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INTRODUCTION
Inorganic binders have had a role in the construction industry since pre-classical times and, after
successive transformations, are today briefly classified as cements, limes and plasters. These binders, as
well as being used singularly are often mixed in order
to produce an end product, which meets the technical characteristics of the user. Certainly, as far back
as the second century the Romans mixed lime with
pozzolan to enhance its hydraulic properties and
then mixed this with aggregates in order to obtain
bitunium, the forefather of todays concrete. In
the 18th century lime was fired with clay in order to
obtain the first hydraulic limes, which were further
developed in the following century into a cement
industry in which plaster played an important role.
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Today, the various types of binders are well
known, particularly cements, and they are becoming
evermore sophisticated with pre-mixed cements
designed to satisfy specific structural requirements.
For several decades, national standards have governed over the production of these binders and have
led, in each single producing country, to a high level
of diversification. The current EN Standards have
drawn on the know-how of the various national
bodies in order to arrive at a unified Standard.
We propose a vast range of machines that
satisfy, practically all requirements.
Cement
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Cement samplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specific gravity (Relative density) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic shrinkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soundness of cement and hydrated lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon dioxide content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expansion of Portland cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air content of mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pat test for soundness of hydrated lime
and gypsum plasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fineness of cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulk density and water retention of cement . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cement water retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat of hydration of cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss on ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mortar mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jolting apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of 40x40x160 mm cement prisms. . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of 50 and 70.7 mm mortar cubes . . . . . . . . . . .
Curing of specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General purpose water curing bath with cooler unit . . . . . .
Compression and flexural testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic testing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cement samplers
M 62-L0001
Packaged cement tube sampler
M 62-L0003
Le Chatelier flask
q STANDARD
q STANDARD
EN 196-7,
EN 196-6,
A Weight approx.: 2 kg
Accessories
q STANDARD
EN 196-7,
Hydraulic shrinkage
of cement mortar
M 62-L0009
Shrinkage mould for 40x40x160
mm mortar prisms conforming to
ASTM C348
M 62-L0009/F
Shrinkage mould for 40x40x160
mm mortar prisms conforming to
EN 12617-4
q STANDARD
ASTM C348, EN
12617-4,
A Weight approx.: 12 kg
A Weight approx.: 5 kg
62-L0009/F
Spare parts
62-L0003
62-L0002
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62-D1635
62-L0009/1
62-L0009/1F
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Use of the
extensibility of
mould apparatus
62-L0025/4
Soundness of cement
and hydrated lime
q STANDARD
EN 196-3, EN ISO 9597
M 62-L0025/B
Le Chatelier soundness kit
General description and specifications
Consisting of:
- No. 3 62-L0025 Le Chatelier moulds
- No. 6 62-L0025/2 Glass plates, 50 mm
sq.
- No. 3 62-L0025/3 100 g weights
- No. 1 62-L0025/4 Extensibility of mould
apparatus
- No. 1 62-L0025/5 Tamping rod 17 mm
dia. x 70 g weight
- No. 1 62-L0025/6 Rule.
All contained in a plastic carrying case as
shown in the picture. Very useful to avoid
dispersions of each item in the laboratory.
A Weight approx.: 30 g
B Dimensions: 230x210x45 mm
M 62-L0025
Le Chatelier mould
Accessories
M 62-L0004
Apparatus for determination of Carbon Dioxide content in cement. EN
196-2 (Reference Method).
General description
The testing equipment consists of: Y-piece
with Mohr clip; CO2 absorption tower for
gas or air stream; dropping funnel; distillation flask with electric mantel heater and
three-armed still head; condenser; wash
bottle for concentrated sulphuric acid; two
absorption U-tubes for Hydrogen Sulphide
and water respectively; three absorption
tubes for water and carbon dioxide. Two of
them are to be weighted, the third one is
for protection. Chemicals not included.
A Gross weight: 8 kg approx.
62-L0025
Same as 62-L0025.
62-L0025/F
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
M 62-L0025/C
Le Chatelier mould. Pack of 6 units
62-L0025/B
M 62-L0025/F
Le Chatelier water bath.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
For use with Le Chatelier moulds for the
determination of the soundness of cement
paste. Stainless steel internal chamber housed in a stainless steel insulated exterior
case. Power 1500 W capable of reaching
the boiling point in 30 minutes. Complete
with rack for twelve 62-L0025 moulds and
cover.
