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