Connected Flexural Testing Machines for Versatile Beam & Low-Strength Material Testing

Precisely test the flexure of beams and the compressive strength of low-strength specimens like grout, pavers and cubes. With Connected controls, machine technicians get more done faster with minimal human error.

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SPECIMEN GEOMETRY:

Cylinders, cubes, beams and prisms.

MATERIALS:

Hydraulic cement, mortar, grout, concrete, CLSM, flowable fill, and plastics.

PROTOCOL STANDARDS:

– ASTM C39, C78, C293, C109, C469, C496, C1019, D7012, E4
– AASHTO T 22, T 97, T 106
– BS 1610, BS 1881, EN ISO7500-1, EN 12390-3, EN 12390-4

“Their technical staff goes beyond the call of duty to provide the training and support we need and is only a phone call away….and that includes the Chief Engineer. What other company offers that kind of service?”

– MICHAEL HAMMITT, TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER, TRIERWEILER COMPANIES

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Forney Flexural Testing Machine Frames

Forney flexural beam testers are the most versatile machines in the industry. Test for beam flexure or strength in materials with failure below 30,000lbf. in the lab or the field.

  • Backed by the best technical support team in the industry
  • Lexan safety doors for optimal test viewing
  • Ultra-rigid, welded steel frames that exceed industry requirements
  • Test capable for: Modulus of Elasticity/Poisson’s Ratio, Proppant Crush Resistance, and Tensile Splitting tests
  • 24-month warranty on all frame components and 12-month warranty on electronics and hydraulics

 

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DUAL FRAME ACCESSORY MODEL

Attach this flexural frame to any compression machine for an economical solution that covers several needs at once.

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LABORATORY FLEXURAL MACHINE

Convenient controls at working height, with additional stability and versatile center- or third- point loading.

 

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Connected Controls for Flexural Testing

Empower your machine technicians to get more done faster with minimal human error by connecting your machine interface with ForneyVault, CMT software available with a monthly or yearly subscription. 

  • “One-touch” test starts
  • Pre-test “Smart Checks” validate test parameters
  • Test faster with automatic preload calculations
  • Two-way integration with CMT software
  • Positive Specimen identification with Bar Code Scanning
  • Automate the management of test specimens
  • SMS Alerts / Notifications based on test performance/results

 

FIND YOUR CEMENT FLEXURAL MACHINE 

Forney has been in business for over 100 years and we build our machines to do the same. The quality, precision and dependability the industry knows and loves in Forney machines, now offered with Connected controls. Tell us your needs and we’ll be in touch with a quote.