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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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