MATER IAL T E ST I N G EQ U I P M E N T
ADVANCED TESTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ASPHALT
INNOVATIVE ASPHALT TESTING EQUIPMENT Road safety is an important target shared by the majority of the companies involved in road design and construction. The growing attention paid to this value has had a remarkable effect on material testing field, encouraged by an increasing market demand of testing solutions as well as by the new technical requirements established by International Standards. Matest meets up the new challenges by offering an extensive and high-quality range of testing equipment for asphalt and bitumen, playing a key role in the construction of safe roads and infrastructures. With Matest advanced testing solutions you can count on user-friendly technologies, reliable products and accurate results.
PRODUCTS SELECTION Accelerated polishing machine A128N Air bath for bitumen B016 Asphalt emulsions: storage stability determination B063-05 Asphalt indentation penetrometer B059-10 Asphalt oven with rotating shelf, TFOT method B064 KIT Automatic binder extraction unit B008 Automatic digital penetrometer B059 KIT Bacon sampler B060 Bearing plate for road pavements B103-10 Benkelman beam apparatus B100 Binder recovery apparatus, vacuum pump method B018 Bitumen content furnace by ignition method B005 Bituminous binders: determination of solubility B075-05 Bituminous emulsions: determination of particle polarity B063-10 Bituminous emulsions: determination of penetration power B075-08 Bituminous emulsions: determination of settling tendency B075-01 Bituminous emulsions: mixing stability with cement B076-23 Bituminous emulsions: residue on sieving B076-21 Bottle rolling machine B022 Breaking value of cationic bitumen emulsions, mineral filler method B090 Cabinet with aspirator B079 Cabinet with aspirator for automatic extraction unit B008-10 Centrifuge, continuous flow filterless B014 Centrifuge extractor 1500/3000g B011 Cleveland tester B086 KIT Cohesion tester B053-10 Cyber-Plus Evolution, 8 channels touch screen control unit B044N-SET Dean-Stark, water in bituminous materials B076 Distillation of cut-back asphalts B069 KIT Drainage basket for binders B022-20 Ductilometers, standard and digital B055-10 Duriez test set, moulds B095-01 Electromagnetic Density Gauge “non nuclear” B111 Emulsified asphalt distillation apparatus B063 KIT
Fraass apparatus B077 KIT Hot extraction apparatus, wire mesh filter method B017 KIT Hot extractor set, paper filter method B016-10 Hot plate with magnetic stirrer B073-01 Hot plates B074/V200 Kumagawa extractor (Soxhelet) B061 KIT Marshall compacting equipment B029 KIT Marshall compactors, manual and automatic B032 KIT B031N Marshall compression frames B043 KIT Marshall stability mould B046N Mixers for bitumen B027 Mot straight edge B099 KIT Oven “Rolling Thin-Film” test B066 KIT P.R.D. mould B097 Pav, Pressure Ageing Vessel B091 Penetrometers: standard, semi-automatic, dial and digital B056 KIT Pensky Martens digital flash point tester B094 KIT Permeameter for draining pavements B024 Permeameter, radial-flow falling head B024-10 Planetary abrasion tester, EN 12274-5 B053-20 Plate bearing equipment for road pavement B103-05 KIT Rate of spread device B053-05 Reflux extractor B019 KIT Ring & Ball apparatus, automatic B070N Rotary evaporation apparatus B065 Sand patch equipment B099-10 Skid resistance tester A113 Solvent recovery still B021 Soxhelet modified method B016-20 KIT Tag closed-cup viscometer, flash point B092 KIT Tensile splitting device for bitumen B047-02 Travelling beam device B098 Vacuum pyknometer 10 litres B067N Vialit, binder adhesion test B053 Viscometers B080 Water bath for bitumen penetrometer B058 Water baths for Marshall specimens B052 Wilhelmi softening point apparatus B072-20
This is just a selection of our wide range of material testing equipment. Ask for Matest general catalogue 8th edition.
