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B040-20 Automated Core Drill - ACD

( Asphalt )

Matest has developed an Automated Core Drill (ACD) for fast, accurate cutting of cores from cylinders, prisms and slabs prepared using Matest's range of asphalt compaction machines. 

The ACD can be used for obtaining cores of 12mm, 25mm, 38 mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100 mm and 150 mm diameter from Asphalt Shear-Box Compactor (ASC) prisms, Asphalt roller compactor (ARC) slabs and gyratory compactors or other SGC specimens (using the optional cylindrical specimen jig).

The ACD enables the coring of up to 400 mm tall specimens by the use of a three-position sliding fixture which provides easy and accurate specimen positioning.

An adjustable clamping mechanism holds the specimen securely to eliminate sample movement during coring. Three core supports at fixed spacing yield two (150 mm) or three (100 mm) cores from one prism without the need for measurement. The ACD utilizes a high-performance motor, with three user-selectable speed settings to ensure precise coring performance and reliability. The clear protective covers provide uninterrupted viewing of the drilling process whilst adhering to the CE safety directive.

B040-20Y Same as B040-20 but with different power supply 110V 60Hz.

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  • Three selectable drill speeds
  • Clear protective/splash screen conforming to CE standards.
  • Ideal for coring prismatic specimens compacted in an Asphalt Shear-box Compactor (ASC).
  • Suitable to core cylindrical specimens compacted in Gyratory compactor(s).
  • Includes water container/tray.
  • Adjustable specimen clamp eliminates specimen movement during coring.
  • Three-position fixture provides easy and accurate specimen positioning.
  • Three core supports at fixed spacing yield two or three cores from one prism.
  • Optional cylindrical specimen jig.

Drill Bit Diamond/tungsten alloy, laser welded.
Core diameter 101.5 mm or 150 mm.
For other core diameters, see the accessories.
Core height up to 40 cm.
Specimen sizes:

  • Cylindrical Sample: 160 mm x 70 mm - 400 mm (ØxH)
  • Prismatic Sample:
    • 200-450 mm x 150-185 mm x 120-420 mm (LxDxH)
    • 315-340 mm x 220-260 mm x 120-420 mm (LxDxH)

Dimensions: 60 cm (l) x 80 cm (d) x 140 cm (h)
Net weight: 85 kg

  • Power supply:
    • 230V 10A 50Hz 1ph (540/1, 300/1, 800 rpm)
    • 230V 10A 60Hz 1ph (560/1, 330/1, 850 rpm)
    • 115V 20A 60Hz 1ph (560/1, 330/1, 850 rpm)