Marshall, Indirect Tensile and BMD Testers

Bench compression testing machines are a flexible solution for Road testing laboratories. They’re available with fixed speed (suitable for Marshall/Indirect Tensile tests) or digitally variable speed, covering a wide range of tests including CBR, SCB, Unconfined and Quick Triaxial test. The force capacity is 50kN or 100kN. The machines can be equipped with analogical, digital acquisition system or automatic control system. Load rate control is also available.

MULTILOADER Automatic Universal Tester with Touch Screen Digital Speed Control and Data Acquisition

MULTILOADER is an automatic stand-alone machine, ideal solution for Soil/Road testing laboratories.

Standards ASTM D1559 ASTM D5581 AASHTO T245 EN 12697-12 EN 12697-23 EN 12697-34 AASHTO T193 NF P98-251-1/4 ASTM D6927 BS 1377:4 BS 598:107 EN 13286-47 UNI 10009 NF P94-078 ASTM D8044 AASHTO TP124 DIN 1996 CNR 30 CNR 34 ASTM D8225 EN 12697-48

Cyclic and Permanent Deformation Compression Test for UTM Machines 79-PV70180
Description

 

A flexible standalone machine, the new Automatic Universal Tester with Touch Screen Digital Speed Control and Data Acquisition, or MULTILOADER, is the smart choice for road testing labs and generally for any test that requires displacement/speed control. In addition to CBR and Marshall tests, the 50kN capacity and fully variable speed of 0.05 to 51 mm/min enable many other applications, including quick undrained triaxial and unconfined/uniaxial soil tests, indirect tensile strength, IDEAL-CT, semi-circular bend, and Leutner shear tests.

The MULTILOADER tester has a rigid two-column structure with a height-adjustable upper crossbeam. An ergonomic cabinet contains the load jack, DC motor, and controls. The microprocessor makes sure that the test speed and travel are automatically controlled. Prior to the test, the operator can impose travel limits to automatically end the test.

No external transducer is required for displacement measurement. The firmware enables the setting of up to 18 test profiles and the performance of transducer calibrations while storing data onboard. The user interface is a  large integrated 7″ touchscreen graphic display, supplied with a stylus pen, which can show the real-time test graph and the transducer data and allows the testing data to be stored on a USB pen drive or downloaded through a LAN communication port in Controls, txt or ASCII format. All the accessories have to be ordered separately.. The machine has built-in data acquisition with six channels dedicated to two strain gauge load cells and two potentiometric linear transducers; one of each can be used during the test. The processing unit’s ability to regulate the speed in a closed-loop mode without having experienced speed calibration effects or tension fluctuation effects is a crucial feature.

The front panel is fitted with an emergency button for prompt stopping of the machine.

 
 

 

Main features

 

  • Stand-alone automatic 50kN digital load frame
  • Universal machine suitable for a wide range of tests, including BMD tests
  • Closed-loop speed control
  • Automatic failure detection
  • Integrated transducer calibration facility
  • Infinitely variable speed from 0.05 to 51 mm/min
  • 7” touchscreen capacitive color display for viewing real-time graph and test data
  • Fully automatic test control facility
  • Adjustable travel limit devices
  • Remote control from PC by using optional software
  • CE emergency stop button
Products

 

34-V1182

MULTILOADER automatic compression testing machine with digital control and readout unit, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 220-240V/50-60Hz/1Ph

 
34-V1184

MULTILOADER automatic compression testing machine with digital control and readout unit, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

 

Technical specifications

 

Data download: Ethernet port, RS232 port or USB pendrive
Memory: 16GB internal memory
Number of channels: 7 (1 for actuator displacement, 2 for load and 4 for displacement)                                     
Channel resolution: 24 bit
Sampling frequency: up to 100Hz
Test speed: from 0.05 to 51 mm/min
Type of control: displacement
Max ram travel: 100 mm
Max vertical span: 765 mm
Max horizontal span: 270 mm
Overall dimensions: 435 x 670 x 1265 mm (W x D x H)
Weight approx: 110 kg

