AUSTRACK Extra-Large/Large Wheel Tracker & Slab Compactor

IPC Global, the market leader in easy-to-use advanced laboratory asphalt testing systems, is pleased to announce the launch of the unique AUSTRACK combination Extra-Large/Large Wheel Tracker/Slab compactor. AUSTRACK allows you to perform close to full scale wheel tracking performance tests on asphalt and unbound granular material on 700mm x 500mm specimens up to 300mm thick; and at a fraction of the cost of Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT).

AUSTRACK stands for Asphalt Unbound Slab-compactor and WheelTRACKer

AUSTRACK has many unique features. It is the only commercially available EN12697-22 Extra-Large Wheel Tracker on the market. It exceeds the specification for Extra-Large and Large wheel tracking to EN12697-22 and exceeds the specification for Extra-Large and Large roller compaction to EN12697-33. The convenient sectional moulds enable pavement engineers to test specimens with thicknesses up to 300mm on specimens that are 700mm x 500mm (Extra Large) and 200mm thick on specimens 500mm x 180mm (Large).

The 300mm specimen depth is designed for performing tests of full depth constructions of unsealed unbound pavements, chip sealed pavements and asphalt pavements. For asphalt testing the insulted heated enclosure allows wheel tracking to be performed at temperatures up to 60°C.

Both Extra-Large and Large wheel tracking are performed using large diameter (550mm and 400mm) pneumatic tyred wheels. This facilitates almost full scale wheel tracking performance tests on asphalt and unbound granular material at a fraction of the cost of an Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT).

The programmable, automated, non-contact laser rut depth measurement ensures the ultimate accuracy. The rut depth measurement system can be programmed to take laser readings after a given number of cycles. Therefore, AUSTRACK can be left to run unmanned with the wheel tracker stopping periodically for the automated rut depth measurements. Laser rut depth measurements can be taken at multiple points across the specimen and multiple points along the specimen length. This gives a matrix of measurements over the specimen for superior materials performance analysis.

Easy specimen handling (note: 700 x 500 x 300 mm specimens are very large and heavy) is facilitated with fold out tracks and roller mounted mould carrier, allowing access for materials handling equipment.

Axial loads of up to 30kN are accurately applied using quiet clean low power consumption pneumatic actuator, digitally servo controlled with IPC Global’s world class integrated IMACS controller. Test set-up, monitoring and analysis couldn’t be easier, with IPC Global’s UTS software.

AUSTRACK will be of great interest to leading Research Universities, State Highway Departments and Road Research Organisations.

IPC Global have once again coupled their experience of working with highway authorities, contractors, research organisations and universities, and their expert knowledge of control systems and materials, to produce the best, and most flexible, range of advanced road pavement testing equipment.

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