62-L0004
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M 62-L0035
Length comparator
M 62-L0032/A
High pressure cement autoclave.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 62-L0035/A
Length comparator. Digital version
M 62-L0032/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
q STANDARD
ASTM C151, C490 - UNE 7207
EN 1367-4, EN 12617-4
B Overall dimensions:
180x180x490 mm
Heater: 2600 W
B Overall dimensions:
450x475x1080 mm
A Weight approx.: 55 kg
q STANDARD
ASTM C185-85, AASHTO T137
Accessories
Accessories
s62-L0034/3
s62-L0034/4
(1)
(2)
s62-L0034/6
(2)
s62-L0034/7
(1)
s62-L0034/8
(2)
s62-L0034/9
s62-L0034/1
62-L0033/B
(2)
s62-L0034/10 Reference rod. 176
mm. To EN 1770 (for plugs 65-L0010/5)
M 62-L0048
Steel measure 400 ml cap.
General description and specifications
Used as a density method for the determination of the air content of freshly mixed
mortars. Made of steel, 88.1 mm height x
76.2 mm internal diameter, it is calibrated
to contain 400 1 ml of water at 23C.
s62-D1635
s65-L0034/11
(2)
Reference rod, 290
mm for 62-L0009 mould.
62-L0032/A
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62-L0048
62-D1635
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q STANDARD
M 62-L0060
Apparatus for the measurement of
bulk density of cement
EN 459
BS 890, 1191
M 62-L0037
Brass ring mould
M 62-L0061/A
Water retention apparatus
General description and specifications
Used for determining the water retention
value of cement and lime. Comprising
water aspirator, three-way stopcock, metal
perforated dish, funnel, mercury manometer, mercury valve and stand.
A Weight approx.: 3 kg
B Dimensions: 400x300x600 mm
approx.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
Fineness of cement
q STANDARD
EN 196-6
M 62-L0041/A
Blaine fineness
(Air permeability) apparatus
General description and specifications
Used to determine the particle size of
Portland cement, limes and similar powders
expressed in terms of their specific surface.
It consists of a stainless steel cell, perforated disc and plunger. An U-tube glass
manometer is fitted to the steel stand. The
set is complete with rubber aspirator and
filter paper.
62-L0060
B Overall dimensions:
220x170x470 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
Accessories
s62-L0041/2
s62-L0041/A1
s62-L0041/32
62-L0041/A
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B Overall dimensions:
300x200x650 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 13 kg
ASTM C186
Loss on ignition
M 62-L0071/A
Heat of hydration calorimeter.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 10-D1418/A
Muffle furnace 1200C max. temperature. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 62-L0071/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
EN 196-2
62-L0071/A
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M 62-L0071/ADZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1
ph.
M 62-L0071/AD
Heat of hydration calorimeter with
digital thermometer. 230 V, 50 Hz,
1 ph.
Spare parts
62-L0071/AD
Accessories
for water content determination including silica combustion tube with silver
wool, absorption tubes for silica gel and
magnesium perchlorate, bubbler for
sulphuric acid
10-D1418/A
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M 65-D1409/A
Digital circulating water bath with
cooler unit. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-D1409/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
EN 196-1, 196-8
65-D1409/A
q STANDARDS
ASTM C 227
high.
A Weight approx.: Net 3 kg
62-L0073
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q STANDARD
ASTM C191,
AASHTO T131, NF P15-414-431, DIN 11961198.
EN 196-3, EN 480-2,
Introduction
The setting time determination of cement
and mortars is one of the most important
parameters for the quality inspection and
verification.
Furthermore the production and use of
new mortars, admixtures and similar materials with the research activity has highlighted the need of sophisticated test apparatus capable of performing a variety of
independent test cycles and procedures on
numerous specimens.
Our new VICAMATIC apparatus fully satisfies these requirements and is capable of
performing tests with start delay, adjustable dropping rate auto-mode and free or
driven drop. The driven drop option allows
the adjustment of th drop or lifting time
within 10 and 50 seconds. The VICAMATIC
can also be equipped by the needle cleaning device with water container for
testing in water as prescribed by EN.
The installed firmware allows the PC connection via the RS 232 port and the expansion to a Multiple Testing System with up
to 16 apparatus via the RS 485 port.
The high versatility and flexibility of the
VICAMATIC is summarised below.
Main advantages:
Production of a test graph report on paper
Display of test data in real time. See
description of this unique feature in the
firmware paragraph
Possibility of connection to a simple
serial printer (See accessories)
Possibility of connection to PC via RS 232
port
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General description
The apparatus consists essentially of a mechanism of four different stepper motors, which
control the sliding weight with needle, the
rotation and displacement of the table and
the chart drum. The displacement of the sliding weight with needle is recorded by a pen
in the chart drum and also read by an encoder
for the data acquisition.
The automation of the system is obtained
by an electronic control chard with microprocessor. The front control panel includes
the membrane keyboard with large graphic
display.