INNOVATIVE ASPHALT TESTING EQUIPMENT
GYRATORY COMPACTOR B041
EN 12697-10 / EN 12697-31 / ASTM D6925 / AASHTO T312 / SHRP M-002 The gyratory compactor is used to simulate the real compaction conditions achieved under actual road paving operations, hence determining the compaction properties of asphalts. This model is entirely designed and manufactured by Matest. It works combining an electro-mechanical rotation with a pneumatically operated vertical pressure. Matest Gyratory Compactor accepts standard moulds or perforated moulds for emulsified asphalts (internal diameter of 100 mm or 150 mm). The machine is equipped with a PC-based control unit with full colour and touch screen display for the management, control and visualization of test data, screens and graphs. Supplied complete with standard height block, lubricant, and power cord. Modes of specimen compaction:
• by number of rotations
• by specimen height, from 0 to 200 mm
• by specimen density
Data acquisition: number of rotations, specimen height, angle of rotation, applied load (to assure tolerances requested by the Standards). Watch the product video on Matest Youtube channel “Matest Italy” and discover all the main features. Power supply: 230 V, 1ph, 50/60 Hz, 1000 W Dimensions: 640x500xh1050 mm Weight: 240 kg WATCH THE VIDEO
MAIN FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Highly-rigid frame for an excellent angle
Compacted specimen size: dia. 100 mm or 150 • mm; height from 0 to 200 mm for both models
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Mould dimensions: internal dia. 100 mm or 150 • mm; height 250 mm for both models
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• Gyratory angle: adjustable from 0 to 2,4° of cycles (gyratory): adjustable from 1 • to Number 5000
control Electro-mechanical rotation combined with pneumatically operated vertical pressure Gyratory motion generated by an eccentric high precision system Accurate set up and conservation of the gyratory angle, adjustable from 0 to 2.4° Integrated touch screen control unit based on Windows operating system Touch-screen icon interface for an easy set up of the parameters, automatic execution of the test, and direct data acquisition, processing, and save Automatic specimen extruder Integrated balance for specimen weighing Internet and Intranet connection for remote technical assistance or software updates Unlimited memory storage: 2 USB hosts and 1 SD card slot Intuitive software for single test data processing or statistic elaboration of multiple tests Internal Angle measurement device S hear Stress measurement device Kit of wheels for an easy displacement of the machine in the laboratory
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TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL UNIT
Gyration rate: adjustable from 5 to 60 work • cycles/min (30 cycles/min requested by Standards) Vertical load on 150 mm dia. specimen: adjustable • from 10 to 900 kPa (900 kPa with 9 bar compressor; 800 kPa with 8 bar compressor; 700 kPa with 7 bar compressor) Vertical load on 100 mm dia. specimen: adjustable from 23 to 1500 kPa (with 7 bar compressor) The vertical load on the specimen is automatically controlled and adjusted by the electronic system.
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ACCESSORIES Moulds, filter paper, penetration pistons, extruder, bench, and air compressor for pressurized air (minimum 7 bar). For your buyers’guide ask for the complete product dossier
ROLLER COMPACTOR, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRIVEN B039
EN 12697-33 Matest Roller Compactor is used to produce representative sample slabs of several dimensions of bituminous mixtures laid and compacted on site. The machine works with an electro-mechanical system, and therefore it does not require any air source (compressor) or hydraulic pressure. 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. A reference list of worldwide key customers is available: contact us for more information. Watch the video on Matest Youtube channel “Matest Italy” and learn more about the product. Power supply: 230 V, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz, 550 W Dimensions: 2200x1030x h 1880 mm (2410 mm with opened guard) Weight: 1300 kg
STANDARD AND HEATED ROLLERS
WATCH THE VIDEO MAIN FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Sturdy frame made of steel Integrated touch screen control unit based on • Windows operating system
tandard or heated segment rollers of different • Ssizes (width up to 400 mm, length up to 500
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I nternet and Intranet connection for remote technical assistance Unlimited memory: 2 USB-Host ports and 1 SD card slot RS 232/485 serial ports Heating of the segment roller (optional) Simple and quick roller and mould positioning Easy to maintain P erfect horizontal flatness of slab surfaces Uniform density and dimensions of the slabs
