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PRODUCTS SELECTION INDEX
SOFTWARE UTM2
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CEMENT | MORTAR
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AGGREGATES | ROCkS
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STEEL
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BITUMEN | ASPHALT
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SOIL
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CONCRETE
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
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Software UTM2 UNIvERSAL TESTING MACHINE 2
UTM2 software has been developed by Matest on Windows platform to allow operators a better management and control of the Matest digital testing machines. Flexibility, operating rapidity, precision and automatic data storage are the main features of the UTM2 software, conceived for the management and the execution of the most complex tests for all levels of operators experience. UTM2 software includes pre-set test profiles, according to the EN specifications and the most important International Standards. Easy to install and to use, UTM2 is the best solution for anyone managing extensive production and for research and testing laboratories.
System requirements UTM2 licenses are available in different languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Slovak and Turkish; other languages are available upon request), and can be installed on the following operating systems: Windows XP, Windows vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (upgrades would be available if new operating systems were released).
n automatic identification of the machine connected to the PC; n remote and interactive control of the testing machine; n easy set up of the operations sequence of the test to be performed;
Software UTM2 MAIN FEATURES
n customization of test profiles (data setting, properties of the measuring analogue channels and of the speed charts); customization of colours and scales of the graphs and the screens activated; customization of test certificates (document heading, date, test type, graph type and number of pages); n selection of the algorithms used by the software to process the results required by the Standards; n visualization of the instant loads; instant definition of the load/deformation/stroke graph with “zoom� function on the graphic points of interest; visualization of emergencies, alarms and possible errors; n memorization of the test results into a database, that can be elaborated by the operator (test data can be commented by means of text titles to be reported on the certificate or on the graph); n data storage of all the parameters set for the test, with the possibility to process them again and manage the test archive; n certificates printing according to a pre-set layout, adjustable and customizable by the operators using their company logo or other information.
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LICENSES AvAILABLE
SOIL
STEEL
CEMENT MORTAR
CONCRETE
BITUMEN ASphALT
AGGREGATES ROCKS
A150N compression uniaxial and triaxial elastic modulus on rocks
B043-01N
B043-02N
B043-03N
Marshall compression tests
tensile splitting test on bituminous mixtures
Marshall and Leutner tests
C109-10N
C109-11N
C109-12N
C123N
C104-10N
C125N
compression tests on concrete
flexural tests on concrete
tensile splitting test on concrete specimens and block pavers
SERvONET for the remote control and management of the testing machines through a PC
SERvO-STRAIN for the automatic servo-control and management of the testing machines to measure load/strength, displacement and deformation
secant compression elastic modulus on concrete
E163N
E164N
C123N
S205-08N
E190N
compression tests on cement/mortar
flexural tests on cement/mortar
SERvONET for the remote control and management of the testing machines through a PC
tensile tests on mortar briquettes
compression elastic modulus on mortars
H009N
C123-01N
tensile tests on metals and other materials (plastic, wood, composed materials etc.)
compression tests on steel with H011-01N machine
S218N
S218-01N
CBR tests on soil
unconfined compression tests on soil
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TEST SIEVES WITH WOVEN WIRE MESH OR PERFORATED PLATE A031 ÷ A055 EN 933-1 / EN 933-2 / ASTM E11 A complete range of test sieves, available in different diameters and in all the openings requested by the International Standards. All models can be supplied with woven wire mesh or perforated plate with round or square holes.
AGGREGATES - ROCKS
LABORATORY DRYING OVENS A005-01 KIT ÷ A008-01 KIT EN 932-5 / EN 1097-5 / ASTM C127, C136, D558, D559, D560, D698, D1557, D1559 Capacity: from 50 to 750 litres Made of stainless steel, the ovens are double walled with glass fibre for thermal insulation. All models are equipped with a digital thermoregulator and a dual safety thermostat. Available models: • natural convection: series A007 • forced ventilation: series A005 and A008
ELECTROMAGNETIC SIEVE SHAKERS A059-02 KIT EN 932-5 Matest sieve shakers are sturdy and designed with a triple vibrating action (vertical, lateral and rotational). They are supplied with separate digital control panel for the management of the sieving time, the vibrating intensity and the vibrating action (continuous or intermittent).
AIR JET SIEVING MACHINE A058-05N EN 933-10
Different models are available for sieves with diameter from 200 mm to 450 mm, or from 8’’ to 18’’.
This model is suitable to sieve powder and dry grain products by using sieves with diameter of 200 mm, in order to obtain sieving results between 5 and 4,000 micron.
LARGE CAPACITY SAMPLE SPLITTER A068 EN 933-3 / ASTM C136 A very solid product, totally galvanized for rust protection. The sample splitter is designed for the reduction of large aggregates (max. diameter of 108 mm) into small samples suitable for laboratory tests.
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ROCK CLASSIFICATION HAMMER with rock cradle C381 with A121 ASTM D5873 The impact hammer is used for rock classification test. It tests a rock specimen all along its length to obtain an average value of the readings. Impact energy: 0,74 Nm Measuring range: 10 ÷ 60 N/mm2
DIGITAL ROCK SHEAR BOX APPARATUS A131 ASTM D5607
ROCK STRENGTH INDEX DIGITAL POINT LOAD TESTER A125N ASTM D5731 The equipment accepts core specimens with max. diameter of 4” (101,6 mm).
This equipment can be used both on site and in laboratory to determine the strength and slope stability of rocks with max. size of 115x125 mm or cores with max. diameter of 102 mm. The digital model is equipped with transducers and “Cyber-Plus 8 Evolution” data acquisition system. Other model available: manual rock shear box apparatus with dial gauges (code A129).
The applied load is measured by a high precision electric load cell. The equipment is supplied with a digital display unit: • range: 0-56 kN • divisions: 65,000 points • resolution: 0.001 kN • linearity: 0.05% • hysteresis: 0.03% • repeatability: 0.02%
ABRASION MACHINE A111N EN 1097-8 Aggregate Abrasion value (AAv) determination. This product can be used to measure the resistance of aggregates to surface wear by abrasion. The machine has a heavy duty mainframe on adjustable feet and is supplied complete with two specimen moulds, two trays, weights and fixing device.
SHAPE GAUGE SHAPE INDEX A072 EN 933-4 / EN 933-5 / EN 933-7 This product is used for measuring the length-thickness ratio of aggregates.
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SKID RESISTANCE AND FRICTION TESTER A113 EN 1097-8 / EN 1338 / EN 1339 / EN 1341 / EN 1342 / EN 13036-4 / EN 1436 / ASTM E303 The apparatus is designed to perform polished stone tests on aggregates and to measure pavement surface frictional and skid resistance properties.
AGGREGATES - ROCkS
ACCELERATED POLISHING MACHINE DETERMINATION OF THE POLISHED STONE vALUE A128N EN 1097-8 / EN 1341 / EN 1342 / EN 1343 The machine measures the resistance of road aggregates, paving stones and blocks to the polishing action of vehicle tyres on a road surface. Abrasive charges are continuously introduced by two automatic mechanical feeders, held by a suitable support disjoined from the machine body. The digital control panel allows the operator to select the test time.
LOS ANGELES MACHINE A075N EN 1097-2 / EN 12697-17 / ENÂ 12697-43 ASTM C131 This product is used to determine the aggregates resistance to fragmentation. The machine is supplied with an automatic digital counter for the management of the revolutions. Also available with CE security cabinet, lined with sound-proofing material for noise reduction.
