Materials Testing, Cement Equipment, Tensile Steel Test, Universal Devices, blaine finesses, mortar mixer, vicat, le Chatelier, jolting table, Langavant, EN-12390, EN-10002-1, EN-196, ASTM C-305, Quality Control Projects

AUTOMATIC PLANETARY MORTAR MIXER -LC-

Standards: EN 196-1(Nov. 2005), ASTM C-305, EN 196-3 (Nov. 2005) and UNE-EN 1015-2/98.

Cost effective solution for the production of cement mortar and cement paste according to international standards

MAIN FEATURES

• Main body manufactured in cast iron
• Protective anticorrosion painting
• Compact and robust design
• Commanded by the new Ap series control module
• Power supply:110/240V (to specify) single phase

TEST CONFIGURATION		CONTROLLED SPEED
Four selectable and adaptable, automated testing programs. Cement motar as per EN 196-1 (Nov.2005) Cement motar as per ASTM C-305 Pure paste as per EN 196-3 (Nov.2005) Pure paste as per ASTM C-305 Fifth program allows operator to select speeds and times in up to 8 different segments, which permits to adjust it to the requirements for any present or future standard		Paddle revolving speed: __________ Slow, 140±5 rpm Fast, 285±10 rpm Planetary revolution: Slow, 62±5 rpm. Fast, 125±10 rpm.

SAND-FEEDING SYSTEM

Start programmed in AP control module.

BOWL AND PADDLE Manufactured according EN or ASTM standards Distance between paddle and bowl: 3±1,0 mm Stainless steel bowl of 4,7 l capacity approx	SAFETY Emergency stop ergonomically placed Protective screen available on demand
BOWL (DIS)MOUNTING Vertical slide system, by means of a lever for facilitating the action

CLIMATIC CABINET FOR HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE
Mod. CM 0-480

Standards: EN 196-1, section 4.1.

For curing process on cement samples and construction materials

MAIN FEATURES

GRADIENT (Average Values):

• Refrigeration: 1º C / min.
• Heating: 2º C/min.
• Chamber dimensions mm.
  • Interior: 800 x 800 x 750 (height x width x depth)
  • Exterior: 1970 x 1310 x 1200 (height x width x depth)
• Air flow: forced by means of motor-fan placed at the bottom of the chamber.
• Access door: Frontal with silicone flexible joint.
• Viewing windows: placed in the door. 3 crystal security layers. Vacuum sealed:300 x 300 mm.
• Trays support with height regulation
• Trays: 2 units made of stainless steel. Max weight per tray: 100 Kgs.
• Interior illumination: fluorescent.
• Secondary Access: Teflon based, 25mm diameter, with watertight plug. For probes introducing, like thermometers.

NEEDED SUPPLIES

• Power: 3 x 380 V + N + TT (50/60 Hz). Consumption 5,5 kW.
• Water: distilled. Less than 1l/h for maximum humidity.

Recommended Accesorie: Distilled water tank 80 litres capacity

MORE ABOUT OUR MANUFACTURING PROGRAM FOR CLIMATIC CHAMBERS

Our equipments with temperature (cooling/heating) and humidity control are designed to simulate the most severe environmental conditions in the nature, and also to accelerate environmental conditions existing in the industrialized countries. Our climatic chambers follow the most usual standards in this field, like DIN, UNE-EN, MIL, ASTM, IEC, automotive standards and pharmaceutical standards - ICH/FDA.

Tests to be carried out are different according to the product/specimen to be tested and the climatic conditions involved in each test are also different. For this reason we must consider each climatic chamber as genuine but at the same time versatile, being necessary to adapt the Chamber to Customer, and not the Customer to the Chamber.

In the next table we describe our standarized models for capacities from 81 litres (MINITEST) till 2000 litres.

Cement testing equipment and materials testing

AUTOMATIC HORIZONTAL JOLTING TABLE

Standards: EN 196-1 and ASTM C-348 standards

Jolting table for 40 x 40.1 x 160 mm cement mortar specimens

APPLICATIONS

The attachment system consists in 2 articulated joint studs of rapid action, and attaches the mould and hopper to the table.

The table (including the arms), empty mould, hopper and studs have a total weight of 20.0±0.5 kg.
The rotating shaft is equipped with ball bearings and is dust and moisture-proof. When the jolting table is moving, the table is lifted by a cam, driven by an electric motor with a speed reducer, and falls from a height of 15.0±0.3 mm between the power hammer and the anvil.

The cam moves at a constant 60 rpm speed. This ensures the number of drops per minute specified by the standards.

• Power supply: Single phase 220 V + T, 50 - 60 Hz.

The jolting table bearing plates must be attached to the ground at the same level as the concrete base plate with anchoring bolts. A thin layer of mortar must be placed between the plates and the base plate to ensure full, vibration-free contact.

NOTE: As specified by EN 196-1 standards, the jolting table must be firmly attached to an anti-vibration concrete bedplate isolated from the rest of the path. The whole base of the bedplate must rest on sheet of rubber of minimum 10 mm thickness and 50±5 a DIDC hardness (international degree of rubber hardness, see standard UNE 53-549).

