BITU MEN - ASPHALT

BITUMEN - ASPHALT
Section B

section B
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The use of bituminous materials is mainly addressed to roads

construction.
The asphalt, named also bitumen, is mainly composed by aggre-
gates and binder, with an infinite variation of mixtures.
It is therefore necessary to get suitable equipment to perform
different test methods and to determine: binder content, internal
friction, cohesion, consistency, softening point, viscosity, quality
of aggregates, voids percentage, levels of compaction, stiffness
modulus, fatigue resistance, Marshall test, and many other
parameters.
The equipments described in this Section largely satisfy all these
test procedures, conform to the new EN Standards on road
materials tests, and replace those previous national Standards.

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B005
Bitumen content furnace by ignition method
STANDARDS: EN 12697-39 / ASTM D6307 / AASHTO TP53 / NCAT (National Centre for Asphalt Technology) / BS (DD)

detected; the unit begins to beep but will

continue to test until the user presses
“stop” to end it. Once the “stop” button
has been pressed, the door will unlock
and the results will be printed.
Furnace software automatically compen-
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sates for weight change due to sample

and basket assembly temperature change.
This compensation is computed for each
sample load tested, unlike competitive
models that assign a fixed number to a
given range of load sizes.
The Furnace is supplied complete with 4
basktes, 2 trays, 2 covers, handle, cooling
B005
cage, insulated plate, gloves, face shield, 4
rolls of printer tape.
Overall dimensions: 552x654x933 mm
70 Chamber Dimensions: 355x355x355 mm
Power supply:
230 V 1 F 50 Hz 4800 W 20 A
Temperature range: 200-650°C
Weight: 120 kg

ACCESSORY:
B005-10
Metal stand to hold the furnace.

The unit provides asphalt content of bituminous paving mixtures

accurate to 0.11%, with a fast, accurate, environmentally friendly, and B005 - accessories
cost effective method of determining asphalt content.
Ignition method reduces testing time when compared to solvent
extraction. A 1200-1800 gram sample of asphalt can be tested in
30-45 minutes using this Content Furnace.
Unit can accommodate samples up to 5000 grams!
MATEST Furnace has an internal scale, that automatically monitors
the sample weight throughout the ignition process, saving valuable
technician time and increasing productivity in the lab.
The ignition method replaces the costly and time consuming sol-
vent extraction method by eliminating the primary cost of solvent A022
purchase and the secondary cost of solvent disposal. Muffle furnace 1100°C.
MATEST Content Furnace eliminates the exposure of the asphalt STANDARD: EN 12697-1 clause C, EN 13108
technician to harmuful solvents. The automatic door-lock feature This furnace is used for the determination of residual mineral
prevents opening the chamber door during the critical test time. matter by incineration of the bituminous mixtures.
This feature provides operator safety and helps ensure testing Technical details: see Section “A”
integrity. This Content Furnace is the only system on the market Aggregates, pag. 28
containing a high temperature afterburner used in conjunction with
a patented ceramic filter to reduce the emissions of the ignition ACCESSORY:
process by up to 95%. Our System has the capability to accept V114-10
positive or negative correction factors for use with mixes containing SILICA evaporating dish, dia.
hydrated lime. This unique furnace automatically detects endpoint 130x23 mm (160 ml capacity)
within .01% of the sample weight. Furnace software allows you to
choose between automatic and manual test mode. In the automatic
mode, the endpoint is detected; the software ends the test, prints
out the results and beeps. In the manual mode, the endpoint is A022
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B008
Automatic binder extraction unit
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1, EN 13108
CNR a. VII N °38
DIN 1996 / ASTM D2172
Used to perform reliable analysis on bituminous mix-
tures utilizing the perchloroethylene (PCE) or tetra-
chloroethylene solvent which is classified: R40 not cancer
producing (see note*), for quantitative determination of
binder or bitumen contained in pavement samples and hot

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mixed mixtures.
The system performs in only one complete automatic cycle:
- the washing, disaggregation and separation of the bitumi-
nous mixture;
- the separation of the filler from the solution formed by
solvent, bitumen and filler;
- the recovery and distillation of solvent material
allowing a further utilization.
This unit, in a short time, performs out a serie of
analysis that normally require a long time and labour,
by reducing extraction costs.
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The unit comprises:
- An electromagnetic sieving unit, insuring high
quality double vibrating action (vertical/rota-
tional), with solvent spraying cover for washing
and disaggregation of the sample.
- A continuous flow filterless centrifuge having
rotation speed of 11000 rpm equipped B008
with a stainless steel beaker dia. 120 mm., ACCESSORY:
filler capacity approx. 400 g. B008-11
- A solvent recovery unit having reclaim- Lining paper for centrifuge cup.
ing capacity of approx. 50 l/h, equipped with cooling system Dimensions: 370x200 mm. Pack of 100 pcs.
foreseen of devices switching ON and OFF the unit to fully SPARE PARTS :
automatically perform the test. B008-01 Beaker, 120 mm dia., “stainless steel AISI 304 made”,
- A separate control panel allows to program all these func- with solution heat-treatment
tions in a fully automatic system. It is also possible to select B008-02 Sieve dia. 200 mm water seal with O ring gasket (when
the manual function allowing to activate each specific function ordering please specify mesh opening).
previously analyzed. B008-05 Sieve frame only , dia. 200 mm
This unit is supplied complete with: B008-06 Seal rings, for the Sieves.
- Two stainless steel beakers dia. 120 mm Pack of 10 pieces.
- Four stainless steel sieves dia. 200 mm openings:
0,063 - 0,250 - 0,800 - 2 mm B008-10 B008-10
- One Sieve Frame only dia. 200 mm. to improve the capacity of Cabinet with
the first sieve. aspirator
- Set of O ring gaskets for sieves. It allows housing the automa-
Sieves with different openings are available on request. tic bitumen extraction unit,
A complete extraction cycle is performed ot in approx. 25 minutes to minimize the diffusion of
and the max. quantity of mixture per extraction is 3500 g vapours and toxic solvents in the
Power supply: 400 V 3 ph 50 Hz 5,5 kW laboratory.
Overall dimensions: 1400x680x1820 mm The structure is anodized alumi-
Total weight: 185 kg nium made and safety glass walls.
* NOTE: in addition to the perchloroethylene (PCE) or tetrachloroeth- The unit is supplied with 4 front doors, aspirator centrifugal electric
ylene solvent, it is possible to use also the Trichloroethylene vapour, and appropriate filter group to activated charcoal.
(CHC1:CC12), but as per 2001/59/CE Directive, it is classified A room with internal height at least 3 m is required.
“R45”, and therefore considered a dangerous solvent. (Toxic Power supply: 380V 3ph 1100W
and cancer-producing) Overall dimensions: 1950x980x2630 mm. Weight: 140 kg approx.
NOTE: It cannot be sold in CE markets
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B011 NEEDED ACCESSORIES:
Centrifuge extractor B010-11 BOWL AND COVER 1500 G. CAPACITY.
1500/3000 g capacity Made of precision machined cast aluminium.
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1 clause B.1.5, EN 13108 / ASTM D2172 Weight: 3,6 kg
AASHTO T164A
B010-15 FILTER DISC, 1500 G. CAPACITY. Pack of 100 pieces.
Used for the determination of bitumen percentage in bituminous
mixtures. B010-12 BOWL AND COVER 3000 G. CAPACITY.
It consists of a removable, precision machined aluminium rotor Made of precision machined cast aluminium.
bowl (accessory 1500 or 3000 g capacity), housed in a cylindrical Weight: 4,6 kg
aluminium box.
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B010-16 FILTER DISC, 3000 G. CAPACITY. Pack of 100 pieces.

The separate control panel incorporates an electronic card fitted
with AC drive that automatically drives the bowl speed rotation ACCESSORY:
ramp from 0 to 3600 rpm as requested by Standards, with automa-
THRICHLOROETHYLENE SOLUTION FOR BINDER EXTRACTION.
tic fast stop bowl rotation at the end of the test.
We cannot supply for shipping problems.
Supplied complete with speed regulator and digital display moni-
toring the frequency.
The centrifuge is supplied “without” aluminium bowl+cover and B010-11 B010-12
“without” filter discs to be ordered separately (see accessories)
The unit cannot be sold in CE markets (see mod. B011-10)
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 550W
Dimensions: 550x380x500 mm approx.
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B010-15 B010-16

• Accepts bowls both 1500g and

3000g capacity
• Speed control 0-3600 rpm by
“inverter” at 50/60Hz
• Separate panel for speed control
and rpm on digital display.
• Explosion proof model (B011-01)
• CE safety option (B011-10)

UPGRADING OPTION:
B011-10
SAFETY ELECTROMAGNETIC MICRO-SWITCH SYSTEM to
prevent the opening of the
cover when the Centrifuge is
B011-10
working, or during the bowl
rotation.
B011 Conforming to CE Safety
Directive.
Not applicable to the Centrifuge
B011-01 explosion proof version mod.
Centrifuge extractor “explosion proof” B011-01.
1500/3000 g capacity
Same to mod. B011, but equipped with a special explosion proof
electric motor.
The control panel has to be installed in a non explosive area.
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B014 B021
Continuous flow filterless centrifuge Solvent recovery still - 10 litre/hour
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1 all. B.2.1, EN 13108 / DIN 1996 This efficient and compact unit, easy to install, is totally self contai-
CNR N° 38 / ASTM D1856 ned. It is provided of two tanks: one for the clean solvent and one
Designed for quick filterless separation of filler from binder for the dirty solvent and of a water coolant system which only
solution or other mixtures containing sediments (cement, soil, needs to be connected to a tap. A safety cut out is also supplied,
clay), in suspension. As no filter is required, there is no dispersion being activated when the solvent level becomes too low or once
of material so that the highest accuracy is assured. The solution is the process is completed.
poured into the top funnel and falls into the rotating test container Fully stainless steel very high quality (AISI 316) made.
dia. 70x200 mm. Because of the centrifugal effect, the liquid rises Supplied complete of funnel/tank with sieve insert, 10 m plastic

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vertically leaving the filler and mineral particles inside the beaker. tube.
The centrifuge is supplied complete with aluminium beaker, two Power supply: 230 V 1 ph 50-60 Hz 1300 W
sieves 2 mm and 0,063 mm mesh respectively. The rotation speed is Dimensions: 320x400x650 mm
11500 rpm, with automatic ramp and preset speed control. Weight: 17 kg
Extraction capacity is up to 100 g. of filler per test.
Power supply: 230 V 1ph 50 Hz 600 W
Dimensions: 350x600x720 mm.
Weight: 60 kg

SPARE:
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B014-01 ALUMINIUM BEAKER 70 mm. dia. x 200 high

ACCESSORY:
THRICHLOROETHYLENE SOLUTION FOR BINDER EXTRACTION.
We cannot supply for shipping problems.

