P.A.

Hilton Ltd

HSM58 Universal Material Tester

20kN

Sturdy Ground Steel Pillars make unit robust for student or

demonstration use

Hand-operated hydraulic system enables manual control of

loading for maximum precision

Extensometer accurately display sample elongation in

tensile test

Data acquisition system with computer-linking supplied as

standard

Two year Warranty

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Introduction
The HSM58 base unit enables students to conduct up to nine materials testing experiments on
a range of sample types. The modular nature of the unit allows optional extras to be added as
and when budgets permit. Two types of testing are possible with the standard unit:
Compression
Tensile

The HSM58 base unit is designed to promote a clear understanding of these concepts and to
support the teaching of:
 Tensile and Compressive Testing
 Recording of Stress-Strain Diagrams
 Modulus of Elasticity Testing
 Tensile Strength
 Percentage Elongation

The HSM58 has a 20kN loading capacity.

The HSM58 base unit is suitable for students investigating tensile and compressive testing
on metal and non-metal samples. The experimental capabilities can be further enhanced by
the addition of optional extras. The data acquisition system and extensometer are uniquely
supplied as standard and allow for computer-based learning through visual projection of
characteristic stress-strain curves.

Simple operation and robust construction make the unit suitable for student experiments as
well as classroom demonstrations.

Optional extras are being added to the range in-keeping with our policy of continual
improvement. For an up-to-date list of experimental possibilities contact the local P.A.Hilton
Ltd agent in your region. Currently, the following are available as extras:

Specimens:
Set of 30 Tensile Test Specimens HSM58a
Set of 16 Copper Shear specimens HSM58h (use with HSM58e and HSM58g)
Set of 16 Compression Specimens HSM58L
Set of Bending test specimens HSM58m (use with HSM58c)
Deep draw test specimens HSM58q (use with HSM58q)
Hardness Specimens HSM58u (use with HSM58b and HSM58j)

Test Sets:
Brinell Hardness Test Set HSM58b
Bending Test Set HSM58c
Symmetrical Shearing Test Set HSM58e
Asymmetrical Shearing Test Set HSM58g
Spring Test Set HSM58i
Vickers Hardness Test Set HSM58j
Deep Draw Test Set HSM58p

Additional Kit:
Measuring Magnifier for Brinell HSM58f
Safety Guard for unit, front cover HSM58y

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Description
HSM58 Base Unit
The base unit consists of a steel frame mounted on four feet for stability. All moving parts traverse
precision ground steel pillars with precision linear bearings being used throughout for durability. The
upper apparatus permits tensile testing and the lower apparatus compression testing.

The hand operated hydraulic system applies the loading force to the specimens. A hand lever on the
hydraulic system gives the end user control over the loading being applied. Fitted to the hydraulic
system is an electronic pressure sensor to indicate test force. This connects to the HSM58DU Digital
Interface supplied.

A comprehensive instruction manual is provided along with all necessary tools and a 2 year warranty is
supplied as standard.

Safety features include safety glasses, ear defenders and a factory set pressure-relief valve.

Tensile Testing

Specimens are installed between upper and lower

fixings using the M10 threads in each fixing. The
upper fixing has a course adjustment for ensuring
rapid specimen installation and removal.

An extensometer is also supplied for use with

stress-strain graphs. A set of 30 tensile test
specimens are supplied as standard.

PC data acquisition and evaluation software

comes supplied along with a Digital Interface to
connect the hardware to a host computer (not
Figure 1: Tensile test specimen fitted with
extensometer to record elongation supplied).

Compression Testing

Two compression plates with fastenings are

installed on the lower apparatus as standard.
These are suitable for testing soft compressive
samples such as insulating material or wood.

Compression is monitored using a linear

displacement transducer.

Compression samples are not supplied – for

samples see HSM58L.
Figure 2: Wooden Compression Sample in
Compression Plates

HSM58 Base Unit

Detailed Specifications:
 Up to 150mm elongation range, 0.01mm resolution
 Up to 10mm extensometer range, 0.01mm resolution
 Electronic Pressure sensor with conversion to applied force via interface, resolution 0.1kN
 Ram extensions supplied to aid setup

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Supplied as standard The HSM58 interface supplied is shown in the previous

HSM58 Base Unit Includes image. It has an integral screen which displays the
captured parameters of elongation, extension and applied
HSM58 Frame force from the hardware.
 4 Levelling feet
 1 Sturdy Steel Frame
 2 Tensile Test Grips within 2nd and 3rd
Cross Member
 2 Compression Plates within 1st and 2nd
Cross Member
 1 Hand-Operated Hydraulic System
including Oil
 1 Linear displacement transducer and Data
Acquisition Unit Connectors
 1 Electronic pressure/Force Sensor and Data
Acquisition Unit Connectors