AP SERIES CONTROL SYSTEM

The new AP series electronic system controls the number of drops per minute.

The module is wall mounted, it can be fixed on the metallic frame of the device, on the sound proof cabinet (it has a magnetic clamping) or on the wall or on the concrete support. The electric connection with the device is done through a cable with a 1.5 m protection pipe.

The module is adjusted to 60 drops per minute in our facilities. The user can act on an internal switch to adequate this device to any standard in the world and/or research test implying a change in the frequency of the drops. The electronic system includes memory and the possibility to erase it.
Find more information on AP series technical information

OPTIONAL ACCESORIES

• Rubber sheet to place under the block or the concrete bed.
• Three place mould 40 x 40.1 x 160 mm according to EN 196-1, including internal IBERTEST certificate of planicity, orthogonality, dimensions, rugosity and hardness, achieved with machines calibrated with traceability to international standards.
• Filling hopper for front three place mould.
• Large spatula, small spatula and flat metal scraper, according to EN 196-1, for filling.

SOUND PROOF CABINET

To decrease noise under 80 dB, according to health and safety regulations.

The upper part the jolting table can be hinged to enable to mount and dismount the mouldhopper set and includes the control panel and emergency mushroom switch.

In case of order, this accessory must be supplied together with the jolting machine.

Cement Testing Equipment and Materials Testing.

AUTOMATIC PLANETARY MORTAR MIXER

Standards: EN 196-1(Nov. 2005), ASTM C-305, EN 196-3 (Nov. 2005) and UNE-EN 1015-2/98.

For the production of cement mortar and cement paste according to the standards

MAIN FEATURES

• Electric motor with frequency variator which ensures the rotating speediness of the paddle regardless of power supply and the network frequency.
• Switch-selection of mixer speed with three positions, avoiding the serious disadvantages of the traditional, mechanical speed-switching systems which use pinion-and-crown gears.
• Fast, bayonet-clip coupling and removal of paddle.
• Distance between paddle and bowl: 3±1,0 mm.
• Cast stainless steel paddle, with scoring degree indicator.
• Paddle revolving speed:
  - Slow, 140±5 rpm.
  - Fast, 285±10 rpm.

• Planetary revolution:
  ⇒ slow, 62±5 rpm.
  ⇒ fast, 125±10 rpm.
• Stainless steel bowl of 4,7 l capacity approx. Bowl support can slide vertically by means of a side lever for an easy mounting and dismounting.



• Power supply: single phase 110 / 240 V (to specify) + T, 50 / 60 Hz.
• Dimensions: 43 x 57 x 56 cm.
• Net weight: 62 Kg. approx.

NEW CONTROL MODULE AP Series

Improvements of the AP control for the mortar mixer:

• Real time test parameters modification
• Close loop control time: 0,1 ms

It has four complete selectable and adaptable, automated testing programs. Depending on the standard to be used (EN or ASTM) these programs are:

• Cement motar as per EN 196-1 (Nov. 2005)
• Cement mortar as per ASTM C-305
• Pure paste as per EN 196-3 (Nov. 2005)
• Pure paste as per ASTM C-305.

A fifth program allows the operator to select speeds and times in up to 8 different segments, which permits to adjust it to the requirements for any present or future standard.

For example brickwork light mortar, premixtures,etc according to UNE-EN 1015-2/98)

The new AP series control module allows:

• Automatic speed changing and its maintenance during the time specified by the standard.
• Real time indications of, the cycle step status and the paddle revolution speed (fast, slow, stop for bowl cleaning).

Automatic sand-feeding hopper, for cement mortar as per EN 196-1 (Nov. 2005) and ASTM C-305 which guarantees that the hopper pours sand evenly and automatically into the bowl in 30 seconds, as specified in the standards.

Water-feeding device (optional) located on one side of the mixer composed of 225 ml glass container to pour the water directly into the mixer bowl.

COMPUTERISED AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION Mod. CIB MD2-W

According to standards: EN 196-1, EN 1015-11, ISO 679, ASTM C109, C349, C348

The key element for cement laboratories for cement strength calculation

MAIN ADVANTAGES

TESTING AREA DESCRIPTION

Compact design with one testing frame incorporated The machine is formed by one testing areas placed on the same frame. The hydraulic group and the control computer are located inside the frame, reducing laboratory space requirements.

The monitor, keyboard and printer (optional accessory) are installed on the worktop, at one side of the two testing areas.