B014-01 B021

• All high quality stainless steel (AISI 316)

made with copper coils
• Security devices stopping the unit at
the end of the test or in case of over-
heatings

• Filler recovery with filterless system

• Continuous flow at 11500 rpm
• Automatic speed ramp
B014

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B016-10 B016-20 KIT B016-20 KIT
Hot extractor set Soxhelet modified
PAPER FILTER METHOD method
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1 clause B.1.1 STANDARDS:
EN 13108, EN 12697-14 EN 12697-1 clause B.1.3
BS 598:102 EN 13108
The unit is used to extract the binder from Consisting of flask 5000 ml
bituminous mixtures, and to determine the capacity, 2000 ml extractor,
moisture content. Consisting of a metallic pot cock, vapour tube, conden-
complete with gauze basket and filter, Dean
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ser; all glass made.

Stark collector, Liebig condenser, filter paper Complete with 25 filtering
400mm dia. (pack of 25 pcs.) cartridges dia. 80 x 240 mm,
Dimensions: 480x480x900 mm isomantle electric heater,
Weight : 22 kg aprox. stand and clamps.
ACCESSORY: Power supply:
V200-02 Hot plate dia. 220 mm. 230V 1ph 50/60Hz 900W
230V 1ph 50-60Hz 2000W Dimensions:
400x400x1000 ml approx.
SPARE PART: Weight: 20 kg approx.
B016-15 Filter paper 400 mm dia. (100 pcs.)
B016-10
B017 KIT
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Hot extraction apparatus
B016-23
WIRE MESH FILTER METHOD
Filter cartridges for Soxhelet
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1 clause B.1.2, EN 13108 / CNR a. VII N° 38
dia. 80 x 240 mm
DIN 1996
(pack of 25 pcs.)
This apparatus consists of a cylindrical glass jar Stainless steel
containing a stainless steel wire condenser
basket cloth opening 0,063 mm.
B017 KIT
The asphalt sample (max.
quantity 400 g) is placed inside B061 KIT
the wire basket, the solvent Kumagawa (Soxhelet) B061 KIT
is poured inside the jar. Now
extractor1litrecapacity
the wire basket is inserted
into the jar which is covered STANDARDS:
by a stainless steel condenser EN 12697-1 clause B.1.3
connected to a water supply. EN 13108 / LCPC - CNR N.38
The apparatus is placed on a Used to extract the bitumen
hot plate and the boiling solvent from hot-mixed paving mixtures.
drips into the basket dissol- Consisting of an electric heating
ving out the bitumen. The filler device, balloon 1 litre capacity,
passing through the mesh basket glass pipes, cooling unit and 25
must be separated using the filtering cartridges.
centrifuge extractor. Power supply:
Dimensions: dia. 160x335 mm 230 V 1ph 50/60 Hz 750 W
V200
Weight: 5 kg
B061-01 KIT
ACCESSORIES:
B017-02 Wire basket stainless steel cloth opening 0,4 mm Kumagawa (Soxhelet)
B017-04 Wire basket stainless steel, double cloth 0,063 and extractor2litrescapacity
0,4 mm. openings. Basically similar to mod. B061 but
V200 Hot plate dia. 185 mm 2 litres capacity.
230 V 1 ph 50-60 Hz 1500 W
V173-03 Wire mesh with ceramic centre SPARES:
SPARES: B061-02 FILTER CARTRIDGES, dia. 58x170 mm for Kumagawa
B017-01 Wire basket stainless steel cloth opening 0,063 mm 1 litre. Pack of 25 pieces.
B017-03 Pyrex glass jar B061-03 FILTER CARTRIDGES dia. 80x200 mm for Kumagawa
B017-05 Metal condenser stainless steel with ring 2 litres. Pack of 25 pieces.
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B018 B019 KIT
Binder recovery apparatus. Reflux extractor 1000 g capacity
Vacuum pump method STANDARDS: ASTM D2172 / AASHTO T164 B
HOT EXTRACTION METHOD This simple apparatus, working on the same operation principle of
SOLUBLE BINDER CONTENT (BITUMEN RECOVERY) the mod. B017, consists of a cylindrical glass jar containing a metal
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1 Clause B.3.1, EN 13108 / BS 598:102 frame supporting two metal cones of stainless steel cloth and a
Used for the separation of solvent from the binder/solvent solution, metal condenser on top of the jar.
and to determine the binder content in an aggregate/bitumen mixture. Supplied complete with 100 filter papers and wire gauze.
The apparatus consists of: Dimensions: dia. 160x510 mm - Weight: 5 kg

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- Thermostatic water bath to keep boiling water during all the
recovery cycle, complete with cover and digital thermostat, ACCESSORY:
inside dimensions mm 280 x 280 xh 230. V200 Hot plate dia. 185 mm.
This unit may be used also as general purposes water bath. 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 1500W
- Two glass flasks having 250 ml capacity, complete with rubber SPARES:
bungs, tubing and cocks B019-01 Filter paper, pack of 100
- Vacuum gauge (to be connected to the vacuum pump, B019-02 Pyrex glass jar
- Pyrex flask, 1000 ml capacity, used as vacuum bottle B019-03 Metal condenser
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz 1000W B019-04 N° 2 stainless steel cones with frame
Weight: 25 kg approx. V173-03 Wire mesh with ceramic centre
B061-02
B020 KIT 75
Reflux extractor 4000 g capacity
Similar to mod. B019 but having 4000 g capacity.
Dimensions: dia. 280x510 mm. Weight: 9 kg
V203 ACCESSORY:
V200-02 Hot plate dia. 220 mm
V205-10 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 2000W
SPARES:
B020-01 Filter paper, pack of 100
B020-02 Pyrex glass jar
B018
NEEDED ACCESSORY: B020-03 Metal condenser
B020-04 N° 2 stainless steel cones with frame
V203+V205-10
V173-04 Wire mesh with ceramic centre
Vacuum Pump to produce a vacuum down 220 mbar, with vacuum
B020-05 Wire mesh 300 x 300 mm
regulator. Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz. Weight: 5 kg approx.
B018-10 B020 KIT
B019 KIT
Recovery of binder by Abson method
STANDARDS: ASTM D1856 / CNR N°133
This distillation assembly is used for recovery of binder from a solu-
tion of a previous extraction, with properties substantially as those of
the bituminous mixture. The apparatus consists of glassware complete
set, metallic stand supports, electric heating mantle with regulator.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50/60Hz 750W. Weight: 15 kg approx.

B018-10 V200-02 V200

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B067N
Vacuum pyknometer 10 litres capacity
THEORETICAL MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF UNCOMPACTED
BITUMINOUS PAVING MIXTURES (RICE-TEST)
STANDARDS: EN 12697-5, EN 13108 / ASTM D2041 / AASHTO T209, T283
Transparent plexiglass made, complete with valve and gauge, it is
utilized for a rapid determination of asphalt content, bulk specific B067N
gravity of aggregates, the max. theoretic specific gravity of bitu-
minous uncompacted road mixtures and the percent air voids in
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compacted mixtures.
To perform the test a minimum ultimate vacuum of 30mm/Hg is
requested.
Dimensions: 300mm dia. x 450mm high
Weight : 8 kg approx.
V205-01+
V205-10+V205-12+
ACCESSORIES: V230-03+ B067-11
A059-02 KIT
VIBRO-DEAERATOR, ELECTROMAGNETIC, with adjustable A059-02 KIT
vibrating intensity.
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To vibrate the pyknometer for the evacuation of the air. V205-01 + V205-10 + V205-12
This unit can be used also as a Sieve Shaker. VACUUM PUMP, PORTABLE TWO STAGES, complete with
Technical details: see Section “A” Aggregates, pag. 38 vacuum regulator and condensed water trap.
Technical detais: see Section “V” pag. 487
B067-11 ELASTICS, to fix the pyknometer to the vibro-deaerator.
V230-03 TUBING FOR VACUUM, 3 m long
BINDER RECOVERY BY ROTARY EVAPORATION
B065
Rotary Evaporation Apparatus
STANDARDS: EN 12697-1, 12697-3 ACCESSORIES:
This unit is used to recover bitumen from a solvent by minimizing B065-12 VACUUM REGULATING SYSTEM, including regulation
the changes in the asphalt properties. valve, pressure gauge and vacuum digital gauge 1 mbar
The test is performed by distilling the residue of the solution of resolution. - 230V 1ph 50Hz
solvent and asphalt.
The rotating distillation flask is partially immersed in a heated oil V205-01 VACUUM PUMP, dual stage.
bath, and the solution is subjected to high vacuum, with fine regu- Technical details: see pag. 453 - 230V 1ph 50Hz
lation of pressure (up to +/- 0.1 kPa) according V230-03 RUBBER TUBE, lined for vacuum, 3 m long.
to EN 12697-3 Specification. B065-14 DIATHERMIC OIL, can of 5 kg
The recovered asphalt can be used for further
B065-15 EVAPORATION BALLOON, glass, flat, 3 l capacity
tests, as required.
The Rotary Evaporation Apparatus is essentially B065-13 DISTILLATION FLASK, 2000 ml capacity
composed by: (ASTM D5404)
- distillation flask 1000 ml capacity.
- motor of variable speed, suitable to rotate
the flask at an adjustable rate of 20 to
280 rpm.
- condenser.
- solvent recovery flask, 1000 ml capacity.
- heated oil bath.
The angle of the rotary/distillation flask is 15°
The instrument is supplied complete with glass
tubing with three way valve and transparent
flexible hose for solution intake. B065-12 V205-01+ V230-03
The Rotatory Apparatus requires a vacuum pump and a vacuum B065
regulating system (see accessories).
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz - Weight: 27 kg approx.
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B007
ASPHALT SPLITTER
This instrument is used to break and crumble asphalt samples to facilitate bulk density tests and laboratory testing purposes,
by reducing the granulating time in few minutes with high quality results.
A rough asphalt sample of approx. 1 kg is poured into the stainless steel bowl equipped, at its bottom, of three rotating paddles.
The cover is closed, the machine started, and the three paddles break and crumble the sample in grains.
One to three minutes are normally sufficient to obtain a grained sample, but the longer is the grinding time, the more grain sizes will decrease.
The bowl is now tilted to discharge the sample into the self supporting suitable pan supplied with.
A hinged cabinet reducing noise protects the bowl. When opening the cover while the splitter is working, a microswitch automatically
stops the machine, conforming to CE Safety Directive.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Stainless steel bowl 6 litres capacity
- Multirange timer: sec/min/hour
- Main switch, Start/Stop button
- Switch for reverse mode of the rotating paddles
(very useful when the material restrains between paddle/bowl)
- Paddles speed: 1400 rpm
- Power supply: 230V 50Hz 1500W
- Dimensions: 490 x 730 xh 855 mm 77
- Weight: 85 kg approx.