MICRO-DEvAL TESTING MACHINE A077 EN 1097-1 / EN 13450 Designed to determine the resistance of aggregates to abrasion. The machine accepts up to 4 cylinders simultaneously and is supplied with a separate control panel with an automatic digital revolution counter. Also available with CE security cabinet, lined with sound-proofing material for noise reduction.
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COMPRESSION UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL ELASTIC MODULUS ON ROCKS Automatic system with pace rate control also during the load release. A150N UNI 9724-8 / ASTM D7012 The system can be used with Matest high stability compression machines with capacity of 2000 or 3000 kN, combined with the automatic servocontrolled system “Servo-Plus Evolution” (code C104N, page 21). The equipment includes: hydraulic system, electronic measuring system and UTM2 software for data acquisition and processing. The system can be used with: • electric single use extensometers (strain gages, series C125) or • universal electronic mechanical extensometers/compressometers (code C134)
HOEK CELLS FOR ROCK TRIAXIAL TESTS A137 Used to measure the strength of cylindrical rock specimens subjected to triaxial test. The Hoek cell is composed of: • one body complete with two screwed end caps • two self-sealing couplings • two hardened, ground, spherical seats and pistons • one specimen jacket Available in different models and sizes. Matest offers the complete equipment for triaxial tests on rocks.
OTHER PRODUCTS Laboratory jaws crusher A092 Abrasion tester for natural stones and concrete A112 Aggregate crushing value apparatus A082 Aggregate impact value apparatus A080 KIT Apparatus for crushing resistance determination A081-01 Apparatus for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates A103-10 Bar (grid) sieves, EN 933-3 A048N KIT Barton comb, profilometer A122 Bulk density and voids measures A069 Calcimeter, (gasometer) Dietrich-Frühling A105 Chapman flask A029 Chloride content in sand and fine aggregates, Rapid Method A019-01 Compression device for rock cores A147 Core drilling barrels for Hoek cells A137-04 Coring machine for rocks, laboratory use A140-01 Crushing coefficient machine A108 Cutting-off machine A127
Desiccators borosilicate glass with perforated plate Deval testing machine Dry mixer Efflux index apparatus End-Over-End shaker, BS 1377:2 Extruder for rock specimens Filler compaction apparatus Flakiness sieves, BS 812 Flakiness/thickness gauge Flatness index gauge Geological hammers for rocks Hydraulic constant isotropic cell pressure system Jar mills Magnesium sulphate test Melting pot Microwave oven Mohs’ kit Moisture meter “Microlance”
A035 A079 A093 A073 A117 A141 A124 A049-01 A070 A048-15 A132 A142N A091-10 A103 A106 A009 A115 A021
Muffle furnace A022N Permeability constant oil/water pressure system A144 Polisher, grinder A095 Prism mould for the determination of drying shrinkage, EN 1367-4 A107 Quartering canvas A085 Reaction container A030 Rock permeability apparatus with Hoek cells A144 Sample splitters, riffle boxes A062 Sieve shaker, high capacity A061N Siphon can apparatus A084 Slake durability apparatus for rocks A130 Speedy moisture testers A025 KIT Sulphate test strips A019-03 Tilt test A122-10 Triaxial test on rocks A137 Ultrasonic cleansing bath A104N volumeter for aggregates A086 Wet washing sieves A045
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MATEST complete range of products for pavement technology
BITUMEN - ASPHALT
GYROTRONIC - MATEST SUPERPAvE GYRATORY COMPACTOR B041 EN 12697-10 / EN 12697-31 / ASTM D6925 / AASHTO T312 / SHRP M-002 The gyratory compactor, entirely designed and manufactured by Matest, is used to simulate the real compaction conditions achieved under actual road paving operations, hence determining the compaction properties of asphalts. The compaction is achieved in a fully automatic way, by combining the rotary action and the vertical resultant force applied by a mechanical head. It accepts standard or perforated moulds for emulsified asphalts with dia. Of 100 and 150 mm. Main features: • highly-rigid frame for an excellent angle control • electro-pneumatic action with servo-controlled pressure regulator • gyratory motion generated by an eccentric high precision system • accurate set up and conservation of the gyratory angle • integrated touch screen control unit based on Windows® operating system • automatic specimen extruder • integrated balance • Internet and Intranet connections for remote technical assistance or software updates • unlimited memory: 2 USB-Host ports and 1 SD card slot Matest also offers the GAM, Gyratory Internal Angle Measurer (code B041-28).
ASC - ASPHALT SHEAR BOX COMPACTOR B039A The shearing motion of the ASC replicates the conditions of field compaction in order to reproduce the properties of asphalt quickly and easily under the controlled conditions of a laboratory. It compacts large asphalt prisms that can be sawn to produce four to six beams or slabs for laboratory wheel tracking; prisms can be cored to produce three to four cylinders 100mm dia. ASC can be equipped with a load cell for shear stress measurement (upon request). Main features: • extremely sturdy frame combined with precision machined components • servo hydraulic vertical ram with integral hydraulic power supply • precision electromechanical shearing motion • integral specimen extruder • integrated touch screen control unit based on Windows® operating system • Internet and Intranet connections for remote technical assistance or software updates • 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 end conditions, number of cycles, specimen height and/or density.
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ARC - ELECTROMECHANICAL ASPHALT ROLLER COMPACTOR B039 EN 12697-33 The machine has been developed and manufactured entirely by Matest. It 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. 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. 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. Main features: • sturdy frame made of steel • electromechanical system • perfect horizontal flatness of the slab surface • uniform density and dimensions of the slabs • integrated touch screen control unit based on Windows® operating system • direct Internet and Intranet connection for remote technical assistance • heating of the segment roller (optional) • it accepts rollers and moulds of different sizes
PAVEMIX
• it also compacts slabs of 500x400mm, thick up to 180mm that can be used with Matest Unitracker Wheel Tracking apparatus
AUTOMATIC ASPHALT LARGE LABORATORY MIXER, 32 LITRES CAPACITY
• unlimited memory: 2 USB-Host ports and 1 SD card slot.
B026N EN 12697-35 / ASTM D6307 / AASHTO TP53 The Pavemix prepares homogeneous bituminous mixtures at a strictly controlled temperature. The preparation of the bituminous sample is obtained in a short time period to avoid any mechanical degradation and to fully coat all mineral components. It consists of: • main frame holding a horizontal stainless steel bowl with a helical mixing shaft • the bowl, double wall insulation made of stainless steel AISI 316, contains an electric heater with probe sensor granting constant 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.
SOFTMATIC - AUTOMATIC DIGITAL RING AND BALL APPARATUS B070N1 EN 1427 / ASTM D36 This high technology apparatus has been developed by Matest R&D staff to determine automatically the softening point of asphalts and pitches, assuring high quality and affordable results. Main features: • touch-screen display like a normal PC • microprocessor friendly-driven menu to control all the test phases • top quality components: laser sensors, electronic magnetic stirrer, ceramic glass heating plate • fully automatic test execution • multi-language selection • unlimited memory Other model available: manual ring and ball apparatus (code B072).
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SMARTRACKER™ MULTIWHEELS HAMBURG WHEEL TRACKER; TEST ENVIRONMENT: DRY+WET B038A EN 12697-22 / AASHTO T-324 SmarTrackerTM has been developed by Matest R&D engineers in association with some of the most experienced and reputable industry experts in the USA and the world. It is intelligently designed with innovative features and the needs of the end users in mind.
