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NPL’s force facilities are available for hire to customers wishing to perform tests or calibrations to their own procedures. We give access to our calibrated machines and a qualified operator who will assist with setting up and operation of the machines. We can also arrange other NPL measuring equipment including non-contact dimensional instruments, thermal imaging or strain mapping to deliver enhanced data.
Our customers use the facilities for many purposes. Force transducer manufacturers make use of the high accuracy of our machines to test and develop new product types. Engineering and construction companies have taken advantage of the large working volumes and load capacities of the machines to test items such as bridge bearings, marine chains, tethering systems, shear pins and jacking systems.
Our purpose built laboratories have a dedicated loading bay complete with 6 tonne overhead crane, able to handle large and heavy objects.
NPL Force machines available for hire
Mode
Force Range
Force Uncertainty*
ISO 376 Class Capability
Approximate Working Space (XYZ mm)*
Tension and Compression
2.5 kN
0.001 %
00
130 x 130 x 300
20 kN
150 x 150 x 400
120 kN
300 x 300 x 700
1.2 MN
300 x 300 x 1000
5 MN
0.05 %
1.0
400 x 400 x 1000
Compression only
12 MN
0.10 % (incremental)
0.35 % (decremental)
2.0
N/A
600 x 600 x 1900
30 MN
0.20 %
1200 x 1200 x 1700
* The useable working space depends on the mode of loading and fittings/platens required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements
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Our research and measurement solutions support innovation and product development. We work with companies to deliver business advantage and commercial success. Contact our Customer Services team on +44 20 8943 7070