Cutting and Coring Machines

Performance-based test specifications require specimens to be cut and cored from bigger asphalt mix samples. This section includes a range of cutting machines, from manual to fully closed and automatic, like AUTOSAW II, and laboratory coring machines, suitable to core cylinders from 38 to 150mm dia. from PReSBOX® or gyratory compactor specimens.

Advanced Automated Asphalt Saw, AUTOSAW II

Autosaw II is an automated specimen clamping and sawing system for cutting of asphalt specimens.

Standards AASHTO R83 AASHTO PP99

Description
 
The cutting machines proposed in the market are normally standard saws for field use in the building industry, modified to clamp and to cut samples. They do not assure the rigidity and stability to obtain precisely specimens for laboratory use. For this reason we have designed and produced specifically designed Asphalt saws to fulfill the stringent requirements of the relevant Standards and, consequently, of the Research and Central laboratories. The Autosaw is an automated specimen clamping and sawing system for fast, accurate cutting of beams from asphalt prisms prepared in the PReSBOX or slab compactor and for trimming cylinders from GALILEO, GYROCOMP, SERVOPAC and other gyratory compactors. An easy-to-use spacer system sets the specimen position and allows beams or cores to be cut without the need for measurement. The saw blade advances and retracts to the home position automatically. The Autosaw includes the multislab jig. Completed with the suitable accessory, can be used to cut also asphalt cores at the desired length. It can be fitted with 650 mm dia. blade with a maximum cutting depth of 200 mm and prism length of 500 mm (extendable to 700 mm, on request). Cutting speed is operator selectable for optimum specimen finish and throughput. The asphalt saw allows an easy-to-use sawing systems for fast, accurate cutting of beams for asphalt prisms to be used in the different tests. Complete with table and clamping device for slabs, water pump for cooling the blade and filtering system. The Autosaw can be used as part of your Superpave performance based testing program.
Main Features

 

  • Touch screen CPU control allows for easy set-up including carriage speed and retraction sequence
  • Intelligent system with adjustable limit switches allow for repetitive cuts with minimal carriage overtravel saving time
  • Protection cabinet with several automatic locking access doors to ensure unparalleled safety and clean operation in laboratory environments.
  • Slab and prism of any shape and dimensions can be sawn without additional accessories (see table for maximum dimensions)
  • Pneumatic clamping of prisms and cores
  • Compressed air gun for cleaning specimens and sawing system
  • Easy spacer system allows precise preparation of beams or cores
  • Automatic advance and retraction of saw blade to home position
  • Adjustable cutting speed for optimum specimen finish and throughput
  • Numerous interlocks to ensure operator safety
  • Motor features dynamic braking to immediately stop while switched off
  • Motor mounted on twin chrome-plated steel rails with sealed bearings
  • Stainless steel water collection pan
  • Unique clamping mechanism for cylindrical specimens minimizes specimen damage. Use of a sacrificial PVC tube produces a superior finish and minimizes edge chipping
  • Jig for round cores, 100 or 150 mm dia, with both automatic or manual feeding of the sample, length up to 200 mm, and jig for 200 mm dia. cores with manual feeding
  • Quick and easy specimen set-up
 

 

Products

 

77-PV47105

AUTOSAW II, Automated universal asphalt saw, complete with asphalt multi-slab jig and protection cabinet. Blade not included. 400V/50-60Hz/3ph+N

 
77-PV47106

AUTOSAW II, Automated universal asphalt saw, complete with asphalt multi-slab jig and protection cabinet. Blade not included. 220V/60Hz/3ph+N

 

Technical Specifications
Blade diameter650 mm
Max cutting depth200 mm
Cores*100,  150 or 200 mm dia.
Prism length*Max 500 mm
AccuracyLength, perpendicularity and flatness +/-1% max., according to Standards
Blade speed1400-1680 rpm (50/60 Hz)
Blade traverse0-200 mm/min (variable speed)
Blade retraction traverse0-999 mm/min (variable speed)
Air supply for clamping700 kPa min
Cutting advancementAutomatic speed control with variable stop and retract control sensors
CoolingWater recirculation pump and stainless steel tank (included)
Power supply5 kW
Voltage400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph or 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph
Dimensions (l x w x h)2000 x 800 x 1700 mm
Weight approx.650 kg

* Models suitable for cores 38 to 200 mm dia. and prisms up to 700 mm, available on request