SPARE PART:
B007-11
Kit of three rotating paddles with screws.

B007 Open
B007 Closed

Detail of the 3 paddles

Unloading phase
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PARTICLE LOSS OF POROUS ASPHALT SPECIMEN SAMPLING OF ASPHALT ROAD CORES FOR THE DETERMI-
STANDARDS: EN 12697-17, EN 13108 NATION OF PHISICAL PROPERTIES AND COMPOSITION
The test concerns the determination of the particle loss by abra- STANDARD: EN 12697-27
sion of porous asphalt mixtures.
RESISTANCE TO FUEL
STANDARDS: EN 12697-43, EN 13108
The test concerns the determination of the resistance of a pave- C319
ment or a bituminous mixture to aviation fuel. Pavement core
These two Standards require, within other specific tests, drilling machine
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the abrasion tester: Technical details, other models

A075 of machines, coring bits etc.
Los Angeles described in section “C”
abrasion pag. 280
machine
Technical details: C319
see Section “A”
Aggregates, pag. 45
VIBRATORY COMPACTION METHOD, FOR THE PREPARA-
A075 TION OF BITUMINOUS TEST SPECIMENS, applicable to loose
DETERMINATION OF THE AFFINITY BETWEEN mixtures and cores to determine a density ratio for a bituminous
78 AGGREGATE AND BITUMEN mixture as described in the EN Specifications.
STANDARDS: EN 12697-11, EN 13108 STANDARDS: EN 12697-9, 12697-10, 12697-32 / BS 598:10
The equipment is formed by: S197-01N
B097
B022 P. R. D. MOULD, vertically
Bottle rolling machine, with rotation speed adju- split on one side, foreseen
stable from 0 up to 85 rpm, used for the determination of the affi- of clamp attachment to the
nity between aggregate and bitumen, expressed by visual registration base plate, plated against S197N
of the degree of bitumen coverage on uncompacted bitumen-coa- corrosion, is utilized for
ted mineral aggregate particles after influence of mechanical stirring determining the degree of
action in the presence of water. The machine can roll up to 3 bottles compaction of bituminous
at the same time. Supplied complete with timer range 0 - 6 hours. pavaments, for quality
Power supply: control purpose.
230V 50/60Hz 1ph Weight: 12 kg
Dimensions:
385x295x160 mm.
Weight: 10 kg approx. B097-12 B097-12
B097-11
B022SP
Bottle rolling
machine, same to
mod. B022 but equipped
with timer range 0 - 99 hours.
B022 + B022-11 B097

S197N
VIBRATING HAMMER, double insulated motor, trigger handle, for
asphalt compaction in the percentage refusal density test. It can
B022-11
B022-12 be used also for the compaction of Proctor and CBR specimens
Technical details: see Section “S” pag. 404
B022-11 ACCESSORIES:
TEST BOTTLE, made of borosilicate glass, 500 ml capacity, diameter B097-11 Small tamping foot, dia. 102 mm
86 mm, height 176 mm, as expressly requested by EN Specification. Complete with shank.
B022-12 B097-12 Large tamping foot, dia. 146 mm
GLASS ROD with a diameter of 6 mm equipped with 35 mm long Complete with shank.
fitting rubber tube. S197-01N Supporting frame for vibrating hammer (see pag. 404).
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INDENTATION TEST USING CUBES OR MARSHALL SPECIMENS
STANDARDS: EN 12697-20, EN 13108

This EN describes a test method for determining the depth of

indentation of mastic asphalt and rolled asphalt, when force is
applied to them via a cylindrical indentor pin with a circular flat-
ended base. The test applies to aggregates of maximum nominal
size less or equal to 16 mm
This test method is performed on mastic and road constructions
asphalts, on waterproofing and floor screeds in building construc-

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tions.
The indentation test can be applied also on Marshall specimens.
Condition the specimens together with their moulds for at least
60 min under water at the test temperature of 40°C. or 22°C. B059-10
respectively with +/- 1°C. accuracy.

B059-10
Asphalt indentation penetrometer
Comprising: ACCESSORIES:
- Rugged basic frame where the screw penetration load device is
fixed. B059-15
- Two interchangeable penetration pistons having 1 and 5 cm2 CUBE MOULD 70,7 mm. 79
surface. To prepare cube specimens.
- Two metallic discs having total weight of 500 N ( 51 kg) that are Steel manufactured, it is easily detachable. Weight: 4350 g
positioned on the load device. B059-16
- Dial gauge 30 mm, sens. 0,01 mm to measure the penetration. PENETRATION (ADJUSTABLE) TEST MOULD 69 mm.
- Stainless steel water bath complete with water discharge cock. Used during the penetration test of the cube specimen.
Heater, cube mould, test mould, “are not included” and have to be Made from aluminium alloy. Weight: 1850 g
ordered separately (see accessories). B059-17 BASE, steel made, to fix the Marshall specimen into the
Dimensions: 530 x 600 xh 820 mm Penetrometer. Weight: 1100 g
Weight: 160 kg
B059-18 CALIBRATION DEVICE for the Indentation Penetrometer.
Weight: 700 g
B059-21
THERMOSTAT DIGITAL HEATING SYSTEM, complete with
immersion heating element.
B059-21
It heats water at the required temperature of 22°C. or of 40°C.
with an accuracy within +/- 1°C. as requested by Standards.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz 1500W
Weight: 3 kg. Approx.

BITUMINOUS MIXTURES TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

STANDARD: EN 12697-13
V154
Digital microprocessor thermometer
Range : -50 +950°C., resol. 0,1 – 1°C.
Supplied “without” probes to be ordered separately
B059-15 B059-16 (see accessories).
Technical details: see section “V” pag. 480

V154

ACCESSORIES:
B059-18 B059-17 V154-01 Penetration probe, 120 mm long
V154-02 Surface probe, 260 mm long
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BINDER DRAINAGE, BASKET METHOD B024-10
To determine the drainage of bituminous samples obtained from Radial-flow falling head permeameter
different mixtures of mineral fine aggregates or additives, for the STANDARD: EN 12697-40
evaluation of the drainage results. Used to determine the time taken for 4 liters of water to dissipate
STANDARDS: EN 12697-18, EN 13108 through an annular area of the surfacing of a pavement under
B022-20 known conditions.
Drainage basket, dimensions 100x100x100 mm, made Consisting of:
from stainless steel sheet with 3,15 mm dia. holes. - acrylic tube 125 mm inside diameter, 560 mm long,
Weight: 500 g approx. marked at 1 liter and at 5 liters
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- internal rod with rubber ball valve

B022-20 - wooden base with sealing gasket
Dimensions: 800x450x680 mm
Weight: 7 kg approx.

