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ACE – Automatic Computerized Oedometer
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Fully automatic PC-controlled test execution
- Three conditions for the automatic switch to the next step are available: time, swelling, rate of secondary consolidation.
- Testing can continue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without interruption giving greater throughput of tests with a considerable cost decrease
- Automated loading eliminates negative factors such as operator error and manual handling of dead weights
- 15kN maximum loading capacity, 10mm travel displacement transducer
- Real-time data and graph display
- Single ACE software installation controls up to 60 units
- Test management software supplied including calibration facility
- High speed LAN network communication
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Automatic programmable mortar mixers
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Complete with stainless steel mixing bowl, EN beater and open-type sand hopper
- Machine operated by a dedicated and easy to use in-built software
- Digital mixer, user friendly interface with functional alphanumeric display 2x16 characters and keybord
- The pre-defined procedures guide the operator in mixing operations according to Standards allowing manual introduction of sand by the top filling hopper
- Continuously variable speed (VFD Variable frequency drive technology)
- Either Standard or user defined speeds can be easily selected (also adjustable during mixing)
- Blade/Planetary speeds adjustable from 30/13 to 380/165 rpm, depending on the mix consistency
- Quick bowl mounting device
- 3-points bowl supporting system allowing precise adjustment of the gap between bowl and beater
- Possibility to create and recall user defined mixing procedures
- Micro-switch preventing the machine to be started without bowl, and emergency stop button
- Conforming to CE requirements
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Automatic Vicat apparatus
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- New functional and ergonomic design based on the innovative CVi-TECH philosophy invented by CONTROLS througt the recent years
- Advanced electronics technologies providing superior performances and total flexibility combined with simplicity in use
- Easy-to-use double interface: local mode, with large size 4,3" touch screen color display, and remote mode, with PC
- Supplied complete with PC software for data processing VICASOFT-BASIC
- With PC software VICASOFT-PREMIUM (optional) up to 32 indipendent units can be connected to a single PC via LAN port and hub. All units are remotely controlled. Adopting the multi-test network concept laboratory productivity is maximized
- Integrated graphic printer is available as optional accessory showing both results in numerical format and setting time plot
- Easy setting and storage of user-defined test profiles allowing quick test start
- Large accessibility to the test space
- Practical in-water testing accessory (optional)
- Automatic determination of initial and final setting time
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Digital rebound test hammer
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Test procedure conforming to EN 12504-2 and ASTM C805
- Measuring range: from 10 to 130 N/mm2
- Allows to generate customized test procedure
- Storage capacity 2 Mb
- Saves, displays and downloads data to PC via USB port
- PC software included
- Integrated rechargeable lithium ion battery of 1600 mAh and multi-voltage / multi-frequency battery charger
- Measurement and indication of the exact instrument tilting angle by triaxial inclinometer
- Multiple correlations between rebound index and compressive strength selectable by the user
- These correlations can be also customized
- Automatic conversion of rebound index to equivalent compression strength in MPa, N/mm2, kg/cm2, psi
- Calculation of averages and standard deviations; discard of non-significant values
- Immediate verification of compliance to the Standard in use
- Battery life under continuous operation more than 10 hours
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Digital shear testing machine
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Reversible stepping motor for residual strength test
- Infinitely variable speed drive from 0.00001 to 9.99999 mm/min
- Compact ergonomic design
- Safety device to prevent overload and overtravel
- Rs 232 serial port for remote speed control
- Can be equipped in the analogical or in the electronic mode with data acquisition and processing.
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MULTISPEED automatic universal tester with touch screen digital speed control and data acquisition
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Stand-alone automatic digital load frame
- Closed-loop speed control
- Four channel on board data acquisition
- CBR and MARSHALL test speed can be selected by default
- Speed calibration function by firmware.
- Integrated transducer calibration facility
- Infinitely variable speed from 0.05 to 51 mm/min can be easily set by keyboard
- Selection of maximum platen displacement with automatic stop
- Rapid approach and return function, to reduce the testing time
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Research Ductilometer for Force Ductility test on standard and modified bitumen – PAVELAB SYSTEMS Ductimeter
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Adjustable 5.7” touch screen colour graphic display
- 8 independent input channels
- Display of readings and graphs in real time
- Compatible with load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, LDT/LVDT/potentiometric displacement transducers
- Effective resolution: 131,000 points
- Sampling rate up to 500 readings per second per channel via LAN and up to 10 readings per second per channel in local mode
- Unlimited storage capacity with USB pen drive
- Network configuration of up to 8 units (64 independent channels)
- Contemporaneous data sampling of all channels in accordance to the programmable logging mode
- LAN/Ethernet connection to PC via dedicated software (not included)
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Super-Automatic compression testers for cubes and cylinders AUTOMAX
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- 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
- Automatic performance of the complete test cycle with closed-loop digital feedback
- Fully computerized system
- 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
- Double frame control as standard with optional control of additional third frame: active frame selection via console display or software
- 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
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Triaxial load frame TRIAX
CONTROLS PRODUCTSMAIN FEATURES
- Ideal solution for commercial laboratories a machine to perform high quality triaxial tests in addition to unconfinedand general purpose compression tests.
- Designed for soil testing laboratories to perform UU, CU and CD triaxial tests on samples from 38 to 70 mm dia.
- Maximum load frame capacity: 50 kN
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Maximum testing load depending on the selected test speed (variable from 40 to 7 kN) The choice of the opportune load cell capacity shall take into account this value
- Speed range from 0.00001 to 50.8 mm/min
- Large High-contrast 4 x 20-character display and 6-keys membrane keyboard
- Maximum sample diameter (for triaxial testing): 70 mm
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Triaxial load frame TRITECH
CONTROLS PRODUCTS- Ideal solution for advanced and research laboratories that require high productivity levels and high quality tests
- Designed for soil testing laboratories conducting UU, CU, CD and stress path (compression/extension) tests
- Due to the variable speed range, unconfined, CBR and Marshall tests can also be performed
- Suitable for automatic PC-controlled triaxial testing (see AUTOTRIAX 2 system)
- Allows dynamic tests to be performed when fitted with an actuator (see DYNATRIAX system)
- Maximum compression capacity: 50 kN or 100 kN
- Speed range from 0.00001 to 99.99999 mm/min
- Maximum sample diameter (for triaxial testing): 150 mm
- The quality of the design avoids vibrations that may affect the specimen
- Large high-contrast 4 x 20-character display with 6-key membrane keyboard
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Universal asphalt and concrete saw, MULTISAW
CONTROLS PRODUCTSA unique machine specifically designed for laboratory use to precisely cut Asphalt, Concrete and Rock samples- Suitable for Asphalt and Concrete samples
- High rigidity and stability
- Slab and prism of any shape and dimensions can be sawn without additional accessories (see table for maximum dimensions)
- Jig for round cores, from 100 to 150 mm dia, length up to 300 mm
- Unique clamping mechanism for cylindrical specimens minimizes specimen damage. Use of a sacrificial PVC tube produces a superior finish and minimizes edge chipping of asphalt samples
- Easy spacer system allows precise preparation of beams or cores without the need for measurement i.e. 50 x 63 mm or 70 x 70 mm or other sizes
- Manual advance and retraction of saw blade to home position
- Motor mounted on twin chrome-plated steel rails with sealed bearings
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Universal core drilling machine
CONTROLS PRODUCTS>MAIN FEATURES- Full 360° operation for coring at any angle
- Main column extendable in height up to 3850 mm
- Robust and stable unit
- Rack feed (drilling excursion) 1000 mm long
- 3 working speeds