The latest cement compression machine from ELE International enables hardened cement samples to be tested simply and quickly
Called the ADR-Auto 250, the machine automates the testing process, incorporating microprocessor control to provide consistently accurate results.
The ADR-Auto 250 has been developed to satisfy the requirements for high throughput strength testing of cement and mortar samples as specified in various testing standards, including EN196, EN 1105 and ASTM C109.
In addition, the machines reduce the time, cost and resource required for manually testing cement samples, replacing conventional processes with a significantly more efficient automated system.
Both cylindrical and cubic samples of various sizes can be easily accommodated and subjected to a maximum load of 250kN for the most demanding testing available.
The equipment is simple to install and operate, incorporating a large display and control panel, pre-programmed test routines, and 'on-board' memory enabling up to 500 test results, each with a unique reference ID, to be stored in the system.
Test data can then be downloaded to a laptop or PC using the built in serial port for streamlined results analysis and distribution, which is particularly useful in high throughput environments.
The machine is supplied with Windows compatible download software as standard.
Unlike automated compression testing technology using valve systems, which can be prone to high oil temperatures, requiring additional oil coolers, the ADR-Auto features a variable output hydraulic pump providing an automatic loading cycle controlled by a closed loop microprocessor hydraulic system.
This ensures far more efficient performance and consistent results, with the closed loop control enabling the applied force required to be continually monitored and adjusted, for far greater accuracy than is possible with manual testing.
The ADR-Auto 250 is compact and self contained, and has a robust construction with a three year warranty as standard.
An optional 25kN load frame is also available for low strength compression or flexural testing.