Extensometer
 Extensometer Sensor and Data Acquisition
Unit Connectors
Figure 4: Typical screen shot showing Data Acquisition Software.
Data Acquisition System
 1 Interface, complete with Power Supply, The data acquisition software supplied allows the capture,
USB Lead, Master Software CD and Spare display, storage and retrieval of the key experimental
Software CD parameters from the HSM58 apparatus. The software has a
numerical and graphical front end.
Accessories
Note: All accessories are presented in a high
quality aluminium flight case for ease of Tensile Test Specimens Supplied as standard
storage.
 30 Tensile Test Specimens
 1 Short Ram extension
 1 Long Ram extension
 1 Ultra-light Ear Defenders
 1 Safety Glasses
 1 Basic Maintenance Kit
 1 Instruction Manual

Detailed Specification
HSM58DU Interface and Data Acquisition
Software

Figure 5: HSM58a – Tensile Test Specimens – 30 are supplied as

standard

 30 Tensile test specimens

 M10 attachment thread at both ends
 Necked area for location of extensometer
 Dimensions: Ø6 x 30mm, total length 64mm
approximately
 10 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
 10 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063)
 10 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
Figure 3: HSM58 Digital Interface

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Language
Dimensions
English
Height 800 mm Depth 520 mm
Width 630 mm Weight 51 kg
Shipping Specification (Approx.)
Services Required Net Weight: 51 kg
Gross Weight: 83 kg.
Computer Packing Case Dimensions: 76 x 71 x 106cm
Host Computer with the following Packing Case Volume: 0.580m3
specifications:
 Intel Pentium 3 or equivalent processor >
800MHz processor speed
 Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, ME, XP Also Available on Request
(end user must have operating system CD  Further detailed specification
for XP and below)  Additional copies of instruction manual
 VGA Monitor capable of at least 16-bit  Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation
colour at 800 x 600 resolution
 150Mb space available on hard drive
 USB1.1 and USB2 for data acquisition
connection.
 Powered USB port(s) if possible

Ordering Information
Order as:
HSM58 Universal Material Tester (20kN)

Optional Extras, Order as:

Specimens:
Set of 30 Tensile Test Specimens HSM58a
Set of 16 Copper Shear specimens HSM58h
Set of 16 Compression Specimens HSM58L
Set of Bending test specimens HSM58m
Deep draw test specimens HSM58q
Hardness Specimens HSM58u

Test Sets:
Brinell Hardness Test Set HSM58b
Bending Test Set HSM58c
Symmetrical Shearing Test Set HSM58e
Asymmetrical Shearing Test Set HSM58g
Spring Test Set HSM58i
Vickers Hardness Test Set HSM58j
Deep Draw Test Set HSM58p

Additional Kit:
Measuring Magnifier for Brinell HSM58f
Brinell Test Sphere HSM58v
Safety Guard for unit HSM58y

Refer to the optional extra specifications for

detailed capabilities

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HSM58 Specimens:-
Tensile Specimens - HSM58a Bending Specimens - HSM58m
Order as: HSM58m
 Set of bending test Specimens
 Specimens in Aluminium, brass and steel.
 Specimens with varying cross sectional areas
 For use with HSM58c module

Deep Draw Specimens - HSM58q

Order as: HSM58a
 Set of 30 Tensile test specimens
 M10 attachment thread at both ends
 Necked area for location of extensometer
 Dimensions: Ø6 x 30mm, total length
64mm approximately
 10 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
 10 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22,
6063)
 10 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
Order as: HSM58q
 Set of additional deep draw test Specimens
 Specimens in Aluminium and brass.
 30 test specimens made of aluminium
 10 test specimens sets, each Ø90mm but with different
thicknesses. These are different to the 1mm thick
standard samples with the HSM59p.
 For use with HSM58p module.
Hardness Specimens - HSM58u

Compression Specimens - Order as: HSM58u

HSM58l
 Set of additional hardness test Specimens
 Set of 16 Hardness specimens
 Dimensions 30(L) x 30(W) x 10(H) mm
 4 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
 4 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063)
 4 x copper (DIN:E-Cu)
 4 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
 For use with HSM58b and HSM58j modules.

