Automatic Control Retrofit for Compression Dual Frames

Gilson AC-205 Automatic Controller Retrofit for Dual Frames for Concrete Compression Machine

Upgrade Your Compression Machines with Gilson’s Automatic Controller Retrofit

Gilson’s Automatic Controller Retrofit transforms manual compression machines, whether from Gilson or other manufacturers, into fully automatic systems. This upgrade ensures precision, efficiency, and compliance with strict industry standards, making it ideal for testing concrete cylinders, beams, cubes, cores, and more. The retrofit is designed to meet ASTM and AASHTO requirements while eliminating errors caused by variations in load rates and applications.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Seamless Automation: Converts manual machines into fully automated systems, ensuring precise control over specimen contact, pre-loading, load rate, break detection, and data acquisition.
• Accurate and Repeatable Results: Eliminates variations in testing, providing reliable results that strictly conform to ASTM and AASHTO test methods.
• Easy Installation: Each retrofit is shipped prewired and preassembled for simple integration. Just remove your machine’s existing hydraulics and display interface, attach the retrofit, connect the new hydraulic hose and limit switch, and it’s ready for calibration.
• Dual-Frame Compatibility: Dual-frame compression machines can be upgraded with an A/B switch for seamless switching between frames.
• Optional MOE and Poisson’s Ratio Testing: Models equipped for modulus of elasticity (MOE) and Poisson’s ratio testing include one or two LVDT inputs. Extensometer testing fixtures are available separately.
• Versatile Power Options: Choose models that operate on either 110V, 60Hz or 220V, 60Hz to suit your facility's needs.

Included Models:

• AC-201, AC-203, AC-205: These models provide full automation for manual compression machines. The AC-205 also includes an A/B switch for dual-frame machines.
• AC-207, AC-209: Designed for advanced testing, including MOE and Poisson’s ratio. The AC-209 includes an A/B switch for dual-frame upgrades.

Installation Requirements:

To ensure the right setup, provide the existing frame capacity and piston diameter of your manual machine when placing your order. This information is necessary for proper sizing of the pressure transducer and initial factory calibration.

Applications:

Gilson’s Automatic Controller Retrofit is perfect for laboratories conducting tests on concrete specimens such as cylinders, beams, and cubes. Whether you’re performing standard compressive strength tests or more advanced modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s ratio testing, this retrofit ensures compliance with the following standards:

• AASHTO T 177, T 22, T 97
• ASTM C109/109M, C39/39M, C78/78M
• BS 1610, BS 1881

Factory Modifications Available:

For specialized testing requirements, factory modifications can be made to accommodate unique needs, ensuring your upgraded machine performs exactly as required.

Why Choose Gilson?

With an advanced Automatic Controller Retrofit, you’ll save time, reduce errors, and achieve consistent, high-quality test results. Whether you’re working in a busy construction materials lab or a research facility, this upgrade ensures your equipment is ready to meet the demands of modern testing.

Upgrade your manual compression machines today with Gilson’s Automatic Controller Retrofit and enhance your testing efficiency and accuracy!