Firmware specifications
The test parameters to be set are the following:
- Reference standards: EN, ASTM, General
purpose, single drop
- Frequency of penetrations (to be selected
between frequency input by user or calculated semiautomatically)
- Free fall mode or driven fall mode
- Adjustable test start delay
- Penetration measurement by encoder
- Test data: test number, operator, client,
date, hour, cement type, water percentage, humidity, delay, mode (automatic
or manual)
- Permanent memory for data storage
- Clock calendar
- 5 languages: English, Spanish, French,
German, Italian
Sample displays
Technical specifications
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Standard outfit
The VICAMATIC apparatus is supplied complete with the needle (1.13 or 1 mm diameter depending on the version), mould
(EN or ASTM depending on the version),
glass plate, 5 pens and 1 pen holder, 100
printed charts.
Ordering informations
Test paths
Standards
ASTM C191
EN 196
Pitch (mm)
6.8
10
Diameters (mm)
0 - 13 - 26 - 39
0 - 10 - 30 - 50
Points per dia.
1 - 6 - 12 - 18
1 - 2 - 9 - 15
General purpose
12
0 - 26 - 50
1 - 6 - 13
. .. . .
dia.
60 (total)
. .. ..
. .. .
...
. .
Pitch
EN 13279-2
Important note
Using a single VICAMATIC apparatus
two options are available for PC connection:
1 PC connection by RS 232 serial
cable code 63-L0027/E17 and data
acquisition with standard PC software as example MS Hyper
terminal
1 PC connection by RS 485 cable code
63-L0027/E12 and data acquisition
and processing with the VICASOFT
code 63-L0027/E11 for connection
to up 16 units
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sCode
Description
Accessories
63-L0027/E9
63-L0027/E10
63-L0027/E11
63-L0027/E12
63-L0027/E17
63-L0027/E13
63-L0027/E14
63-L0027/E15
63-L0027/E16
63-L0027/E18
Spare parts
63-L0027/E20
63-L0027/E21
63-L0027/E22
63-L0027/E23
63-L0027/E24
63-L0027/E25
63-L0027/E26
63-L0027/E27
Water thermostatic unit for Vicamatic. Two units capacity, 350 W, 230 V,
50-60 Hz, 1 ph
Accessory for needle continuous cleaning and in-water testing.
Complete kit. It has to be factory installed
Kit for the PC connection in a network logic of up to 16 VICAMATIC
apparatus as a network comprising VICASOFT data acquisition and
elaboration software and RS 232 - RS 485 conversion module
RS 485 serial cable for the PC and network connection
of VICAMATIC apparatus. Single piece length 5 m
RS 232 serial cable for the PC connection of a single VICAMATIC
apparatus. Length 3 m
40 columns serial printer complete with serial cable
for the machine connection
Needle for final setting test to EN
Cylindrical probe for consistency test complete with
weight calibrated dropping needle bearer
Additional weight 700 g conf. to EN 480-2
Conical penetration probe 8 mm dia. x 50 mm complete with 100 g
calibrated weight. Conforming to EN 13279-2: Gypsum test
1.13 mm diameter needle to EN
1 mm diameter needle to ASTM/AASHTO
Plastic mould to EN
Plastic mould to ASTM/AASHTO
Glass base plate
Glass base plate for the in-water testing device
100 recording charts
Pack of 5 pens including one pen holder
63-L0027/E23
63-L0027/E22
63-L0027/E25
63-L0027/E10 Needle cleaning device and
in-water testing kit
63-L0027/E24
63-L0027/E9
63-L0027/E26, 63-L0027/E27
63-L0027/E18
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Accessories
EN 196-3
q STANDARD
ASTM C191 AASHTO T131
NF P15-414, 431 DIN 1196, 1168
EN 196-3
s63-L0028/41
s63-L0028/5
M 63-L0028/1
Vicat apparatus
qSTANDARD
EN 196-3, EN 480-2,
ASTM C187,
C191 AASHTO T129, T131 NF P15-414
A Weight approx.: .5 kg
63-L0028/41
Accessories
ASTM C 191
M 63-L0075
Gillmore apparatus
10 mm dia.
q STANDARD
s63-L0028/7
M 63-L0028
Vicat test set. EN method
Comprising:
- No. 1 63-L0028/1 Vicat frame
- No. 1 63-L0027/E22 Vicat mould
- No. 1 63-L0028/31 Initial needle
1.13 mm dia.
- No. 1 63-L0028/5 Consistency plunger 10 mm dia.
- No. 1 63-L0028/6 Supporting plate
- No. 1 63-L0028/7 Glass thermometer
- No. 1 63-L0028/41 Final needle
1.13 mm dia.
A Weight approx.: 4 kg approx.