B022-21
B022-21 B024-10
Tray, stainless steel made, dimensions 160x160x10 mm.
Weight: 500 g aprox.
80
DETERMINATION OF BULK DENSITY OF BITUMINOUS B024-05
MIXTURES BY HYDROSTATIC GRAVITY METHOD Conical sieve 0,355mm mesh
STANDARDS: EN 12697-6, 12697-7, EN 13108
STANDARD: EN 15366:2010
ASTM D1186, D2726
Used to verify the absorption degree
AASHTO T166-93 / CNR N. 40
of mineral oils and hydrocarbons from
granulate products spread on the
V085
road during winter time.
Specific gravity frame
Used for specific gravity determination of materials, and specifically
B024
the bulk density of laboratory compacted asphalt specimens and B024-05
asphalt road cores. Permeameter
Technical details: FOR DRAINING PAVEMENTS IN SITU.
V075-11
see section “V” pag. 472 STANDARD: ITALIAN HIGHWAY SYSTEM,
COMPARABLE TO MPW OF BELGIUM
Mainly used in situ to perform and to check the permeability and
drainage on road carpets, concrete pavements, tamped earth etc.
ACCESSORIES: V041 The test consists in filling the cylinder with water, after ermetically
V041 positioning it on the carpet under test and then in calculating the
DENSITY BASKET, stainless time needed by a certain quantity of water to be absorbed by the
steel, 200 mm dia. by same. The instrument is composed of a bottomless plexiglass cylin-
200 mm high der 140 mm inside diameter, fitted on a base. The cylinder has two
black calibration lines: one at zero point and one at 250 mm.
V075-11 Dimensions: 260x260x425 mm
DIGITAL BALANCE 6000g Weight: 8 kg
capacity x 0,1g sens. V085
Technical details and other
models: see section “V” pag. 471 ACCESSORY:
B024-01 B024-01
A106 WEIGHT KG 5, anular shape,
WAX MELTING POT to apply on the base of the
Technical details: permemeter, to improve its
see section “A” pag. 29 adherence to the material
under test.
V300-19
PARAFFIN WAX, pack of 4600 g A106
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LABORATORY BITUMINOUS MIXERS

AVAILABLE MODELS:

E094
Mixer 5 litres capacity
STANDARD: EN 12697-35 / BS 598:107
This bench mounting Mixer, is utilized for mixing samples of
bituminous materials. Thanks to its double mixing action (shaft and
planetary) it ensures uniform mixing. Two speed can be selected:

section B
140 or 285 rpm for the revolving action
62 or 125 rpm for the planetary action.
The mixer is supplied complete with stainless steel bowl, but
“without” whisk to be ordered separately (see accessories).
It cannot be sold in CE markets without security guards (see mod. E095).
Power supply: 230 V 1 ph 50 Hz 800 W
Dimensions: 450x400x480 mm
Weight: 50 kg

E095
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Mixer 5 litres capacity E094 + B028-03
Same to mod. E094 but equipped with security guards, conforming
to CE Safety Directive.
Note: The proper utilization of the mixers mod. E094 and E095
requires to heat the bowl with the bituminous sample at the E095-03
temperature specified by the Standards. To this purpose a common
laboratory oven is used, and the sample mixing (time: approx 2
minutes) is performed immediately after having taken off the bowl
from the oven. As an alternative to this procedure the heater mod.
B028-01 can be used. B028-03

E095-01

B028-01

ACCESSORIES FOR E094 and E095:

B028-03 WHISK BEATER, thin wire, stainless steel, to EN Spec.
B028-01 ISOMANTLE ELECTRIC HEATER, complete with ther-
moregulator. Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 800W
E095-03 BEATER, stainless steel made.
E095 + B028-03
SPARE: E095-01 BOWL, stainless steel, 5 litres capacity. ...follows...
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Mixer 20 and 30 litres capacity
STANDARD: EN 12697-35
These large capacity mixers have been designed to mix bituminous
samples for compaction tests, Marshall and tensile splitting test and for
other tests where uniformity is required. Thanks to the planetary action
this mixer ensures a complete and uniform mixing. The machine is pro-
vided with a variable speed drive allowing to set a wide range of speeds:
- from 20 to 130 rpm for the planetary action
- from 60 to 390 rpm for the revolving action B027 / B027L
section B

The stainless steel cover can be lifted to inspect the bowl, and in this
case the motor automatically turns off to prevent accidents to CE safety
Directive.
A timer allows to select the mixing time or the continuous mixing.
The mixer is supplied complete with stainless steel bowl, but “without”
whisk beater, “without” coupling and “without” electric heater that
must be ordered separately (see accessories).

AVAILABLE MODELS:
B027 MIXER, 20 LITRES CAPACITY
82 Power supply: 400V 3ph 50Hz 1,1kW
Dimensions: 489x693xh 944 mm
Weight: 110 kg approx. B027-01N / B027-01L

B027SP MIXER, 20 LITRES CAPACITY

Identical to mod. B027 but with power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz 1,1kW

B027L MIXER 30 LITRES CAPACITY CAPACITY

Identical to mod. B027, but with bowl capacity of 30 litres.
Power supply: 400V 3ph 50Hz 1,1kW
Dimensions: 700x539xh944 mm
Weight: 120 kg approx.

B027LSP MIXER 30 LITRES CAPACITYCAPACITY

Identical to mod. B027L, but with power supply: 230V 1ph 1,1kW
ACCESSORIES:
MODEL: B027 (20 litres) B027L (30 litres)

WHISK THIN wire beater, EN Specifications B027-03 B027-03L

WHISK THICK wire beater, EN Specifications B027-06 B027-06L
COUPLING beater/shaft for B027-03(L), B027-06(L), B027-04(L) B025-08 B025-08L

OTHER MODELS OF BEATERS, NOT CONFORMING TO STANDARDS:

BEATER, STAINLESS STEEL B027-07 -----
BEATER, aluminium ----- B027-02L
SPIRAL Beater B027-04 B027-04L
HOOK Beater B027-05 B027-05L
COUPLING beater/shaft for B027-02(L), B027-05(L), B027-07 B025-09 B025-09L

ISOMANTLE HEATER, electric, complete with thermoregulator.

The isomantle winding action of the bowl allows a more uniform heating
of the bituminous sample.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50/60Hz 1000W B027-01N B027-01L

BOWL, Stainless Steel, spare-part B027-11 B027-11L

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B026N
PaveMix - Matest made
Automatic Asphalt Large Laboratory Mixer, 32 litres capacity
STANDARD: EN 12697-35 / ASTM D6307 / AASHTO TP53
The PaveMix has been expressly designed to prepare homogeneous bituminous mixtures at a strictly controlled temperature.
The preparation of the bituminous sample is obtained in a short time period (few minutes) to avoid any mechanical aggregate degradation
and to fully coat all mineral components, as requested by EN 12697-35.

The mixer produces representative samples to perform: Technical Specifications and features:

section B
- Gyratory compaction tests (EN 12697-10, EN 12697-31) - Mixing capacity: 32 litres max.
- Marshall stability tests (EN 12697-34, EN 13108) - Mixing bowl: stainless steel AISI 316
- Wheel tracking wet and dry tests (EN 12697-22) - Mixing temperature: selectable from ambient up to 260°C
- Slabs compaction laboratory tests (EN 12697-33) through sensitive probe and digital display control.
- Beam fatigue and Stiffness tests (EN 12697-26, EN 13108) - Mixing speed: adjustable from 4 to 40 rpm.
- Asphalt general purpose tests. - Easy tilting unloading operation by electromechanical motion.
PaveMix consists of: Heating power: 3000 W
- Main frame holding a horizontal stainless steel bowl with a heli- Power supply: 230V 1ph 50/60Hz 4500 W
cal mixing shaft. Dimensions: 1280 x 700 x h1210 mm
- The bowl, double wall insulation made of stainless steel AISI 316, Weight: 350 kg
contains an electric heater with probe sensor granting constant
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and uniform temperature control.
- An electromechanical motion allows to tilt the bowl to get easy
the unloading operation.
The control panel foresees:
- Digital thermo regulator to set temperature and to control the
mixing temperature.
- Mixing speed regulator.
- Main and start/stop switches.
- Command to tilt the bowl.

Bowl detail: open and tilted

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HOT MIX ASPHALT COMPACTABILITY DETERMINATION
B031N1
Marshall Automatic EN (impact) Compactor
STANDARDS: EN 12697-10 / EN 12697-30:2012 comparable to: BS 598:107
This ruggedly constructed apparatus automatically compacts the bituminous sample and
stops off the motor after the preset number of blows has been completed on the automatic
digital display counter.
The trip mechanism is structured so that the sliding hammer falls at the same height at every
blow.
section B

The mould is held in position by a fast clamping device.

The compactor includes a vibrated concrete base where a laminate hardwood block is
mounted.
Total weight of the compaction hammer (Rod + Foot + Sliding mass): 7850 ± 50 g
Sliding mass weight: 4535 ± 15 g
Free fall height: 457 ± 5 mm
Blow frequency: 50 blows in 55/60 seconds
The machine is equipped with safety door, conforming to CE Safety Directive.
When opened it stops automatically and cannot operate.
All moving parts are quickly/easily accessible for maintenance.
The compactor is supplied complete, “except for the mould” that must be ordered
84 separately.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz 300W
Dimensions: 500 x 500 x 1890 mm
Weight : 220 kg

ACCESSORY:
B031-01
CABINET, lined with sound-proofing B031N 1
material for noise reduction within
CE limits
Dimensions: B030-01NF FILLING COLLAR only (NF P98-251-2).
800 x 800 x 2000 mm approx. Weight: 850g
Weight : 100 kg approx.
B030-03
SPARE PART: B031N 1 + B031-01 EXTRACTION PLATE, to eject specimens from the mould.
B033-11N It is used in conjunction with B030-04 receiver. Weight: 1400 g
Compaction Hammer complete B030-04
SPECIMEN RECEIVER, used to receive the specimens ejected by
the B030-03 extruder.
B029N-KIT Weight: 1300 g
Marshall compaction mould, 4” dia.
B030-05 FILTER DISC dia 100mm. Pack of 100
STANDARDS: EN 12697-10 / EN 12697-30:2012
CNR N° 30 / NF P98-251-2 B031-08 DISTANCE PIECE, (to use of the B029N-KIT mould
Inside diameter. 101,6 mm (4”) with the old Compactors model B031 and B031N).
Steel manufactured, plated against corrosion.
Weight: 3,150 kg
B029N KIT
Consisting of: B030N B030-04
B030N MOULD BODY only. Weight: 1300 g B030-01N
B030-01N FILLING COLLAR only. Weight: 850 g
B030-02N BASE PLATE only. Weight: 1000 g B030-03

Note: French NF P98-251-2 Spec. requires the filling

collar with a small different dimension,
but fitting perfectly the mould body and B030-02N
the baseplate. B030-05
B031-08
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MARSHALL STABILITY ASTM - SPECIMEN COMPACTION
B033
Automatic Marshall compactor for 4” Ø moulds
STANDARDS: ASTM D6926 / Comparable to AASHTO T 245
This ruggedly constructed machine has been designed to eliminate the laborious process of hand
compaction. It automatically compacts the specimen and stops off the motor after the preset
number of strokes has been completed on the automatic digital display counter. The trip mechanism
is structured so that the hammer falls at the same height at every stroke. The unit incorporates a
compaction wooden pedestal. The drive mechanism lifts the 4,53 kg. compaction hammer, plated

section B
against corrosion, to the height of 457 mm. and allows free fall at 60 blows per minute.
This compactor is suitable only for Marshall moulds dia. 4“.
The compactor is supplied complete “except” for the mould which must be ordered separately.
It cannot be sold in CE markets without safety guards (see mod. B033-01 and B033-03)
Power supply: 230 V 1 ph 50Hz 300 W B033
Dimensions: 540x400x1600 mm
Weight: 95 kg

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B033-01
AutomaticMarshallcompactorfor
4” Ø moulds
Same to mod. B033, but equipped with safety guard,
conforming to CE Safety Directive.
When opening the guard during Compactor working, a
microswitch automatically stops the unit.
B033-01

B033-11
B033-04
ACCESSORIES:
B033-03
SOUNDPROOF SECURITY CABINET, steel made with micro-
switch, complying to CE Safety Directive, lined with sound-proofing
material for noise reduction.
Accessory for B033 model.
If the door is opened while the Compactor is working, it automati-
cally stops.
Dimensions: 660x660x1900 mm
Weight: 70 kg approx.