 

Accessories
34-V0107/CM
Test set to perform CBR and Marshall tests in digital mode with the 34-V0107 and 70-T0108/E testers
 
34-V0107/MAR
Test set to perform the Marshall test in digital mode with the 34-V0107 and 70-T0108/E testers
 
34-V0107/CBR
Test set to perform the CBR test in digital mode with the 34-T0106, 34-V0107 and 70-T0108/E testers
 
76-SW/BMD

PC software for 76-PV128x Balanced Loader,70-T128x Uniframe testers, 34-V118x Multiloader and for  82-P60R12 Digimax readout unit, suitable for BMD asphalt mix test.    

SPEEDLOADER Digital Automatic Universal Tester for Displacement Controlled Tests

SPEEDLOADER tester is the ideal solution for Soil/Road testing laboratories.

Standards ASTM D1559 ASTM D5581 AASHTO T245 EN 12697-12 EN 12697-23 EN 12697-34 AASHTO T193 NF P98-251-1/4 ASTM D6927 ASTM D1883 BS 1377:4 BS 598:107 EN 13286-47 UNI 10009 NF P94-078 DIN 1996 CNR 30 CNR 34

34-V1082 SPEEDLOADER tester
Description
 
The brand-new SPEEDLOADER tester is the perfect answer for a road testing lab. The CBR and Marshall tests, Indirect Tensile tests, Quick Triaxial tests, Unconfined and Uniaxial soil tests, and all tests that can be performed under displacement control are all possible with the 50 kN capacity and the fully variable test speed of 0.2 to 51 mm/min. To meet the needs of either the field or the central laboratory, the machine can be fitted with analogical or digital load/displacement measurement systems as well as dedicated accessories. The rigid two-column structure of the SPEEDLOADER tester includes an upper cross beam that can be adjusted in height. The load jack, DC motor, and controls are integrated into a base cabinet with a unique design. The machine’s processor, with a memory up to 300 tests, gathers and processes test data. The user can control the test speed with the new Automatic Variable Speed 50 kN Load Frame, which is easily adjustable and displayed on the digital display. Furthermore, the test stroke can be predefined at the start of the test with an automatic stop, preventing overloading of the device and the test subject and ensuring operator safety. This significant element also allows the operator to calibrate the machine’s speed using micrometric adjustments. The lower platen’s motion direction is also showcased on the display. Two operating leds—one for machine switched on and the other for travel direction—and an emergency button also are installed on the front panel.
 
Main features

The firmware provide the digital speed control and a number of important test functions as follows:

  • Closed loop speed control
  • CBR and MARSHALL test speed can be selected by default.
  • Other testing speeds (Custom) between 0.2 and 51 mm/min, can be easily set.
  • Selection of maximum platen displacement. 
  • The automatic stop of the machine avoids machine and specimen overloading, thus assuring operator safety.
  • Rapid approach function, to reduce the testing time.
  • Rapid platen return to speed up the platen base return at the end of the test.
  • Speed calibration function by firmware. The test speed is originally factory calibrated using a polynomial interpolation. A test point is provided to verify  the speed with a standard tachometer.
  • Emergency stop button as required  by the CE prescriptions.
Products

 

34-V1082

SPEEDLOADER compression testing machine with digital control panel, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 220-240V/50-60Hz/1Ph

 
34-V1084

SPEEDLOADER compression testing machine with digital control panel, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

 

Technical specifications

 

  • Max. capacity:  50 kN
  • Test speed range, infinitely variable: 0.2 to 51 mm/min
  • Display: LCD 128×80 pixels display
  • Channels: N°1 for the Crosshead, N°1 Load Channels, N°1 Displacement Channels
  • Data download: RS232 port
  • Power: DC motor 750 W
  • Horizontal clearance (distance between columns): 270 mm
  • Max. vertical daylight (without accessories): 730 mm
  • Platen travel: 100 mm
  • Overall dimensions (lxwxh): 392 x 495 x 1213
  • Net weight approx.: 65 kg 
  • Alphanumeric display 2×16 characters

 

50 and 100 kN Bench Machines for CBR, Marshall, Multipurpose Compression and Flexure Testing on Asphalt, Soil, Rocks, Mortar, Groundcement and Cement

A range of small and compact compression machines for CBR, Marshall,...

