Super-Automatic compression testers for cubes and cylinders AUTOMAX

Four column high stiffness welded frame tested for stability
Heavy duty spherical seat in lubricating oil bath
Automatic control of test execution conforming to Standards
Dual user interface display and PC
Accuracy Class 1 (EN) and Class A (ASTM) starting from 10% of full scale (from 1% on request)
Compatible with the new intuitive easy to use DATA MANAGER Software
Reduced power consumption and silent operation by ES Energy Saving Technologies
Double stage hydraulic pump with rapid approach: high throughput of tests (up to 40/hour)
Soft platen-to-specimen contact and smooth load rate from the ramp start
Optional control of a second and third frame
Optional internal graphic printer including Load-Time plot
Remote verification of settings and performances for malfunctions debugging
Storage of up to 10 test profiles for each channel for quick start

description

Frame

Four column high stiffness welded frame tested for stability to EN 12390-4. Heavy duty spherical seat in lubricating oil bath, allowing initial free alignment at the initial contact with the specimen and automatic jamming up to the end of test.

compression platens

See table. Traceable certificate of surface hardness available on request.

automax, fully computerized Super-Automatic power and control system

Dual stage pump, centrifugal for fast approach and multi-piston for loading, DC motor, ES Energy Saving technology electronic valves for automatic loading/unloading and frame selection via display/software.

Hardware
132,000 points effective resolution, three channels, touch screen graphic display 240x128 pixel, sampling rate 50/sec, large storing capacity on USB pen drive, test data downloadable to PC, Ethernet port, real time management software (optional, see accessories 82-SW/DM DATAMANAGER)
Firmware
Simultaneous display of load-specific load, actual load rate and load/time graph; LAN connection to PC; advanced memory management; multi coefficient calibration. Recording facility of up to 10 test profiles for each channel including type of test (e.g. compression, flexural, indirect tensile), specimen size and shape, load rate, standard in use and other general information. Each one of the recorded test profile can be recalled automatically to save time

safety features

Includes: Max. pressure valve to avoid machine overloading; piston travel limit switch; emergency stop button; front door and rear transparent fragment guard.

Order

50-C46C02
PILOT Automatic Compact-Line EN compression tester, 2000 kN cap. for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
50-C56C02
PILOT Automatic Compact-Line EN compression tester, 3000 kN cap. for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
50-C68C02
PILOT Automatic Compact-Line EN compression tester, 4000 kN cap. for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250x500 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
50-C78C02
PILOT Automatic Smart-Line control console connected to 5000 kN cap. compression frame for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250 x 500 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

accessoires

Machine accessories

Distance pieces to adjust the vertical daylight
- 50-C9080
  Distance piece dia. 200x30 mm
- 50-C9082
  Distance piece dia. 200x50 mm
- 50-C9083
  Distance piece dia. 200x68 mm
- 50-C9086
  Distance piece dia. 200x100 mm
  Note: The above distance pieces are also available with threaded centering pin which are recommended for testing high strength/explosive failures specimens. They are identified adding the suffix /P after the code number.
Software
- 82-SW/DM
  Datamanager PC Software suitable for remote control of the machine, data acquisition, processing and filing.
  Allows printout of customized test certificates.
Fragment guard lock switch
- 50-C50/P
  Fragment guard lock switch .
  To prevent test execution with the front door open.
Frame pedestals
- 50-C49/B
  Frame pedestal for 2000 kN cap. testers
- 50-C59/B
  Frame pedestal for 3000 kN cap. testers

Test accessories

50-C9000/B
Splitting tensile test device for cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm (6.3”x12.6”).Conforming to EN 12390-6 and ASTM C496
50-C9002
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/B conf. to EN Standards. Pack of 50.
50-C9002/A
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/B conf. to ASTM Standards. Pack of 50.
50-C9070/B
Splitting tensile test device for concrete block pavers and concrete cubes. Conforms to EN 1338 and EN 12390-6.
50-C9002
Hardboard packing strips 4 x 15 x 345 mm, to EN 1338 and 12390-6.
Pack of 50.
50-C9030/H
Compression device to test portions of 40x40x160 prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.
50-C9032/H
Compression device to test 50mm (2”) cubes to ASTM C109. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.
50-C9010/B
Flexural test device for concrete beams 100x100x400/500 and 150x150x600/750 mm, to EN 12390-5, ASTM C78, ASTM C293 and AASHTO T97

technical specifications

Verification of force transfer
The conformity of the compression tester to the EN 12390-4 requirements in terms of stability (force transfer) is performed by the verification of the self-alignment of machine components and the restraint on movement of the upper platen. The compliance of all our EN testers to these stringent requirements is precisely verified using specific apparatus (82-E0105/1 and 82-P0804/E). An incorrect load application may cause premature sample failure and, consequently the resultant strength could be significantly lower than the true resistance.