Accessories

 

77-PV47000/1
Diamond blade 650mm dia. for asphalt, suitable forAutosaw II and Multisaw
 
77-PV47000/2
Sacrificial PVC tube for 100mm dia. cores
 
77-PV47014
Jig for round cores, from 38 to 200 mm dia, for Manual cut of samples from 10 to 300 mm length
 
77-PV47020
Jig for trapezoidal specimens, to be used in Two Point Bend test according to EN 12697-24A and 26A
 
77-PV47025

Jig for Wheel Tracking cores, Semi-Circular Bend test samples (except the notch) and Disk Shaped Compact Tension samples(except the notch and two holes). 77-PV47011 or 77-PV47014 are required.

 
77-PV47030

Jig for Overlay test samples according to TX-248-F(77-PV47011 or 77-PV47014 required)

 
77-PV47011

Universal jig for cores, for AUTOSAW II models only, to automatically perform single or double parallel cut on cores (100 or 150 mm dia., 10 to 200mm length), or manual cut on cores with diameter between 100 and 150 mm, 10 to 300 mm length

 

 

Core Drilling Machine, KorBit

Designed to core asphalt cyliders from gyratory compactor samples.

Standards AASHTO R83 AASHTO PP99

Core Drilling Machine with clamps for cylinders (77-PV75302)
Description
Asphalt core drilling machine to take samples from cores up to 150 mm dia. Robust and rigid frame fitted with a 3 selected motor speeds. Complete with adjustable clamps for cylindrical asphalt samples up to 150 mm. Designed, in particular, for coring samples 100 mm dia.,150 mm high for Dynamic Modulus (AMPT, AASHTO TP79) and 38 to 75 mm high for Indirect Tensile Tests (EN 12697-24 and 26) coming, as example, from Gyratory compactors. Complete with protection device conforming to CE prescriptions.

The Core Drilling machine can be used as part of your Superpave performance based testing program.
Main Features
  • Robust design
  • Suitable for up to 150 mm dia. sample coring
  • Three speeds: from 540 to 1850 rpm
  • Complete with protection device conforming to CE prescriptions
Products
77-PV75302

Kor-Bit Laboratory core drilling machine. 2200 W, 230V/50Hz/1ph.

77-PV75304

Kor-Bit Laboratory core drilling machine. 2050 W, 110V/60Hz/1ph.

Technical Specifications
  • Overall dimensions (L x D x H): 800 x 600 x 1400 mm
  • Weight approx.: 85 kg
Accessories
83-C0322
Coring bit for 100 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0323
Coring bit for 150 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.

Coring Machine Multi Core-Drill

Designed to core asphalt cylinders fror PReSBOX and gyratory compactor samples.

Standards AASHTO R83 AASHTO PP99

Coring machine Multi Core-Drill
Description

 

Specimen preparation and ultimately specimen quality are critical factors in material characterization. IPC Global’s Multi Core-Drill is a superior laboratory asphalt core drill whose robust and rigid design provides a precise coring of asphalt prisms, cylindrical and slab samples to the highest quality.

The Multi Core-Drill has been designed to be easy to use, flexible and adaptable providing users with precise drilling capabilities. This will enable users to have absolute confidence in the quality of their specimens and the reliability of their test results.
Designed, in particular, for coring samples 100 mm dia., 150 mm high for Dynamic Modulus (AMPT, AASHTO TP79) and 38 to 75 mm high for Indirect Tensile Tests (EN 12697-24 and 26) coming, as example, from Gyratory compactors.
Included as standard the Multi Core-Drill comes with the support and clamping devide that sits inside the stainless steel tray and ensures asphalt samples produced by IPC Global’s PReSBOX are held firm and in the correct position for drilling.

The Multi Core-Drill can also be provided with an optional device which allows for up to 80 mm transversal movement of the drill for parallel coring. This device, in combination with the longitudinal movement of the carriage, ensures high cutting alignment and increases the number of cores obtained from the same prismatic sample. Bidirectional coring is suitable for 38, 50 and 75 mm dia. See upgrading options.
The innovative transversal coring clamp system allows users to obtain cylindrical asphalt specimens in 38, 50 and 75 mm dia. This unique accessory (see accessories) ensures that samples, both 100 and 150 mm dia., are securely clamped whilst drilling is commenced to provide perfect specimens every time.
A unique, easy and intuitive cylindrical clamp accessory allows users to quickly and easily core asphalt specimen from cylindrical samples produced in the gyratory compactor up to 150 mm dia. (see accessories). The same coring can also be done, as alternative, with the KorBit machine model standardly supplied complete with adjustable clamp.