BITUMEN - ASPHALT
It is the most versatile wheel tracker on the market with independent motors for each wheel which assure separate rutting analysis of each specimen. The operator can perform wet or dry test with both wheels or run one wheel under dry and one wheel under wet condition simultaneously during a single test. The device is used to determine: the resistance of Hot Mix Asphalt to rutting and moisture sensitivity; the creep slope, stripping inflection point and stripping slope with this state of the art and user friendly machine. Main features: • meets and exceeds AASHTO and EN Standards • simultaneous testing of WET and DRY samples • independent motors for each wheel assure separate rutting analysis of each specimen • fully automatic machine with touch-screen control unit based on Windows® operating system • wheels innovative roll-off mechanism • unique system to load-unload the mould • high performance components • sturdy machine with ample use of stainless steel.
UNITRACKER - SINGLE WHEEL TRACKING APPARATUS B038 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. Matest “Unitracker” wheel tracking apparatus is used to simulate the effect of traffic and to measure the deformation susceptibility of the bituminous sample. It performs the test as per procedures A and B (6 or 2 tests), clearly specified by the EN Standard. Main features: • robust frame made of aluminium alloy • data acquisition and processing system fully managed by microprocessor • multifunctions keyboard with encoder for easy and rapid setup • large graphic display 320x240 pixel • RS 232 port for PC connection • multilingual and reliable testing firmware • it accepts samples with dimensions up to 400x500 mm, 180 mm high (this mould can be compacted with Matest Roller Compactor).
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MARSHALL DIGITAL COMPRESSION FRAME 50 kN B043 KIT EN 12697-34 / EN 12697-23 / EN 12697-12 / EN 13108 / ASTM D1559 / ASTM D6927-06 Ruggedly manufactured and easy to use, Marshall digital frame can be equipped with different accessories to perform: • Marshall test • direct shear test (Leutner) on bituminous specimens • indirect tensile test on bituminous mixtures The machine is equipped with Cyber-Plus Evolution digital control unit, 8 channels.
MARSHALL AUTOMATIC COMPACTORS (different models are available) B031N1 EN 12697-10 / EN 12697-30 / ASTM D5581 / ASTM D6926 Marshall compactors are used to determine the compactability of hot mix asphalt. Available models: manual or automatic compactors for moulds of different diameters, in accordance to EN and ASTM Standards.
UNITRONIC 200kN S206N CENTRIFUGE EXTRACTOR 1500/3000 g CAPACITY B011 EN 12697-1 clause B.1.5 / EN 13108 ASTM D2172 The centrifuge extractor is used for the determination of bitumen percentage in bituminous mixtures.
Universal electromechanical touch screen frame, 200kN capacity for compression/ flexure/ tensile tests of construction materials with servo-controlled system of load or displacement/strain. It is a universal and versatile machine that satisfies the needs of control, research and university laboratories to perform tests on roads, concrete, cement, steel, wood and plastic materials.
Supplied complete with rotation speed regulator and digital display for frequency monitoring. Other models available: “explosion proof” (code B011-01) and centrifuge with safety electromagnetic micro-switch system.
CONTINUOUS FLOW FILTERLESS CENTRIFUGE B014 EN 12697-1 clause B.2.1 / EN 13108 / ASTM D1856 Designed for a quick filterless separation of filler from binder solution - or other mixtures containing sediments in suspension (cement, soil, clay) - by means of the continuous flow system (11500 rpm).
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OvEN FOR “ROLLING THIN-FILM” TEST B066N KIT EN 12607-1 / ASTM D2872-12 / AASHTO T240 The oven measures the air and heat effect on a moving film of asphaltic semisolid materials. Made of stainless steel with an insulated fiberglass intermediate chamber, the oven is provided with a large glass door for inspections and a dual safety thermostat to prevent accidental over-heatings.
WATER BATHS FOR MARSHALL SPECIMENS, STANDARD AND DIGITAL B052 EN 12697-34 / EN 13108 / ASTM D1559 / ASTM D5581 Water baths are suitable for general laboratory use and conceived to maintain specimens submerged into water at a constant temperature of: • 60°C ± 1°C for Marshall specimens • 37.8°C ± 1°C for asphalt specimens Available models: baths with analog or digital thermostat, baths with cooling device.
DUCTILOMETERS, STANDARD AND DIGITAL B055-20N
vISCOMETERS B080
EN 13589 / EN 13398 / EN 13703 / ASTM D113 / ASTM D6084
EN / ASTM
Ductilometers are made of stainless steel with fibreglass insulation for the determination of bituminous ductility.
These products are used to determine the specific viscosity of road-oils, tars and petroleum products.
Advanced models: • B055-10 ductilometer with data acquisition system Cyber-Plus Evolution 8 channels; • B055-20N ductilometer with data acquisition system Cyber-Plus Evolution 8 channels, “high performance”; it accepts up to 3 specimens.
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Matest offers a complete range of viscometers with 1 or 2 elements: Engler, Standard TAR (BRTA, Redwood) and Saybolt. All models are made of steel and equipped with digital thermoregulator and dual safety thermostat.
VACUUM PYKNOMETER 10 LITRES CAPACITY B067N
PENETROMETERS: STANDARD, SEMI-AUTOMATIC, DIAL OR DIGITAL B056 KIT / B056-01 KIT
EN 12697-5 / EN 13108 / ASTM D2041
EN 1426 / ASTM D5
Determination of theoretical maximum specific gravity of uncompacted bituminous paving mixtures (Rice-Test).
Ruggedly constructed, Matest penetrometers are used to determine the consistency of a bituminous sample under fixed conditions of load, time and temperature.
This product is designed for a rapid determination of: asphalt content in bituminous mixtures, bulk specific gravity of aggregates, max. theoretical specific gravity of bituminous uncompacted road mixtures, and percentage of air voids in compacted mixtures.
The penetration is expressed in distance of tenths of millimeters vertically penetrated into the sample by a standard needle. Available models: standard or semi-automatic, dial or digital.
