The Cooper Accelerated Polishing Machine is the industry standard device for the determination of the Polished Stone Value PSV
Accelerated Polishing Machine CRT-APM was first manufactured over 30 years ago. In the 1950’s increased traffic flow and higher speeds, together with concerns about road safety led to research into the relationship between road materials and skid-resistance. Research at the UK Transport Road Research Laboratory showed a significant relationship between polishing of aggregates used in road surfaces and skid resistance. Tests were devised using an Accelerated Polishing Machine and a friction measuring device, known as the Pendulum Skid Tester (also manufactured by Cooper), to determine a Polished Stone Value (PSV).
Fourteen specimen aggregate samples are clamped around a rotating road wheel. These samples are subjected to two timed stages of abrasive polishing under a loaded rubber tyre. First by Corn Emery grit, and secondly by Flour Emery powder.
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Standards
- EN 1097-8:2009 (formerly BS 812 pt114: 1989)
- ASTM E303-93
- ASTM D3319-99
Accessories
Accessories are not included in the price of main device (unless stated otherwise) and may be purchased separately if required.
| CRT-APM-886 |
Base Plate |
| CRT-S882/190 |
Corn Emery 20Kg Bags (Graded) |
| CRT-S882/191 |
Flour Emery 20Kg Bags (Graded) |
| CRT-APM-S882/200 |
Corn Emery 20Kg Bags (Ungraded) |
| CRT-APM-S882/201 |
Flour Emery 20Kg Bags (Ungraded) |
Specifications
Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
| Road Wheel Speed (rev/min) |
320 ± 5 |
| Tyred Wheel Set Diameter (mm) |
200 ± 3 |
| Tyred Wheel Set Width (mm) |
38 ± 2 |
| Tyred Wheel Hardness (mm IRHD) |
(69 ± 3) |
| Applied Load on the Wheel (Newtons) |
(725 ± 10) |
| Electrical Supply |
230V/110V. 50/60 Hz Single Phase 13Amps |
| Dimensions (mm) (W x D x H) |
810 x 790 x 1230 |
| Water Tank Height (mm) |
1550 |
| Palletised Dimensions (mm) (W x D x H) |
1200 x 800 x 1280 |
| Weight (approx.) Kg |
210 |
| Volume cubic meters |
0.79 |
Calibration & Maintenance
Calibration, Annual Service and Maintenance Contracts are available for this device.
Please enquire for further details. Note: This device should be checked and calibrated annually.
