CLF-40 Compressive Load Frame

Introduction

The CLF-40 Automated Compressive Load Frame was designed to determine the compressive strength of a well cement or proppant. The most common means of determining the compressive strength of a cement involves applying a force to the sample at a constant rate until the sample fails. The maximum loading at which the cement fails is defined as the cement's compressive strength.

Features

• Windows^® based, Computerized Data Acquisition and Control system: provides detailed test information, precise control, and allows cylindrical and cube-shaped samples
• Small foot-print: saves valuable lab space and increases efficiency with quick and easy clean up
• Safety minded: clamshell head design and safety switches protect people and equipment from possible debris during operation
• Prevents over pressure: a safety head, rupture disk, and high-pressure alarm assembly
• Self-Aligning platens: easier to load samples and allows for equal force to be applied
• Communication: operates in standalone or with computer control via RS-232 or Ethernet connections
• Loading Rates: variable load rate and constant load testing

Data Acquisition Features:

• Tailored interface so the most common actions are the easiest to locate
• Tab and drop-down based software, optimizing page screen areas, without sacrificing the amount of information presented at once
• Capable of testing varying samples and displaying results on a real-time chart
• Records historical data for easy analysis

Specifications

• Maximum press capacity: 40,000 lbf.
• Maximum Pressure: 10,000 PSI (based on a 2” cement cube with surface area of 4 in²)
• Minimum press threshold: 1,000 lbf.
• Minimum Pressure: 250 PSI (based on a 2” cement cube with surface area of 4 in²)
• Loading rates variable from 250 to 40,000 lbf/min. (increments of 250)
• Size: 23” W × 23” D × 26.5” H (58 × 58 × 67 cm)
• Weight: 225 lb. (102 kg)

Requirements

• Power Supply: 115 / 220 Volt, 50/60 Hz

Part Numbers

• #120-285: 115 Volt
• #120-285-230: 230 Volt
• #120-285-DAS: With Computer, 115 Volt
• #120-285-230-DAS: With Computer, 230 Volt