Standards ASTM D1559 ASTM D5581 AASHTO T245 EN 12697-12 EN 12697-23 EN 12697-34 ASTM D6927 AASHTO T283 ASTM D6931

70-T1282
Description

 

CONTROLS range includes a series of small and compact compression machines that can be used for several tests: 

  • CBR tests on soils;
  • Marshall tests on asphalt;
  • Indirect Tensile strength and IDEAL-CT tests on asphalt;
  • uniaxial and unconfined tests on soils and rocks;
  • compression tests on low stregth concrete, cement and groundcement samples;
  • flexure tests on beams, mortar, tiles and any other compression or flexure test performed under displacement and/or load closed loop control within machine capacity.

Each machine can be selected depending on type of test and material:

  • MULTILOADER machines are generally used for CBR, Marshall and displacement control tests 
  • UNIFRAME machines are generally used when  load rate control is also required 


See the table below to select your preferred machine depending on the test typically performed:

 

LOAD TESTERPERFORMABLE TESTSCORRESPONDANT STANDARDS
V1082;
V1182  		CBREN 13286-47, ASTM D1883
MarshallEN 12697-34; ASTM D1559, D5581
Indirect Tensile / IDEAL-CT (V1182 only)EN 12697-23; ASTM D8225; AASHTO T283
Semi-Circulare BendASTM D8044; AASHTO TP124
Leutner Shearing frameEN 12697-48
Unconfined compressionASTM D2166; BS 1337
Quick triaxialASTM D2850; BS 1337
Punching test on clay block for flooringUNI 9730-3
Indirect tensile splittingEN 12697-12, 23; CNR 134
T1282;
T1282/T;
T1192		CBREN 13286-47, ASTM D1883
MarshallEN 12697-34; ASTM D1559, D5581
Indirect Tensile / IDEAL-CT EN 12697-23; ASTM D8225; AASHTO T283
Unconfined compressionASTM D2166; BS 1337
Flexural strenghtASTM D1635
Quick triaxialASTM D2850; BS 1337
Uniaxial compressionASTM D1633
Moduls of rupture of natural building stonesASTM C99, C880
Punching test on clay block for flooringUNI 9730-3
Flexural streght on concrete beams,concrete and clay tiles* (*70-T0108/W AND 70-T0109/W only)EN 12390-5, 491, 538; ASTM C78, C293; BS 1881: 118; NF P18-407; UNI 6133; UNE 83-305
Flexural streght on mortar prismsEN 196; ASTM C348
Compression on low strenght mortar mixesASTM C109
Indirect tensile splittingEN 12697-12 e 23; CNR 134

 

Products
70-T1282/T

UNIFRAME automatic compression/tension testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 50 kN compression; 25 kN tension – Clearance between columns: 380 mm – 230V/50-60HZ/1Ph 

 
34-V1082

SPEEDLOADER compression testing machine with digital control panel, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 220-240V/50-60Hz/1Ph

34-V1084

SPEEDLOADER compression testing machine with digital control panel, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

 
34-V1182

MULTILOADER automatic compression testing machine with digital control and readout unit, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 220-240V/50-60Hz/1Ph

 
34-V1184

MULTILOADER automatic compression testing machine with digital control and readout unit, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

 
70-T1282

UNIFRAME automatic compression testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 50 kN – Clearance between columns: 380 mm – 220-240V/50-60HZ/1Ph 

 
70-T1284

UNIFRAME automatic compression testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 50 kN – Clearance between columns: 380 mm – 110V/60HZ/1Ph 

 
70-T1192

UNIFRAME automatic compression testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 100 kN – Clearance between columns: 456 mm. 230V/50-60HZ/1Ph 

