Sample Preparation: Application

Laboratory Equipment
Sample Preparation
Automatic Grinding Machine

UTC-1040
Application
Plane and parallel surfaces can be easily achieved due to  Control Box: Programmable Logic Controller
the fast grinding of specimen ends that the Automatic  Variable Speed Drive: The machine is
Grinding Machine provides. Cylinder specimens from equipped with three (3) variable speed drives
Ø38mm to Ø150mm can be ground with the suitable which control the grinding machine's
adaptors. Grinding Method can be used for all strength parameters, such as the grinding wheel
grades for reliable strength results. oscillation speed and the table forward
speed.
Automatic Operation  Timer: The duration of the full cycle is
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) manages the controlled by the timer. The material
machine and all its automatic controls. The PLC is hardness and cylinder diameter both
essentially the grinding machine's brain, as it controls all determine how long the grinding time for
its functions. each sample will be. The timer is set in
seconds only.
The PLC has input/output connectors for all the sensors,  Emergency Button: When this emergency
electromagnetic valves and other controls to be plugged button is activated, all controls are inhibited
into. Logical operations are executed by a program in the and the machine cannot be restarted until
machine's internal memory. The program can be easily the button is released.
modified by a programmer if necessary.
Accessories
 Adaptor for 100 mm test cylinders
 Adaptor for 150 mm test cylinders
 Adaptor for 150mm test cube
 Diamond-grinding wheel included
 User Guide
Features
 Concrete strength grade of 80MPa or less,
single end grinding achieves constant results.
 Concrete cylinders with double end grinding
method gives constant compressive strength
values for all strength grades.
 Grinds planeness and parallelism of test
cylinder ends in accordance with ASTM
standards C31, C39,C-192,and , EN 12390-
3,12390-1, 12504-1.
 Ready to use for 150 mm x 300 mm test
cylinders and for 100 mm x 200 mm test
cylinders (includes adaptor).
 Automatic bi-directional radial displacement
of the table.
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Sample Preparation
Positioning of Cylinders
 There are parameters that need to be taken into
consideration before you set any cylinder into a
compression test. Time and resources can be wasted
when using a non-acceptable cylinder as this will give
you a non-accurate test result. A grinding machine can
easily fix this kind of setback.
 The sample adaptor (included) is placed on top of the
displacement table.
 It is important that the adaptor is positioned evenly
with the main table not overhanging. Position up to
three test cylinders (100 mm x 200 mm) on the
adaptor, placing the samples so that the surface to be
polished comes in contact with the grinding wheel.
The vice must be tight before starting the machine. If
only one test cylinder needs to be polished, it should
be positioned in the center of the adaptor. If just two
test cylinders need to be polished, they should be
positioned at each end of the adaptor.
Procedure
Power Button: Activate the parameters
Speed selection: Select the table advancement speed for
100mm or 150mm cylinders
Timer: Set the cycle duration in seconds. We suggest 90
to 120 seconds per cycle, depending on hardness and
diameter
Start:
 The table moves backward to its original position
 The grinding wheel motor starts.
 The grinding wheel oscillation movement begins.
 The water inlet valve opens.
 The table moves forward during the whole set period
 The green indicator light turns on. Technical Specifications
End of Cycles:
 The timer has completed its cycle. Dimensions L x W x H 1065 x 670 x 1550
 The table is stationary. (mm)
 The grinding wheel continues to oscillate for 10-12 Weight (kg) 250
seconds Grinding Time per end 90 to 120 sec
 The table moves backward to its original position Power (W) 1850
 During this backward movement, the water spray Power supply 220V/10A/50Hz
continues to clean the grinding wheel and the gutter. PS Fuse OUT 3AG (Glass fuse)
 The oscillation movement stops, positioning the L1 Fuse 20A class C
grinding wheel in the middle. Diamond-grinding 5000 Samples
 Complete stop of the machine, the motors and the wheel life
water inlet. Warranty 1 year parts and
 Turn the test cylinders over and repeat the cycle. labour
Sydney: 0418 381 709 Brisbane: 0419 477 715
Sample Preparation
Concrete Sample Cutting Machine

UTC-1010,1020,1030 Technical Specifications
The UTC-1010,1020,1030 series of
Type UTC- UTC- UTC-1030
cutting machines has been specifically
1010 1020
designed for the cutting of concrete,
Length (mm) 1100 1100 1300
rock and natural stone cores and
cylinders. Specimens are held in place Width (mm) 600 600 700
by the block clamp. The system comes Height (mm) 750 750 950
complete with 100mm dia V-clamp and Blade Dia. 350mm 450mm 600mm
water circulation pump. Blades are sold separately. Max Cutting 110mm 175mm 250mm
Dia.
Melting Pot Cutting 700mm 600mm 650mm
Length
UTC-1050
Engine 3hp/220 5.5hp/2 5.5hp/22
The melting pot is used for the preparation of capping
Power V 20V 0V
compound. This is generally a Sulfur compound which is
used to produce squared-off ends. The pot has a capacity Weight 75kg 80kg 90kg
of 3L and an Aluminium container in a well-lagged steel Engine for 0.5hp/2 0.5hp/2 0.5hp/20
jacket. The pot is also supplied cutting with 00V 00V 0V
complete with a cover and a water
thermostatic ally controlled heating UTC-1050
system. The heating system is Dimensions 350 x 320 x 290mm
capable of keeping a constant Capacity 3L
temperature of 200 deg C. Power Consumption 600W
Weight 9kg
Capping Frame
UTC-0300
UTC-1054
Dimensions 730x1050x590 mm
The Cylinder Capping Frame is used to ensure that the
planned end surfaces are perpendicular to the axis of the Weight (approx.) 100 kg
cylinder. The frame comprises of a 75, 100, and 150mm Power 1100 W
dia base plate, making it useful for most samples
including cylinders and cores. About PCTE
Laboratory Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine PCTE have over 30 years’ experience in the
measurement and testing of construction materials.
UTR-0300
PCTE can provide more than just the equipment, they
The UTR-0300 takes irregular pieces can provide expert training. PCTE have a service
of rock or core, and transforms centre in Sydney in which they can provide calibration,
them into perfectly machined repairs and warranty repairs.
shapes (cubes, prisms, etc.). PCTE supply three main ranges: NDT, Lab and Geotech
The machine includes a vice that Instrumentation.
holds the samples in place, and a  NDT includes: Rebound Hammers, Covermeters,
second V shaped vice is then used to Ultrasonics, GPR, Corrosion Testing, Coating
cut the cores to a maximum size of Testing and Foundation Testing
75 mm diameter and 140 mm  Lab includes equipment for: Concrete, Cement,
height. The samples can be turned upside down in the Aggregate, Soil, Asphalt and Metal
 Geotech Instrumentation includes: Strain Gauges,
vice and this will produce longer cores. The machine
Piezometers, Inclinometers, Extensometers,
includes a cooling water inlet. Tiltmeters, Load Cells and Dataloggers
UTR-0300 for 60 Hz with 220 V or 100 V can be supplied
Sydney: 0418 381 709 Brisbane: 0419 477 715

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