BENKELMAN BEAM APPARATUS B100 The apparatus is made of aluminium alloy and supplied complete with dial indicator and accessories. It is used to measure the deflection of the road surface when loaded by the wheels of vehicles. The measurement of the deflection is performed when the vehicle passes over the test area. Available models: • B100 in accordance to CNR N° 141 (beam fulcrum ratio 4:1) • B102 in accordance to NF P98-200-2 / AASHTO T256 (beam fulcrum ratio 2:1)
OTHER PRODUCTS Air bath for bitumen Asphalt emulsions: storage stability determination Asphalt indentation penetrometer Asphalt oven with rotating shelf, TFOT method Asphalt splitter Automatic digital penetrometer Bacon sampler
B016
Cabinet with aspirator for automatic extraction unit
B008-10
B063-05
Mixers for bitumen
Cleveland tester
B086 KIT
B059-10
Mot straight edge
Cohesion tester
B053-10
P.R.D. mould
B064 KIT
Cyber-Plus Evolution, 8 channels touch screen control unit
B007 B059 KIT B060
Dean-Stark, water in bituminous materials
Marshall stability mould
B044N-SET B076
Distillation of cut-back asphalts
B069 KIT
Drainage basket for binders
B022-20
Bearing plate for road pavements
B103-10
Duriez test set, moulds
B095-01
Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR)
B085-05
Dynamic testing systems for asphalt (Pavetest division)
Binder recovery apparatus, vacuum pump method
B018
Bituminous binders: determination of solubility
B075-05
Bituminous emulsions: determination of particle polarity
B063-10
Electromagnetic Density Gauge “non nuclear”
Planetary abrasion tester, EN 12274-5
B053-20
Rate of spread device
B053-05
Reflux extractor
B019 KIT
Rotational viscometers
B085-20
Rotary evaporation apparatus
B065
B017 KIT
Soxhelet modified method
Hot extractor set, paper filter method
B016-10
Tag closed-cup viscometer, flash point
B092 KIT
Hot plate with magnetic stirrer
B073-01
Tensile splitting device for bitumen
B047-02
B076-23
Hot plates
Bituminous emulsions: residue on sieving
B076-21
Kinematic viscosity, viscometers
B090
B024-10
B077 KIT
Bituminous emulsions: mixing stability with cement
B079N
B024
Permeameter, radial-flow falling head
Hot extraction apparatus, wire mesh filter method
B075-01
Cabinet with aspirator
B094 KIT
Permeameter for draining pavements
Fraass apparatus
Bituminous emulsions: determination of settling tendency
B022
B097 B091N
B063 KIT
B075-08
Breaking value of cationic bitumen emulsions, mineral filler method
B111
Pensky Martens digital flash point tester
B027 B099 KIT
Emulsified asphalt distillation apparatus
Bituminous emulsions: determination of penetration power
Bottle rolling machine
B200/B230
Pressure Ageing Vessel (PAV 3)
B046N
B074/V200
Sand patch equipment Solvent recovery still
Travelling beam device
B088-50
vialit, binder adhesion test
Kumagawa extractor (Soxhelet)
B061 KIT
viscometer bath
Marshall compacting equipment
B029 KIT
viscometers, Cannon-Manning, Asphalt Institute
Marshall compactors, manual
B032 KIT B032-01
Water bath for bitumen penetrometer Wilhelmi softening point apparatus
B099-10 B021 B016-20 KIT
B098N B053 B088 B088-20 B058 B072-20
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CYBER-PLUS EvOLUTION: THE ELECTRONIC EvOLUTION WITH 8 ANALOG INPUTS
the innovative touch screen control unit that works as a PC on Windows operating system
• 8 ANALOG INPUTS TO CONNECT UP TO 8 LOAD CELLS OR TRANSDUCERS • PC-BASED UNIT ON WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM • DIRECT CONNECTION TO INTERNET FOR REMOTE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE • TOUCH SCREEN AND FULL COLOUR DISPLAY, ¼ VGA • USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE + 5 ARROWS KEY-PAD • GRAPHIC PRINTER ON-BOARD • EMERGENCY STOP • UNLIMITED MEMORY: 2 USB-HOST PORTS, 1 SD CARD SLOT • 2 OR MORE FRAMES, LOAD CELLS OR TRANSDUCERS CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE UNIT • REMOTE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIT THROUGH THE PC KEYBOARD • POWER SUPPLY: 230V 1 PH 50/60Hz 70W
CYBER-PLUS EvOLUTION C109N A new PC-based and TOUCH SCREEN control unit produced with the latest technology for the management and control of SEMI-AUTOMATIC TESTS on construction materials. Cyber-Plus Evolution control unit can be also installed on concrete/mortar compression and flexural machines not manufactured by Matest.
SERvO-PLUS EvOLUTION C104N A new PC-based and TOUCH SCREEN control system produced with the latest technology for the management and control of FULLY AUTOMATIC TESTS on construction materials. THE SYSTEM IS COMPOSED OF: • Cyber-Plus Evolution C109N + • multi-piston electric pump with variable flow driven by a microprocessor ACCESSORY: • console for Servo-Plus Evolution (code C104-04) POWER SUPPLY: 230V 1 ph 50Hz 750W
SERvO-PLUS EvOLUTION WITHOUT AND WITH HOUSING CONSOLE
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THE WIDEST RANGE OF COMPRESSION
CONCRETE
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Matest manufactures the widest range of testing machines for compression and flexural tests on concrete specimens in accordance to the International Standards EN, ASTM, AASHTO, BS, NF, UNI, DIN, UNE
AND FLEXURAL TESTING MACHINES FOR CONCRETE
FRAMES: • 4 COLUMNS PRESTRESSED FRAMES • 4 COLUMNS “HIGH STABILITY” FRAMES FUNCTIONING: • HAND OPERATED OR MOTORIzED MEASURING SYSTEM: • 1 GAUGE • 2 GAUGES • 2-CHANNELS CONTROL UNIT • 8-CHANNELS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL UNIT TYpES OF SpECIMEN: • CUBES, CYLINDERS AND BLOCKS WITH DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS CApACITY: • COMPRESSION: 1300 kN, 1500 kN, 2000 kN, 3000 kN, 5000 kN • COMPRESSION “HIGH STABILITY”: 2000 kN, 3000 kN, 5000 kN • FLEXURE WITH CLOSED OR OPEN-SIDE FRAME: 150 kN, 200 kN
MATEST OFFERS THE POSSIBILITY TO CONNECT AND CUSTOMIZE THE MACHINES TO OBTAIN GROUPS OF TWO OR MORE FRAMES LICENSE FOR SECANT COMpRESSION ELASTIC MODULUS ON CONCRETE C125N
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SLUMP CONE TEST SET C180 KIT EN 12350-2 / EN 12350-8:2011 / ASTM C143 Matest offers different slump cone test sets, each one supplied with different accessories: • complete set for laboratory tests, with stainless steel cone • complete set for laboratory tests, with galvanized steel cone • complete set for laboratory tests, with plastic slump cone • portable set for on-site tests, with stainless steel cone
CONCRETE
• portable set for on-site tests, with galvanized steel cone
TESTS ON FRESH SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE C172 ÷ C174-01N EN 12350-8 / EN 12350-9 / EN 12350-10 / EN 12350-12 / ASTM C1621 Matest manufactures a complete range of equipment for: • free flow and time flow determination “Spray Test” • flow time determination from a funnel “v-Funnel” • confined flowability determination with “L-shape box”, “U-shape box” and “J-Ring apparatus”
PLASTIC AND STEEL MOULDS C223 ÷ C247 These moulds are used to prepare concrete specimens: cubes, cylinders and beams. Available in many different models made of hard plastic, steel or cast iron. All Matest moulds are strong and resistant to wear action, allowing the operator to use them many times.
CURING TANKS FOR CONCRETE SPECIMENS C302 KIT
vIBRATING TABLES C278
EN 12390-2 / ASTM C31 / ASTM C192 / ASTM C511
EN 12390-2
Curing tanks made of heavy plastic or steel to cure concrete specimens.
These tables are made of rugged steel sheet and used to compact concrete specimens in laboratory.
Capacity: 550, 650 or 1000 litres. Supplied with analog or digital thermostat.
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Different models are available: for laboratory use, portable, with control panel or with pedal switch.
SPECIMEN GRINDING MACHINE C298 EN 12390-2 / ASTM D4543 The machine is made of rugged plate and designed to grind and polish cubical and cylindrical specimens of concrete, blocks, natural stones, rocks, ceramic materials etc. The specimens are easily fixed to the table through the appropriate locking stirrups, allowing the machine to grind many specimens at the same time. Other model available: automatic grinding machine (code C299).
CORE DRILLING MACHINES WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR OR PETROL ENGINE C318N Matest supplies a wide range of core drilling machines designed to drill cores of concrete or bitumen. Available models, supplied with diamond bits and accessories: • lightweight and portable machines • robust machines for road pavements • drilling machine with vacuum facility
vEBÉ CONSISTOMETER C183 EN 12350-3 / ASTM C1170-92 The equipment is used to determine the consistency and density (workability) of concrete rolled up and compacted by means of the vibrating table. vebé consistometer is based on the same principle of the slump cone test method, but it offers the advantage of a mechanical action. Matest offers both EN and ASTM versions.