 
70-T1194

UNIFRAME automatic compression testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 100 kN – Clearance between columns: 456 mm. 110V/60HZ/1Ph 

 
70-T1284/T

UNIFRAME automatic compression/tension testing machine with two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam – Loading capacity: 50 kN compression; 25 kN tension – Clearance between columns: 380 mm – 110V/60HZ/1Ph 

Technical specification
 34-V108234-V118270-T128270-T119270-T1282/T
Max. load cap (kN)50505010050 (Compr.)
25 (Tensile)
Min.testing speed (mm/min)0.20.050.050.050.05
Max. testing speed (mm/min)5151515151
Type of controlCrossbeam displacement rateCrossbeam displacement rate and external transducer feedbackCrossbeam displacement rate + external transducer feedback and load/stress rate Crossbeam displacement rate + external transducer feedback and load/stress rate 
Crossbeam displacement rate + external transducer feedback and load/stress rate 
Fast approach speed (mm/min)2540404040
Power rating (W)800800800800800
Max. ram travel (mm)100100100100100
DisplayLCD 128 x 80
touch screen 7″
touch screen 7″
240×128
Screen display
touch screen 7″
Data downloading portRS 232 Port
 		Ethernet, RS232 and USB portsEthernet, RS232 and USB portsEthernet, RS232 and USB portsEthernet, RS232 and USB ports
Max. vertical span (mm)7657657651040765
Horizontal daylight (mm)270270380456380
Overall dimensions (wxdxh)(mm)435x670x1265392x495x1213392x495x1213600x520x1830392x495x1213
Weight approx. (kg)6565110165110

 

 

Balanced Loader, 50kN Automatic Electromechanical Universal Tester

BALANCED LOADER can automatically perform most of BMD tests, including IDEAL-CT, IDEAL-RT and more

Standards AASHTO T245 EN 12697-23 AASHTO T193 ASTM D1883 EN 13286-47 ASTM D6925 EN 12697-44 ASTM D8044 AASHTO TP124 AASHTO T283 ASTM D6931 ASTM D8225 EN 12697-48 AASHTO T393 ASTM WK71466

Balanced Loader universal tester
Description

BALANCED LOADER is a new addition in the range of Controls / IPC Global universal automatic testers. The machine is designed to automatically perform most of the tests included into Balanced Mix Design procedures, including IDEAL-CT, IDEAL-RT, Indirect Tensile Strength, Semi-Circular Bend test and many more.

This model features a wide two-column frame which is fitted with an upper crossbeam that can be set at various heights depending on the accessories to be used. The 50kN capacity jack is driven by a brushless motor, housed in an ergonomic cabinet. Closed-loop control ensures reliable test execution both with displacement and load applications. No external transducer is required for displacement measurement. Sample failure is detected automatically and stops the test. Alternatively this feature can be disabled and a travel or time limit can be set instead.
This model is equipped with adjustable limit switches, mounted on one column. The interface is granted by a 7” capacitive color touchscreen display allowing the setting of speed/load and travel/load limits, data format download and graph settings, and saving of multiple pre-set test procedures. Real-time test graph and transducer data are displayed on the touchscreen.
Test data can be stored on 16GB internal memory, transferred to a USB pen drive or downloaded through LAN or RS232 communication port. All accessories have to be ordered separately.

BALANCED LOADER can perform following tests:

Marshall ASTM D6925 / AASHTO T245
EN 12697-34
Splitting Tensile/TSRASTM D6931 / AASHTO T283
EN 12697-23
Indirect Tensile – Italian method 3/4 displ.CNR 134
Semi-Circular Bend SCBIFIT – AASHTO T393/TP124
Luisiana – ASTM D8044
EN 12697-44
IDEAL-CTASTM D8225
IDEAL-RTASTM WK71466
Direct ShearISS – AASHTO TP114
Leutner – EN 12697-48
CBRASTM D1883 / AASHTO T193
EN 13286-47
Unconfined compressionEN ISO 17892-7 
Main features
  • Stand-alone automatic 50kN digital load frame
  • Universal machine suitable for a wide range of tests, including BMD tests
  • Closed-loop speed/load control
  • Automatic failure detection
  • Integrated transducer calibration facility
  • Infinitely variable speed from 0.01 to 65 mm/min and load rate from 1 to 9999 N/s
  • 7” touchscreen capacitive color display for viewing real-time graph and test data
  • Fully automatic test control facility
  • Adjustable travel limit devices
  • Remote control from PC by using optional software
  • CE emergency stop button
Products
76-PV1282