M 63-L0028/A
Vicat test set. ASTM method
63-L0028
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Comprising:
- No. 1 63-L0028/1 Vicat frame
- No. 1 63-L0027/E23 Vicat mould
- No. 1 63-L0028/21 Initial needle
1 mm dia.
- No. 1 63-L0028/5 Consistency plunger 10 mm dia.
- No. 1 63-L0028/6 Supporting plate
- No. 1 63-L0028/7 Glass thermometer
A Weight approx.: 4 kg approx.
63-L0075
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M 64-L0038/A
Hand operated flow table.
M 64-L0038/E
Motorised flow table.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
EN 459-2,EN 1015-3
Flow of mortar.
ASTM method
M 63-L0040/A
Hand operated flow table. ASTM
M 63-L0040/E
Motorised flow table. ASTM
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
110 V, 60 Hz model aviable on request:
code 63-L0040/EZ
q STANDARD
ASTM C230
q STANDARD
EN 1015-9
method A, EN
13294
General description
64-L0038/E
M 63-L0098
Apparatus for the determination of
workable life and stiffening time of
mortars
A Weight: 10 kg approx.
Water vapour permeability
of hardened rendering and
plastering mortars
M 63-L0092
Permeability test cell
General description
Made of hard plastic resistant to corrosion. Permeability area of 0.02 m2 approx.
Accessories
s63-L0037/1
Accessories
s63-L0040/1
s63-L0040/10
63-L0040/1
63-L0037/1
63-L0092
Spare parts
s63-L0037/10
s63-L0037/11
63-L0040/A
63-L0098
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Consistency of masonry
cement and building limes
M 64-L0036
Plunger penetration apparatus
qSTANDARD
EN 413-2, 459-2
A Weight approx.: 6 kg
Air content
M 64-C0171
Air content meter 1 litre capacity
M 64-C0171/A
Air content meter 0.75 l cap.
qSTANDARD
EN 413-2, 459-2
Accessories
64-C0171
Water retention
M 63-L0095/6
Brass mould
100 mm dia. x 25 mm deep
qSTANDARD
EN 413-2
64-L0036
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63-L0095/6
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M 64-L0038/A
Hand operated flow table
for building lime
M 64-L0038/E
Motorised flow table for building
lime. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
qSTANDARD
EN 459-2, EN 1015-3
Reactivity of lime
M 64-L0035/C
Apparatus for testing reactivity.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 64-L0031/B
Bulk density apparatus
qSTANDARD
qSTANDARD
EN 459-2,
EN 459-2
NF P98-102
64-L0038/E
A Weight
approx.: 2 kg
64-L0031/B
Yield of lime
M 64-L0031/A
Slaking vessel
qSTANDARD
EN 459-2
64-L0035/C
Accessories
s63-L0037/1
Spare parts
63-L0037/11
s
Tamper to EN 459-2 and 1015-3
63-L0037/12
s
Filling hopper for 63-L0037/10 flow
mould
64-L0031/A
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qSTANDARD
EN 445
M 64-L0055/A
Flow cone apparatus,
with sieve and 10 mm nozzle
General description and specifications
Used for determining the flow properties of
mortars, grouts, muds and many other type
of fluid materials. The apparatus can be fitted with 4 different nozzles 8, 9, 10, 11and
13 mm dia. The EN 445 prescribes the
10 mm dia. The apparatus comprises a
metal stand supporting the stainless steel
cone having inside dimensions (conical
part only) of 150 mm upper dia. x 280
mm height. When fitted with the 10 mm
dia. nozzle the total height is 350 mm. The
apparatus is also supplied complete with a
150 mm dia. sieve, 1.5 mm opening that
fits the upper cone, the 10 mm nozzle with
fitting bush and 1 litre capacity cup.
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
without nozzle
M 64-L0056
Marsh funnel viscometer
qSTANDARD
ISO 2431
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
64-L0057
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M 64-L0057
Mud balance
64-L0056
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qSTANDARD
M 64-L0064
Sand content kit
qSTANDARD
EN 451-2
EN 1015-21
M 64-L0058
Wet sieving apparatus
General description and specifications
The apparatus comprises a special stainless
steel sieve, 0.045 mm opening, a spray
nozzle 17.5 mm dia. with 17 holes 0.5
mm dia. oriented and spaced conforming
to the specifications, a pressure gauge 80
mm dia. and fittings for connection to the
water supply.
M 64-L0030/A
Apparatus for water permeability
determination of one-coat rendering mortars with substrates
General description
The apparatus consists of a metal cone
200 mm dia. base with a reference mark
at 100 mm and a glass burette 1 litre
capacity with 1 ml graduation. The burette
is held by appropriate base with rod and
clamps.
A Weight approx.: 2 kg
A Weight: 10 kg approx.
