Asphalt Binder Analyzer (ABA)

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Standarts

Standards

EN 12697-39; AASHTO TP53; ASTM D6307

The UTEST ABA Asphalt Binder Analyzer is used to determine the binder content of hot mix asphalt/bituminous mixtures by the method of loss on ignition. The system combines a sophisticated furnace and weighing system to continuously measure the weight loss of a bituminous mixture during combustion and automatically calculates its binder content at the end of the test.

Supplied complete with 2 specimen baskets with a safety cover, a carrying tray, a fork to catch the tray, and 3m metal exhaust pipe. The Metal Stand (UTAS-0065), the  cooling cage (UTAS-0062) and if the tests are to be performed consecutively without waiting for cooling, the Spare Basket and Tray Set (UTAS-0061) shoud be ordered seperately.

UTAS-0061 Spare Basket and Tray Set consists of 2 pcs. basket (one has a safety cover) and a carrying tray.

OVEN AND AFTERBURNER

• High efficiency heating system with afterburner chamber for a total combustion of exhaust fumes to minimize emissions to conform with EU Directives
• Sample size up to 4500 g for more representative test results
• Maximum power rating is 10 kW

HARDWARE

• 16 bit microprocessor with one CPU card controlling test data display, temperature, database and internal functions
• Large permanent memory to store test results
• On board 40 column serial printer
• Weighing system  15000 g capacity, 0.1 g resolution and detecting mass variations of ± 0,1 g
• PID closed loop thermoregulation for both oven and afterburner chamber
• 800 ºC Afterburner 540 ºC oven set temperature according to standard
• TFT touchscreen with 800×480 resolution and 65000 colors

FIRMWARE

• Bidirectional real time communication with the weighing system
• Test setting menu with physical and descriptive sample parameters (initial weight, weight loss percentage, correction factor)
• Calibration menu to check and set the temperature and weight calibration for possible manual control of the test performance
• Test performance menu with simultaneous display of all the test data
• Internal memory for up to 100 tests

SAFETY FEATURES

• Automatic door locking after 150 ºC
• Automatic monitoring of closed door before test start

The UTEST ABA Asphalt Binder Analyzer is supplied complete with;

• Two Specimen Basket with a Safety Cover
• A Carrying Tray
• Carrying  Fork
• 3m Metal Exhaust Pipe

Solvent Recovery Unit

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Standarts

Non-flammable solvent liquids used for the binder extraction test can be successfully recovered using the UTAS-0091 Solvent Recovery Unit.

The recovery unit consists of two stainless steel chambers, one for the dirty used solvent and the other for the cleaned recovered solvent.

Solvent in the left-hand side chamber is distilled by an electrical heater and then passes through a water cooling system and drops into the second chamber ready for re-use.

A temperature switch automatically stops the heating elements when the recovery process is completed.

The unit is supplied complete with 3 m plastic tubing, tube clamps, sieve insert 0.6 mm opening and one lid.

The Solvent Recovery Unit is supplied complete with;

• Plastic Tubing, 3 m
• Tube Clamps
• Sieve Insert, 0.6 mm
• Lid

Vacuum Pyknometer (Yale Pycnometer) for Rice Test

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Information

Standards

ASTM D2041; EN 12697-5

The Vacuum Pyknometers (Yale Pyknometer) are used for determining the theoretical maximum specific gravity and density of compacted or non-compacted bituminous paving mixtures (voidless mass).Percent air voids in compacted bituminous mixtures and the amount of bitumen absorbed by the aggregates can also be calculated with the test.

UTAS-0093 consists of a 4,3 liter aluminium container, a transparent vacuum lid a aluminium volumetric lid.

UTAS-0094 consists of a 10 liter transparent plastic container, an aluminium vacuum lid and a transparent plastic plate.

To complete the test, vibro-deairator(UTG-0130), vacuum pump, vacuum gauge(UTGE-3552), 2 pcs. filter flask (UTGG-2016) or air drying unit / water trap (UTGE-3570) should be ordered separately, in addition to UTAS-0093 or UTAS-0094.

Vacuum Pumps are supplied with 3m plastic tube (Ø8mm OD, – UTGP-1440)) and an auto-nipple.

UTGE-3552 Vacuum gauge, analog, scale range (-100/0 kPa), accuracy (1.0 % of scale range), 1 kPa graduated, Ø63 mm. Supplied with a valve, 4-way dispenser muffler and. its hanger.

Laboratory Mixer 10 L

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Information

Standards

EN 12697-35

The UTG-0130 10 litre capacity Laboratory Mixer is designed for mixing of soil and asphalt samples to be used for mechanical tests such as compaction, indirect tensile, Marshall etc. The mixing head rotates at speeds of 10 to 240 r.p.m. and the whisk from 20 to 480 r.p.m. The user can adjust rotation speed between given values easily by using a control knob fitted to the front panel.

