load at any particular point for about 10 minutes. Brinell Hardness Calibration Tensile Test Rope Test Shear Test Bolt Test Bending Test Single Piece Jaw Bend and Rebend Manufactures & Exporter Hydraulic & Engineering Instruments B-59/4, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi - 110 028 (India) Phones : +91 11 2589 820 / 21 / 22 / 2 / 24 +91 11 4141 8424, 4755 820 Fax : +91 11 2589 152 E-mail : info@heicoin.com Website : www.heicoin.com BSI ACCREDITED NABCB QM 008 An ISO 9001 : 2015 Company 8