POKER VIBRATORS C270N EN 12390-2 / ASTM C31 / ASTM C192 Poker vibrators are conceived for the compaction of specimens both in laboratory and on building site. Models available: • with electric motor • with petrol engine • battery operated
AIR ENTRAINMENT METER 5 LITRES CAPACITY C195 EN 12350-7 / ASTM C231 type A Made of cast aluminium alloy, it records directly the percentage of air included in a fresh mixed concrete. The equipment is supplied complete with pressure gauge, tamping rod, and hand operated pump.
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CONCRETE
REBOUND TEST HAMMER WITH ANvIL FOR CALIBRATION
REBOUND CONCRETE TEST HAMMERS, STANDARD AND DIGITAL C380 / C386N EN 12504:2 / ASTM C805 MATEST OFFERS THE COMPLETE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT FOR NDT TESTS Manufactured by Matest with selected components and accurate processing technique, Matest rebound test hammers are the top quality models available on the market, ensuring high precision and affordable results. The rebound hammers are used to perform non-destructive tests on concrete structures/buildings, providing an immediate information of concrete compressive strength as requested by the rebound method. Available models: • standard of 2,207 Joule • standard of 2,207 Joule with calibration curve chart in psi • standard of 0.735 Joule • digital with microprocessor DIGITAL TEST HAMMER (CODE C386N)
ULTRASONIC PULSE vELOCITY TESTER C372N EN 12504:4 / ASTM C597 Manufactured by Matest with the latest technologies, the instrument measures the ultrasonic impulse speed during its passage through a material (provided the distance between the probes). The tester has a full colour and touch screen display (1/4 vGA), Windows CE operating system, Compact Flash interface, SD card, USB, RS 232 and RS 485 ports. Matest ultrasonic pulse velocity tester offers the possibility to visualize the shape of the transmitting wave while it goes through the material under test, transforming the instrument into a real oscilloscope with the “Scope” mode. It also offers the possibility to perform combined “ultrasonic and rebound” test in accordance to the Sonreb method.
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OTHER PRODUCTS Abrasion tester Böhme
C129
Accelerated curing tank for concrete
C307
Accessories for concrete compression/flexural machines Air entrainment meters for concrete Automatic servo-controlled system for pressure regulation Autotec, automatic control unit with two channels Canin: corrosion analysing instrument
Digitec, semi-automatic control unit with two channels
Pull-Out, Pull-Off C108N
Electro-Hydraulic loading and control system C109-09N C097-01 C195
C098N C411
Capping compound equipment for concrete specimens
C290-01
Capping compound filler
C290-06
C358-01
Resonance frequency meter
Flow table for concrete, manual
C192 KIT
Rule right angle for moulds and specimens
Footmeter calibrators for testing machines Go-not go gauge Hydraulic shrinkage determination equipment
C208 C155N C250-16 C365
Software for tensile splitting test on concrete
C109-12 C109-12N
K-slump tester
C187
C214
Load cells, standard and high performance
C140
C375-01
Machine for compression test on concrete pipes 1000 kN
C093-05N
Machine for deflection test on fiber reinforced concrete beams
C090-07N
Compressometer/extensometer for concrete
C133
Compressometers for concrete Cor Map Corrosion determination in reinforcing bars, array meter Crack detection microscope Crack width gauges for concrete Curing room for concrete Deflectometer with telescopic tubular displacement transducer Deflectometers swing-arm models Demoulding oil Device for deflection on fiber reinforced concrete Device for flexural/punching tests on clay blocks Device for punching test on sprayed concrete Device for splitting tensile test on concrete
C130N C414
Machine for flexural test on tiles Machine for punching test on sprayed concrete specimen with measurement of energy absorption Mechanical strain gauges
C412-01
Metal detectors, Profometers
C399 C408 C309-10 C405-10 C405N C265 C090-15N C093-11 C090-14 C100
C109-10 C109-10N
C109-11 C109-11N
C375-02
C185
C155-10N
Software for compression test on concrete
Software for flexural test on concrete
Cementometers
Compacting factor apparatus, BS
C104-10N
Software for “Footmeter”calibration
Software for elastic modulus on concrete
Carbonation test
C313
Servo-Strain, software for the automatic control of the machines to measure load/displacement/strain
C096 C211
Climatic controlled cabinet:-25°C + 70°C
C393 C250-10
C109-03N
Joisel apparatus
C378
C215
Impact failure test on tiles and paving materials
C107-09
Chloride Ion penetration meter
C376N C113/C114
Hydro-Plus Evolution, semi-automatic console for testing machines control
Capping retainers for concrete testing machines
Chloride field test system
RAM, rapid analysis machine
Flat jacks, test on brickworks Flow tables
C104N PL
Pumping units
C095
C090-07N C360 KIT C396N C397N
Software for compression test with H011-01N machine
Software Servonet for the remote control of the machine through PC Specimen cutting machine for concrete Specimen cutting machine for metal bars
C123-01N C125N
C123 C123N C350 C351
Specimen cutting machines for rocks
C348N
Tester/calibrator for testing machines, digital
C138N
Thermometer, K-type thermocouple
C303N
Trimming/cut-off machine for cores
C377-05
C377
Ultrasonic pulse velocity tester for concrete
Moisture meter Surveymaster
C374
Pan type mixers for concrete
C162
Unit weight measurer, density of fresh concrete
Penetrometer for concrete
C213
Unit weight measurers for concrete
Penetrometer, Kelly ball apparatus
C186
vaporizer for rooms
C311-01
Penetrometer, pocket model for concrete
C194
Walz consistometer
C188
Plasticity meter
C190
Water impermeability apparatus for concrete
C435
Water permeability apparatus, automatic
C430
Plate bearing equipment: data acquisition/management system
Ultrasonic “cross-hole” system
C373-10N
Micro-coring equipment for rocks and concrete
C405-15N
Portable digital press 56kN
C094N
Portable electric generator
C332
Diamond bits for concrete and bitumen
C339-01
Pressure transducers for cement and concrete testing machines
Diamond blades
C350-12
Profoscope
C116-01N
Water test set for concrete mixing water Water/air permeability of concrete
C369N C199 C200
C220 C375-10 KIT
Windsor probe
C410
Workability meter for concrete
C189
C403-01
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CEMENT - MORTAR
vICATRONIC AUTOMATIC COMPUTERIZED AND TROPICALIZED vICAT APPARATUS E044N EN 196-3:2005 / EN 13279-2 (gypsum) / EN 480-2 / ASTM C187 / ASTM C191 Matest has designed and produced vicatronic, the most used vicat apparatus in the world. vicatronic is manufactured by Matest with “anticorrosion and tropicalized” components. It is used for the determination of the initial and final setting time of cements or mortar pastes. The complete test is performed automatically and gives very precise and repeatable results. Test data are printed on the incorporated printer, thus removing the manual operations of installing and zeroing the paper graph on the drum. Other models available: manual version (code E055N) and with accessories for test on gypsum.
MORTAR MIXER DETAIL
MIXMATIC AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMABLE MORTAR MIXER E092N KIT EN 196-1 / EN 196-3:2005 / EN 413-2 / EN 459-2 / EN 480-1 / ASTM C305 Automatic, programmable, and computerized mortar mixer “high performance”. Suitable for intensive laboratory use, this model allows the operator to set different automatic mixing cycles in accordance to the procedures described by the afore-mentioned International Standards. The operator can set up to 5 automatic and customized mixing cycles through the PC.