The bituminous mixture must be prepared at the prescribed temperature according to the EN standard. For this reason the mixer can be equipped with thermostatically controlled heater.

The Heating Mantle (Isomantle heater) has a digital thermostatic controller and used for heating the bituminous mixtures in the UTG-0130 up to 150°C. The Isomantle heater is supplied complete with PT100 temperature sensor.

Heating Mantle should be ordered separately.

UTAS-0187

The Laboratory Mixer is supplied complete with;

• Bowl,10 lt Capacity Stainless Steel
• Mixing Whisk

UTG-0132                               UTG-0131

Marshall Compaction Mould

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Information

EN 12697-30; ASTM D1559, D6926, D5581; AASHTO T245

The Marshall Compaction Moulds are used to produce the Marshall specimens with automatic or manual compactors. The moulds are manufactured using galvanized steel. UTAS-0664 Marshall Storage Plate is designed to store 6 pcs , 4” diameter Marshall specimens.

UTAS-0641E, UTAS-0641A and UTAS-0646 compaction moulds comprise a base plate, a mould body and a collar.

UTAS-0641E                                                                      UTAS-0642A

UTAS-0664

Automatic Marshall Impact Compactor, EN

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Information

Standards

EN 12697-30, 12697-10, 12687-12

The UTAS-0682E and 0683E Automatic Marshall Compactor with wooden pedestal provides a uniform and even degree of compaction. The unit incorporates a compaction pedestal, comprising a laminated hardwood block secured to a concrete block by a 300 mm square x 25 mm thick steel plate. The mechanism lifts the 4535 g ± 15 g hammer and automatically releases it at the specified height of 457 ± 5 mm.

The conveniently positioned control panel comprises of start/stop button, emergency stop button and a direct reading counter used to set the required number of blows.

The apparatus stops automatically after the preset number of blows. The automatic Marshall compactor includes the laminate hardwood block and concrete block 450x450x200 mm.

The compactors are equipped with a hand operated mould fixing mechanism which locks the mould in place during compaction and reduces vibration of the mould.

The standard model can be supplied with a safety/noise reduction cabinet. The cabinet is lined internally with soundproofing material to reduce sound level conforming to CE directives.

Particular attention has been paid to operator safety by the inclusion of various in-built safety features.

UTAS-0667 Marshall Steel Block which can be used for Initial heating of the foot of compaction hammer and Marshall moulds should be ordered separately.

Technical Specifications

Marshall / CBR / Proctor Specimen Extruder

Product code

Information

EN 12697-30, 13286-2, 13286-47; AASTHO T245, T134, T180,T193;

ASTM D1559, D698, D1557, D1883; BS 598-107, 1377-4, 1924-2

The specimen extruder is designed to easily extrude specimens from Marshall, CBR, standard and modified Proctor Moulds. The capacity of the extruder is 30 kN. Supplied complete with a manual hydraulic jack and 2 pcs. adaptor to extrude specimens from 100mm (4“), 150 mm (6”) inner diameter marshall, CBR, standard and modified proctor moulds.

Automatic Marshall Stability Test Machine

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Information

Standards

EN 12697-34, 12697-23, 12967-12 (Method A) ASTM D1559, D5581, D6927; D6931; AASHTO T245, T283, EN 12697-44; NF P98-251-2

The UTAS-1056.ACPR 50 kN Capacity Automatic Marshall Stability Test Machine with U-Touch PRO Control Unit is designed to determine the maximum load and flow values of bituminous mixtures.  With suitable accessories UTAS-1056.ACPR can also perform semi-circular bending test and indirect tensile strength of bituminous specimens.

The machine comprises of a robust, compact two column bench type compression frame with adjustable upper cross beam. Motor, worm gear system and U-Touch PRO Control Unit are housed within the base unit.For safety, up and down travel of the lower platen is limited by limit switches mounted on the gear system. Rapid adjustment of the platen can be done by using the up and down buttons located on the front panel. The machine can be hand operated by a lateral hand wheel for calibration purposes.

Breaking head/s, indirect tensile strength test jig/s, semi-circular bending test jig and computer should be ordered separately.

UTAS-1063 supplied with steel loading strips for Ø100 mm (4″) bituminous specimens .Loading strips for Ø150 mm and/or Ø160mm specimens  should be ordered separately.