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mm and radius 490 mm) to obtain slabs of: - 320x260 mm, thick up to 180 mm - 305x305x25 to 100 mm thick - 400x305x25 to 100 mm thick - 500x400mm, thick up to 180 mm for rut test with Matest Wheel Tracker Vertical force selectable up to 38 kN max. Programmable density target compaction Policarbonate safety guard as requested by CE Directive
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ACCESSORIES Standard segment rollers, heated segment rollers, slab moulds, and centering plate (see dimensions available in Technical Specifications section). For your buyers’guide ask for the complete product dossier
WHEEL TRACKING APPARATUS B038
EN 12697-22 / BS 598:110
Wheel tracker is designed to assess the resistance to rutting of bituminous samples under conditions that simulate closely the effect of slow moving traffic. The apparatus has a data acquisition and processing system for automatic test control. The test is conceived for laboratory application: a rubber tyred wheel of outside diameter of 200 mm is loaded with 700N ± 10 (EN Standard) or 520N (BS Standard) and rolled over a rectangular or cylindrical sample held on a moving table under constant and controlled temperature. The load is applied on the sample through a lever and the wheel penetration (rut depth) is measured in real time by means of a linear transducer of 40 mm travel, 0.01 mm accuracy. Matest Wheel Tracker accepts samples with dimensions up to 500x400 mm, 180 mm high (obtained from Matest Roller Compactor). Test results can be automatically downloaded when a serial connection is activated and data transmission to PC is obtained through the RS 232 port. No software installation is required as data acquisition can be easily obtained through the Hyperterminal program that is provided with almost all computers. Text file can be exported into Word/Excel programs. The machine is supplied complete with adaptors for a correct mould positioning and locking. Power supply: 230 V, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz, 2200 W Power rating of the table: 500 W Dimensions: 1580x650xh 1790 mm Weight: 400 kg approx.
MAIN FEATURES
• Robust frame made of aluminium alloy • Data acquisition and processing system
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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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 for:
- automatic management and control of machine and test - easy setup of all test parameters - fast data acquisition and processing - real time display of: number of cycles, rut depth, temperatures - real time cycle rate displayed when using a serial connection to PC - accurate calibration menu for setting and check all test data.
• Frame contained in a climatic cabinet with adjustable temperature from 30 to 65°C +/- 1.0°C • Cabinet equipped with two doors with insulated glass for inspection • Travel of the table: 230 +/- 5 mm • Table cycle frequency: adjustable 15 to 40 cycles per minute • Hard rubber tyred wheel: 200 mm outside diameter • The effective load applied on the sample can be adjusted by micrometrical weights positioning. • 3 temperature probes:
- 1 probe connected to the thermoregulator for cabinet temperature control and adjustment - 2 probes for temperature measurement inside the specimen Sample table dimensions: 400x390 mm Slabs dimensions: - 305x305 mm, 50 or 100 mm high - 305x400 mm, 50 or 100 mm high - 200 dia. core samples, 50 mm high - 500x400 mm, 180 mm high (compacted with Matest Roller Compactor) PC connection requires Windows 98, 2000, or XP operating system.
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ACCESSORIES Moulds and sample confinement frames.
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MATEST IS THE WORLD LEADING MANUFACTURER OF MATERIAL TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. We offer advanced solutions for on site and laboratory tests on aggregates, rocks, bitumen, asphalt, concrete, cement, mortar, steel, and soil. Today MATEST is internationally recognized and qualified. We stand out for: • High capacity and production efficiency in more than 6,000 square meters • Continuous dedication to research & development of new products • Quality and reliability of products: developed by Matest R&D • Manufacturer price: the best quality-price ratio of the market • Full range of products: we offer more than 5,000 articles • Complete and always available stock for short delivery time • Qualified technical assistance
MATEST CUSTOMER CARE We are dedicated to supplying high quality, user-friendly and accurate systems for advanced testing on asphalt, bituminous mixtures and other construction materials. Providing support and technical assistance throughout all the phases of the relationship with customers is our competitive advantage. For technical support contact MATEST on +39 035 2055011 or email info@matest.com. For further information visit our website www.matest.com.
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