Item TF-0UKRSMG
Gyratory Compactor
- Series
- GYROCOMP
Operating principle The standards specify the method for compaction of cylindrical specimens of bituminous mixtures using a gyratory compactor, Such compaction is achieved by combining a rotary shearing action and a vertical force applied…
MeetsASTM D6925 · AASHTO T312 · EN 12697-31
Technical specifications
| Compacted specimen size | 150 and 100 mm dia. |
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| Sample height | 80 to 200 mm (150 mm)-50 to 125 mm (100 mm) |
| Consolidation pressure | 80 to 800 kPa (150 mm) -160 to 1400 kPa (100 mm) |
| Internal angle of gyration | Adjustable from 0.70 to 1.40 °. Preset to 1.16° internal angle (78-PV2522, ASTM/AASHTO models) |
| Speed of gyration | adjustable from 20 to 60 rpm |
| Number of gyrations | adjustable up to 999 |
| Communication with PC | RS 232 connections |
| Internal memory | more than 200’000 tests |
| Power rating | 1000 W |
| Dimensions (including extruder bench, wxdxh) | 502x753x1940 mm |
| Dimensions (wxdxh) | 469x615x1130 mm |
| Weight approx. | 100 kg |
Technical notes
- Test programmable either by number of gyrations or specimen height
Features
- Touchscreen display, with possibility to modify, save and recall a large range of testing procedure for fast test performance
- Vertical force by pneumatic actuator (compressed air required)
- High productivity, designed for continuous and heavy use
- High rigidity thus lightweight due to the propriety orbital system
- Compact and lightweight, also ideal for mobile laboratories
- Very reliable and accurate
- Certified to EN and AASHTO
- Approved as Superpave™ Gyratory Compactor in U.S.A.
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- Sliding transparent door
- Full safety and ergonomic design
- Integrated electromechanical extruder option
- Large range of accessories available
- 2 years full warranty
- The preparation of specimens of given height at a predetermined density, for subsequent testing of their mechanical properties;
- The derivation of a curve density versus number of gyrations;
- The void content for a given number of gyrations.
Included
| Height calibration tool, PC software, air hose, operating instructions and traceable certificate of load, displacement and internal angle |
Ordering information
| 78-PV2522 | GYROCOMP Gyratory Compactor Internal angle of gyration pre-set to 1.16° to AGPT/T212, AASHTO T312 and ASTM D6925. 110-230V/50-60Hz/1ph |
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Accessories
| 78-PV0250/11 | Vertical force indicator, complete with 25kN load cell, base, spherical seat, load readout unit and factory calibration certificate |
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| 78-PV0250/2 | Hardened cylinder mould 150 mm dia complete with top and bottom plates. |
| 78-PV0250/10 | Hardened cylinder mould 150 mm dia. with holes for cold mix compaction. Complete with top and bottom plates |
| 78-PV0250/13 | Steel wearing disc for 150mm dia. gyratory compactor mould |
| 78-PV0250/3 | Distance piece 150 mm dia x 50 mm for low samples |
| 78-PV0250/4 | Accessories to compact dia 100 mm specimens. Mould not included |
| 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-PV0250/14 | Steel wearing disc for 100mm dia. gyratory compactor mould |
| 78-PV0250/6 | Distance piece 100 mm dia x 38 mm for low samples. |
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| 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-PV0252/14 | Integrated work top for 76-B0252 with mechanical specimen extruder |
| 78-PV2520/15 | Integrated work top for 76-B252x with motorized (electromechanic) specimen extruder. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph |
| 78-PV0250/7 | Laboratory air compressor. 220-240V/50Hz/1Ph |