The Multi Core-Drill can be used as part of your Superpave performance based testing program.

 
 
Main Features

 

  • A powerful three speed motor, specifically designed for high performance coring, ensures efficient and high quality specimen preparation
  • Guided rail provides a smooth and precise track for the drill to travel while cutting samples
  • Transparent protection/splash covers conform to CE requirements for safety and ease of cleaning
  • A unique sliding table and stainless sample tray provide easy sample alignment for precise cut positioning and catches debris for long life and easy cleaning. Included as standard.
  • Transveral bidirectional movement for parallel coring
  • Transversal coring
  • Coring cylindrical asphalt samples
 
Products
77-PV75202

Multi-Core Drill, laboratory coring machine. 2200 W, 230V/50-60Hz/1ph

 
77-PV75204

Multi-Core Drill, laboratory coring machine. 2050 W, 110V/60Hz/1ph

Technical Specifications
  • Cylindrical sample size: up to 160 mm dia., max 400 mm high
  • Prismatic samples size: up to 450 x 180 x 150 mm
  • Coring diameter: from 38 to 150 mm (see accessories)
  • Dimesion (h x w x d): 1400 x 600 x 800 mm
  • Weight: 85 kg
Accessories
77-PV75200/UP
Upgrading with translation device for transversal movement of the drill (up to 80 mm translation) for parallel coring. Suitable for 38, 50 and 75 mmdiameter cores. Not compatible with 77-PV75210.
 
77-PV75210
Accessory for Multi-Core Drill coring machine suitable for cylindrical specimens from 50 mm to 150 mm diameter
 
77-PV75220
Accessory for transversal coring on 100 or 150 mm dia. samples, lenght up to 300 mm – suitable for coring machine model 76-PV75202 or 76-PV75204
 
77-PV75230
Spacer for vertical coring on samples thinner than120 mm
 
83-C0319

Coring bit for 38 mm dia x 350 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W

 
83-C0320
Coring bit for 50 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0321
Coring bit for 75 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0322
Coring bit for 100 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0323
Coring bit for 150 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.

Pavement Core Drilling Machine

This simple but rugged machine is a portable unit, which can be easily carried in a pick-up truck.

83-B0202/B or 83-B0202/C with core bit
Description

 

This simple but rugged machine is a portable unit, which can be easily carried in a pick-up truck. The 2 powerful 4 HP and 11.5 HP engines are more than adequate for all types of work and materials. The relatively heavy weight (110 kg) contribute to the machine stability during coring. The core bits we propose have fixed standard coupling assuring the best alignment, fast and easy fitting and disassembling. See accessories.

  • Coring range: up to 200 mm dia. depending upon the type of asphalt
  • Screw feed
  • 4 stabilizing feet
  • Weight approx.: 110 kg

The Pavement core drilling machine can be used as part of your Superpave performance based testing program.

Main Features
  • 4 Hp and 11.5 HP high quality petrol engines
  • Coring range up to 200 mm dia.
  • Robust, compact and portable
  • Vertical screw feet
  • Complete with strap wrench and spanner
  • Wide range of coring bits with fixed standard coupling available
Products
83-B0202/B
Pavement core drilling machine, 4 Hp petrol engine
 
83-B0202/C
Pavement core drilling machine, 11.5 HP petrol engine.
 
Technical Specifications
Blade diameter650 mm
Max cutting depth200 mm
Cores*100,  150 or 200 mm dia.
Prism length*Max 500 mm
AccuracyLength, perpendicularity and flatness +/-1% max., according to Standards
Blade speed1400-1680 rpm (50/60 Hz)
Blade traverse0-200 mm/min (variable speed)
Blade retraction traverse0-999 mm/min (variable speed)
Air supply for clamping700 kPa min
Cutting advancementAutomatic speed control with variable stop and retract control sensors
CoolingWater recirculation pump and stainless steel tank (included)
Power supply5 kW
Voltage400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph or 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph
Dimensions (l x w x h)2000 x 800 x 1700 mm
Weight approx.650 kg

* Models suitable for cores 38 to 200 mm dia. and prisms up to 700 mm, available on request

Accessories
83-C0324
Coring bit for 200 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0310/2
Core extractor dia 50 mm
 
83-C0311/2
Core extractor dia 75 mm
 
83-C0312/2
Core extractor dia 100 mm
 
83-C0313/2
Core extractor dia 150 mm
 
83-C0320
Coring bit for 50 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0321
Coring bit for 75 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0322
Coring bit for 100 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.
 
