Indentation Testing Machine
Meets and exceeds EN12697-20
Temperature controlled water bath
Optional immersion heater and PC data logging software
Digital indicator with digital communications
Determine the depth of indentation
The Indentation Testing Machine CS-IND for determining the resistance to penetration of road and mastic asphalt by loading a cylindrical pin and measuring the indentation in a sample over a given time. The CS-IND comprises of a frame incorporating a stainless steel water bath with drain facility, method of applying the 500N (112lbf) load and means of recording the test results.* Immersion heater is not included but can be offered as additional equipment. The apparatus conforms to the requirements of EN 12697-20.The maximum nominal size of the aggregates should be less or equal to 16 mm (0.6inch).
- Auto data logging software available which:
– Reduces operator involvement
– Eliminates chances of error
– Generates graphical representation of the test in real time
– Saves operator data, sample information data, time, and pertinent information relevant to the specific sample on test
– Reduces test costs significantly - Heater element to comply with both temperatures requested by EN standard
- Stainless steel, temperature controlled water bath with drain facility
- Digital indicator with digital communications
| Preliminary Force | (25 ± 1) N |
| Total Test Force | (525 ± 1) N |
| 100 mm2 Indentor Pin Diameter mm | (11.3 ± 0.1) N |
| 500 mm2 Indentor Pin Diameter mm | (25.2 ± 0.1) N |
| Indentor Pin Length (inch) | ≥20 mm (0.79) |
| Indentor Pin Thread Length (inch) | 8 mm (0.31) (approx.) |
| Deflection of Apparatus Upon Application of Force mm (inch) | <0.01 |
| Base Plate Thickness mm (inch) | >20 (0.79) |
| Water Tank Capacity | 25 litres |
| Water Temperature Range | Ambient or 5°C (whichever is higher) to 95°C Ambient or 41°F (whichever is higher) to 203°F |
| Water Temperature Stability | ± 0.5°C (± 32.9°F) |
| Digital Indicator Resolution mm (inch) | 0.01 (0.00039) |
| Digital Indicator Communications Protocol | Digimatic via USB 2.0 |
| Weight Kg (lbs) | 75 (165.347) (approx.) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) mm (inches) | 500 x 800 x 1000 (19.685 x 31.4961 x 39.3701) |
| Electrical Supply | 240 VAC, 1, 50/60 Hz, 4.5 A, 1 kW |
A high quality machine for the indentation test with advanced auto data logging software to record and present the results via real time charts