Cement manufacturing
Plant laboratories running EN and ASTM mortar prism and paste strength programmes with traceable load control.
Vector VTR-1026S and VTR-1026D automatic cement compression and flexure testing machines for reliable mortar, cement, and construction materials testing per EN, ASTM, and BS methods.
VTR-1026
Cement Test Press
VTR-1026S & VTR-1026D · EN, ASTM & BS · compression and flexure
Overview
The Vector automatic cement compression and flexure testing machines are engineered for reliable and consistent testing of cement, mortar, and other construction materials — on one product line with single-chamber (VTR-1026S) and dual-chamber (VTR-1026D) layouts.
Available in single-chamber and dual-chamber versions, these machines conform to international standards including EN 196-1, EN 459-2, EN 1015-11, EN 13454-2, EN 13892-2; ASTM C109, C348, C349; and BS 4550-3.4. Rigid frames, calibrated load measurement, and guarded test spaces support plant QC, commercial laboratories, and R&D.
Choose the VTR-1026S for dedicated compression and flexure workflows in a compact footprint, or the VTR-1026D when parallel test chambers increase throughput on busy cement and mortar lines — alongside curing cabinets, jolting tables, and Blaine/Vicat stations in Vector cement laboratories.
At a glance
- VTR-1026S — single-chamber compression and flexure machine
- VTR-1026D — dual-chamber high-throughput layout
- EN, ASTM & BS — referenced test methods
- Automatic control — computer-controlled test cycles and reporting
- Interlocked guards — protected test space for shared laboratories
Standards & conformity
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Configured for compression and flexure workflows referencing EN 196-1 and ISO 679 mortar prism testing (flexure 50 ± 10 N/s, compression 2400 ± 200 N/s on 40 × 40 mm platens), plus EN 459-2, EN 1015-11, EN 13454-2, EN 13892-2, ASTM C109, C348, C349, and BS 4550-3.4. See the EN 196-1 and ISO 679 summaries for prism prep, loading rates, and the six-result evaluation rule.
Industries & applications
From cement plant QC to construction materials R&D, automatic compression and flexure machines anchor strength determination after curing — with capacity matched to your specimen types and test volume.
Ready-mix & concrete
Commercial labs breaking cubes, prisms, and small cylinders with repeatable force application and guarded access.
Building materials R&D
Admixture, binder, and mix-design trials where flexural and compressive results must stay comparable across batches.
High-throughput QC
Dual-chamber VTR-1026D layouts for laboratories that run parallel compression and flexure campaigns during peak production.
Compact laboratories
Single-chamber VTR-1026S footprints for satellite or mobile QC stations with the same automatic control philosophy as larger lines.
Need EN or ASTM fixtures?
Vector application support matches platens, flexural fixtures, and software workflows to your referenced standard and internal SOPs.
Key features
Shared across VTR-1026S and VTR-1026D — rigid load frames, automatic control, and operator-focused safety for cement and mortar strength testing.
Automatic test control
Computer-controlled load rates, hold times, and cycle logic for repeatable compression and flexure programmes.
European methods
Configurations aligned with EN 196-1, EN 459-2, EN 1015-11, EN 13454-2, and EN 13892-2 workflows.
ASTM & BS coverage
Builds for ASTM C109, C348, C349 and BS 4550-3.4 where North American or British methods apply.
Compression & flexure
Quick-change platens and flexural fixtures for mortar prisms, cubes, and related specimen geometries.
Guarded test space
Interlocked access, emergency stop, and overload protection for shared cement testing areas.
Dual-chamber option
VTR-1026D runs parallel chambers with independent touchscreen control for higher daily test counts.
Single chamber
VTR-1026S — single-chamber test press
Compact single-chamber layout for laboratories that need reliable compression and flexure testing without dedicating floor space to a dual-chamber unit. Ideal for mortar prisms, cubes, and routine QC campaigns.
- Rigid frame — stable alignment for repeatable breaks on prisms and cubes.
- Touchscreen control — programmable test cycles with digital reporting.
- Fixture ready — compression platens and flexural accessories for EN and ASTM workflows.
Dual chamber
VTR-1026D — dual-chamber test press
Dual-chamber automatic press for higher specimen throughput and easier scheduling when compression and flexure tests run in parallel — common in commercial materials laboratories and high-volume plant QC.
- Two test chambers — run parallel campaigns without cross-queue downtime.
- Integrated HMI — touchscreen control tower with emergency stop and status at a glance.
- Ventilated enclosure — yellow safety doors and guarded access for shared prep areas.
Downloads
Product brochures for both chamber configurations — specifications, controls, and typical cement laboratory strength-testing applications.
Vector cement test press series
Technical overview
Models
VTR-1026S (single chamber), VTR-1026D (dual chamber)
Application
Cement, mortar, and construction materials compression and flexure
Control
Fully automatic computer-controlled load and test cycles
Standards
EN 196-1, EN 459-2, EN 1015-11, EN 13454-2, EN 13892-2; ASTM C109, C348, C349; BS 4550-3.4
Typical specimens
Mortar prisms, cubes, small cylinders
Typical applications
Cement QC, concrete labs, building materials R&D
Need help choosing?
Our applications team can match equipment to your standards and samples.
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