Distance pieces are used to reduce vertical clearances between an upper and a lower platen. For reducing the minimum distance between the upper and the lower platens down to the required height.

The Distance Piece is the efficient inclusion in material testing equipment concentrated on accuracy and efficiency, especially for the work of concrete and soil testing. It ensures that throughout compression tests, accurate spacing is maintained between the load plates to make the imposition of uniform force onto the specimen. This accuracy enables a much more reliable and repeatable set of test results, qualifying them for the stringent requirements of modern testing environments.

Made of high-grade steel, the Distance Piece offers excellent durability and long service life resisting extreme wear, ideal for heavy-duty laboratory and field applications.  It has been designed to ensure consistency across all test types in construction material testing, road testing, and laboratory use.

One special characteristic of the Distance Piece is its exact size. Made in different sizes, it ensures that the right distance between the platens and specimen is maintained so as to avoid deformation or misalignment in case the distance is inaccurately set. This characteristic is particularly important in tests where accurate pressure application is crucial, such as compressive strength tests on concrete or other materials.

Another advantage of the Distance Piece is thermal stability, meaning changes in temperature do not have any effect on the integrity of the test outcome. In high-temperature testing conditions, small variations can cause large differences.