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MATEST MANUFACTURES THE WIDEST RANGE OF TESTING MACHINES FOR COMPRESSION AND FLEXURAL TESTS ON CEMENT, MORTAR, ROCkS, AND BRICkS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS EN, ASTM, AASHTO, BS, NF, UNI, DIN, UNE
FUNCTIONING: • HAND OPERATED OR MOTORIzED MEASURING SYSTEM: • 1 GAUGE • 2 GAUGES • 2-CHANNELS CONTROL UNIT • 8-CHANNELS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL UNIT TYpES OF SpECIMEN: • CUBES, PRISMS OR PORTIONS OF PRISM, AND CYLINDERS WITH DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS CApACITY: • COMPRESSION: 250 kN, 300 kN, 500 kN • COMPRESSION AND FLEXURE WITH DUAL MEASURING RANGE: 300/50 kN, 500/15 kN, 250/15 kN • COMPRESSION AND FLEXURE WITH TWO INDEPENDENT MEASURING RANGES AND DUAL TESTING CHAMBER: 250/15 kN
MATEST OFFERS THE POSSIBILITY TO CONNECT AND CUSTOMIZE THE MACHINES TO OBTAIN GROUPS OF TWO OR MORE FRAMES. LICENSE FOR COMpRESSION ELASTIC MODULUS ON CEMENT AND MORTAR E190N
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FLOW TABLES E090-01 KIT EN 459-2 / EN 1015-3 / ASTM C230 Used to determine the workability of mortar and lime. Supplied with cone mould - made of bronze - and tamper. Available models: hand operated or motorized with digital drop counter.
CEMENT - MORTAR
JOLTING APPARATUS E130 EN 196-1 The equipment is conceived to compact mortar prisms of 40x40x160 mm contained into a three gang mould. It is supplied complete with separate control panel including start/stop buttons and with automatic digital drop counter. Other model available: jolting apparatus “high performance” (code E131N).
LE CHATELIER WATER BATH WITH MOULD E064 with E065 EN 196-3 The equipment is used to determine the soundness of cement specimens both in boiling and cold water. The inside chamber of the water bath is made of stainless steel and bring the Le Chatelier moulds to the boiling point when immersed in water. The moulds are made of brass with chromed finishing. Other models available: with bigger size pointers and “individually tested”.
LE CHATELIER MOULDS, STANDARD AND vERIFIED
THREE GANG MOULD E102 EN 196-1 Mould for 40,1x40x160 mm specimens. Made of steel with “hardness of inside walls over Hv 200”. All surfaces are grinded and all parts are marked with an identification number for a correct assembling. A part-number is engraved on each mould and a Certificate of Conformity is supplied along with.
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CURING CABINET, LARGE CAPACITY E138 EN 196-1 This cabinet is suitable for curing large quantities of mortar, cement and concrete specimens at controlled humidity and temperature. It is made of aluminium and policarbonate, and supplied with 4 shelves and digital thermoregulator. Matest also offers a wide range of water baths of different capacities for mortar specimens curing and general laboratory purposes.
BLAINE AIR PERMEABILITY APPARATUS, STANDARD AND ELECTRONIC E009 KIT EN 196-6 Used to determine the fineness of Portland cement. Available models:
PULL-OFF E142
• standard
E009 KIT
• digital
E011N
• electronic and automatic E011-01
Digital bond strength tester, 16 kN capacity EN 1542 / EN 1348 / EN 1015-12 / EN 13687-2 / EN 13963 / EN 14496 The dynamometer measures the adhesive force and the tensile strength of two layers of materials (concrete, facing plasters, mortars, building plasters, lime etc.) being particularly recommended for the maintenance of concrete surfaces. The equipment is compact, light, easy to handle, and can be used in any place and position. Pull-off is supplied with load cell and high resolution digital display. Other model available: Pull-off tester 0-5 kN capacity (code E142-01).
OTHER PRODUCTS Accessories for cement/mortar flexural machines Accessories for compression/flexural machines
E172-01
Determination of restrained expansion of concrete/mortar Dewar flask
E170 / E172-01
Dropping ball apparatus
Reference sand for mortar E114
Sand content of drilling muds
E062-01
Setting time determination of gypsum
E031
Slaking vessel for building lime/yield, EN 459-2
E097-01N E037-10 E044-40N
Air content in mortar: measurers
E029
Filter press for muds
Air content meters for mortar
E027
Fineness of fly ash by wet sieving
E017
Software for compression test on mortar
Apparatus for lime testing reactivity, EN 459-2
E034
Flow cone apparatus
E038
Software for elastic modulus on mortar
Funnel groove for grouts, UNI 8997
E059
Software for flexural test on mortar
Gillmore apparatus
E058
Steam bath for soundness of building lime
E081-10
Le Chatelier flask
E014
Stiffening time determination of concrete
E083-10
Apparatus for settling and swelling ratio of grouts Autoclave for soundness test
E036 KIT E070
Bar container for potential alkali reactivity determination
E067-05
Baroid mud balance
E037-01
Bulk cement sampler
E020
Bulk density of cement
E025
Bulk density of lime
E091
Calcimeter, Dietrich-Frühling
A105
Calorimeter for cement
E061N
Calorimeter, Langavant
E062-10
Determination of free expansion in plastic period
E060
Length comparator for linear variations of mortar specimens Marsh funnel viscometer Mixers for mortar Mould NF for craking test
E037-05
vibrating machine for mortar cubes E077 KIT E037 E093 / E095 E067
Moulds for mortar specimens
E102 / E112
Moulds for soundness and shrinkage tests
E072 / E113
Pat Test
E082
Penetrometer for mortar, Italcementi model
E050
Plaster extensometer for gypsum
E080
Plunger penetration apparatus for masonry cement/building limes
E083
Water baths for cement curing Water flowing sieves device Water refrigerator Water retention apparatus for cement Workability apparatus for mortar
E035 E163 / E163N E190N E164 / E164N
E132 E136 / E139 E016 E141 E039N E081
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UNIvERSAL HYDRAULIC SERvO-CONTROLLED MACHINE 600 kN H003N Servo-controlled machine with digital TOUCH SCREEN system to perform static tensile tests on metals. EN 10002 / EN ISO 6892 / EN ISO 7500-1 / ASTM A370
STEEL
WIRE STRANDS EXTENSOMETER
GRIPS FOR ROUND AND FLAT SPECIMENS
COLD BEND TESTING MACHINE H065N EN ISO 7438 / EN 10080 / EN ISO 15630-1 / ASTM A615 / ASTM A615M The machine has been designed to perform bending tests on steel bars for reinforced concrete. It accepts bars with diameter up to 40 mm and it is supplied with two series of rollers, having respectively a diameter of 50 and 100 mm. Different models of mandrels, mandrel-holders and brackets are available and have to be ordered separately.
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The machine is designed to perform both tensile tests using the grips placed in the clamping heads, and also flexural, compression, bending, hardness, dishing and other tests in the upper part of the frame - between the head and the traverse - in accordance to the International Standards. The hydraulic servo-controlled unit regulates the load rate through the computer.
UNIvERSAL MACHINE FOR TENSILE/COMPRESSION TESTS H011-01N EN 10002 / EN ISO 6892 / EN ISO 7500-1 / ASTM C39 / ASTM E4 Servo-controlled testing machine with TOUCH SCREEN control unit. This machine has a compact design and is used to perform tensile tests on steel reinforced round bars with a diameter from 6 to 25 mm, and flat bars with max. dimensions of 25x15 mm (max. capacity: 500 kN). It can also carry out compression tests on concrete cubes with max. side of 150 mm, and cylinders with max. diameter of 160x320 mm (max. capacity: 1500 kN). A hydraulic selector allows the operator to select the tensile or the compression test. The four columns loading frame is overdimensioned to provide high rigidity and stability.
