Description

Key Features & Benefits

1. High Load Capacity: With a maximum capacity of 1000 kN, this CTM machine is suitable for rigorous concrete compression testing across a wide range of sample sizes.
2. Manual / Hand-Operated Design: This model is fully manual, allowing direct control by the operator. No external power source needed, enabling use even in remote or off-grid environments.
3. Precision Bourdon Tube Load Gauge: The load measurement is provided via a Bourdon tube type gauge, ensuring accurate and reliable readings—ideal for quality assurance or lab work.
4. Large Gauge Dial: The pressure gauge has a 150 mm diameter dial for clear visibility, ensuring operators can read load values easily even from some distance.
5. Sturdy, Industrial Construction: Built for demanding use in laboratories, construction sites, and testing facilities. It withstands regular heavy-duty stress while maintaining measurement integrity.
6. Safety & Stability: The design emphasizes operator safety and stable load application. The sturdy frame and precise alignment reduce the chance of misloading.
7. Compact & Portable: Relative to motorized machines, this hand-operated CTM is more compact and lighter, making it easier to transport or reposition within labs or on job sites.
8. Low Maintenance: Fewer moving parts and no electric motors means lower maintenance costs and longer service life.
9. Easy to Use & Train: Simplified operation reduces training time and minimizes error, making it ideal for labs, educational institutions, or field testing teams.

Typical Applications

1. Compression testing of concrete cubes, cylinders, and prisms
2. Quality control labs in the construction industry
3. Material testing in R&D facilities and civil engineering labs
4. Educational laboratories in universities and colleges
5. Field testing for infrastructure projects where a power supply may not be available

Why Choose This CTM Machine / Hand Operated Cube Testing Machine?

1. Precision Without Power – Unlike motorised compression testing machines, this hand-operated cube testing machine gives you full manual control, allowing fine incremental loading suitable for lab environments with limited infrastructure.
2. Clear & Reliable Measurements – The Bourdon tube gauge minimises calibration drift and ensures consistent readings, essential in quality assurance and compliance testing.
3. Cost-Effective – Lower initial investment and minimal operating costs make it attractive for smaller labs, startups, or field operations.
4. Versatile & Portable – Its manual operation and compact profile let you move it around easily, set it up onsite, or reposition within a lab without heavy lifting.
5. Industry Proven – As a form of CTM machine, it aligns with commonly accepted testing standards for compressive strength.

Usage Guidelines & Maintenance Tips

1. Ensure specimens are properly centered and aligned under the load platen before applying load.
2. Apply load slowly and uniformly to minimize eccentric loading.
3. After use, release the load fully and store it in a dry, covered environment to protect the gauge and mechanical parts.
4. Periodically calibrate the Bourdon tube gauge to maintain measurement accuracy.
5. Lubrication of the mechanical linkage (as per manufacturer guidelines) will enhance longevity.