Compression platens, bend fixtures, and alignment accessories are typically available for this frame, and they are selected to match your load capacity, specimen geometry, and the specific test method you need to run.

For compression work, the most important fit factors are the platen diameter and thickness, the required surface finish and hardness, and whether you need spherical seating to help manage minor parallelism issues in real-world specimens.

For bend and flexural testing, fixture selection depends on the bend type and span requirements, plus the specimen cross section and expected deflection. The dual-zone layout on this system can also help keep compression tooling mounted while you run tensile tests in the upper zone, which reduces changeover time in busy QC environments.

Alignment accessories are commonly specified when you are chasing tighter repeatability on high-force metallic testing, especially for short-gauge specimens, proof loads, or when you are correlating results across multiple labs. The right approach depends on your grips, adapters, and how your load string is built up.

If you want to confirm the right platen, bend fixture, and alignment stack-up for your specimens and method, use learn more and request a quote.