New Materials Testing in Gauteng, South Africa

Buckling of bars (SE 110.57)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
demonstration of buckling in bars Description: Long and slim components such as bars, beams and columns are often subjected to compressive forces along their long axis owing to their function. Under the influence...
Alberton, South Africa
Demonstration of Euler buckling (WP 121)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
demonstration of all buckling cases of Euler buckling Description: In stability theory, the four cases of Euler buckling represent the elastic flexural buckling of straight bars. Above a specific load – the buckl...
Alberton, South Africa
Buckling behaviour of bars (WP 120)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
investigation of all relevant buckling problems Description: In engineering mechanics, loss of stability is known as buckling. The bar axis laterally deflects under the effect of compressive forces and with incre...
Alberton, South Africa
Torsion of bars (SE110.29)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
elastic torsion of a bar under a torque Description: Torsion occurs primarily on axles and drive shafts in motor vehicles and machines. The torsion occurring in the shaft cause cross-sections of the shaft to be p...
Alberton, South Africa
Investigation of simple stability problems (SE 110.19)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
representation of simple stability problems on a buckling bar Description: Buckling is a stability problem which occurs in practice when slim components are subjected to compressive loading. Following a “disturba...
Alberton, South Africa
Deformation of frames (SE 110.20)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
principle of virtual work to calculate the deformation and support reaction in a statically indeterminate system Description: A frame is a bent beam with rigid corners which creates a so-called structure gauge. T...
Alberton, South Africa
Hertzian pressure (TM 262)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
demonstration of the contact area under Hertzian pressure Description: When two bodies with a convex surface are pressed against each other, ideally, these bodies only come into contact linearly or at one or more...
Alberton, South Africa
UTEST Software (USOFT-4830.FPR)
- Manufacturer: UTEST
Compression Testing Frames Product Code: Description: The Automatic Compression/ Flexure Testing Machine can be controlled (Start, stop commands) by a computer with the software USOFT-4930.FPR (given free of char...
Alberton, South Africa
Advanced & Rugged Leeb Hardness Tester (LES-THL-280PLUS)
Converts to all common hardness scales (HV, HB, HRC, HRB, HRA, HS) Measuring range: 170~960 HLD (Impact device dependant) Accuracy: Display error ±4 HLD Conversions: HLD -HRC – HRB – HB – HV – HS Includes impact ...
Alberton, South Africa
FULLY-AUTOMATED RESILIENT MODULUS UNIT (LoadTrac II-RM)
- Manufacturer: Geocomp
Advanced Soil Systems Geocomp’s LoadTrac II Resilient Modulus unit fully automates resilient modulus tests on base/subbase/subgrade materials. The LoadTrac II meets or exceeds all specifications for Resilient Mod...
Alberton, South Africa
FULLY AUTOMATED CONSOLIDATION & SWELL SYSTEM (LoadTrac III (Mini-LoadTrac)
- Manufacturer: Geocomp Corp.
Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-2435 Incremental Consolidation AASHTO T-216 Incremental Consolidation ASTM D-4546 One dimensional swell or settlement potential of cohesive soils LoadTrac III system for incremental c...
Alberton, South Africa
FULLY-AUTOMATED PERMEABILITY SYSTEM (LoadTrac II, FlowTrac II)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-5084 – Flexible wall permeability ASTM D-2434 – Rigid wall permeability The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II flow pump provides a unique and versatile way to run flexible wall permeability tes...
Alberton, South Africa
Melting Pot (UTC-1070)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
Hardened Concrete Testing Product Codes: Description: The Melting Pot is designed for melting capping compound, sulphur, wax and similar materials. The melted paraffin wax is used to seal soil samples and other m...
Alberton, South Africa
Consolidation (UTS-0300)
- Manufacturer: Labequip
Product Code: The UTS-0300 Front Loading Oedometer is rigidly constructed to ensure minimum frame distortion. The frame is designed to load the specimen through a lever arm assembly and one of three alternative b...
Alberton, South Africa
Kelly Ball Apparatus (UTC-0570)
- Manufacturer: Kelly
Fresh Concrete Testing Description: The Kelly Ball test was developed in the 1950’s in the United States as a fast alternative to the slump test. The simple and inexpensive test can be quickly performed on in-pla...
Alberton, South Africa