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.
With the best quality as market leaders, Cooper have recently been copied by low quality manufacturers. Imitators’ machines may look similar, but precision, repeatability and reproducibility come only with years of experience.
Standards
EN 1097-8:2009 (formerly BS 812 pt114: 1989)
ASTM E303-93
ASTM D3319-99
Key Features
High ground steel main spindle running in precision sealed ball bearings. Additionally protected by a labyrinth seal spindle, axially loaded to eliminate end play
Adjustable 3 phase motor speed control with adjustable timing belt drive, reducing power consumption and improving control
Inverter drive to motor for precise speed control
Digital display preset timer and revolution counter
Robust welded steel mainframe, standing on adjustable pads
Specimens manufactured and easily removed from precision machined moulds
14 Specimens located on ‘Road Wheel’ by rubber rings and held by simple side fixing
Tyred wheel easily removed for replacing tyres
Water gravity fed from high level tank through calibrated flow meter
Used abrasive and water collected in easily removable tray
Loaded tyre raised and lowered to the running surface by mechanical lifting device
Protection by covers and guards may be easily removed for maintenance
CE marked
ASTM option with pneumatic wheel
Key Use
To produce polished stone samples of aggregates used in road surfaces, to simulate actual road conditions
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.
