CONBEL Load Frame

The CONBEL Load Frame features Karol-Warner’s exclusive CONBEL^™ design with pneumatic loading that meets the most rigorous demands of soil testing labs.  All load frames instantaneously apply and maintain loads for precision consolidation testing.  Additionally, they feature low-load functionality for the precision application of small confining loads.  A precision pressure regulator applies the loads pneumatically.  A small cabinet footprint saves valuable bench space. The devices are also self contained and display applied loads through digital displays and use precision pressure regulators and pressure transducers with linearity of ±0.1%.

The 1in (25.4mm) thick aluminum platforms have adjustable centering pads and are designed to hold any consolidation ring up to 7.25in (184mm) diameter. Platform clearance is 8.25×7.75in (210x197mm), WxH. Stainless steel vertical rods support the cross-head and dial gauge. Sturdy, enamel-coated steel cabinets protect the unit.  Each CONBEL load frame comes complete with one HMA-81 Loading Ball.  In contrast, the required fixed or floating-ring consolidometers must be purchased separately.

An air compressor is required for operation and must be supplied by the user. HMA-608 Consolidation Data Acquisition Software is purchased separately and can be used when the consolidation load frame is equipped with either an HM-739 Linear Variable Displacement Transducer (LVDT) or MA-363 Digital Dial Indicator. This unique software records specimens and real-time test data to calculate results and prepare reports following ASTM and AASHTO requirements.

HM-356 has a load capacity to 16tsf and requires a minimum of 62psi (4.8bar) of compressed air.

HM-354 model has a load capacity to 32tsf and requires a minimum of 123psi (8.5bar) of compressed air.

HM-355 model has a load capacity of 64tsf and requires a minimum of 188psi (13bar) of compressed air.

Features:

• Rapid, accurate application and maintenance of pneumatic loads for precision consolidation testing
• The dead-weight mechanism allows the application of small confining loads
• Small footprint saves bench space

Included Items:

• CONBEL Load Frame 16tsf (1,532kPa), 32tsf (3,064kPa), or 64tsf (6,128kPa)
• Loading Ball
• 15ft air supply tubing

Accessories: 

HMA-608 Consolidation Data Acquisition Software

HMA-81 Loading Ball

MA-333 Mechanical Dial Indicator

MA-363 digital Dial Indicator

Data Readouts

Linear Variable Displacement Transducers

Calibration Discs

Porous Stones

Cutting Sample Rings

Consolidometers

• Load Ball
• Dial Indicator
• Digital Dial Indicator 
• Calibration Discs 
• Cutting Sample Rings
• Porous Stones
• Fixed Ring Consolidation Cells
• Floating Ring Consolidation Cells 
• Digital Readouts
• Linear Variable Displacement Transducers

Replacement Parts                                                                           
1016-1              Black Cross Bar
1016-15            Small Diaphragm
1016-24A          Dial Indicator Bracket
1016-5              Dial Indicator Rod