BALANCED LOADER, 50kN automatic compression testing machine with digital control and readout unit, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 230V/50-60Hz/1Ph               …

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76-PV1284

BALANCED LOADER, 50kN automatic compression testing machine with digital control and readout unit, motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. 110V/60Hz/1Ph   

Technical specification
Data download: Ethernet port, RS232 port or USB pendrive
Memory: 16GB internal memory
Number of channels: 7 (1 for actuator displacement, 2 for load and 4 for displacement)                                     
Channel resolution: 24 bit
Sampling frequency: up to 100Hz
Test speed: from 0.01 to 65 mm/min
Load rate: from 1 to 9999 N/s
Type of control: displacement or load
Max ram travel: 100 mm
Max vertical span: 800 mm
Max horizontal span: 380 mm
Overall dimensions: 550 x 670 x 1300 mm (W x D x H)
Weight approx: 110 kg

Marshall Compression Tester

Motorized Marshall tester, 50kN capacity

Standards ASTM D1559 ASTM D5581 AASHTO T245 ASTM D6927

76-B0030 with 76-B0033/4 and 76-B0034
Description
A bench mounted compression frame with motor and worm gear housed within the base unit. A limit switch is provided for the bottom limit of travel. The machine is supplied complete with load ring, 30 kN cap., incorporating stem brake feature to hold the maximum reading. For testing 6” dia. (152.4 mm) specimens, the 82-T1009/F load ring should be used instead of the 30 kN fit on the machine.All the load rings are provided with 0.001mm high resolution dial gauge, assuring a strict conformity to the standards. See accessories.
The stability mould and flow meter have to be ordered separately. See accessories.
 
Other testing machines are available to perform the Marshall stability test, conforming to either ASTM/AASHTO or EN standards. 
Main features
  • 50 kN maximum capacity, suitable for testing 4″ and 6 ” dia. specimens 
  • High precision load rings fitted with 0.001 mm resolution gauge conforming to standards
Products

 

76-B0030

Marshall compression testing machine with motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. Supplied without accessories. 230V/50Hz/1Ph

 
76-B0030/A

Marshall compression testing machine with motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. Supplied with load ring 30 kN capacity with peak hold function. 230V/50Hz/1Ph

 
76-B0030/AY

Marshall compression testing machine with motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. Supplied with load ring 30 kN capacity with peak hold function 220V/60Hz/1 Ph

 
76-B0030/AZ

Marshall compression testing machine with motorized ram, two-column structure and adjustable crossbeam. Supplied with load ring 30 kN capacity with peak hold function 110V/60Hz/1Ph

 

Technical specifications
  • Max. capacity: 50 kN
  • Load ring cap.: 30 kN  (50 kN using the 82-T1009/F load ring. See accessories).
  • Platen speed: 50.8 mm/min
  • Power rating: 736 W
  • Overall dimensions (hxlxd):  1028x392x560 mm
  • Weight approx.: 85 kg

Marshall/Indirect Tensile Digital Compression Tester

Digital 50kN tester to perform Marshall and Indirect Tensile test.

