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Self-aligning compression plates are designed to adjust to angular displacement of the material being tested.
One Self-aligning compression plates is usually used along with a fixed compression plate.
These plates can also be fixed to an angle by tightening the nuts.
Adapters are available to mount platens to almost any test stand.
Round, square and rectangular compression plates are also available.
Scope of delivery is 1 compression plate.
Steel Self-Aligning Compression Plates
- Steel platens for testing rubber, plastics, heavy duty springs, building products, composites and ceramics.
- Hardened steel 58 HRC, nickel-plated, -70°C … +350°C
Model
|
Diameter [A] | Load Capacity |
Material
|
Eye End Coupling (Fitting) |
Weight | ||||
mm | inches | kN | lbF | mm | inches | kg | lbs | ||
SAP56-ST | 56 | 2.2 | 20 | 4,500 | Steel | 15.9 | 5/8 | 1.27 | 2.79 |
SAP96-ST | 96 | 3.78 | 20 | 4,500 | Steel | 15.9 | 5/8 | 1.40 | 3.08 |
SAP116-ST | 116 | 4.56 | 20 | 4,500 | Steel | 15.9 | 5/8 | 1.70 | 3.74 |
SAP156-ST | 156 | 6.14 | 20 | 4,500 | Steel | 15.9 | 5/8 | 2.7 | 5.94 |
SAP196-ST | 196 | 7.72 | 20 | 4,500 | Steel | 15.9 | 5/8 | 3.95 | 8.69 |
*Hardened steel 58 HRC, nickel-plated
Applications
- Static compression testing
- Top load testing
- Load holding compression tests
Dimensions

Eye End Coupling/Fitting Dimensions [mm]

Documents
Optional Accessories
Male 5/8" Eye End to Thread Adapter, AC1047 Series Eye Ends
AC1047 Series eye end adapter kits mount to load cells and to test stand bases. They have 5/8" [15.8 mm] diameter which is commonly used with test frames, load cells, grips, and force gauges.
These eye end adapters provide a commonly accepted indu...
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AC1045 series eye end adapter kits mount to force gauges. They have 5/8" [15.8 mm] diameter which is commonly used with test frames, load cells, grips, and force gauges.
These eye end adapters provide a commonly accepted industry method of attachi...
Thread and Eye End Adapters
- Adapters to mount grips and fixtures to test stands, load cells and force gauges.
- Models are available to mount to any brand of equipment.
- If you don't see what you need please contact us and we can offer the appropriate part.
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Male 5/8" Eye End to Thread Adapter, AC1047 Series Eye Ends
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Compression Plates
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- Round or rectangular available for different sizes of samples to be tested.
- Fixed or self-aligning platens.
- Available in steel for testing harder materials or aluminum for softer materials.
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- Self-tightening design eliminates slippage.
- Easy clamping and unclamping
- Available capacities up to 50 kN
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