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Item TF-0P9PCMX

Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor

Series
GALILEO
Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor

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
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Technical specifications

Technical specifications for Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor
Consolidation pressure10 – 1000 kPa for 150 mm diam. 25 – 2200 kPa for 100 mm diam.
Gyratory motion and Vertical loadElectromechanical
Angle adjustmentManual
Gyratory angle range0 -3° ±0.01
Gyratory angle measurementAngle measured and displayed during test
Zero angle at the end of the testNo
Speed of gyration5 – 60 rpm (120 on request)
Number of gyrations0 -9999
Integrated Shear measurementYes (optional)
Moulds dimensions100 and 150 mm diam., 250 mm height.
User interface7” 16:9 Touch screen color display (PC for data analysis)
ConnectionLAN – Ethernet
PC SoftwareAvailable as option
ExtruderAvailable as option (electromechanical)
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Additional technical specifications for Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor
BalanceAvailable as option (electromechanical)
Minimum specimen height50mm
Maximum specimen heightUp to 200 mm depending on mix type
Height accuracyBetter than 0,1 mm
Suitable for water pouring testYes
Suitable for concrete/cement testingYes (on request)
Dimensions (w x d x h)480 x 900 x 2150 mm
Weight approx.400 kg

Technical notes

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Features

  • 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
  • Quick and easy manual/mechanical adjustment of the gyratory angle shown on the display
  • 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
  • Easy specimen extraction with the integrated extruder
  • Mounted on swivel caster wheels for easy moving and positioning
  • Real-time direct shear and torque resistance measurement. Automatic calculation of the compaction energy (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

Ordering information for Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor
78-PV20G02GALILEO Fully Electromechanical Gyratory compactor. 230V/50-60Hz/1Ph

Accessories

Accessories for Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor
ILS Device
78-PV0255ILS device for internal angle measurement for Gyratory compactors, conforming to EN 12697-31, annex B. Complete with Excel Macro and PC connection cable
Cylinder Moulds
78-PV0250/10Hardened cylinder mould 150 mm dia. with holes for cold mix compaction. Complete with top and bottom plates
78-PV0250/2Hardened cylinder mould 150 mm dia complete with top and bottom plates.
78-PV0250/5Hardened cylinder mould 100 mm dia complete with top and bottom plates.
78-PV0250/8Hardened cylinder mould 100 mm dia. with holes for cold mix compaction. Complete with top and bottom plates
Stainless Steel Wearing Discs
78-PV0250/13Stainless steel wearing disc for 150mm dia. gyratory compactor mould
78-PV0250/14Stainless steel wearing disc for 100mm dia. gyratory compactor mould
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Additional accessories for Electromechanical Gyratory Compactor
Vertical Force Indicator
78-PV0250/11Vertical force indicator, complete with 25kN load cell, base, spherical seat, load readout unit and calibration certificate
Distance Pieces
78-PV0250/3Distance piece 150 mm dia x 50 mm for low samples
78-PV0250/6Distance piece 100 mm dia x 38 mm for low samples.
Paper Discs
78-PV0250/16Paper discs 150 mm diameter. (pack of 1000)
78-PV0250/17Paper discs 100 mm diameter. (pack of 1000)
100mm Adapter Kit
78-PV0250/4Accessories to compact dia 100 mm specimens. Mould not included.
78-PV20/SOFPC software, suitable for Galileo standard gyratory compactor
Upgrades
78-PV20UP3Electronic 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-PV20UP4Traceable ACCREDIA certificate conforming to EN 12697-31 Ann. B (To be specified at time of order)