Standards
- Meets or exceeds ASTM Standards
Machine Features
- Constructed of 93% stainless steel
- Built to minimize down time
- Automatic drain
- Automatic fill
- 2 - 4500W water heaters
- Automatic circulation pump w/ filter
- 2- 203mm diameter by 47mm wide wheel
- 158 lbs. wheel weight (Adjustable).
- Variable speed drive (1 Pass Per Minute increments)
- Adjustable water temperature from 15 to 70 °C, ±0.3 °C
- Linear Value Displacement Transducer used for displacement measurement
- 0-30mm deformation range (±0.15mm)
- 11 measurements over equally spaced points per pass per sample
- Up to 400,000 passes per test
- Automatic test shutdown after both samples reach the specifed deformation or maximum cycles complete
- If one sample fails the wheel is lifted off of the sample and testing continues on the second sample
- Water level is maintained during the test automatically
- UPS backup of PC/PLC system to prevent loss of test data
- Custom-designed, Windows-based software
- Optional Equipment
- Power conversion (360V/480V)
- Overhead crane (to help operator lift & remove samples)
- Air Heat environment
- Extra sample trays (40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm, 120mm)
- Gyratory sample holders (40mm, 60mm)
- Spare parts packages
- Package #1: 1 pre-wired float switch, 1 thermal couple, 1 valve repair kit, 1 pre-wired and calibrated LVDT, 2 spare filters
- Package #2: 2 pre-wired float switches, 2 thermocouples, 2 valve repair kits, 2 pre-wired LVDTs, 1 pump, 5 spare filters
- Wheel weight adjustment and verification kits
- LVDT calibration kit
- Rubber-covered stainless steel wheels
Computer Control
- Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Compatible
- Control Software
- Realtime on-screen updates of test data
- Machine control
- Manual and Automatic Operation
- Realtime graphing capability during testing
- Ability to monitor any of the 11 data points in realtime
- Customizable test configuration.
- 400,000 total passes per test
- Temperature
- Speed Control
- 5 Step test
- Customizable number of passes per step
- Data collection frequency per step
- Fields for documentation
- Graph output software
- Deformation vs. Number of Passes
- Regression
- Temperature vs. Number of Passes
- Sample Profile
- Report Generator
- Export test data to Microsoft Excel
- Simple Data backup software
- Internet update capability
Motion
- 1hp geared motor
- Uses a crankshaft connecting rod assembly to move the slider frame mounted wheel
- Slider frame is mounted on four self cleaning linear bearings
- Capable of speeds from 36 to 70 Passes Per Minute
- Speed controlled by frequency drive
Physical Data
- Length: 64 in.
- Width: 54 in.
- Height: 56.5 in.
- Weight: 1450 lbs.
- Power Requirements : 208/230V 50/60 Hz Three-Phase
Safety
- Designed to keep operator at a safe distance from all moving parts
- Lock-out when the wheel is in the upright position
- Guard to protect around the linear bearings
- Perimeter motion detection system

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