64-L0064
64-L0058
EN 445
Consistency of grouts
qSTANDARD
EN 13395-2,
UNI 8997
M 64-L0054/A
Flow test apparatus
General description and specifications
Consisting of a special funnel fitted on a
metal channel.
M 64-L0053
Settling and swelling ratio apparatus
General description and specifications
Consisting of 3 metal containers, caliper
and measuring bridge.
A Weight approx.: 4 kg
A Weight approx.: 20 kg
64-L0053
64-L0054/A
64-L0030/A
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Filtration behaviour
qSTANDARD
EN 459-2
M 64-L0062
Kleine apparatus
General description and specifications
of drilling fluid
Filter press
Kleine apparatus
qSTANDARD
EN 459-2
qSTANDARD
M 64-L0025/G
Steam cabinet. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 64-L0063
Filter press apparatus for muds
Power: 700 W
Internal dimension (lxdxw):
280x250x150 mm
B Outside dimensions: 480x400x210 mm
A Weight approx.: 11 kg
A Weight approx.: 15 kg
M 62-L0025
Le Chatelier mould
Strictly conforming to EN standard.
Individually checked, supplied complete
with certificate of conformity.
64-L0063
A Weight approx.: 30 g
M 62-L0025/C
Le Chatelier mould. Pack of 6 units
Same as 62-L0025.
B Overall dimensions:
200x230x480 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
64-L0025/G
Accessories
86-D1449
Accessories
apparatus
tic stirrer
62-L0025
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Main features
- Strictly conforming to Standards
- Automatic testing cycles
- Large digital display monitoring the
test cycle in real time including total
and residual time intervals
- 4 programmable mixing cycles conforming to EN 196-1, EN 196-3, DIN
1164-5, and DIN 1164-7
- 1 mixing cycle programmable by the
operator
- Acoustic signal synchronised with
cycle steps
- Complete with automatic sand
dispenser
- Ergonomic and safe design
qSTANDARD
EN 196-1, 196-3, 413-2, 459-2,
480-1
M 65-L0006/A
AUTOMIX Automatic programmable
mortar mixer complete with sand
dispenser. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-L0006/AM
AUTOMIX Automatic programmable
mortar mixer complete with sand
dispenser and a supplementary
dispenser for the manual addition
of admixtures or water during the
mixing cycle. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
65-L0006/A
Safety features
- Microswitch to avoid operation when
the bowl is removed
- Transparent safety bowl cover
N O T E
For the 110 V, 60 Hz versions ask respectively for 65-L0006/AZ and 65-L0006/AMZ
65-L0006/5
318
600x450x600 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 58 kg
Accessories
Technical specifications
- Robust and stable frame
- Easy and fast bowl mounting or removal
- Distance between beater and bowl: 3 1
mm during all cycle
- Stainless steel beater and bowl
- Bowl capacity: 5 litres
- Sand dispenser electronically controlled
- 4 programmable mixing cycles conforming to EN 196-1, EN 196-3, DIN
1164-5, and DIN 1164-7
- 1 mixing cycle programmable by the
operator
- Alphanumeric display 4x20 characters
- 2 mixing speeds: 140 5 r.p.m. and 285
10 r.p.m.
- Easy and precise mixing speed adjustment
- Synchronised acoustic signals with test
cycles
- Power : 720 W
Spare parts
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Preparation of specimens
Mixing of cement mortars (continued)
Reference sand
M 65-L0005
Mortar mixer, cap. 5 litres.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
qSTANDARD
EN 196-1
M 65-L0005/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-L0007/1
Reference sand. 40 bags, 1350 g
each, total 54 kg
M 65-L0005/Y
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Example of displays
65-L0007/1
Accessories
Spare parts
65-L0005
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Compaction of specimens
Main features
- Easy verification of compliance with
Standards: weight distribution,
dimensions etc.
- Rigid structure assuring stability and
no distortion
- New control panel with digital cycle
counter, automatic, secure, ergonomic
M 65-L0012/EZ
Jolting apparatus for compaction of
specimens. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
qSTANDARD
EN 196-1
Technical specifications
Structure
Highly rigid painted steel
Joints between main parts
(table - arms - base) easily removable to
check weights
Motor
Power: 250 W
r.p.m.: 60
4-figure segment display
Control keyboard with 4 keys and 3LEDs
Large and immediately accessible
emergency stop switch
Electrical protection with fuses
No contact cycle-counter
Dimensions
Weight
310x1000x385 mm
55 kg
Accessories
s65-L0010/A1
s65-L0010/A2
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Prism moulds
Preparation of 70.7 mm
mortar cubes
qSTANDARD
M 65-L0010/A
Three gang mould for 40x40x160
mm prisms. Minimum hardness
HV200
BS 4550
M 65-L0050
Vibrating machine for 70.7 mm
cube moulds. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-L0010/B
Heavy duty three gang mould for
40x40x160 mm prisms. Minimum
hardness HV400
They are identical in shape but the Heavy
duty 65-L0010/B model has a minimum
hardness of HV400 and the surface is specially protected by a rust inhibitor treatment.
