Item TF-0Y67DG1
Research Gyratory Compactor
- Series
- GALILEO RESEARCH

This delivers highly accurate and repeatable test results, together with stiffness and angle stability values that fall comfortably within the limits defined in EN 12697-31.
MeetsEN 12697-31
Technical specifications
| Angle adjustment | EmS Electromechanical Servoactuation |
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| Gyratory angle range | 0 -3° ±0.005 |
| Gyratory angle measurement | Angle measured and displayed during test plus closed loop control |
| Zero angle at the end of the test | Yes (automatic procedure, user selectable) |
| Speed of gyration | 5 – 60 rpm (120 on request) |
| Number of gyrations | 0 -9999 |
| Integrated Shear measurement | Yes |
| Moulds dimensions | 100 and 150 mm diam., 250 mm height. |
| User interface | 7” 16:9 Touch screen color display (PC for data analysis) |
| Connection | LAN – Ethernet |
| PC Software | Included |
| Extruder | Included (electromechanical) |
| Balance | Available as option with an accuracy of 1 g |
| Minimum specimen height | 50 mm |
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| Maximum specimen height | Up to 200 mm depending on mix type |
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| Height accuracy | Better than 0,1 mm |
| Suitable for water pouring test | Yes |
| Suitable for concrete/cement testing | Yes (on request) |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 480 x 900 x 2150 mm |
| Weight approx.. | 420 kg |
Features
- All the features of the Galileo
- High precision, robust load mechanism combined with an extremely rigid frame assures high accuracy and repeatability
- Load cell fitted directly on the vertical actuator for accurate load measurement and feedback control
- User defined axial stress and speed of rotation
- Sliding transparent door with safety interlock
- Catch tray to collect expelled liquids using perforated moulds
- Fresh concrete configuration available
- Easy control using the integrated 7″ colour touchscreen panel or connected PC
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- User friendly PC software for data analysis and tests set up. Remote communication is available to receive immediate diagnostics
- Automatic data saving on USB or on Windows PC
- Lightweight yet robust moulds strictly comply with international Standards
- Safe and easy mould insertion and extraction with automatic lifting ensures low effort for the operator and higher productivity
- Simultaneous extraction of last specimen for higher productivity
- Plus the following:
- Easy specimen extraction with the integrated extruder
- Perfect gyratory angle with real-time closed loop automatic angle adjustment recovering compliance and minor strains independently from the vertical loads
- Easy and accurate motorised regulation of the gyratory angle set and displayed from the control panels
- Possibility to automatically set the zero angle at the end of the test
- Mounted on swivel caster wheels for easy moving and positioning
- Real-time direct shear and torque resistance measurement. Automatic calculation of the compaction energy, an important parameter for Research
- Automatic weight acquisition and density calculation with the integrated balance (optional)
- Preparation of specimens of a given height at a predetermined density, for subsequent testing of their mechanical properties;
- Derivation of a curve of density versus number of gyrations;
- Void content for a given number of gyrations.
Ordering information
| 78-PV20R02 | Galileo Research, fully Electromechanical Gyratorycompactor, including motorized mould lifting, shear measurement system, PC software for data analysis and integrated extruder. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph |
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Accessories
| 78-PV0255 | ILS device for internal angle measurement for Gyratory compactors, conforming to EN 12697-31, annex B. Complete with Excel Macro and PC connection cable |
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| 78-PV0250/10 | Hardened cylinder mould 150 mm dia. with holes for cold mix compaction. Complete with top and bottom plates |
| 78-PV0250/2 | Hardened cylinder mould 150 mm dia complete with top and bottom plates. |
| 78-PV0250/5 | Hardened cylinder mould 100 mm dia complete with top and bottom plates. |
| 78-PV0250/8 | Hardened cylinder mould 100 mm dia. with holes for cold mix compaction. Complete with top and bottom plates |
| 78-PV0250/13 | Stainless steel wearing disc for 150mm dia. gyratory compactor mould |
| 78-PV0250/14 | Stainless steel wearing disc for 100mm dia. gyratory compactor mould |
| 78-PV0250/11 | Vertical force indicator, complete with 25kN load cell, base, spherical seat, load readout unit and calibration certificate |
| 78-PV0250/3 | Distance piece 150 mm dia x 50 mm for low samples |
| 78-PV0250/6 | Distance piece 100 mm dia x 38 mm for low samples. |
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| 78-PV0250/16 | Paper discs 150 mm diameter. (pack of 1000) |
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| 78-PV0250/17 | Paper discs 100 mm diameter. (pack of 1000) |
| 78-PV0250/4 | Accessories to compact dia 100 mm specimens. Mould not included. |
| 78-PV20UP3 | Electronic balance, 30 kg. cap., 1 g resolution. To weight the sample and to calculate the density.Suitable for Galileo standard and Galileo Research gyratory compactors (To be specified at time of order) |
| 78-PV20UP4 | Traceable ACCREDIA certificate conforming to EN 12697-31 Ann. B (To be specified at time of order) |