Order as: HSM58L

 Set of 16 compression test Specimens

 8 in wood, 8 in plastic
 Dimensions 25(L) x 25(W) x 30(H) mm

Shear Specimens - HSM58h

Order as: HSM58h
 Set of 16 shear test Specimens
 16 copper specimens
 Dimensions: Ø6.35 x 54mm
 For use with HSM58e and HSM58g modules

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HSM58 Optional Extra:- HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Brinell Hardness Test Set – Bending Test Set – HSM58c
HSM58b

Order as: HSM58b

Order as: HSM58c
 Test sphere - diameter 10mm
 Elastic deformation of bending bars subject to a point
 Set of 16 Hardness specimens force
 Dimensions 30(L) x 30(W) x 10(H) mm  Test bars to be placed on two sliding bearings for span
 4 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07) adjustment
 4 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063)  Test bars to be loaded with a point force generated by
 4 x copper (DIN:E-Cu) the tester
 4 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)  Test bars made of:
 Flat section steel (EN1A), cross-section 38.1mm
Experimental Capabilities x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Flat section steel (EN1A), cross-section 19.05mm
1. To measure the Brinell Hardness value x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
of different materials using a test  Flat section aluminium (6082), cross-section
sphere of known diameter. 38.1mm x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Flat section aluminium (6082), cross-section
2. To measure the indentation of the test 19.05mm x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
sphere and the accuracy involved.  Flat section brass (CZ121), cross-section 19.05mm
x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Printed scale to determine the position of bearings
 Span adjustable, width 100...300mm
 Bearings to be semi-circular seated with ground dowels

Experimental Capabilities
1. Demonstrate the relationship between applied load
on a bending bar and its elastic deformation.

2. The effect of Modulus of Elasticity on elastic

deformation.

3. The effect of bar geometry on elastic deformation

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HSM58 Optional Extra:- HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Symmetrical Shearing Test Set – Asymmetrical Shearing Test Set –
HSM58e HSM58g

Order as: HSM58e

Order as: HSM58g
 Symmetrical Shear Testing with lower
support block and upper shear anvil
 Asymmetrical Shear Testing with lower support block
 5 test specimens made of electrical grade
and upper shear anvil
copper, Ø6.35mm x 54mm long
 5 test specimens made of electrical grade copper,
 Shearing anvil and inserts in support block
Ø6.35mm x 54mm long
made of hardened steel
 Shearing anvil and inserts in support block made of
 Quick assembly on the compression section
hardened steel
of the HSM58
 Quick assembly on the compression section of the
HSM58
Experimental Capabilities
Experimental Capabilities
1. To measure the shear strength of a
specimen under symmetrical Shear 1. To measure the shear strength of a specimen under
load. unsymmetrical Shear load.

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3. To see how different spring arrangements can affect
HSM58 Optional Extra:- forces required for the same amount of movement.

Spring Testing Test Set -

HSM58i

Compression Spring

Disc Spring

 Helical and disc springs

 3 x helical springs
 2 x disc springs
 Characteristic curves of springs with
various spring stiffness’s
 Mounted within compression area of
apparatus

Experimental Capabilities
1. To measure the stiffness of a spring and
compare it with the theoretical value and
manufactured tabulated values.

2. To note how the stiffness is affected by the

physical dimensions of the springs.

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HSM58 Optional Extra:- HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Vickers Hardness Test Set – Deep Draw Test Set - HSM58p
HSM58j

Order as: HSM58j

 Diamond Indenter
 Set of 16 Hardness specimens
 Dimensions 30(L) x 30(W) x 10(H) mm
 4 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
 4 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063) Order as: HSM58p
 4 x copper (DIN:E-Cu)
 4 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)  Also known as cupping
 Includes Punch, die and Die holder
Experimental Capabilities  Punch and specimens comply with BS EN ISO
20482:2003
1. To measure the Vickers Hardness value  10 test specimens made of aluminium , Ø90mm x 1mm
of different materials using a test sphere thickness
of known diameter.  10 test specimens made of brass , Ø90mm x 1mm
thickness
2. To measure the indentation of the test
indenter and the accuracy involved.
Experimental Capabilities
1. To obtain a value for the samples so that a
comparison can be made to determine the
suitability of the sample for the drawing process.

2. To use the Erichsen cupping index value as well

as other results obtained from the experiment to
compare samples and their properties.

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HSM58 Optional Extra:- HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Brinell Microscope – HSM58f Safety Guard – HSM58y

Order as: HSM58f

 Additional microscope for measuring

indentations
 Graduations within eye piece
 Lamp to illuminate test piece Order as: HSM58y
 For use with HSM58b and HSM58j modules.
 Additional Guard for protecting user.
 Single Perspex sheet with aluminium extrusion support
HSM58 Optional Extra:- sides.
 Fits to main base of unit with adjustable height.
Brinell Test Sphere – HSM58v
Order as: HSM58v
 Test sphere - diameter 10mm
P.A.HILTON Ltd.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.

Telephone: National (01794) 388382

International +44 1794 388382

Fax: National (01794) 388129

International +44 1794 388129
E-mail: sales@p-a-hilton.co.uk
Website: www.p-a-hilton.co.uk

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