The Load Frame HLS100 is designed for speed-controlled testing. With the hydraulic engine this laboratory device is particulary suited for soil analysis on brittle materials.

The high precision load cell is measuring the load directly on the upper side of the specimen. By using an external, digital dial gauge, the settlement are also recorded directly on the sample body with µm accuracy and fed to the speed controller. This compensates for even the smallest device deformation and loads the test specimen with the specified speed rate.

The operation panel with touch-screen and separate function keys with haptics offers a intuitive and easy handling. The device can be connected to the PC via the serial interface and controlled with the GeoDESC software included in delivery. All measurement data is recorded in a database and can be exported in CSV format (ASCII) if required.

By using modern hydraulic and control technology, all components could be integrated directly into the device. This allows to set up the HLS100 without additional space requirements of an external hydraulic unit in the laboratory.