The Automatic Marshall Stability Test Machine is supplied complete with;

•  Load Cell, 50 kN
• Penetration Piston for Marshall Stability Test (UTM-1088)
• Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer 25 x 0.001 mm (UTGM-0062) with holder (UTAS-1060)
• Utest Software
• Ethernet cable for connecton PC
• Hand Wheel for Manual Control

MAIN FEATURES

• 50 kN capacity
• Stand alone fully automatic test execution
• For marshall, indirect tensile tests.
• Flow and stability values are automatically calculated and saved.
• Touchscreen graphic diplay 800×480 pixel, user-friendly menu consisting of icons, figures and diagrams.
• High resolution: 32 bits
• Large storing capacity on internal memory and data export function to usb stick drive
• Ethernet port for connection to PC
• Language and unit system selection

U-Touch PRO Control Unit

U-Touch PRO Control and Data Acquisition Unit is designed to control and process data from the loadcell and displacement transducers fitted on Marshall Stability test machine. UTAS-1056.ACPR can  perform marshall, indirect tensile and semi-circular bending tests according to EN,ASTM/AASHTO standards listed above.

The Unit can perform tests stand-alone fully, automatic without the need of a PC or USOFT-1056 software. Software can be used to get additional advanges described in the section below.

U-Touch PRO incorporates a user-friendly interface that shows all existing menu options as buttons and tabs. Users can activate or deactivate certain functions easily and input test data by using touch keyboard. Parameters such as test information, user information, sample information and test parameters can be modified and saved for later use by operators.

Control Unit offers many additional unique features. Utouch Pro enables the users to display current memory usage and test results with its advanced data and memory management interface. U-Touch PRO can export, copy, or delete the test data saved in its internal memory. Results and additional information for previous tests can be recalled using U-Touch PRO. Test reports can be instantly printed using an (optional) thermal printer. U-Touch Pro TFT can simultaneously display machine status, test values, warnings during operation and test graphs in real time.

PLEASE see the pages of “General Properties of U-Touch PRO Control Units” for details of the properties of software and hardware of the Unit.

USOFT-1056 UTEST Software for Marshall Stability Test

USOFT-1056 Marshall Stability Test Software is developed for Marshall stability tests in accordance with EN 12697-34, ASTM D 1559, D5581, D 6927, AASHTO T 245, NF P98-0251-2   indirect tensile tests in accordance with EN 12697-23 EN 12697-12 (method A), ASTM 6931, AASHTO T283 and semi-circular bending tests in accordance with TS EN 12697-44.

The software includes control of machine, acquisition of load and displacement data, saving them and generating reports. The software accepts specimen diameter and height as an input parameter. It automatically calculates correction factor coming from the standards with respect to specimen thickness. The stability value is calculated regarding this factor.

The software continuously updates load and displacement until the end of test. When the test is completed, the sharpest slope of the graph is calculated. The sharpest slope is shifted 1.5 mm to the right side of the graph and the intersection between 2nd slope and original test data is recorded as the stability value for the test. The horizontal distance between the intersection of first slope and X axis and intersection of test data with 2nd slope is recorded as “flow” value.

The point that this line crosses displacement axis is commented as an offset. This offset is subtracted from the displacement value at peak point and called as flow.

The report includes all results for 9 samples. The user can see 9 of the results on the same screen for easy comparision. The software supports SI, Imperial and kgf unit system.

See the pages of “General Properties of Utest USOFT Softwares” for detailed properties of the software.

Core Drilling Machine

Product code

Information

EN 12697-27, ASTM D 5361

Machine is designed to cut cores up to 150 mm diameter from concrete, asphalt and similar hard construction materials.

The machine comprises a vertical support column which carries the drill head/motor assembly. The motor assembly comprises a 6.5 Hp petrol engine.

A ball screw mechanism enables close control of the drilling pressure and rapid return when drilling is completed.

A water spraying assembly is mounted on the machine.

The complete assembly is supplied on a rigid wheel mounted metal base frame with leveling and fixing facility during the operation.

Coring Bits should be ordered separately.

UTGD–0336       UTGD–0334     UTGD–0332   UTGD–0330

Core Drilling Machine on Trailer

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Information

EN 12697-27, ASTM D 5361

Portable UTAS-2105Core Drilling Machine is designed to cut cores up to 150 mm diameter from concrete, asphalt and similar hard construction materials.

The machine comprises a vertical support column which carries the drill head/ motor assembly. The motor assembly comprises a 6.5 hp petrol engine.

A ball screw mechanism enables close control of the drilling pressure and rapid return when drilling is completed. A water spraying assembly is mounted on the machine.

The drilling machine is installed in a trailer for fast and precise sampling on-site. 100 litre water tank provides continuous lubrication during drilling to save time.

The two-wheeler taut liner trailer is fully equipped with brake lamps/hazard lashers/retro reflectors conforming to road traffic regulations.

The trailer is designed with a space to be used for storing the core samples. The two fixing legs are robustly designed for improved stabilization.

Coring Bits should be ordered separately.

UTGD–0336       UTGD–0334     UTGD–0332   UTGD–0330

Hand Type Digital Thermometer

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Digital thermometer and penetration probes are used together for measuring the delivery and compaction temperatures of bituminous mixtures. Preffered penetration probe should be ordered with UTGT- 1350.