65-L0010/5
A Weight approx.: 6 kg
M 65-L0051
70.7 mm cube mould. Only for use
with vibrating machine 65-L0050
General description and specifications
65-L0010/B
65-L0080
M 65-L0051/A
70,7 mm cube mould for sample preparation. Not compatible with the
vibrating machine 65-L0050.
A Weight: 2 kg approx.
65-L0051
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Curing cabinet
M 65-L0013/D
CURACEM Cement Curing Cabinet.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
qSTANDARD: EN 196-1
General description and specifications
Ideal for commercial and site laboratories, very
practical and easy to use. The frame is made
of strong polypropylene structure, which is
chemical resistant and particularly suitable for
cement applications. The front doors are fitted
with glass. The humidity is maintained from
95% to saturation by water nebulisers. The
temperature is maintained to 20 1C by a
immersion heater and separated refrigerator
unit (see accessories, code 65-D2031).
The four stainless steel racks of the internal
frame can support the moulds with specimens
and a large number of cement prisms.
It can also be used for concrete cubes and other
mortar specimens. The unit has to be fitted with
a suitable air compressor as, for example, our
mode 65-L0013/D1 (see accessories).
Power: 1700 W approx.
Internal dimensions:
1115x435x1500 mm approx.
B External dimensions:
1160x550x1900 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 200 kg
65-L0013/D
CABINET
65-L0013/D
65-D2031
WATER
REFRIGERATOR
WATER MAIN
D
Operating principle
The cold water coming from refrigerator-circulator 65-D2031 is atomized inside the
65-L0013/D by nebulisers. The internal immersion heater is automatically operated if
necessary to maintain constant the curing temperature (normally 20 1C) and the
humidity goes over 95%. The water consumption is about 2 l/h max.
65-L0013/D
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General purpose water curing bath with cooler unit / Liquid refrigerator
Liquid refrigerator
qSTANDARD
M 65-D2031
Water refrigerator.
EN 196-1
M 65-D1409/A
Digital circulating water bath eith
cooler unit. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-D1409/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Used for controlling water temperatures
in areas where the ambient temperature
is quite high. It is used for curing cement
specimens 40x40x160 mm but can also be
65-D2031
Air compressor
65-D1409/A
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Introduction
The testing machines we
propose provide the highest possible degree of flexibility when
making the correct selection according to the test requirement.
Considering that all the national
European specifications are now
superseded by the new EN 196 we
can outline that there are just two
main subdivisions:
EN 196-1 models
ASTM/C109, C348, C349 models
The difference between the two standards are basically the size of specimens
and the specifications for the bearing
compression plates and flexural jigs.
The EN requires both the flexural or the
compression test, the ASTM C348, C349
require the same with a little difference
in the flexural jig, and the ASTM C109
the compression test only on 50 mm
(2) mortar cubes. Some versions of our
testers can be conveniently used for
testing other products and specimens
such as bricks, resins, soil cement mixtures, gypsum, rocks, microcores, etc.
using the appropriate accessory.
Safety features
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Machine accuracy
The EN 196-1 prescribes the Class 1 =
1% starting from 1/5 of the full range. All
our models, fitted with pressure transducers, assure this requirement starting from
1/10 of the 250 kN scale and approx. 1/8
of the 15 kN scale, while models fitted
with load cells assure Class 1 from 2.5 kN
(compression range) and 0.5 kN (flexural
or compression range in the double chamber machines). See accessories: 50-C0050/
CAL and 50-C0050/CAL5.
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M 65-L1332/LC
15/250 kN cap. double chamber
compression machine fitted with
round platens. Load measurement
by load cells. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
SEMIAUTOMATIC MODELS
Single testing chamber
250 kN capacity.
Semiautomatic models
M 65-L1032
250 kN cap. compression machine
fitted with compression bearing
plate conforming to EN 196-1.
Load measurement by pressure
transducer. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-L1132
15/250 kN cap. double chamber
flexural and compression testing
machine fitted with flexural jig and
bearing plates conforming to EN
196-1. Load measurement by pressure transducers. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-L1232
250 kN cap. compression machine fitted with round platens. Load
measurement by pressure transducer. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Version with load cells
M 65-L1032/LC
250 kN cap. compression machine
fitted with compression bearing
plate conforming to EN 196-1.
