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HAMBURG (DRY & WET) WHEEL TRACKER
ROBUST, REPEATABLE, RELIABLE
The
Hamburg
(Dry
&
Wet)
Wheel
Tracker
WTIM-A
evaluates
asphalt
mixtures’
resistance
to
rutting
and
moisture
damage
under
both
wet
and
dry
conditions.
Fully
compliant
with
AASHTO-T324
and
EN
12697-22,
it
combines
precision,
energy
efficiency,
and
versatility—ideal
for
both
quality control and advanced pavement research applications.
The
WTIM-A
offers
automatic
rut
depth
recording
at
230
points
for
detailed
surface
analysis
and
unmatched
accuracy,
verified
by
NCHRP
research.
Its
scotch
yoke
drive
ensures
smooth
motion
with
an
RMSE
of
0.039mm,
while
wheel
load
and
speed
can
be
finely
adjusted.
Equipped
with
triple
temperature
probes,
flexible
test
profiles,
and
automated
water
management,
it
enables
precise
and
repeatable
wet
or
dry
testing
on
one
or
two
specimens.
The
machine’s
universal
mould
system
accommodates
multiple
sizes
without
extra
parts,
and
safety
is
enhanced
through
integrated
emergency
stops.
Suitable
for
Superpave
testing,
balanced
mix
design,
and
studies
on
rutting,
moisture
damage,
and
recycled
materials,
the
WTIM-A is a reliable, future-ready testing solution.
Wheel travel (mm)
230mm
Wheel speed (variable) (RPM)
10 to 36 RPM
Wheel load (N)
700/703N
Temperature range water (°C)
ambient to +70°C
Temperature range air (°C)
ambient to +65°C
Rut depth measurement (mm)
LVDT 50mm range, positioned in line with the wheel to ensure
accurate measurement of the rut.
Max rut depth (mm)
25mm
Waveform RMSE
0.039 RMSE
The
Hamburg
(Dry
&
Wet)
Wheel
Tracker
WTIM-A
is
a
precision
dual-arm
system
designed
to
assess
asphalt
mixtures
for
rutting
resistance
and
moisture
susceptibility
under
both
wet
and
dry
conditions.
Fully
compliant
with
AASHTO-T324
and
EN
12697-22
standards, it is future-proof, energy efficient, and ideal for both quality control and advanced research applications.
The
system
provides
automatic,
continuous
rut
depth
measurement
at
230
points
across
each
sample,
allowing
detailed
surface
analysis
and
roughness
evaluation.
Its
advanced
scotch
yoke
mechanism
ensures
perfect
sinusoidal
wheel
motion
with
an
industry-leading
RMSE
of
0.039mm,
independently
verified
in
NCHRP
testing.
Flexible
test
profiles
allow
automatic
testing
of
one
or
two
specimens,
adapting
easily
to
varied laboratory needs.
Wheel
load
can
be
adjusted
from
520N
to
1600N
in
1N
increments,
with
wheel
speed
variable
from
10
to
36
cycles
per
minute.
Three
temperature
probes
ensure
uniform
chamber
conditions,
maintaining
a
control
accuracy
of
+/-0.1°C.
Automated
water
filling
and
levelling
systems comply with EN and AASHTO requirements, while a redesigned dry hood allows effortless switching between wet and dry tests.
A
universal
mould
clamping
system
accommodates
multiple
sample
sizes—305x305mm,
260x320mm,
305x400mm
slabs,
and
cores
up
to
200mm
diameter—without
additional
parts.
Operator
comfort
and
safety
are
enhanced
through
independently
lifting
arms,
three
integrated
emergency stops, and quick-release panels for easy maintenance.
Combining
precision
engineering,
flexibility,
and
safety,
the
WTIM-A
delivers
unmatched
performance
for
Superpave
testing,
balanced
mix
design, rutting resistance, and environmental research, setting a new standard in asphalt performance evaluation.
MAIN APPLICATIONS
•
Superpave Testing
•
Balanced Mix Design
•
Quality Control
RESEARCH APPLICATIONS
•
Resistance to rutting
•
Moisture susceptibility
•
Recycled material studies
•
Environmental studies
•
Resistance to abrasion
•
Scuffing
•
Pothole evaluation
•
Road markings evaluation
SOFTWARE PACKAGE
•
Both preconfigured and fully flexible test profile configurations
•
Multiple test routines, which include AASHTO, EN, BS, AGPT, TxDOT, and CalTrans
•
Multi-language capability in the test software and reports. Reports can be configured to a specific language and specific test method
•
Automatic final rut profile screenshots at the end of the test
•
The reporting tool can be installed on any networked or remote PC
EN 12697-22:2020
AASHTO T324:2019
TRUE SINUSOIDAL MOTION
Our
Scotch
yoke
mechanism
produces
perfect
sinusoidal
motion
throughout
the
stroke
in
full
compliance
with
major
international
standards.
This results in consistent, repeatable, and reproducible test results.
RESEARCH GRADE
Our
data
acquisition
system
precisely
records
rut
depth
in
230
points
across
the
sample.
The
load
can
be
set
from
520N
up
to
1600N
in
1N
increments. Variable test parameters and flexible analysis tools are included to suit any research project and future changes in the standards.
CONTRACTOR GRADE
Our
machine
is
a
smart
solution
for
quality
control.
The
focus
during
design
was
to
optimise
workflow
and
testing
time.
With
our
automatic
test
scheduling tool and preconfigured standard test routines, the operator will save time planning and executing tests.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
An eco-friendly smart heating system and highly accurate temperature control with three temperature probes help reduce power usage.
USER FRIENDLY
New
and
easy-to-use
guard
and
extra
emergency
stop
buttons
with
easy
access
from
any
side
protect
the
users
to
the
highest
level.
Electromechanical automatic arms reduce heavy lifting demands from the operator.
Slabs (mm) (W x H)
305 x 305mm, 260 x 320mm and 305 x 400mm
Cores (mm)
200mm diameter
Double cores (mm)
150mm diameter
Height (mm)
Up to 100mm
Temperature control
ºC
Temperature probe resolution (ºC)
0.01ºC
Temperature probe accuracy (ºC)
±0.2ºC
Uncertainty (ºC)
0.11ºC
Water bath temperature control accuracy (°C)
+/-0.5°C
Mains water supply with isolation valve
No more than 1 bar required
Means to drain the water from the machine
5m hose supplied
Accuracy throughout the sample under test in air
+/-1.0°C
LVDT range (mm)
50mm
LVDT resolution (mm)
0.002mm
LVDT accuracy (mm)
±0.15mm
Max rut depth (mm)
25mm
Air heaters (Watts)
750 Watts
Water heaters (Watts)
3000 Watts
Safety lock
Fully integrated safety circuit
Emergency stop
3x
High-frequency proximity sensor for speed control (mm)
4mm operating distance
Folding Guard Doors
Optional
Net Weight (Kg)
640Kg
Dimensions (mm) (WxDxH)
1500 x 1400 x 1520mm
Electrical requirements
230V Single Phase, 50/60Hz
230V Three Phase, 50/60Hz
415V Three Phase, 50/60Hz
HS Code
90311000
Shipping Dimensions (cm) (WxDxH)
170 x 160 x 163cm
Shipping Weight (Kg)
950Kg