B033-04 STEEL PLATE, dia. 100x50 mm,

to heat the Compaction’s Hammer.
SPARE:
B033 + B033-03 B033-11 COMPACTION HAMMER
complete for B033, B033-01 Compactors.
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B032-KIT B035-01
Marshall compactor, Automatic Marshall compactor
hand operated for 4” Ø for 6” and 4” Ø moulds
moulds B037 STANDARDS: ASTM D6926, D5581 / Comparable to AASHTO T245
STANDARDS: ASTM D6926 This apparatus automatically compacts the Marshall specimens 6”
B034 and 4” diameter and stops after the preset number of blows.
AASHTO T245
Similar to mod. B033, but the hammer is Supplied complete, “except for the compaction hammers 6”
lifted and released manually. diameter (mod. B035-11) and 4” diameter” (mod. B035-12), and
Dimensions: 320x320x1600 mm the moulds, which must be ordered separately.
section B

Weight: 60 kg approx. It cannot be sold in CE markets without safety guards (see mod.
B035-02 and B035-03). Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz 500W
The assembly consists of: Dimensions: 460x570x1700mm. Weight: 180 kg approx.
B034
COMPACTION HAMMER, with 4,53 kg B035-02
sliding weight, guided on a shaft. Automatic Marshall compactor
Plated against corrosion for 6” and 4” Ø moulds
Weight: 10 kg Same to mod. B035-01, but equipped with safety
B036 guards, conforming to CE Directive.
COMPACTION PEDESTAL, consisting of
a wooden block, capped with a steel plate.
86 Complete with mould clamp device.
Plated against corrosion.
Weight: 42 kg B036
B032 KIT
B037 SUPPORT and hammer guide.
B032-05
B032-01 B034
Marshall compactor, hand operated, for
6” and 4” Ø moulds
STANDARDS: ASTM D6926, D5581
Comparable to AASHTO T245
Supplied complete with compaction hammer
6” diameter, wooden pedestal capped with
steel plate and mould clamp device, support/
hammer guide.
Dimensions: 320x320x1700mm
Weight: 70 kg approx.

ACCESSORIES:
B034
COMPACTION HAMMER 4” diameter, com-
plete, for B032-01 Compactor.
B032-11
REDUCTION COLLAR to fix the B035-11 B035-12
mould B029KIT (4” dia.) to the Marshall
Compactor mod B032-01
SPARE PART: B035-01
ACCESSORIES:
B032-05
COMPACTION HAMMER 6” diam- B035-11 COMPACTION HAMMER 6” diameter for the B035-01
eter, complete, for B032-01 Compactor and B035-02 Compactors.
B035-12 COMPACTION HAMMER 4” diameter for the B035-01
B032-11 and B035-02 Compactors.
B035-03 SOUNDPROOF SECURITY CABINET, steel made,
lined with sound-proofing material, complying to CE
B032-01 Safety Directive.
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B030 KIT S114
S114
Marshall compaction mould, 4” Ø Universal
STANDARDS: ASTM D6926 / Comparable to AASHTO T245 extruder
Inside diameter 101,6 mm (4”) Hand operated, actuated
Steel manufactured, plated against corrosion. by a 5 tons hydraulic jack,
Weight: 3100 g it is designed to extrude
Consisting of: samples having dia. 4” and
6”. It can therefore extrude
B030N MOULD BODY only. Weight: 1300 g
Marshall, CBR, Standard and

section B
B030-01N FILLING COLLAR only. Weight: 850 g Modified Proctor speci-
mens.
B030-08 BASE PLATE only. Weight: 950 g Dimensions: dia. 300x500 mm
Weight: 30 kg

ACCESSORIES:
B030-03 B079N
EXTRACTION PLATE, to eject specimens from the mould. It is Cabinet with aspirator
used in conjunction with B030-04 receiver. Double aspiration system, certified to EN 14175-2-3 Bureau Veritas.
Weight: 1400 g Used to exhaust vapors and toxic solvents caused by Centrifuge
Extractors, Hot Extractors etc., by avoiding they are diffused in the
B030-04 laboratory. 87
SPECIMEN RECEIVER, used to receive specimens ejected by the Metal frame, monolithic stoneware, 4 sockets + switch, water spout
B030-03 extruder. and cock, electric aspirator, electric lighting.
Weight: 1300 g The front transparent door can be lifted by vertical counterweights
for an easy access to the operation desk.
B030-05 PAPER DISC dia. 100 mm. Pack of 100. Power supply:
230V 1ph 50Hz
B030-06 BASE PLATE with handles Dimensions:
(alternative to mod. B030-08) 1800x830xh2500 mm
Weight: 380 kg

B029-01 ACCESSORY:
B079-01 B079N
Marshall compaction mould, 6” Ø
LOWER CUPBOARDS,
STANDARD: ASTM D5581-96
bilaminated plastic
Consisting of mould body, filling collar and baseplate. made, complete with
Inside diameter: 152,4 mm (6”) doors and shelves.
Steel manufactured, plated against corrosion
Weight: 5 kg approx.
B079-01

B030 KIT
B030N B030-04
B030-01N B030-03

B030-08
B029-01 B030-05
B030-06
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B041
GYROTRONIC - Superpave Gyratory Compactor, Matest made
STANDARDS: EN 12697-10, EN 12697-31 / ASTM D6925 / AASHTO T312 / SHRP M-002
This Gyratory Compactor, entirely developed and manufactured by Matest, is used to simulate and reproduce the real
compaction conditions under actual road paving operations, hence determining the compaction properties of the asphalt.
Such compaction is achieved in a fully automatic way, by combining the rotary action and the vertical resultant force applied by a mechani-
cal head.
The Compactor comprises a highly rigid steel frame ensuring excellent angle control.
Load is applied by an electro-pneumatic cylinder, servo-controlled by a precision pressure regulator; the height is measured by a linear
section B

transducer.
Gyratory motion is generated by an eccentric high precision system allowing an easy set up with precision and constant angle of gyration.
The rotation speed is controlled by an inverter through on board
computer control.
Using the proper perforated mould, the Compactor is able to run
tests also on cold emulsified asphalt mix.
The acquired results are also employed in the investigation of volu-
metric and mechanical characteristics of the asphalt mix.
The machine is calibrated at Matest factory with the internal
angle set according to the Standard chosen by the customer:

88 - Angle set to 1,16° to meet ASTM D6925, AASHTO T312,

SHRP M-002
- Angle set to 0,82° to meet EN 12697-10, EN 12697-31

B041 with mould

Test execution
(data plot)

Setting of test parameters

B041-20

MAIN FEATURES:
- Highly rigid steel frame ensuring excellent angle control, to meet the strict tollerances requested by EN Specifications.
- Electro-pneumatic action with servo-controlled regulator.
- Electronic control unit with touch screen color display, that runs like a standard PC based on Windows operating system.
- Software for acquisition and PC data processing.
The touch-screen icon interface allows an easy set up of the parameters and immediate automatic execution of the test, data acquisition,
processing, graphics and file.
Direct connection to Intranet (connection to a LAN network) and Internet to establish a remote communication and receive an immediate
diagnostic analysis of the potential problem from Matest technicians, or for software updates.
Unlimited memory storage with: 2 USB ports, 1 SD card.
Hardware technical details: see catalogue at page 24.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Gyratory compactor with shear stress
- Compacted specimen size: dia 100 and 150 mm; height from measurement device
0 to 200 mm for both sizes. This model is basically structured as mod. B041 and B041EN, but,
- Mould dimensions: Internal dia100 and 150 mm; height 250 mm in addition, “it includes the shear stress measurement device” and
for both moulds. therefore it is recommended for both design and research purposes.
- Gyratory angle: adjustable from 0 to 2,4°
- Number of cycles (gyratory): adjustable from 1 to 5000 MAIN FEATURES:
- Gyration rate: adjustable from 5 to 60 work cycles/min - The device provides the most important parameters required to
(30 cycles/min requested by Standards) determine the main properties of asphalt mixes, and to predict
- Vertical load on 150mm dia specimen: their suitability for practical uses.