ELECTRONIC EXTENSOMETER FOR TENSILE DEFORMATION STRENGTH TEST UNTIL BREAKAGE
OTHER PRODUCTS
Accessories for compression test on metals
H003-13
Accessories for flexural test on concrete
H003-22
Accessories for flexural test on metals
H003-11
Accessories for test on electro welded wire nets
Machine, hydraulic and servo-controlled, for static tensile test on steel 600 kN
H003-14
Accessories for compression test on concrete
H003-21
Machines for tensile test on steel and compression test on concrete, 500/1500 kN
Bending test on metals
H003-12
Broaching machine
H057
Charpy pendulum tester for resilience tests
H060N
Charpy pensulum tester, motorized and digital
H062-01
Machine for tensile tests on metals, plastic materials, wires, textiles
Machines, servo-controlled and electromechanical, for tests on steel 10/600 kN Marking-off machine
Cooling bath for resilience tests
H052
Software for tensile test on metals, plastic materials, wires, textiles
Cutting machine for specimens
C351
Software for tensile test on steel
Dry-ice maker
H050
Extensometer for load/deformation Extensometer, wire strands
S205-05 H002N
H010 / H011-01N
H004 / H008 H020 H016 H009N
H014 H003-18
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AUTOMATIC PROCTOR / CBR COMPACTOR S199 EN 13286-47 / ASTM D698 / ASTM D1557 / ASTM D1883 Designed to compact Proctor and CBR specimens, it provides an extremely uniform compaction degree, granting reliable and repeatable test results. The software allows to select and perform automatically different compaction cycles in accordance to the International Standards (EN, ASTM, AASHTO, NF, DIN, UNE, CNR, BS).
SOIL
The operator can select and memorize up to 10 customized test cycles. Different models of moulds and rammers are available, in accordance to the Standards.
UNIvERSAL MULTISPEED DIGITAL LOAD TEST FRAME S215A EN / ASTM / BS / NF Matest manufacturers a wide range of machines for CBR, Marshall, Unconfined and Tensile splitting tests on soil specimens. Available models: • CBR machines: manual, motorized 50 kN or digital computerized 50 kN capacity • dual speed CBR/Marshall load frame 50 kN or dual speed CBR/Marshall digital computerized load frame 50 kN • universal multispeed load frame 50 kN or multispeed digital computerized load frame 50 kN Most of them can be managed through the digital control unit Cyber-Plus 8 Evolution (code B044N-SET). The values are measured by a load ring with dial gauge or by a digital control unit with electric load cell and linear displacement transducers.
UNITRONIC 50 kN & 200 kN S205 / S206N Universal multipurpose and electromechanical frame for: • compression/flexural tests, • tensile tests, on different kind of materials with automatic load or displacement/deformation control (asphalt, concrete, cement, mortar, soil, rocks, clay blocks, metals, plastic materials, wires).
TRIAXIAL LOAD FRAME 50 kN DIGITAL “TOUCH SCREEN” S301N BS 1377: 8 / ASTM D2850-032 /ASTM D4767-95/ ASTM D7181-11 Ruggedly manufactured, the triaxial load frame has been designed for geotechnical laboratory purposes and for the execution of the following tests: • “UU” unconsolidated undrained test • “CU” consolidated undrained test • “CD” consolidated drained test The machine accepts every type of standard triaxial cell up to 100 mm diameter by 200 mm height.
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FRONT LOADING OEDOMETER S260 ASTM D2435-80 / ASTM D3877 / ASTM D4546 / BS 1377:5 The oedometer is conceived for consolidation test on soil specimen which is axially loaded and laterally contained. The machine determines the settlement characteristic of the specimen in a given period of time. This model can be set with dial gauge or digital data acquisition system.
EDOTRONIC AUTOMATIC CONSOLIDATION APPARATUS (OEDOMETER) S262N ASTM D2435-80 /BS 1377:5 This automatic consolidation system is ideal for modern and efficient laboratories. It has been created to eliminate or reduce to the absolute minimum any forms of manual intervention, providing results in greater efficiency and cost effectiveness. Easy to use, “Edotronic” is equipped with a digital control unit with color touch-screen display and comes with the “OedoLab Connect” software (code S262-12N).
DIRECT/RESIDUAL SHEAR TEST APPARATUS S277N KIT ASTM D3080-72 / BS 1377:7 The apparatus establishes the resistance to shearing of all types of soil specimens: consolidated - both drained and undrained – undisturbed, or remoulded samples. Matest offers 3 different models: • “SHEARLAB”, digital standard version (code S277N KIT) • “AUTO SHEARLAB”, digital version with incorporated data acquisition system and basic firmware (code S277-01N) • “SHEARTRONIC”, digital version with incorporated data acquisition system, + Software and Pneumatic Vertical Loading Device, Fully Automatic (code S277-02N).
AUTOMATIC DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTS S334 This systems can be used both with Matest testing machines (oedometers, CBR/ Marshall/ELL machines, triaxial machine, shear test apparatus etc.), and with equipments manufactured by other firms, subject to mechanical adjustements. “Datatronic” 8 channels data acquisition and processing system with full colour touch screen display, expandable to 16 channels. The unit can be connected to the PC via USB and it prints the test certificate. Equipped with slots for external Pendrive or SD Card memory support. Unlimited memory, it is a flexible, customizable and expandable solution.
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STANDARD AND DIGITAL PLATE BEARING EQUIPMENTS 100kN, 200kN, 500kN S224-01 KIT ASTM D1194 / ASTM D1195 / ASTM D1196 / BS 1377:9 The bearing plate is used for the determination of the bearing capacity and deformation modulus of soils on road constructions, foundations, road subgrades, airport and highway pavements. Different models are available, each one equipped with different accessories in accordance to the International Standards: • plate bearing equipment 100 kN with 1 dial gauge, with 3 dial gauges or with 3 transducers and Cyber-Plus Evolution data acquisition and processing system
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• plate bearing equipment 200 kN with 3 dial gauges or with 3 transducers and Cyber-Plus Evolution data acquisition and processing system • plate bearing equipment 500 kN with 3 dial gauges or with 3 transducers and Cyber-Plus Evolution data acquisition and processing system
MOTORIzED SAND EQUIVALENT SHAKERS S160-01N EN 933-8 / ASTM D2419 Three models are available: • hand operated with handle • automatic and motorized • automatic and motorized with steel security cabinet
LIQUID LIMIT: CASAGRANDE METHOD S170 ASTM D4318 / NF P94-051 The equipment establishes when a clay soil changes from a plastic to a liquid state.
PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF SOIL S155 KIT This kit is used to determine the quantitative size distribution of very fine particles in soils such as clay and silt. Two models are available:
Two models are available: • hand operated with left side or right side crank (the base could be made of bakelite or hard rubber) • motor operated through an electric motor that lifts the cup at 120 drops/min (the base could be made of bakelite or hard rubber)
• complete set for Hydrometer method (ASTM, AASHTO, UNE) • complete set for Pipette method (BS 1377:2)
BLUE METHYLENE TEST SET S157 KIT EN 933-9 The set is used to determine the quantity of clay in fine portions of aggregates. Matest also offers the automatic model (code S157-20) that grants accurate and repeatable test results, saving time (approx. 30 minutes for each test).