Standards ASTM D1559 ASTM D5581 AASHTO T245 EN 12697-12 EN 12697-23 EN 12697-34 ASTM D6927 AASHTO T283 ASTM D6931

Marshall tester 76-B3802 with stability mould 76-B0033/4
Description
A bench mounted compression frame with motor and worm gear housed within the base unit producing a platen speed of 50.8 mm/min. A limit switch is provided for the bottom limit of travel. The machine is fit with a precision strain gauge load cell and displacement transducer, both connected to the Digimax Touch data acquisition and processing system (which is part of the system) featuring a large display and standard software covering either the Marshall or the Indirect tensile test. For more details see PC software.
The machine can be completed with a PC software (see accessories) suitable for running CBR, Marshall, Indirect Tensile and universal load/displacement tests. Data are presented numerically and graphically in real-time:
  • Saving and management of tests through single files
  • Single and multiple test result management and printout: Data export to MS Excel®
  • Language selection: English, French, Spanish and Italian plus any other custom language
  • Connection to Controls machine with high speed Ethernet connection.

 

 
 
Main features
  • 50 kN capacity
  • High precision strain gauge load cell and displacement transducer included
  • Touchscreen graphic diplay 240×128 pixel, icons driven showing figures and diagrams
  • High resolution: 132000 points
  • Large storing capacity on USB pen drive of test data downloadable to PC
  • Ethernet port for connection to PC
  • Language selection
  • Software package available for data processing and print including data-base (not included)
  • For Marshall and Indirect tensile tests 
Products

 

76-B3802

Marshall compression testing machine with digital control panel and readout unit, load cell 50 kN capacity and external displacement transducer. 230V/50Hz/1Ph

 
76-B3803

Marshall compression testing machine with digital control panel and readout unit, load cell 50 kN capacity and external displacement transducer. 220V/60Hz/1Ph

 
76-B3804

Marshall compression testing machine with digital control panel and readout unit, load cell 50 kN capacity and external displacement transducer. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

 

Accessories
76-B0033/6
Stability mould for 6″ (152.4 mm) diameter specimens
 
70-SW/CMS

PC software for Marshall, CBR, Indirect Tensile and universal test. When used with 34-V117X, 70-T108X, T118X and T119X, also suitable for SCB (to EN 12697-44, ASTM D8044 and AASHTO TP124), IDEAL-CT and Leutner SBT tests.       

76-B0078/F3
Pair of loading strips for 160 mm dia. samples suitable for jig code 76-B0078/F
 
76-B0033/4
Stability mould for 4″ (101.6 mm) diameter specimens
 
76-B0078/F
Frame for tensile splitting device (Lottman Breaking Head) for compacted bituminous samples 100 mm (4″) dia. 150 mm (6″) and 160 mm. Conforming to EN 12697-23, ASTM D6931 and AASHTO T283. To be completed with suitable pair of loading strips.
 
76-B0078/F1
Pair of loading strips for 100 mm dia. samples suitable for jig code 76-B0078/F
 
76-B0078/F2
Pair of loading strips for 150 mm dia. samples suitable for jig code 76-B0078/F
Technical specifications
  • Max. capacity: 50 kN
  • Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.
  • Displacement transducer 25 mm travel
  • Data acquisition and processing: by Digimax readout unit featuring
    • large graphic touch screen display 240 X 128 pixel,
    • Effective resolution 16 bit ,
    • Effective sampling rate 40 Hz ,
    • LAN-Ethernet communication port ,
    • Data storage on USB pen drive (included)             
  • Platen speed: 50.8 mm/min
  • Power rating: 736 W
  • Overall dimensions (hxlxd):  1028x392x560 mm
  • Weight approx.: 85 kg
 
 

MULTILOADER & SPEEDLOADER accessories Selector

Accessories for covering a wide range of tests using MULTI LOADER & MULTI SPEED

Indirect tensile test for UTM, AST Pro and AsphaltQube 79-PV70110
Main features

MULTILOADER & SPEEDLOADER load frames are suitable for a wide range of tests on different kind of materials under displacement open loop control. 

Each test requires a list of accessories depending on the test type and type of configuration Electronic or Analog. View ordering information to select the list of accessories suitable for performing the selected tests. 

In case of load frames without built-in data acquisition (e.g 34-V1082; 34-V1084)

 

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