Standards: IS 516, BS 1881

Specification: In these load frames, "C" channels are used. They are welded at the top as well as the bottom and can withstand high loads. A hydraulic jack is fitted at the centre of the base of the load frame, over which can be fitted the lower platen and spacer block with the help of a centering pin. A lead screw passes through the top of the frame. At the lower end of this lead screw is fixed the upper platen with a spherical seat for self alignment. The plates are accurately machined, hardened, and polished. The lower platen grooves to correctly place the specimen.

Note: The platens are normally rectangular on shape, but on special request square platens or circular platens can be supplied at an extra cost.
Ranges: 50 kN to 3000 kN