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Load Frames
Karol-Warner Load Frames are adaptable for a wide range of laboratory soil tests such as Unconfined Compressive Strength, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Soil Cement, and Triaxial testing. This series of load frames are designed to work with a variety of digital and analog sets and other ancillary products, ensuring each user can create a test system that meets specific testing needs. A simple change of components easily adapts the unit for different soil testing applications.
Load Frame, 0.001in - 0.1in / min, 10,000lbf
From $4,130.00
Load Frame, 0.0001 - 0.3in / min, 10,000lbf
From $5,350.00
Load Frame, 0.00001 - 0.29999in / min, 10,000lbf
From $5,370.00
Load Frame, 0.00001 - 0.29999in / min, 20,000lbf
From $6,650.00
Load Frame, 0.02 - 2in / min, 10,000lbf
From $4,130.00
A complete selection of components ensure the frames can be outfitted to run a variety of laboratory soil tests. Most frames offer 10,000lbf (44.5kN) capacities, while select models have options for 20,000lbf (89kN) capacities.
| Model No. | Strain Rate, in/min | Capacity, lbf | Triaxial | Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) | California Bearing Ratio (CBR) | Soil Cement | Marshall, Lottman, Semi-Circular Bend (SCB), Tack Shear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-396 | 0.001–0.1 | 10,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| HM-397 | 0.0001–0.3 | 10,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| HM-397B | 0.00001–0.29999 | 10,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| HM-399 | 0.00001–0.29999 | 20,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| HM-398 | 0.02–2 | 10,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- Load Frame, 0.001 – 0.1in / min, 10,000lbf (44.5kN) capacity is a versatile frame that is an optimal choice for small labs and schools to perform a variety of soil tests.
- Load Frame, 0.0001 – 0.3in / min, 10,000lbf (44.5kN) capacity uses a micro stepping drive controller to set strain rates to ±1% and can permit a 1000:1 strain rate reduction.
- Load Frame, 0.00001 – 0.29999in / min, 10,000lbf (44.5kN) capacity offers the widest range of slower strain rates to cover many different soil tests.
- Load Frame, 0.00001 – 0.29999in / min, 20,000lbf (89kN) capacity has the strain rate range of model 7631 with a larger, 20,000lbf capacity.
- Load Frame, 0.02 – 2in / min, 10,000lbf (44.5kN) capacity can be configured for use with asphalt Marshall testing.
