AUTOMAX PRO | ASTM Automatic Compression Tester for Cylinders
The AUTOMAX PRO represents the top-tier, high-performance automatic compression tester from Controls Group. Designed specifically for advanced laboratories, it combines extreme precision with industry-leading connectivity. Unlike entry-level models, the PRO version features a sophisticated PC-like interface and the ability to control up to four different testing frames, making it the ultimate workstation for high-volume concrete and cement testing.
Key Performance Features
- Touchscreen Interface: Equipped with a 7-inch color graphic display that provides a real-time visualization of the test graph and loading rate.
- Multi-Frame Control: Features a unique “Active Control” system that allows the controller to manage up to four frames, ranging from compression to flexure or tension.
- Advanced Connectivity: Includes built-in Wi-Fi and LAN ports for seamless integration with laboratory networks and automated data transmission to cloud platforms.
- Smart Energy Saving: Utilizes a variable speed motor (ES Energy Saving technology) that reduces power consumption and ensures near-silent operation during the test.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: High-capacity range typically available from 2000 kN to 5000 kN.
- Standards: Fully compliant with ASTM C39, AASHTO T22, and EN 12390-4.
- Accuracy: Certified to Class 1 (ISO 7500-1) and Class A (ASTM E4) starting from 1% of the full scale—providing superior precision at low loads.
- Data Management: Massive internal storage capacity and automated software integration (DATAMANAGER) for remote monitoring and reporting.
- Loading Control: Features a high-performance Closed-Loop PID control with a high-frequency sampling rate for perfect load rate stability.
- Versatility: Capable of performing not only standard compression tests but also advanced Elastic Modulus and Poisson’s Ratio determinations.