256kN Load Frame Product Code : GDSLF256 The new GDS 256kN laboratory load frame can be used via standalone keypad operation or via USB interface for computer control. This load frame has enhanced position/velocity accuracy, direct load control and improved stiffness while still fulfilling the role of a traditional velocity controlled 256kN load frame. The new GDSLF256 utilises our familiar Smart Keypad display that shows current speed, displacement, load and DigiRFM values; and can used for stand-alone programming Discover more static triaxial testing equipment for soil testing. 256kN Load Frame full specification datasheet (PDF) Enquire NOW 256kN Load Frame specification datasheet (PDF) Enquire NOW Feature & Benefits Technical Specification Upgrade Options Product Applications Standards Prod Id : 233 TM Count : 0 SHOW_TESTS False Key features Benefits to the user Displacement Control: Traditional load frames only operate in speed/velocity control mode. All GDS load frames can also operate in displacement control mode via their keypad or software. This function is very useful in setting up or breaking down a test, and also provides higher fidelity control than a velocity only frame can achieve. Load Control: This load frame has one built in acquisition channel for the system loadcell. This allows for local closed loop control as standard, meaning load control can be performed much more aggressively and yet also with finer control than would be possible with a traditional velocity only load frame. Safety Loop: When under computer control the USB connection status is continually monitored by the load frame. If a break in communication is detected the load frame will stop automatically to ensure no damage to sample or transducers can occur. This has saved many test specimens as well as test equipment when brief powercuts occur or laptop batteries have run out of charge during a test. Closed Loop Feedback Control:Load via in-built channelVia DigiRFM Up to 2 DigiRFM units can be added to the load frame to enhance its performance. The two most typical use cases for this are:To connect displacement and pore pressure transducers, meaning no further acquisition is required for a basic triaxial system.To allows control from another source such as a local displacement transducer or internal loadcell. Computer Interface USB Dimensions 900 x 800 x 2777mm Load Range (kN) 256 Power 85-264V, 50/60Hz, single phase Sample Sizes Up to 300mm (H) 150mm (W) Weight Approx (kg) 636 Digital Remote Feedback Module for closed loop control (Digi RFM). Tests supported by the 256kN Load Frame, static triaxial testing equipment for soil testing :- Standards for the 256kN Load Frame, static triaxial testing equipment for soil testing :- ASTM D-2850 ASTM D-4767 BS 1377-7 BS 1377-8 CEN ISO/TS 17892-8 CEN ISO/TS 17892-9 × ASTM D-2850 Standard Test Method for Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils × ASTM D-4767 Standard Test Method for: Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compresion Test for Cohesive Soils. × BS 1377-7 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes × BS 1377-8 Methods of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes: Shear Strength Tests (Effective Stress) × CEN ISO/TS 17892-8 Geotechnical investigation and testing -Laboratory testing of soil: Unconsolidated undrained triaxial test × CEN ISO/TS 17892-9 Geotechnical investigation and testing -Laboratory testing of soil: Consolidated triaxial compression tests on water-saturated soils Similar Products 10kN Load Frame GDSLF10 50kN Load Frame GDSLF50 128kN Load Frame GDSLF128 × 256kN Load Frame × 256kN Load Frame * required Name * Email * Phone Company / Institute * Comment or Question (If you require a quotation or pricing, please include your address here) If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter containing our white papers, case studies and latest news tick this box.