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7.2
Specification
2000 kN Machines
3000 kN Machines
Projection of rectangular platen assembly
at rear of frame
465mm
390 mm
Maximum vertical clearance (rectangular
platens fitted)
245 mm
245 mm
Upper and lower rectangular platen
dimension
445 x 250 x 75 mm
445 x 250 x 75 mm
For other details see specifications of load frame to which the Rectangular Platen
Handling Assembly is fitted.
7.3
Installation
7.3.1 General
As supplied, the load frame will not have the rectangular platens fitted.
Before fitting the platens ensure that the load frame is level in both directions.
The upper platen is best fitted from the rear of the load frame and this should be
taken into account when installing the frame.
7.3.2
Lower platen
Remove the 4 blanking plugs from the ends of the lower platen and screw in the 4
lifting rods. (The lower platen is the one without the rollers).
Open the load frame front gate.
Ensure the lower platen is the correct way up i.e. engraved lines at the top, then with
the aid of an assistant and exercising extreme care, lift the platen onto the ram or
distance pieces (see 7.4.1) ensuring its correct location.
Remove the 4 lifting rods from the platen and replace the blanking plugs.
7.3.3 Upper
Platen
Remove the 4 blanking plugs from the ends of the upper platen and screw in the 4
lifting rods. (The upper platen is fitted with rollers).
Remove the 2 rear stops (figure 7.1) from the handling assembly.
Ensure the upper platen is the correct way up i.e. surface with recess at the top, then
with the aid of an assistant and exercising extreme care, lift the platen and position it
between the protruding rails (at the rear of the load frame) with the rollers resting on
the top face of the rails (figure 7.1).
Refit the 2 rear stops.
Remove the 4 lifting rods from the platen and replace the blanking plugs.
Ensure the platen rolls freely along the rails.
Note
: a latch is provided on 3000 kN machines (see figures 7.1 and 7.2) to keep the
platen at the rear of the load frame and clear of the ball seating during cube testing.
On 2000 kN machines, a depression in the guide rails locates the transport rollers to
keep the platen at the rear of the load frame.