COMPRESSION AREA

• Main columns. The tests frame has two columns made in chromium-plated and rectified bar
• Upper crosshead. The upper crosshead is to close the upper part of the testing frame providing a high level rigidity. In its lower part the load cell can be assembles together with the upper compression plate.
• Base plate. The group piston-sleeve is assembled in this piece. The lower plate is assembled over the piston as well as the waste collection tray resulting from the concrete compression tests.
• Piston-sleeve group. The piston finishing is chromium-plated/rectified. The water tightness on the sleeve is guaranteed through a high pressure and low friction joint.
• Compression plates. Two plates are available as compression elements, which are described below:
  • Upper plate: The upper plate is assembled through turn on the load cell and will be the transmitter of the force to the mentioned transducer. It is made of hardened steel.
  • Lower plate: The lower plate is assembled on the piston and is the one giving the force to the upper plate through the compression device.
• Waste-carrier. It is the dump which serves to collect the material waste once the compression process of a specimen is finished. This dump is placed in the lower part of the compression area, where you can enter through the frame’s frontal door. It is recommended to send to the back area the specimen’s rests with the help of a brush, so that they are poured through the hopper waste from the waste collecting tray to the waste-carrier.
• Protection against projections. The security device is formed by a rotatory transparent screen with an electric security closing, which forbids the equipment’s functioning if the protection screen is opened.
• End of stroke detector. As a security element the machine includes an end of stroke to avoid the piston going out of its guide in an excessive stroke.

TELEDIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

Only for pc controlled IBERTEST machines

Allows a direct links between the machine (any place with pone connection) and the Technical service of IBERTEST.

With this link the Post sale service of IBERTEST could easily diagnose and, most of times correct, the failures detected in the software without the need of a technical displacement.

MODEL COMPARISON: AUTOTEST & CIB SERIES

COMPUTERISED AUTOMATIC COMBINED INSTALLATION Mod. AUTOTEST (v.2009)

According to standards: EN 196-1, EN 1015-11, ISO 679, ASTM C109, C349, C348

The key element for cement laboratories for cement strength calculation

MAIN ADVANTAGES

TESTING AREA DESCRIPTION

Compact design with two testing frames incorporated The machine is formed by two testing areas placed on the same frame. The hydraulic group and the control computer are located inside the frame, reducing laboratory space requirements.

The monitor, keyboard and printer (optional accessory) are installed on the worktop, at one side of the two testing areas.

COMPRESSION AREA

• Main columns. The tests frame has two columns made in chromium-plated and rectified bar
• Upper crosshead. The upper crosshead is to close the upper part of the testing frame providing a high level rigidity. In its lower part the load cell can be assembles together with the upper compression plate.
• Base plate. The group piston-sleeve is assembled in this piece. The lower plate is assembled over the piston as well as the waste collection tray resulting from the concrete compression tests.
• Piston-sleeve group. The piston finishing is chromium-plated/rectified. The water tightness on the sleeve is guaranteed through a high pressure and low friction joint.
• Compression plates. Two plates are available as compression elements, which are described below:
  • Upper plate: The upper plate is assembled through turn on the load cell and will be the transmitter of the force to the mentioned transducer. It is made of hardened steel.
  • Lower plate: The lower plate is assembled on the piston and is the one giving the force to the upper plate through the compression device.
• Waste-carrier. It is the dump which serves to collect the material waste once the compression process of a specimen is finished. This dump is placed in the lower part of the compression area, where you can enter through the frame’s frontal door. It is recommended to send to the back area the specimen’s rests with the help of a brush, so that they are poured through the hopper waste from the waste collecting tray to the waste-carrier.
• Protection against projections. The security device is formed by a rotatory transparent screen with an electric security closing, which forbids the equipment’s functioning if the protection screen is opened.
• End of stroke detector. As a security element the machine includes an end of stroke to avoid the piston going out of its guide in an excessive stroke.

BENDING AREA

• Main columns. The tests frame has two columns made of chromium-plated and rectified bar. The columns are threaded on their endings to fix them to the upper crosshead with two nuts and to the piston’s sleeve.
• Upper crosshead. It is the closing device of the testing frame. The load cell is assembled in its lower part.
• Base plate. In this part is assembled the piston-sleeve group and it is fixed to the machine’s frame through Allen screws.
• Bending bridge. The bridge is assembled directly on the load piston and receives the force through it. It is formed by two rollers of 10mm diameter over which the specimen will be supported, and one top carpenter’s square to place the specimen such that it receives the load in its central part. The bending bridge includes an anti-rotation system, which centers it in relation to the piston.
• Piston-sleeve group. The piston’s function is to transfer the generated force to the specimen. The piston sleeve group is assembled over the base plate with three Allen screws. The piston is made of chromium-plated /rectified steel. The water tightness over the sleeve is guaranteed through a high pressure and low friction joint. The working pressure is of 250 bars.
• Load roller. The load roller is placed in the lower part of the load cell which is joined to the upper crosshead. This roller, the same as one of the support rollers, is articulated to allow a uniform load distribution on the specimen’s transversal section, without subjecting it to torque efforts.
• End of stroke detector. As a security element the machine includes an end of stroke to avoid the piston going out of its guide in an excessive stroke.
• Protection anti splashing. The safety device is composed by a Makrolon door with a safety electric close system, which avoids the machine to work if the anti splashing door is opened.

TELEDIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

Only for pc controlled IBERTEST machines

Allows a direct links between the machine (any place with pone connection) and the Technical service of IBERTEST.

With this link the Post sale service of IBERTEST could easily diagnose and, most of times correct, the failures detected in the software without the need of a technical displacement.

MODEL COMPARISON: AUTOTEST & CIB SERIES