Features:
Equipment is light and portable
Rock core specimens can be tested without any preparation
The instrument can be used in the laboratory as well as at the drilling site
The results of the test may also be used to predict the uniaxial compressive strength of rock.
With this instrument, a wide range of core size can be tested
The frame has adequate adjustments to align perfectly the loading axis passing through the centre of the bearing plates and loading platens at the position of the ram of the hydraulic jack

The equipment comprised the followings:
A : Loading Frame, fitted with Hydraulic Jack, hand operated, capacity 100 KN (10,000 kgf)
B : Load Gauge, 25KN (2,500 kgf) to read upto 0.25KN (25kgf)
C : Load Gauge, 100KN (10,000 kgf) to read upto 0.50KN (50kgf)
D : Conical Loading Platens
E : Diaphragm Bolt