section B
adjustable from 10 to 900 kPa (900 kPa with 9 bar compressor) - Useful for research purposes and experimental studies, and
(800 kPa with 8 bar compressor) increasingly being considered as a “needed accessory” in most of
(700 kPa with 7 bar compressor) the worldwide markets.
- Vertical load on 100 mm dia specimen: adjustable from 23 to - A group of load cells (integrated into the Gyratory Compactor’s
1500 kPa (with 7 bar compressor) frame) measure all the involved forces acting on the specimen,
- The vertical load on the specimen is automatically controlled which are analyzed by the software in order to calculate the
and adjusted by the electronic system. effective shear stress value.
- Real time visualization of the instant shear stress value along the
Modes of operation: entire compaction process.
- Compaction of specimen in accordance to the selected number - Calculation of the resultant load’s eccentricity and consequently
of rotations. the effective tilting moment.
- Compaction of specimen upon reaching the selected height. - Possibility to export the results into an Excel data report, which 89
- Compaction of specimen upon reaching the selected density. can be easily edited by the operator.
- The machine can also perform a final flattering cycle at “zero” ADVANTAGES:
angle to obtain specimens with perpendicular faces. - The shear stress measurement device is integrated into the
Gyratory Compactor and therefore it doesn’t require any addi-
Data acquisition: number of rotations, specimen height, applied load tional operation to be done by the user.
(to assure tolerances requested by the Standards) - The system comes already calibrated from the factory.
Requires pressurized air, minimum 7 bar. - Available either with ASTM configuration (internal angle: 1,16°)
or EN configuration (internal angle: 0,82°).
The Matest Gyratory Compactor is supplied complete with lubri-
cant and power cord. AVAILABLE MODELS:
Optional extra are: moulds, filter paper, penetration pistons, ex- B041-01
truder, bench, air compressor etc., to be ordered separately Gyratory compactor with shear stress
(see accessories) measurement device - ASTM
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50/60 Hz 1000W 12A
STANDARDS: ASTM D6925 / AASHTO T312 7 SHRP M-002
Dimensions: 640x500xh1050mm
The machine is calibrated at Matest factory and supplied with the inter-
Weight: 240 kg
nal angle set to 1,16 ° as requested by ASTM, AASHTO Specifications.
B041-01 EN
AVAILABLE MODELS: Gyratory compactor with shear stress
measurement device - EN
B041 STANDARDS: EN 12697-10, EN 12697-31
Gyratory compactor - ASTM The machine is calibrated at Matest factory and supplied with the
STANDARDS: ASTM D6925 / AASHTO T312 / SHRP M-002 internal angle set to 0,82 ° as requested by EN Specifications.
The machine is calibrated at Matest factory and supplied with
the internal angle set to 1,16° as requested by ASTM, AASHTO
Specifications.

B041EN
Gyratory compactor - EN
STANDARDS: EN 12697-10, EN 12697-31
The machine is calibrated at Matest factory and supplied with the
internal angle set to 0,82° as requested by EN Specifications.

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ACCESSORIES to perform the test:
B041-05 Hardened specimen cylinder 100 mm dia complete
with bottom plate
B041-06 Hardened specimen cylinder 150 mm dia complete
with bottom plate
B041-08 Hardened specimen cylinder 100 mm dia with holes for
cold mix compaction, complete with bottom plate
B041-09 Hardened specimen cylinder 150 mm dia with holes for
cold mix compaction, complete with bottom plate
section B

B041-11 Top penetration piston 100 mm dia

B041-12 Top penetration piston 150 mm dia

Metallic discs, to make easier the handling of specimens after the B041-23 extruder with mould
test, strongly recommended accessory for low-cohesion mixtures,
such as draining asphalts:
B041-13 Metallic disc for 100mm dia moulds. Pack of 2
B041-14 Metallic disc for 150mm dia moulds. Pack of 2

Paper discs, to prevent asphalt from sticking to the piston and the
90 mould’s base plate, and to absorb bitumen in excess:
B041-15 Filter paper for 100mm dia moulds. Pack of 100
B041-16 Filter paper for 150mm dia moulds. Pack of 100
B041-08 B041-09
Hollow Punches for Gyratory Compactor:
Used to maintain the core in the right shape and store cohesive
asphalt samples after compaction.
Some asphalt mixes can be very unstable due to their high void ACCESSORIES for the Gyratory Compactor:
ratio and large particle size. Wrapping the sample around the V207 Air Compressor, pressure 10 bar.
hollow punch will prevent it from crumbling down or receiving Technical details: see page 454
physical deformations once it is ejected from the mould.
The material will then settle down and assume its stiff properties B041-35 Filter group for condensed water removal from the
once it cools down after compaction: compressed air. (Necessary Accessory).

B041-17 B041-20 Worktop for B041 and B041EN, it can also accept
Hollow Punch to stabilize the pneumatic specimen extruder (B041-23) and the
and to mature the sample integrated balance (B041-26)
100 mm dia. B041-19 Worktop for B041-01 and B041-01 EN, it can also ac-
B041-18 cept the pneumatic specimen extruder (B041-23) and
Hollow Punch to stabilize the integrated balance (B041-26)
and to mature the sample B041-23 Pneumatic automatic specimen extruder, it can be fixed
150 mm dia. to the worktop B041-20, or to any bench.
Test data plot

B041-18 B041-17

B041-06 B041-05

B041-06
B041-05

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B041-26
BALANCE, “integrated” into the worktop, to facili- B041-06
tate the sample and the mould weightings, by avoiding the
stress of lifting them.
B041-21
The weighting reading values are directly and automatically
V075-13 WHEELS (kit of 4) with brake,
displayed on the control panel of the Compactor.
for an easy displacement of the
Capacity: 30 kg
Compactor in the laboratory.
Accuracy: +/- 6 g
As alternative:

section B
B041-27 B041-27
BENCH for lateral bearing of a weighting balance.
Suggested balances:
V075-13 Capacity 30kg div. 0,5g
or: B041-21
B041-24 Capacity 30kg div. 0,1g
as requested by EN
(or a balance of the customer)
Test configuration (balance)

91

B041-26

End test data (with shear stress value)

B041-31

B041-30
B041-35
B041-15 B041-16

B041-30 Vertical force testing device with load ring.

As alternative:
B041-31 Vertical force testing device with digital dynamometer.

B041-33

B041-33
Kit of 2 distance pieces of 105 and 115 mm high for the control of
the height values measured by the linear transducer. Final report ...follows...
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B041-28
GAM - Gyratory internal Angle Measurer
STANDARDS: EN 12697-31 / ASTM D7115 / AASHTO T344
This Gyratory Angle Measurer has been designed by MATEST to provide an angle validating device which can be used by
the operator to carry on the calibration of the Gyratory Compactor.
The device perfectly simulates a HMA specimen as it generates an equivalent tilting moment and shear forces.
GAM can cover a wide range of angles, including the ones specified by EN and ASTM Standards.
The device allows to perform TOP and BOTTOM angle measurements as specified by the Standards; the average of the obtained values is
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then considered as the “internal angle of the machine”.

An excel spreadsheet, which is supplied along with the device, is used for data acquisition and processing, and provides the precise value of
the internal angle according to the calculation procedure specified by EN 12697-31 (Annex-C) and AASHTO T344.
The spreadsheet allows to plot several graphs showing the measured data and it also provides some important indexes about the quality of
the data.

MAIN FEATURES:
- High accuracy of the measured data
- The device is supplied complete with:
• Two different rings to perform tests either with M=240Nm
92 or M=425Nm
• Upper and lower base plate
• RS232 cable
• Strong practical suitcase
• Calibration certificate
- Data are read by GAM and then downloaded (via RS232 cable)
all together at the end of the measurements, with no need to
connect the device to the PC after each measurement
- Possibility to repeat even just one of the meas-
urement, and lately include it in the calculation B041-28
spreadsheet
- Data processing is carried out by a specific spread-
sheet, which also allows to create the final calibration certificate
- No need for power supply since the device is battery operated.
Also it has an energy saving feature which automatically switch off
the device if it is not being used for a while. B041-50
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
- Connection to PC through RS232 cable
- Three modes of data acquisition: Single, Partial or Complete
- Accuracy: more than 0.01°, as requested by the Standards
Power supply: n°2 batteries 1.5V type AA
Dimensions: Diameter 150mm , Height 115mm
Weight: 5.6 kg

ACCESSORIES:
B041-50 GAM CALIBRATION-CHECKING set to ASTM
(1.16° angle). The set is composed by two square rules.
Supplied complete with factory certificate.
B041-51 GAM CALIBRATION-CHECKING set to EN
(0.82° angle). The set is composed by two square rules.
Supplied complete with factory certificate.
B041-55 ACCREDIA Official Calibration Certificate of the angle,
for the square rules (ASTM and EN). Excel spreadsheet: it allows several operation to be carried on
(data acquisition, data processing, visualization of graphs,…)
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ARC
ASPHALT ROLLER COMPACTOR
meets and exceeds EN 12697-33

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THE FIRST ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM
FOR THE BEST SPECIMEN DENSITY

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ROLL CART SHOCK
PREVENTION
HIGH MULTI PERFECT
LOAD SIZE SLAB
FLATNESS
B039
ARC - Asphalt Roller Compactor
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Possibility to use standard or heated segment rollers of different sizes
(see accessories): width up to 400 mm, length up to 500 mm and
radius 490 mm, to obtain slabs of
320x260 mm, thick up to 180 mm
305x305x25 to 100 mm thick
400x305x25 to 100 mm thick
500x400 mm, thick up to 180mm
- Vertical force selectable up to max. 40 kN
- Programmable density target compaction
- Policarbonate safety guard as requested by CE Directive
- Possibility to perform the two-phase procedure (Pre-compaction
and Compaction) as specified by TP Asphalt-StB 33 or even just
one of them
- The required n° of passes can be set before starting the test
allowing an accurate test control by n° of passes
- Sliding carriage speed adjustable between 3 m/min and 12 m/min
B039
- Detailed output file listing each pass and displaying duration, with open guard
sample height, applied load and eventual roller and cart temperature ...follows...
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B039
ARC - Asphalt Roller Compactor, Electromechanical system
High load, hot roll, multi size
STANDARD: EN 12697-33
Asphalt Roller Compactor is entirely developed and manufactured by Matest. The machine works with an electromechanical
system, and therefore it does not require any air source (compressor) or hydraulic pressure.
It is used to produce representative sample slabs of several dimensions of bituminous mixtures laid and compacted on site.
The compaction is performed through a segmented roller with alternated operated rotation which simulates the on-site action of a street
roller. The compaction cycle can be programmed in accordance to a certain load or deformation value.
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The flexibility of the program grants the production of samples with uniform density and dimensions, fully meeting Standards specifications
and research requirements; these samples are compatible for rut test with Matest Wheel Tracking apparatus B038 (see page 98).
The sample slabs can be also cored or cut off to obtain cylinders and beams for bending fatigue, indirect tensile, static and dynamic creep,
stiffness, and 4-point tests.

