Over the years, the GIS platform has acquired several test machines which now cover a continuous range of load capacity for:
- Static tests : -10MN to +2000kN
- Dynamic tests : -1200kN to +1200kN
The main specifications of the GIS plaform test machines are shown below. For more details, contact us.
TREBEL 10MN
The TREBEL 10MN is a four-column servo-hydraulic static test machine with a maximum capacity of 10MN in compression. A smaller range load cell of 2000 kN of capacity is currently mounted on the machine to carry out more precise tests in lower levels of load.
Typical tests :
- Compression tests (flat steel plate size: 560 x 900mm)
- Traction tests*
- Bending tests*
* custom adaptation features need to be created based on the application
Main specifications :
- Load capacity : -10MN to + 2000kN
- Actuator stroke : 250mm
- Maximum specimen height : 4500mm
- Distance between columns : 1200mm in front, 600mm on the side
LFV 1500kN
The LFV 1500kN is a four-column servo-hydraulic dynamic test machine acquired by the GIS platform in 2025. This machine is equipped with hydraulic grips.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
- Fatigue tests
- Compression tests*
* custom adaptation features need to be created based on the application
Main specifications :
- Load capacity : ±1500kN static, ±1200kN dynamic
- Actuator stroke : 350mm
- Maximum specimen height : 2200mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 200mm included)
- Distance between columns : 700mm in front, 400mm on the side
- Jaws for round specimens : Ø20mm to Ø80mm
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 100mm
SCHENCK 2500kN
The SCHENCK 2500kN is a multi-column servo-hydraulic static test machine with a maximum capacity of 2500kN only in compression. This machine is mainly used for concrete cylinder compression tests but can be adjusted for compression tests on any kind of material carrying a high level of load.
Typical tests :
- Compression tests (flat steel plate diameter: 200mm)
Main specifications :
- Load capacity : -2500kN
- Actuator stroke : 100mm
- Maximum specimen height : 480mm
- Distance between the two front columns : 310mm
Amlser 850kN
The Amsler 850kN is a four-column servo-hydraulic static test machine with a maximum capacity of 850kN only in traction. This machine is mainly used for rebar tensile tests, but can be adjusted for traction tests on any kind of material carrying a high level of load. This machine is equipped with mechanical grips.
Typical tests :
- Tensile tests
Main specifications :
- Load capacity : 850kN
- Actuator stroke : 350mm
- Maximum specimen height : 1850mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 100mm included)
- Distance between columns : 415mm in front, 315mm on the side
- Jaws for round specimens : Ø10mm to Ø70mm
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 65mm
LFV 250kN
The LFV 250kN is a two-column servo-hydraulic test machine fully renovated by the GIS platform in 2020. This machine is equipped with hydraulic grips.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
- Bending tests*
- Compression tests
*custom adaptation features need to be created based on the application
Main specifications:
- Load capacity : ±250kN
- Actuator stroke : 250mm
- Maximum specimen height : 1100mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 100mm included)
- Distance between columns : 550mm
- Jaws for round specimens : Ø5mm to Ø50mm
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 40mm
LFM C 50kN
The LFM C 50kN is a two-column electro-mechanical test machine. The machine’s design, with diagonally positioned columns, is perfect for bending tests. Mechanical grips can be mounted for tensile tests.
Typical tests :
- Bending tests
- Traction tests
- Compression tests
Main specifications :
- Load capacity : ±50kN
- Actuator stroke : 300mm
- Maximum distance between bending supports : 800mm
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 40mm
LFM 50kN
The LFM 50kN is a two-column electro-mechanical test machine with mechanical grips which is used to carry out tensile tests. It can also be used for compression or bending tests using adaption features. A climate room can be added to carry out tests under controlled temperatures.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
- Bending tests*
- Compression tests*
* custom adaptation features need to be created based on the application
Main specifications:
- Load capacity : ±50kN
- Actuator stroke : 1000mm
- Distance between columns : 730mm
- Maximum specimen height : 1500mm (distance between crosshead and base plate)
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 62mm
- Jaws for round specimens : Ø10mm to Ø30mm
- Climate room temperature range : -30°C to 80°C
- Dimensions of the climate room : 430 x 480 x 840mm
INSTRON 100kN
The INSTRON 100kN is a two-column dynamic servo-hydraulic test machine with hydraulic grips which is used to carry out tensile tests. A climate room can be added to carry out tests under controlled temperatures. An extensometer is available to measure strain with high precision.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
- Fatigue tests
Main specifications :
- Load capacity in tension only : 100kN
- Actuator stroke : 150mm
- Distance between columns : 560mm
- Maximum specimen height : 1000mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 50mm included)
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 25mm
- Climate room temperature range : -30°C to 200°C
- Dimensions of the climate room : 400 x 500 x 900mm
MTS 25kN
The MTS 25kN is a two-column dynamic servo-hydraulic test machine with hydraulic grips which is used to carry out tensile tests. Climate rooms can be added to carry out tests under controlled temperatures. An extensometer is available to measure strain with high precision.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
- Fatigue tests
Main specifications :
- Load capacity in tension only : 25kN
- Actuator stroke : 100mm
- Distance between columns : 530mm
- Maximum specimen height : 300mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 35mm included)
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 14.4mm
- Climate room temperature range : -5°C to 300°C
- Dimensions of the climate room : 300 x 300 x 580mm
ACUMEN 3kN
The ACUMEN 3kN is a two-column dynamic electro-mechanical test machine with pneumatic grips which is used to carry out both tensile or bending tests.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
- Bending tests
- Fatigue tests
Main specifications :
- Load capacity in dynamic only : 3kN
- Actuator stroke : 70mm
- Distance between columns : 460mm
- Maximum specimen height : 500mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 35mm included)
- Jaws for flat specimens : 5.4mm to 12mm
- Jaws for flat specimens : up to Ø8mm
- Maximum distance between bending supports : 150mm
Temeco 5kN
The Temeco 5kN is a one-column electro-mechanical test machine with mechanical grips which is used to carry out tensile tests.
Typical tests :
- Traction tests
Main specifications :
- Load capacity in tension only : 5kN
- Actuator stroke : 600mm
- Distance between columns : 730mm
- Maximum specimen height : 400mm (clamping lengths in the jaws: 2 x 30mm included)
- Jaws for flat specimens : 0mm to 30mm