83-C0323
Coring bit for 150 mm dia x 400 mm long cores, with permanently attached head 1 1/4 W.

Universal Asphalt and Concrete Saw, MULTISAW

Multisaw is an universal sawing system for cutting beams, cylinders or specific sizes.

Standards AASHTO R83 AASHTO PP99

Cutting machine MULTISAW sawing asphalt slab by included holder
Description
Standard cutting machines in the market are standard saws for field use in the building industry. They do not assure the rigidity and stability to obtain precisely specimens for laboratory use. For this reason, we have designed and produced the specific requirements of the relevant Standards and consequently of the Research and Central laboratories. 

Multisaw  is a universal sawing system for fast, accurate cutting of beams from prisms and for trimming cylinders. An easy-to-use spacer system sets the specimen position and allows beams or cores to be cut without the need for measurement. The saw blade advances and retracts to the home position by a user-friendly hand wheel.

The Multisaw includes the multislab jig, complete with table and manual clamping device for slabs. Cores at the desired length. It can be fitted with 650 mm dia. blade with a maximum cutting depth of 200 mm and prism length of 500 mm (extendable to 700 mm, on request).

The Multisaw allows an easy-to-use sawing system for the Four-Point Bending Beam tests, Two Point Bending Beam tests, TSRST, Texas Overlay Test, Prall Test, Semi-Circular Bend Test, Wheel Tracking Tests with large and small devices, or any concrete beam or cylinder. The system allows cylindrical cores with diameters from 38 to 200 mm, to be quickly and accurately cut to different lengths from 10 to 300 mm.

The Multisaw can be used as part of your  Superpave performance based  testing  program.
Main Features
  • Standards in terms of precision, planarity and perpendicularity of the specimens.
  • High rigidity and stability
  • Slab and prism of any shape and dimensions can be without additional accessories (see table for maximum dimensions)
  • Jig for round cores, from 38 to 200 mm dia, length up to 300 mm
  • Unique clamping mechanism for cylindrical specimens minimizes specimen damage. Use of a sacrificial PVC tube produces a superior finish and minimizes the edge of the chipping of asphalt samples
  • Easy spacer system allows precise preparation of beams or cores
  • Saw blade to home position
  • Motor mounted on twin chrome-plated steel rails with sealed bearings
  • Also suitable for concrete and rock samples
Products
77-PV47005

MULTISAW, asphalt saw, complete with asphalt multi-slab jig. Blade not included. 400V/50Hz/3ph+N

 
77-PV47006

MULTISAW, asphalt saw, complete with asphalt multi-slab jig. Blade not included. 220V/60Hz/3ph+N

Technical Specifications
Blade diameter    650 mm
Max cutting depth200 mm
cores38 to 200 mm
Prism lengthMax 500 mm
AccuracyLength, perpendicularity and flatness +/- 1% max. according to Standards
Blade speed1400-1680 rpm (50/60 Hz)
CoolingWater recirculation pump and tank (included)
Power supply5 kW
Voltage400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph or 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph
Dimensions (lxwxh)2000 x 800 x 1700 mm
Weight approx. 450 kg
Accessories
77-PV47000/1
Diamond blade 650mm dia. for asphalt, suitable for Autosaw II and Multisaw
 
77-PV47000/2
Sacrificial PVC tube for 100mm dia. cores
 
77-PV47014
Jig for round cores, from 38 to 200 mm dia, for Manual cut of samples from 10 to 300 mm length
 
77-PV47020
Jig for trapezoidal specimens, to be used in Two Point Bend test according to EN 12697-24A and 26A
 
77-PV47025

Jig for Wheel Tracking cores, Semi-Circular Bend test samples (except the notch) and Disk Shaped Compact Tension samples(except the notch and two holes). 77-PV47011 or 77-PV47014 are required.

 
77-PV47030

Jig for Overlay test samples according to TX-248-F(77-PV47011 or 77-PV47014 required)

Ask our materials testing experts. We’re here to help.

Contact Us