Main features
> Meets and exceeds AASHTO and EN
Standards and many DOT methods
> Fully automatic test performance on
two specimens or one specimen. Variable wheel speed from 20 to 30 cycles/min
> Fixed table, mobile wheel 230 mm travel
> Wheel load of 700/705 N or adjustable
from 700 to 1500 N (universal models 78-33D05-06 only)
> Temperature range from ambient to 80°
C (± 0.5°C)
> Accurate temperature control (±0.5°C)
for both in water and air test > Rut depth transducers feature 50 mm travel,
0.01 mm accuracy
> Direct rut depth measurement system,
with transducers axially mounted in alignment with the wheel’s center
> Motorized wheel-assembly lifting
system for easy removal of slabs > Free access to the wide testing area
> Optional independent lifting system
for double or single wheel testing
> Slab mold size of 400 x 300 mm, 360 x
300 mm (for 320 x 260 mm slabs), double 150 mm gyratory compactor cylinders,
200 mm/8”/10” diameter cores
> Slab thickness adjustable from 40 to
100 mm (in 10 mm steps)
> Extensive use of stainless steel in
the machine’s construction; not limited to the parts in contact with water
> PC and software included
> Automatic water filling and leveling
system, no need to adjust or control the water level above the specimen during
the test (not included in model 78-PV31A16/5)
> Laptop PC control with dedicated
software including results performance, test database management and multiple
test elaboration