Wet Transverse Strength Tester – 1000 Kgf – Is 13801

WET TRANSVERSE STRENGTH TESTING MACHINE (For Cement Concrete Tiles / Flooring Tiles)

Test Principle:

• The test specimen (tile), conditioned under water immersion, is subjected to a gradually applied central load while supported at two ends. The load at fracture is recorded and used to calculate the transverse strength.

Product Description:

The Wet Transverse Strength Testing Machine is designed for determining the flexural (transverse) strength of cement concrete tiles under wet conditions, in accordance with:

1. IS 13801 (Annex F) – Chequered Cement Concrete Tiles
2. IS 1237 (Annex F) – Cement Concrete Flooring Tiles

The machine operates on the three-point bending principle, ensuring accurate and repeatable determination of tile strength under simulated service conditions.

Salient Features:

1. Fully compliant with IS standards
2. Uniform and controlled loading rate
3. Self-aligning fixture for accurate results
4. Adjustable span for different tile sizes
5. Robust and low-maintenance design
6. Suitable for quality control and R&D applications

Technical Specifications:

Load Frame:

1. Type: Motorized / Servo-controlled (optional)
2. Capacity: 5 kN to 50 kN (customizable)
   
3. Construction: Robust welded steel frame
   
4. Loading mode: Uniform and shock-free loading

Load Measurement System:

1. Sensor: High precision load cell
2. Accuracy: ±1% of indicated load (or better)
   
3. Resolution: 0.1% of full scale
   
4. Overload protection: Provided

Loading Control:

1. Control type: Closed-loop electronic control
2. Load rate: Adjustable up to 2000 N/min
3. Control modes:
4. Load control (standard requirement)
5. Optional displacement control

Transverse Test Fixture:

Support Arrangement:

1. Two lower supports (rollers or knife edges)
2. One upper loading nose

Features:

1. Hardened steel construction
2. Self-aligning support (to avoid eccentric loading)
3. Replaceable cushioning strips

Span Adjustment:

1. Adjustable span: 100 mm to 300 mm (or as required)
2. Span scale: Clearly marked for accuracy

Crosshead Movement

1. Drive: Motorized precision drive system
2. Speed control: Infinitely variable
3. Smooth and vibration-free operation

Control & Display Unit:

1. Digital display for:
2. Load (N / kN)
3. Peak load (auto hold)
4. Touchscreen interface
5. PC-based software (at extra cost)

Software (Optional):

1. Automatic calculation of transverse strength
2. Data logging and report generation
3. Export formats:
4. Excel / PDF / CSV
5. Multi-standard test selection

Accessories Supplied

1. Transverse test fixture (complete set)
2. Calibration certificate (traceable)
3. Operating manual

Optional Accessories:

1. Water immersion tank (for specimen conditioning)
2. Vernier caliper / digital thickness gauge
3. Temperature-controlled water bath
4. Advanced software with reporting features
5. Cushioning arrangement (Plywood or rubber sheet)

Power Requirements:

1. 230 V, 50 Hz, Single Phase
2. (Customizable as per requirement)

Operating Conditions:

1. Ambient temperature: 10°C to 40°C
2. Relative humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)

Notes:

1. Machine configuration can be customized based on tile size and testing requirements
2. Compliance with additional international standards can be incorporated upon request
3. ASTM C1167 (Roofing Tiles – Transverse Strength)
4. EN 538 (Clay Roofing Tiles – Flexural Strength)