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MAIN FEATURES:
- Sturdy frame made of steel - Simple and quick roller and mould positioning
- Mould supporting table with alternating displacement system, for - Perfect horizontal flatness of the slab surface
table displacement and vertical load pressure
- Uniform density and dimensions of the slabs
- Integrated touch screen control unit based on Windows ope-
- Easy to maintain
rating system. The control unit runs like a standard PC for the
management and analysis of data, test results, graphs.
The touch-screen icon interface allows an easy set up of the
parameters and an immediate execution of the test.
- Direct Internet and Intranet (LAN) connection for remote
technical assistance. This features allows operators to establish
a remote communication and receive software updates or an
immediate diagnostic analysis of the potential problem from
Matest technicians. Hardware technical details: see pag. 24
- Unlimited memory storage with: 2 USB ports,1 SD card slot.
- Heating of the segment roller (optional) Detail of the control panel
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Three transducers are installed to manage the roller and table
displacements and vertical load pressure.
The compaction cycle can be programmed up to a certain load
or deformation value. When deformation value is programmed, the
system automatically programs the suitable loads to obtain
the selected final thickness.
The flexibility of the program grants the production of samples Detail of
with uniform density and dimensions, fully meeting Standards Spec. mould and
and Research requirements. roller
A friendly and easy to use interface allows an immediate and fully

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automatic test execution, data acquisition and processing, test
report and file.
The Roller Compactor is supplied “without” roller segment, slab mould,
centering plate, that must be ordered separately (see accessories).
Power supply: 230V 50/60Hz 1ph 2100W (3100W with the heated
segment roller)
Dimensions: 2200x1030 xh 1880 mm (2410mm with opened guard)
Weight: 1300 kg

ACCESSORIES: 95
“STANDARD” SEGMENT ROLLER, available dimensions:
B039-04 ROLLER for 320x260mm mould
B039-05 ROLLER for 500x400mm mould
B039-06 ROLLER for 400x305mm mould B039-06 B039-07
B039-07 ROLLER for 305x305mm mould
MOULD to prepare asphalt slabs. Complete with handles.
Available dimensions:
B039-22 B039-21
B038-09 MOULD for slabs 320x260x180mm
B038-10 MOULD for slabs 305x305x50mm
B038-11 MOULD for slabs 305x305x100mm Heating of Segment Roller and Sliding Cart
B038-12 MOULD for slabs 400x305x50mm (no handles) Possibility to heat and control temperature of the Segment Roller
B038-13 MOULD for slabs 400x305x100mm mounted on the Compactor and Sliding Carriage to keep the
B038-18 MOULD for slabs 500x400x180mm mould warm and avoid thermal shocks the might affect specimen’s
B038-19 MOULD for slabs 400x305x120mm workability
B038-20 MOULD for slabs 320x260x50mm
The equipment is composed by:
B039-21 Centering Plate for 400x305mm mould
B039-02
B039-22 Centering Plate for 305x305mm mould
B039-23 Centering Plate for 320x260mm mould Control Unit
Mounted in the Roller Compactor, it foresees a thermoregulator
B039-15 ROLLING VIBRATING DEVICE, reproducing circuit, complete with probe to measure and to adjust the tempera-
street-roller vibrations during asphalt laying off. ture from room up to 180°C.
It is connected to the segment roller equipped with heating resistances.
“HEATED” SEGMENT ROLLER, complete with heating resistances.
Available dimensions:
B039-04R ROLLER for 320x260mm mould
B038-18 B039-05R ROLLER for 500x400mm mould
B038-13
B039-06R ROLLER for 400x305mm mould
B039-07R ROLLER for 305x305mm mould
B039-03
Sliding Cart Heating Option
Thermoregulated circuit with temperature probe to set and control
B039-06R B039-05R
cart temperature and keep mould hot
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B039A
ASC - Asphalt Shear box Compactor
Asphalt technologists are acutely aware of the importance of a representative specimen during any laboratory performance testing.
The precise shearing motion of the ASC replicates the conditions of field compaction in order to reproduce the field properties of asphalt,
quickly and easily under the controlled conditions of a laboratory.
The ASC compacts large asphalt prisms that can be sawn to produce four to six beams or slabs for laboratory wheel tracking; or the prism
can be cored to produce three to four 100mm diameter cylinders, all having essentially identical properties.
The electronic control unit with touch screen color display oper
oper-
ates like a standard Windows based PC for the management and
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analysis of the data, test results and graphs.

The user friendly touch-screen icon interface allows for easy
set up parameter entry, enables immediate (fully automatic test
execution) data acquisition/processing, test report, and data file
generation.
A LAN connection to Intranet/Internet enables remote
communication to receive immediate diagnostic
analysis and technical support from Matest
technicians, and/or software updates.

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During the compaction process a lateral displacement is applied to the specimen along with a vertical load, which results in a shearing
action that makes the compaction similar to the the on-field one.
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MAIN FEATURES:
• Extremely sturdy fabricated frame combined with precision machined components
• Servo hydraulic vertical ram with integral hydraulic power supply
• Precision electro-mechanical shearing motion
• Integral specimen extruder
• Electronic control unit with touch screen color display (no need for PC)
• Unlimited memory storage with: 2 USB ports, 1 SD card slot , RS232/485 serial port
• The compaction cycle can be programmed by specifying vertical stress/load and test termination conditions; Number of cycles, Specimen
height and/or density
• ASC can be equipped with a load cell for shear stress measurement, upon request

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Vertical force: Up to 100kN
Shearing force: Up to 50kN
Shear angle: 4° ± 0.1°
Shearing cycle rate: 3 ± 0.1 gyrations per minute
Mould width: 150mm ± 0.1mm
Mould length: 450mm ± 0.1mm
Mould surface finish (inside): Smoother than 0.4µm rms
Mould surface hardness: More than 48 Rockwell C 97
Mould capacity: Approx. 20 litres
Loading platen width: 149mm ± 0.2mm
Loading platen length: 449mm ± 0.2mm
Loading platen smoothness: Smoother than 0.4µm rms
Loading platen surface hardness: More than 48 Rockwell C Test parameters during compaction
Number of cycles: Up to 100
Vertical stress: 0.1 to 1.5MPa ± 0.01MPa
Compaction height: 145mm to 185mm ± 0.1mm
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 788x1360x(H)1314mm
Weight: 1200 kg

ACCESSORIES:
B039A-01 Loading Chute
B039A-02 Tray (2 off)
B039A-03 Spreading comb
B039A-04 Leveling blade

Height-Cycles and Density-Cycles curves during

compaction

Specimen is extruded after the machine has completed the specified number of cycles,
or when the required specimen height has been reached.
An automatic extruder allows an easy extraction of the compacted specimen.
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B038
UNITRACKER - Single Wheel Tracking Apparatus
STANDARDS: EN 12697-22 / BS 598:110
This test, developed in laboratory, consists in evaluating the deformation (rut) depth of a bituminous mixture subjected to cycles of passes
of a loaded rubber wheel under constant and controlled temperature conditions.
To perform the test, a wheel tracking apparatus is used to simulate the effect of traffic and to measure the deformation susceptibility of the
bituminous sample.
Matest wheel tracker performs the test as per procedures A and B (6 or 2 tests), clearly specified by the EN Standard.
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Technical specifications
- The machine fully satisfies both EN 12697-22
and BS 598:110 Specifications.
- Travel of the table: 230 +/- 5 mm
- Table cycle frequency: adjustable 15 to 40
cycles per minute.
98 - Hard rubber tyred wheel having outside
diameter 200 mm
- Wheel load on the sample:
700N +/-10N (EN 12697-22)
or 520N (BS 598:110)
The load is applied on the sample through
a lever.
The effective load applied on the sample
can be adjusted by micrometrical weights
positioning.
- Continuous real time rut depth measurement
(penetration of the wheel into the sample) B038 with open doors
through a linear transducer 40 mm travel
by 0,01 mm accuracy.
- The test frame is made of robust aluminium alloy and it is contained in a climatic cabinet with adjustable temperature
from 30 to 65°C. +/- 1.0°C
The cabinet is equipped with two doors with insulated glass for inspection
- The sample table has dimensions: 400 x 390 mm and can accept
rectangular slabs of several sizes:
305 x 305 mm, 50 or 100 mm high
305 x 400 mm, 50 or 100 mm high
200 mm dia. core samples, 50 mm high
The sample confinement frames are not included and have to be
ordered separately (see accessories)
- Matest wheel tracker accepts also samples with dimensions up
to 400 x 500 mm, 180 mm high (this mould can be compacted
with Matest Roller Compactor)

- The machine is supplied complete with adaptors for a correct

mould positioning and locking
- The wheel tracker is equipped with 3 temperature probes:
1 probe, connected to the thermoregulator, for the control and
adjustment of the cabinet temperature.
2 probes for temperature measurement inside the specimen. B038 detail
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Hardware
- Data acquisition and processing system fully managed by micro-
processor.
- Multifunctions keyboard with encoder for easy and rapid setup
- Large graphic display 320x240 pixel.
- RS 232 port for connection to PC.

