Compression, Hardness, Tensile Testing and Crack Detection
Engineering Systems specialise in the
production of small mechanical strength testing machines. Three
different machines are available, each one has a particular
range of applications, from tablet hardness testing to crack
detection in hard metals and ceramics. They are all used for
research or industrial testing and are suitable for use within
numerous organisations and environments.
Typical applications
- C50 - This has now been replaced by the C53.
- C53 (NEW) - Typically used for tablet hardness (crush) testing of Pharmaceutical tablets. It is also used to test confectionary, typically mints and for compression testing other small items.
- CT5 - Used to test larger items e.g. washing powder tablets in 3 point bending, compression testing of industrial pellets up to 500 kg.
- CK10 - Equipped with an acoustic sensor to enable micro-crack or flaw detection in ceramic materials, by 'Hertzian indentation' testing, and crack detection in coated materials. Can be used for Edge Toughness Testing (Edge Flaking) of brittle materials, typically hard metal and ceramic tool tips.
The C50 was designed in 1992 and during the last 15 years has been one of the best selling Tablet Hardness Testers. However, there was demand for a lower priced, higher specification machine. The advances in electronic circuitry, firmware techniques and manufacturing technology have enabled us to replace the C50 with the higher specification C53, at lower cost and still retaining the ruggedness of the C50. We intend to support the maintenance and repair of all existing C50s for a minimum of another 10 years.
| The C53 is a horizontal loading mechanical strength testing machine. Easy to use, it has been specifically designed for tablet hardness testing on the factory floor. Outputs the test and statistical data by RS232, USB and internal printer. Option to output to Ethernet. A thickness measuring calliper and a weigh balance can be attached to the C53. The C53 can then output the complete set of Hardness, Thickness and Weight measurements to computer or printer. |
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½ Tonne Desktop Testing Machine (Ref: CT5) The CT5 is a small vertical loading compression & tension testing machine. Its weight of 22 kg enables easy relocation and it can be carried by one person. It takes up a desktop space similar to a small printer. The machine is suitable for compression and tensile testing and 3-point or 4-point bend testing. Special rigs and pillar extensions can be produced for other testing requirements. Test results and statistical data are output to RS232 and internal printer. |
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| The CK10 is a small vertical loading compression testing machine. It has been designed to facilitate the testing of brittle engineering materials. Its acoustic sensor enables the detection of cracking in ceramic and coated materials. |
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| We have high specification CNC machinery for producing the mechanical parts for our testing machines. However, our production capacity exceeds the time needed to produce our testing machine parts. We offer our facilities for the production of low to medium volumes of small and medium size precision mechanical components. 3D design facilities are available. Please ask us for a quote. Click here for details of our facilities. |
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