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SAND EQUIvALENT TEST SET S158-20 KIT EN 933-8 / ASTM D2419 The complete set is used to calculate the percentage of fine elements (powder, clay, silt) into aggregates. Different models are available: • complete set or simple set in accordance to EN, NF, CNR, UNI and UNE Standards • complete set or basic set in accordance to ASTM and AASHTO Standards
FIELD OR POCKET PENETROMETERS AND SHEAR VANES S051
SAND DENSITY CONE APPARATUS S234 KIT
Penetrometers:
The apparatus determines the in-situ density of fine-grained compacted soil.
• lightweight dynamic model or DCP (dynamic cone penetrometer)
Different models are available, depending on cone diameter: 6,5’’, 12’’, 100 mm, 150 mm and 200 mm (in accordance to ASTM, AASHTO, CNR, UNE, NF and BS Standards).
• dial pocket models, range 0-6 kgf/cm2 or 1-14 kgf/cm2 • pocket models, range 0-4,5 kgf/cm or 0-16 kgf/cm 2
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• geopocket dial penetrometer • proving ring penetrometer • Proctor penetrometer Shear vanes: • field inspection pocket vane tester • pocket models, range 0-1 kg/cm2 or 0-2 kg/cm2
OTHER PRODUCTS Air compressors for laboratory S351 / V206 Field CBR test set Air/water interface pressure system S350 Geogauge, non nuclear gauge Andreasen pipette S144 Hollow punches and tampers Augers, hand operated and motorized S092 KIT / S097 Hollow punches and tampers for shear tests Balloon density apparatus S230 KIT / S237 Indicators, dial or digital Boxes for shear test S282 Ion exchange device Calibration process for transducers/load cells S337-51 Linear shrinkage BS Calibration unit for dial gauges/extensometers S390 Load proving rings CBR machine, hand operated, field model S210 KIT Mackintosh prospecting kit CBR moulds and equipments S200-01 Moisture condition value determination Classification test for constituents Moulds for soil/cement of coarse recycled aggregate S156-20 Nuclear moisture density gauge Colour standard chart for organic Null Indicator, triaxial impurities in soils S132 Organic matter test set Consolidation cells S268 Penetrometers for soil Consolidation frame for oedometer S290 Consolidation frame for triaxial test S359 Permeability attachment for oedometers Conversion frame for CBR S221 Permeameter for soils De-airing tank for triaxial test S355 Permeameter stand for soil Die cutting soil sampler S118 Pinhole test equipment Differential mercury manometer, triaxial S356 Pressure measuring devices for triaxial test Displacement transducers for geotechnical tests S336-11 Pressure transducers for geotechnical tests Double burette volume change apparatus S358 Proctor moulds and tampers Dynamic plate load test S229N Pyknometer for soils Earth resistivity meter S077 Samplers, surface soil Electric strain gauge load cells S337-31 Sand absorption cone and tamper Extruder for Marshall, CBR, Proctor moulds S114 Scraper for soil Extruders for soil samples S111 / S114 Screw pump for triaxial test
S220 KIT S059 S122 S122-08 S375 S140 S176 S370-01 S370-01S S051-01 S088-10 S195-01 S058 S353 S138 S165 KIT S166 KIT S275 S252 S248 S244 S340 S336-50 S185 / S187 S147 S053 / S084 KIT S148 S240-01 S345
Seismograph Slotted weights for oedometers and shear test Software for CBR test Software for plate bearing test Software for tensile test on mortar briquettes Software for unconfined test on soil Software OedoLab Connect Software ShearLab Connect Software TriaxLab Connect & Reports Software ShearLab Reports Software OedoLab Reports Soil colour chart Soil lathe Stirrer, high speed Submersible load cells Triaxial cells Trimming knife vibrating compaction hammer vibrating table for relative density of cohesionless soils volume gauge for triaxial test Water level indicators Water, hardness test kit Water, kit for acidity, chloride and hardness test Water/pressure distribution unit for triaxial test Wire saw
S079 S273 KIT S218 / S218N S224-21N S205-08 S218-01 S218-01N S262-12N S277-41N S335-10N S277-40N S260-05N S133N S120 S156-01 KIT S337-02 S305 S125 S197N S238 KIT S338N S061 S137 S135 S348 S124
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BALANCES: mechanical models, rotary automatic scales, batching scales, moisture determination balances, zero-centering balances, and digital models (from 210 g to 300 kg). Most of the models are fitted with under balance weighting facility for specific gravity tests and RS 232 port.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
THERMOMETERS:
PLASTIC PRODUCTS: • graduated decanters • beakers • wash bottles • bottles • funnels • boxes and sample bags
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• dial • with glass stem • armoured • digital • with microprocessor • infrared
LABORATORY GLASSWARE: • measuring cylinders and beakers • Erlenmeyer conical flasks, volumetric flasks with and without stopper, filter flasks • graduated bottles • pyknometers, Gay-Lussac and Hubbard-Carmick specific gravity bottles • weighting bottles, glass funnels, graduated pipettes, bended or right graduated burettes, desiccators
METAL CONTAINERS AND PRODUCTS: • mixing bowls • tins • sample containers with air tight lid • pans • round and flat scoops made of aluminium or steel • flexible and rigid spatulas
PORCELAIN PRODUCTS: • mortars with pestle • evaporating dishes • crucibles • Buchner funnel
OTHER PRODUCTS Aspirator pump Balances, electronic and analytical
V202 V065-02
Stop watch
V170
Mallet, made of rubber
V195
Thermohygrograph
V168
V194
Thermo-hygrometer
V165
Timing device
V171
Tongs for crucible
V174
Tool kit
V222
Ladle
Bristles
V179
Mallet, made of steel
Brushes
V178
Marking pencils for glass
Bucket, made of plastic
V128
Metal stands
V186-01
V147-01 V219
Burner, Bunsen
V173 KIT
Mortar and pestle, made of stainless steel
Burner, butane
V201-01
Pestle, rubber heated
V113
Trolley for laboratory
V224
Chattaway spatula
V192-08
Petri dish
V123
Trowels
V187
Chemicals
V300-05
PH meter
V215
Tubes, made of rubber
V230
Conductivity meter, thermometer
V166-01
Pick mattock, density pick
V197
vacuum pumps
V203
Crucible, made of platinum
V117-04
Pipettes of Mohr
V142
vernier caliper
V167
voltage stabilizer
V176
Watch glass
V115
Water stills
V211
Weather station
V148
Weights for balances
V036
Density baskets for specific gravity frame
V041
Rain gauge
Density chisel
V198
Rule, folding
Dropping bottle
V124
Rule, made of stainless steel
Filter paper Whatman
V218-01
Sand bath
Funnels, made of plastic
V135
Gloves
V177
Hair hygrometer
V169
Shovel
Hammer, made of steel
V193
Sleeves
Hand anemometer cup
V148-01
Hydrometers for soil
V172
Screw clamps, Hoffman and Mohr
V112-05
V176-01 V241 V220 V220-01 V196
Wheelbarrow Wire gauze with ceramic centre
V175 V208-10
V226 V173-03
V220-02
Specific gravity frame
V085
Spoon for sampling
V186
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MATEST S.p.A. unipersonale Via delle Industrie, 25 24048 Treviolo (Bg) - Italy T. +39 035 2055011 - F. +39 035 2055055 info@matest.com - www.matest.com
Pavetest Pty. Ltd. 14 Anderson Court Endeavour Hills - 3802 - Victoria - Australia T. +61 407857972 info@pavetest.com - www.pavetest.com
LAT N. 214 Signatory of EA, IAF, and ILAC Mutual Recognition Agreements