Firmware
The multilingual testing firmware allows:

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- Management and automatic control of machine and test.
- Setup of all test parameters.
- Test data acquisition and processing
B038 detail
- Real time display of: number of cycles, rut depth, temperatures.
Real time cycle rate will also be displayed when using a serial The use of the B038 Wheel Tracker requires connection to a PC
connection to PC with Windows 98, 2000, XP minimum requirements.
- Calibration menu for setting and checking all test data. Power supply: 230V 50/60Hz 1ph 2200W
- From the control board, it is possible to select parameters, set Power rating of the table: 500 W
data acquisition and processing according to EN and BS test Dimensions: 1580 x 650 xh 1790 mm
procedures, with: Weight: 400 kg approx.
Identification data of the sample (slab) under test.
Cycle frequency. 99
Number of passes to end the test.
Max rut depth to end the test.
Sampling frequency of the rut depth.
Testing temperature.
Sample (slab) thickness. B038-13 B038-18
ACCESSORIES:
* B038-09 MOULD with HANDLES
size 320 x 260 x 180 mm
* B038-10 MOULD with HANDLES
size 305 x 305 x 50 mm
* B038-11 MOULD with HANDLES
size 305 x 305 x 100 mm
* B038-12 MOULD no HANDLES
size 400 x 305 x 50 mm
* B038-13 MOULD with HANDLES
size 400 x 305 x 100 mm
B038-14 MOULD for core sample 200 mm
diameter, 50 mm high
* B038-18 MOULD with HANDLES
size 500 x 400 x 180 mm
* B038-19 MOULD with HANDLES
size 400 x 305 x 120 mm
* B038-20 MOULD with HANDLES
size 320 x 260 x 50 mm
H009-01 PC complete with LCD monitor 17”,
keyboard, mouse, cables, installation.
Notes:
B038 with closed doors
* These moulds are suitable to be used also with Matest Roller
Compactor.
Insert plates to reduce the thickness of the mould are available on
request.
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B038A
SMARTRACKERTM
MULTI WHEELS HAMBURG WHEEL TRACKER; TEST ENVIRONMENT: DRY+WET
STANDARDS: EN 12697-22 / AASHTO T-324
The Hamburg wheel tracking device can be used to determine the resistance of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to rutting and moisture sensitivity.
Matest model “SmarTrackerTM” meets and exceeds EN and AASHTO.
It is intelligently designed with innovative features and the needs of the end users in mind.
The most versatile wheel tracker on the market has independent motors for each wheel which assure separate rutting analysis of each
specimen.
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Now you can perform wet or dry test with both wheels or run one wheel under dry and one wheel under wet condition simulta-
neously during a single test.
Determine the creep slope, stripping inflection point and stripping slope with this state of the art and user friendly machine.
MATEST SmarTrackerTM has been developed by our R&D engineers and scientific in association with some of the most experienced and
reputable industry experts in the USA and the world.

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SMART FEATURES:
• Fully Automatic machine. Detects and stops the test when the
• Comply with EN 12697-22 and AASHTO T324. target rut depth is reached.
• No lifting of heavy wheel assemblies. Wheels retract automati- • Touch-screen control unit based on Windows operating system
cally away from samples and park into rest position. for user friendly execution of the test, management of the data
and visualization of the results.
• Sturdy machine, designed for the rugged construction laboratory
environment stainless steel sample tanks. • Each of the two wheel assemblies is equipped with displacement
transducers for rut measurement.
• Two independent loaded wheel systems each capable of con-
ducting wet or dry sample tests simultaneously. • Mechanical recirculating water bath for temperature control
within ± 1 °C.
• Sliding sample positioning mechanism for easy mould handling
and placement in the machine. • Easy to load, unload, drain water and clean the unit after each test.
• Does not require lifting of heavy wheel components. • Small footprint to accomodate small construction labs.
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SmarTracker
ITS INTELLIGENT DESIGN IS JUST THE BEGINNING
TM

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101

WHEELS
INNOVATIVE
SIMULTANEOUS ROLL OFF
TESTING OF MECHANISM
WET AND DRY
SAMPLES

UNIQUE SYSTEM
TO LOAD-UNLOAD
THE MOULD

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B038A
The SMARTRACKERTM combines smart features with the solid construction
needed for the rugged laboratory environment.

TOP FEATURES:
• Meets and exceeds
AASHTO and EN Standards
• Simultaneous testing
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of wet and dry samples

• Indipendent motors for each wheel assure
separate rutting analysis of each specimen
• High performance components
• Rugged machine with ample use
of stainless steel

SAFETY FEATURES:
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• No added stress to operators back from
lifting heavy wheel assemblies
• Sample holders slide into position and
eliminate demanding lifting and placement
of samples into the unit
• Hood keeps technicians away from
moving parts and provides better tem-
perature control while the test is being
conducted

B038A open
TESTING SOFTWARE
The user-friendly software is integrated into the on-board digital control unit based on Windows operating system.
The software is fully customizable by the operator according to EN and AASHTO Standards, and the personal needs.
Automatic calculation of stripping inflection point (AASHTO).
Test execution and all parameters, such as water/air temperature, specimen temperature, ruth depth... can be monitored in real time.
The software also allows exporting test data to an Excel compatible format.

Real time results plot of the Rut Depth Smartracker while performing a dry test (right tank)
along with the no. of passes. + wet test (left tank) at the same time.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS:
• Wheel load: 705 N
• Wheel speed: from 20 to 30 cycles/minute.
• Temperature control:
EN 12697-22: 2500 W heaters for air temperature control,
ventilation for temperature uniformity, probe for air temperature,
all controlled by the electronic system.
AASHTO T324: 4000 W heaters, recirculating pump, automatic
feed and controls level.
• Temperature control range: from ambient up to 75° ±1° C

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• Table travel: 230 mm
• Rut depth transducers range: 25 mm ± 0,1 mm accuracy.
• Slab thickness: adjustable from 38 to 120 mm
Power supply: 220V 50 Hz - 110V 60 Hz
Dimensions: 1400x1300x1300 mm
Weight: 450 kg

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B038A-01
Rubber wheel for B038A-13
EN 12697-22 Horizontal adaptors for EN moulds

B038A-02
Steel wheel for
AASHTO T324
NEEDED ACCESSORIES:
EN 12697-22
• B038A-01 Rubber wheel 203x50 mm
• B038A-11 EN Mould 400x305xH120 mm
• B038A-12 Set of vertical adaptors for EN mould to allow the B038A-12
positioning of specimens lower than 120 mm (up to a minimum Vertical adaptors for EN moulds
specimen thickness of 20 mm)
• B038A-13 Set of horizontal adaptors for EN mould to allow
the positioning of specimens 260x230 mm and 305x305mm

AASHTO T324
• B038A-02 Steel wheel 203x47 mm
• B038A-10 AASHTO Mould (2 cylinders dia. 150x60 mm)
• B038A-03 Tool for AASHTO positioning

B038A-11 EN mould
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
B038A-04 Electrovalve group for hot water
B038A-05 Air heating system for air conditioning test
B038A-10 AASHTO mould EN 12697 -22
B038A-06 Probe for specimen’s temperature determination
B038A-14 Verification KIT for the calibration of the wheel load
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WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS

Pavetest, a new division of Matest

Pavetest is the new division of Matest committed to developing innovative, dynamic testing systems for asphalt.
Whilst Pavetest Pty. Ltd. may be a new player in this growing market sector, they are certainly not lacking experience. With many years of
experience in developing pavement testing systems between them, Con Sinadinos (Managing Director) and Alan Feeley (Technical Direc-
tor) bring a wealth of experience and talent to the company. The benefit is evident in every aspect of every product, which are designed to
perform, built to last and easy to use.
From its inception, Pavetest’s aim is to develop a range of testing systems with unparalleled performance, ultimate versatility and excep-
tional reliability, at a price that represents real value for money.
Pavetest’s range of pavement testing systems both complements and completes Matest’s Asphalt and Bitumen business unit.
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CDAS - Control and Data Acquisition

System
Pavetest’s compact Control and Data Acquisition System (CDAS)
delivers unparalleled performance, real time control and ultimate
versatility in acquisition.
The CDAS:
- provides excellent waveform fidelity from integrated acquisition
and control functions, with low level sampling at speeds of up
to 192,000 samples per second simultaneously on all channels
(using up to 64x oversampling)
104 - gives superior low noise performance and resolution of 20 bit over
the full dynamic input signal range (no auto ranging required).
WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS

AVAILABLE MODELS:
B205 8 Channel CDAS - Acquisition 8 CH, 20 bit resolution
Sampling rate Up to 192 kHz (all channels)
Smoothing Up to 64 times over-sampling
Calibration On power up
Control Axis 2
Communication USB or Ethernet B206 CDAS 16 channels

B206 16 Channel CDAS - Acquisition 16 CH, 20 bit resolution

Sampling rate up to 192 kHz over all channels
Smoothing up to 64 times over-sampling
Calibration Automatically on power up
Control Axis 4
Communication USB or Ethernet

Dimensions: 100(h) x 310(d) x 250(w) mm

Mains Power: 90–264V 50/60 Hz

TestLab Software
Developed with ultimate flexibility in mind, TestLab test and
control software caters to all levels of operator experience. By using
pre-programmed “Method files”, an inexperienced operator can run a
range of international test methods without the need for any programming.
Moreover, a test “Wizard”, available with popular tests, can guide the operator step by step based on a “recipe book” approach.
Most importantly, the experienced engineer and/or researcher need not be constrained by the functions and analysis in the method files
provided. The operator may clone, modify and/or generate his/her own method file to suit their specific requirements. The Excel based data
analysis offers the operator the flexibility to implement alternative analysis and customize reporting facilities.
TestLab allows for real time graphing of results and configurable real time transducer levels display with unprecedented clarity of results and
analytical power.
TestLab software is included with CDAS - Control and Data Acquisition System. It is supplied on CD that also includes the relevant Method
files (based on the test configurations supplied) and calibration files for all transducers supplied.

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