ASTM Automatic Compression Testers for Cylinders and Blocks for Concrete Testing Instruments

PILOT PRO introduces new features and capabilities that will revolutionize the operations of any progressive construction quality testing laboratories.

With LinkLAB, CONTROLS’ proprietary Laboratory Connectivity Package, it is able to take inputs from ancillary measuring systems and devices so you can manage all your test data online, automatically, with no risk of transposing errors.

The machines consist of:Frame

• Rigid welded steel construction.
• Premium Heavy Duty spherical seat and rectangular platens 310x410x90 mm (12.2”x16.1”x3.5”) for testing blocks according to ASTM C140 and ASTM C1314.

Compression platens

• Rectangular platens 310 x 410 x 90 mm (12.2”x16.1”x3.5”) for testing blocks according to ASTM C140 and ASTM C1314.
• Traceable certificate of surface hardness available on request.

PILOT PRO, Automatic power and control system
See technical specifications.

Conversion set to test cylinders up to 6”x12” to ASTM C39 (on request, see accessory)
Accessory for compression machine and A39Pxx for testing cylinders up to dia. 6″x12″ (150X300 mm) to ASTM C39 and AASHTO T-22, including:

• spherical seat and compression platen dia. 165mm
• system for easy removal and repositioning of the upper block testing platen and spherical seat based on rails
• mounting tools
• A29/B*: steel base for the compression machine/frame

Safety features
Max. pressure valve to avoid machine overloading; piston travel limit switch; emergency stop button; front door and rear transparent fragment guard. Rigid front door as optional.

*Note: when A29/CYL is offered, A29/B does not need to be offered separately.