Compression, Hardness & Tensile Testing and Crack Detection
Engineering Systems specialise in the production of small mechanical strength testing machines. Two different models are available, each with particular range of applications from testing of small pharmaceutical tablets, to industrial pellets with a breaking force of up to 500kg. Both are designed for research, industrial testing or quality control applications, and are suitable for use within numerous organisations and environments.
Typical applications
- C53 - Typically used for tablet hardness (crush) testing of Pharmaceutical tablets in quality control and research applications, the C53 is also suitable for testing confectionary such as mints and for compression testing of other small items.
- CT6 - Designed for testing larger items e.g. detergent tablets in 3 point or 4 point bending, and for compression testing of industrial pellets up to 500 kg.
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.
Our Products & Services
53kg Tablet Hardness & Compression Tester (C53)
The C53 is a horizontal loading mechanical strength testing machine, with a capacity of 53kg and a resolution of 0.01kg. Easy to use, it has been specifically designed for tablet hardness testing on the factory floor. Test results and statistical data can be output to RS232, USB and an internal printer. 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 a computer or printer.
0.2 - 5000N Compression Testing Machine (CT6)
The CT6 is a compact, vertical loading compression testing machine with a testing range of 0.2 - 5000N (0.02 - 500 kg). It weighs 15 kg and can be moved and carried by one person. The machine is suitable for compression testing and 3-point or 4-point bend testing. Special rigs and pillar extensions can be produced for other testing requirements. The CT6 includes connections for a weigh balance, calliper, and an acoustic sensor for fracture / crack detection. Test results and statistics can be output via USB, RS232 or printed using the internal printer.
Subcontract Manufacturing
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.