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Texas Overlay Tester

Key Features
  • Dedicated no compromise Texas Overlay Machine
  • Designed according to the proposed ASTM
  • Integral surface mounted touch screen control (Touch +)
  • Double GSF cold rolled container slides for Ultra accurate inline sample deformation
  • Intelligently designed specimen gluing and ''zero stress'' carrying frame
  • Interface SSM environmentally sealed S-Type load cell
  • Fitted with high performance hydraulic actuator and powerpack
  • Ergonomically designed for easy operation
  • Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom
Key Use
  • Determination of crack initiation and crack propagation in asphalt mixtures
Specifications
Resolution of Displacement Measurement μm 1
Control Loop Rate Hz >1000
Load Cell Capacity kN 22.5 (5klbf)
Load Cell Accuracy (%FS) 0.25
Cycle Time (s) 5 to 1000
Cycyle Time Measurement Resolution (%) 0.1
Temperature Control Range °C -5 to 40
Temperature Control Accuracy ±°C 0.5
Ambient Temperature Range °C 15 to 30
Test End Conditions (0 to 100)% load reduction and / or (0 to 1000) cycles
Specimen Dimensions  Length:150 ± 2 mm
Height: 38 to 50 ± 0.5 mm
Width: 76 mm
Plate Dimensions Length: 300 mm
Width: 150 mm
Height: Optional 13 or 19
Base Plate Hardness (Brinell Hardness) > 95 (Not lower than that of 6061-T6 aluminium)
Plate Groove Depth x Width mm 1.5 x 1.3
Plate Groove Separation mm 6.35
Initial Separation of Plates mm 2
Vertical movement of sample (% of crack opening) <3
Dimension mm (W x D x H) 1580 x 650 x 1100
Weight (approx.) Kg 500
Electrical Supply 1 Ph 240 V 50 Hz

 



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