IPC Global’s environmental chambers use a high-quality mechanical refrigeration system and superior insulation technologies to enable users to analyze materials’ properties at real-life working temperatures (up to -50 to 80/100° C) for extended periods without the need for liquid nitrogen LN2.

High accuracy and total control over temperature ramps and dwells are achieved using the Programmable Digital Controller enabling users to easily perform complex test e.g. Thermal Stress Restrained Specimen Test (TSRST).

The Environmental chamber can be used as part of your SuperPave performance based testing program.

Features:

• Closed-loop PID temperature controller

• Four access port (models for UTM-130), two access ports (model for UTM-30)

• Stainless steel AISI 304, 18/10 heavy duty construction

• Triple glazed, argon filled, Lo glass door

• Defrost system and interior lightning

• Fan forced ventilation

• Ergonomic design provides easy access to chamber

Additional features for extended range models only:

• Programmable digital controller – PID tuning, temperature ramps and dwells, auto-tuning, selectable sample time

• Extended range maximum cooling rate > -50°C/hour (dependent on thermal mass within chamber)

• Extended range programmable gradient of -20°C/hour with ramp control

• Fully adjustable temperature probe for greater accuracy

Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine UTM, 30 kN cap

Servo-hydraulic Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) with high performance environmental chambers and extensive suite of accessories offering the greatest flexibility to perform all advanced pavement materials tests. These systems are ideal for Research purposes, featuring higher loads from 30 to 130 kN, lower temperatures -25°C, -50°C. Compatible and compliant with larger range of accessories and Standards.

The UTM-30 Servo-pneumatic testing systems can be used as part of your SuperPave performance based testing program.

The UTM-30 is available in two versions:

• Standard, with tie-rod actuator

• High Performance, fitted with Servo-Hydraulic Labyrinth bearing actuator.

BOTH VERSIONS FEATURE:

IMACS2, 3rd Generation Multi-Axis Digital Controller and Data Acquisition System
The heart of all these products is the IMACS2, 3rd Generation Multi-Axis Digital Controller and Data Acquisition System which delivers leading edge performance, unparalleled real-time computer computer control an flexible data acquisition, together with the powerful and professional UTS Neutron suite draws upon over 30 years of advanced materials testing experience. Used and relied upon by hundreds of researchers, you can buy with confidence knowing your test results having immediate credibility.

Hydraulic Power Supply (HPS)
IPC Global’s Hydraulic Power Supply (HPS), part of the machine, has been designed with integrated VFD (variable speed) technology assuring energy saving and noise reduction. HPS features return line filtration, remote starting and control via virtual pendant, air cooling and indication for low oil, over temperature and dirty filter. The system provides electronically adjustable oil pressure allowing greater control and safety. Oil accumulators further improve control accuracy while the high performance filters ensure long life system protection and reduced maintenance costs.

Features:

• Rigid two column load frame

• Precision engineered for high stiffness and alignment

• Standard tie-rod sealed actuator

• Available with double acting, through-rod high precision labyrinth bearing actuator providing superior performance

• High performance servo valve allows sinusoidal loading frequencies up to 100 Hz

• Motorized crosshead positioning

• Hydraulic crosshead clamping

• Fully customizable to suit a large range of testing applications

• Quick and easy adjustment of the test space without the need for extension rods

• Modular design for easy support and upgrade

• Provides improved alignment regarding concentricity and axiality

• Supplied complete with high quality pre-filtered oil for longer life

Advantages of the Labyrinth bearing actuator:

• Excellent through zero waveform fidelity, i.e. for tests such as uniaxial fatigue SVECD

• Lower oil flow and therefore lower power consumption compared to sealless cylinders

• Wave shape fidelity guaranteed even at highest frequencies

• Longer life compared to standard tie-rod cylinders

• Improved side load resistance for tests such as Two-Point Bend

Servo-Hydraulic Universal Testing Machines UTM, 130 kN cap.

Servo-hydraulic Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) with high performance environmental chambers and extensive suite of accessories offering the greatest flexibility to perform all advanced pavement materials tests. These systems are ideal for Research purposes, featuring higher loads from 30 to 130 kN, lower temperatures -25°C, -50°C. Compatible and compliant with larger range of accessories and Standards.

The UTM-130 Servo-pneumatic testing system can be used as part of your Superpave performance based testing program. It features:

IMACS2, 3rd Generation Multi-Axis Digital Controller and Data Acquisition System
The heart of all these products is the IMACS2, 3rd Generation Multi-Axis Digital Controller and Data Acquisition System which delivers leading edge performance, unparalleled real-time computer computer control an flexible data acquisition, together with the powerful and professional UTS Neutron suite draws upon over 30 years of advanced materials testing experience. Used and relied upon by hundreds of researchers, you can buy with confidence knowing your test results having immediate credibility.

Hydraulic Power Supply (HPS)
IPC Global’s Hydraulic Power Supply (HPS), part of the machine, has been designed with integrated VFD (variable speed) technology assuring energy saving and noise reduction. HPS features return line filtration, remote starting and control via virtual pendant, air cooling and indication for low oil, over temperature and dirty filter. The system provides electronically adjustable oil pressure allowing greater control and safety. Oil accumulators further improve control accuracy while the high performance filters ensure long life system protection and reduced maintenance costs.

Features:

• Rigid two column load frame

• Precision engineered for high stiffness and alignment

• Double acting high precision actuator

• High performance servo valve allows sinusoidal loading frequencies up to 70 Hz

• Motorized crosshead positioning

• Hydraulic crosshead clamping

• Fully customizable to suit a large range of testing applications

• Independent environmental chamber eliminating the transfer to mechanical vibrations to testing machine

• Extra large version UTM-130XL available, designed to accommodate the Extra Large Four Point Bend Jig

• Supplied complete with high quality pre-filtered oil for longer life

Servo-Pneumatic Universal Testing Machine UTM, 16 kN cap.

IPC Global’s UTM-16P Servo-pneumatic testing systems are precision-engineered to accomplish your toughest research challenges. Designed and built to IPC Global’s highest standard for Civil Engineering laboratories, these systems deliver superior reliability and accuracy with proficient performance of tension, compression and dynamic loading analysis on all types of materials.

Available in two versions: standard and with motorized crosshead for quickly and easy test set-up.

IMACS2
The heart of all these products is the IMACS2, 3rd Generation Multi-Axis Digital Controller and Data Acquisition System which delivers leading edge performance, unparalleled real time computer computer control an flexible data acquisition, together with the powerful and professional UTS Neutron suite draws upon over 30 years of advanced materials testing experience. Used and relied upon by hundreds of researchers, you can buy with confidence knowing your test results having immediate credibility.

The UTM-16P Servo-pneumatic testing systems can be used as part of your SuperPave performance based testing program.

Features:

• Robust, high-strength and compact two column load frame

• Precision engineered for high stiffness and alignment

• Digital servo-pneumatic control

• Optional motorized crosshead available: controlled via the PC, it ensures the crosshead is locked safely without backlashes for wave shape fidelity and high accuracy in tension-compression tests

• Fully customisable to suit a large range of testing applications

• 2 axis control and 8 channel data acquisition as standard, upgradeable up to 5 axes control and 20 channel acquisition

Available in two versions:

• standard

• with motorized crosshead for quickly and easy test set-up

For details, please contact EPC!