DIETERT Foundry Testing Equipment Inc.
9190 Roselawn, Detroit Michigan 48204
Tel: (313) 491-4680
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NO. 400-A Universal Sand Strength Machine (Low range)
Precisely measures green and dry compression strength of molding sands.

Accessories are available for measuring green and dry shear strength, green deformation and for measuring tensile, splitting and transverse strength.

Durably constructed, the machine consists of four major parts: a substantial base, a pendulum weight, a sturdy pusher arm, and a motor drive. The pendulum weight swings on ball bearings on a carbon steel shaft. Various bond testing heads are easily slipped into place on the pusher arm.

Includes:

No. 315-14 Stripping Post,

No. 422 Compression Heads and a

No. 400-11 Magnetic Rider.

Metric scale available upon request (Not Included)

Specifications:

Dimensions (W x D x H):.....21 x 8 x 20 in. (533 x 203 x 508 mm)

Power:

Model 1.......................(115V, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase)

Model 2.......................(230V, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase)

Net weight:.....................175 lb. (80 kg)

CAPACITIES:

AFS Green Shear....................15 psi (1.05 kg/cm²)

AFS Dry Shear.........................73 psi (5.13 kg/cm²)

AFS Tensile Core..................365 psi (25.65 kg/cm²)

AFS Green Compression.......18 psi (1.26 kg/cm²)

AFS Dry Compression............94 psi (6.60 kg/cm²)

Accessories for No. 400-A Strength Machine:

No. 400-P Steel Plug

No. 401-A Motor Drive Accessory

No. 410 High Dry Strength Accessory

No. 426-AP Shear Alignment Plug

No. 426-AR Alignment Rod and Sleeve

No. 426-B Shear Strength Attachment

No. 433 Proving Gauge

No. 445 Splitting Strength Accessory

No. 610-A Tensile Brackets and Grips

No. 610-N Tensile Core Strength Accessory

No. 610-31 Aligning Jig Accessory

No. 640 Transverse Core Strength Accessory

No. 642 Shell Transverse Accessory

No. 643 Disc Transverse Accessory