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Quick Assembly Kit for Concrete Block Tests

ASTM C-140. Rapid-change upper platen assembly which mounts to system by means of a holding stem. Contact surface which is hardened and precision ground to meet industry standards. Scribe marks on the lower bearing block for convenient positioning of sample. The Block Platen Set is used to apply a compressive force to masonry products up […]

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ASTM C-140.

  • Rapid-change upper platen assembly which mounts to system by means of a holding stem.
  • Contact surface which is hardened and precision ground to meet industry standards.
  • Scribe marks on the lower bearing block for convenient positioning of sample.

The Block Platen Set is used to apply a compressive force to masonry products up to 10" (254 mm) in size on the ACCU-TEK ™/ADR-AUTO™ 350 series tester and up to 12" (300 mm) in size on the AUTO-TEK™/ACCU-TEK™ 500 series concrete compression testers.The accessory mounts on the frame by means of our rapid-change upper platen mounting system.

Ordering Information

Note Model EI37-5518 Platen Set shown mounted on ACCU-TEK™ 500 series load frame.

For use on AUTO-TEK™/ACCU-TEK™/ADR-AUTO™ 500 series: EI37-5518. Platen Set for Blocks up to 12" (300 mm). Consists of block platen assembly (EI37-5568) and spacer (EI37-5552).

For use on ACCU-TEK™/ADR-AUTO™ 350 series: EI37-5520. Platen Set for Blocks up to 10" (254 mm). Consists of upper platen assembly only.