- Full conformity to EN, DOT methods and AASHTO T324-19, including sinusoidal movement (RMSE certificate available on request) and rut depth measurement in 11 defined points
- 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
- Temperature range from ambient to 80°C (±0.5°C)
- Accurate temperature control (±0.5°C) for both in water and air test
- Ruth 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 centre
- 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 mould size of 400x300 mm, 360x300 mm (for 320x260 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
- Laptop PC control with dedicated software including results performance, test database management and multiple test elaboration
- Automatic water filling and leveling system, no need to adjust or control the water level above the specimen during test
- The software includes the possibility to program pre-heating and machine start (without operator intervention) and to measure the rut depth measurement in user-defined positions for research purposes or local specifications