Load measurement by load cell. 230
V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-L1232/LC
250 kN cap. compression machine fitted with round platens. Load
measurement by load cell. 230 V, 50
Hz, 1 ph.
65-L1232
M 65-L1332
15/250 kN cap. double chamber
compression machine fitted with
round platens. Load measurement
by pressure transducers. 230 V, 50
Hz, 1 ph.
65-L1132/LC Detail of the two load cells which
assure a wider working range for the class 1
accuracy
M 65-L1132/LC
15/250 kN cap. double chamber
flexural and compression machine
fitted with flexural jig and bearing
plates conforming to EN 196-1.
Load measurement by load cells.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
65-L1132
Main features
- Dual stage Pilot3 power pump
- Proportional valve, hand control
Pacemeter system for a precise
rate of loading
- Strength measurement by
Digimax 3 system
- High resolution: 130,000 points
- Large graphic display 240x128
pixel
- User friendly test software con
forming to EN
- Display of load rate
- Large permanent memory
- Languages: English, French,
Spanish, German, Italian
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf
- For more information on the
power system and Digimax 3
unit see pages 213 and 214
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Main features
- Automatic test cycle with closed
loop digital feedback
- Load/time plot and actual load
rate displayed in real time
- Accurate load rate control
- High resolution: 130,000 points
- Load measurement by load cells.
- High test throughput
- Memory storage of about 150 tests
- Real time download to PC by RS 232
- Machine calibration access by
software and many other
options: as for example
language and unit selection
etc.
65-L1152/LC
Technical specifications
Models
65-L1032
65-L1232
65-L1132
65-L1332
65-L1032/LC
65-L1232/LC
65-L1132/LC
65-L1332/LC
65-L1052/LC
65-L1252/LC
65-L1152/LC
65-L1352/LC
Capacity kN
250
250
15/250
15/250
Accuracy* 1% from kN
25 to 250
25 to 250
2 to 15/25 to 250
2 to 15/25 to 250
Resolution kN
0.1
0.1
0.01/0.1
0.01/0.1
Platen dimensions mm
40x40
165 dia.
Flexural jig/40x40
165 dia./165 dia.
Ram travel mm
50
50
30/50
30/50
Max. vertical daylight mm
50
200
50/50
200/200
Power W
750
750
750
750
B Overall dimensions
817x415x820
817x415x820
817x415x820
817x415x820
(wxdxh) mm
Weight approx. kg
200
200
240
240
*Machine accuracy: The EN 196-1 prescribes the 1% starting from 1/5 of the full scale. Our machines assure this requirement starting from 1/10 of the 250 kN range and approx. 1/8 of the 15 kN range.
By special calibration procedures (codes 50-C0050/CAL and 50-C0050/CAL5 see accessories), with testing machines fitted with load
cells (models 65-L1032/LC, 65-L1132/LC, 65-L1232/LC, 65-L1332/LC, 65-L1052/LC, 65-L1152/LC, 65-L1252/LC, and 65-L1352/LC), it is
possible to obtain Class 1 from: 2.5 to 250 kN compression range (50-C0050/CAL) and 0.5 to 15 kN flexural and compression range
(50-C0050/CAL5).
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accessories
Distance pieces
Compression test
on mortar specimens
Flexural test
on mortar prisms 40x40x160 mm
qSTANDARD
qSTANDARD
EN 196-1,
EN 196-1,
M 50-C9030
Compression device to test portions
of 40x40x160 mm mortar prisms
broken in flexure.
A Weight approx. 8 kg
65-L1000/30
M 65-L1000/20
Distance piece 165 mm dia. x 20
mm high
M 65-L1000/30
Distance piece 165 mm dia. x 30
mm high
qSTANDARD
ASTM C109
M 50-C9032
Compression device to test 50 mm
(2) mortar cubes
EN ISO 679
M 65-L0019/B
EN Flexure testing device for
40x40x160 mm mortar specimens
This jig is fitted with an upper bearer that
moves vertically supported by springs. One
of the two lower bearers can tilt horizontally
and the distance between the two bearers is
100 mm as prescribed by the EN standards.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
qSTANDARD
ASTM C348
M 65-L0019/C
ASTM Flexure testing device for
40x40x160 mm mortar specimens
M 65-L1000/40
Distance piece 165 mm dia. x 40
mm high
Fragment guards
Weight approx. 8 kg
M 65-L1100/P
Fragment guard for 65-L11XX series frames
M 65-L1200/P
Fragment guard for 65-L12XX series frames
50-C9030
M 65-L1300/P
Fragment guard for 65-L13XX series frames
Special calibration procedures
M 50-C0050/CAL
Special calibration of load digital
readout unit assuring Class 1 from
1% of full scale
65-L0019/B
M 50-C0050/CAL5
Special calibration of load digital
readout unit assuring Class 1 from
5% of full scale
50-C9032
For flexural range 0.5 to 15 kN with double chamber machines with load cells only.
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Introduction
Test laboratories that examine the mechanical properties of
building materials require advanced Test Systems that guarantee a
high degree of accuracy and compliance to the reference Standards.
They also require user friendly
equipment, rapid set up and execution, automation flexibility, and
the possibility to integrate with an
existing network so as to create a
comprehensive data storage and
management procedure.
M 50-C7022
Automatic Control Console.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Main features
- Drives up to 4 test frames, not simultaneously, with upgrading options
50-C7022/UP1 and 50-C7022/UP2
- Automatic test performance with PID
closed loop control
- Allows certification of correct test
procedure saving and printing also the
load/time graph
- Allows complex tests with various phases to be programmed by the user (e.g.
for Elastic moduli determination)
- Programmable load and stress rate
- Programmable test cycles up to 100
different ramps
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf
- Languages: English, French, Spanish,
German, and Italian
- Real time plot of stress versus time
- Real time download to PC via RS 232
port
- Software calibration facilities and linearisation of up to 10 segments
- Real time clock and date
- Resolution 1/65000
- Memory for up to 500 test including
test data, results and load vs. time plot
- Facility for direct connection to A4
parallel printer
- Remote trouble shooting
50-C7022
Sercomp 7 control
console connected
to a dual chamber 65-L1301/
FR testing frame
with compression
and trasparent
rigid safety guard
65-L1300/P.
Example of displays
Example of displays
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Main features
- Control up of 4 different hydraulic
frames
- High precision and resolution
- Double control system by PC and keyboard
- User friendly software for management
of the console also for non-expert
users
- Performance of many types of tests
- Remote selection of the frame
- Software calibration and linearisation
facilities
- Manual mode and automatic mode
- Real time monitoring of test data
(load, stress, strain, time) either in
graphic format or as data
- Real time processing of test data (e.g.
determination of Elastic modulus)
either in graphic format or as data
- Hold function for the load
- Input of dimensions and descriptions of
the sample: age, preparation etc.
- Input of descriptive and administrative
test data: client, test centre, place of
test etc.
- Input of test parameters and settings:
load rate, peak sensitivity, closed loop
parameters etc.
- Input of data after test completion:
type of failure etc.
- Single and/or batch storage of test
data in ASCII and/or Controls defined
format
- Printout of single and/or batch customisable certificates
- Capable of importing or exporting data
files from or to the existing lab network
- Multilanguage software customisable
with local languages (Latin characters
only)
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N O T E
Load sensors
65-L1201/FR /
65-L-1211/FR (1)
65-L1101/FR
500
500
65-L1301/FR
500
200
1566
1566 / 1716
200 / 350
All models fitted with compression bearing plates conforming to EN 196-1 are
fitted with transparent fragment guard. In
the dual chamber versions the compression chamber only is fitted with fragment
guard. All the other models can be completed, on request, with a suitable fragment guard (see accessories page 327)
All models are fitted with ram travel limit
switch.
50
Safety features
50
1566
Frame
50
General Specification
1566
500
Technical specifications
Models with load cells
65-L1001/FR
65-L1101/FR
Max. load kN
250
15/250
Ram travel mm
50
30/50
Vertical span mm
50
50/50
Horizontal span mm
220
220
Platen dimensions mm
40x40
40x40 and
flexural jig
Dimensions
- height mm
- width mm
- depth mm
65-L1201/FR
65-L1211/FR
250
250
15/250
50
50
30/50
200
350
200
220
260
220
dia. 165
dia. 165
dia. 165
1566
1566
1566
1716
500
500
500
500
460
460
460
460
Weight approx. kg
190
240
160
170
Class 1 measurement range kN: from 2.5 to 250 from 0.5 to 15 and from 2.5 to 250
from 2.5 to 250
from 2.5 to 250
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65-L1301/FR
1566
500
460
240
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Ordering informations
Round compression platens. Using the suitable accessory they satisfy EN 196-1,
ISO 679, ASTM C109 and C348.
M 65-L1001/FR
Compression testing frame, 250 kN
cap. with load cell
M 65-L1301/FR
Twin compression testing frame,
15/250 kN cap., round platens, with
load cells
M 65-L1101/FR
Flexure and compression testing
frame, 15/250 kN cap. with load cells
Universal single frame models
Round compression platens. Using the suitable accessory they satisfy EN 196-1, ISO 679
and ASTM C109. See accessory page 327.
M 65-L1201/FR
Compression testing frame, 250 kN
cap., round platens, with load cell
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