UltraTest, a pioneer in ultrasonic measurements, who recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, participates in the European Coatings Show 2017 for the first time.
The products presented include an ultrasonic measuring system designed for a precise monitoring of setting processes for all kinds of materials, especially cement, dry mortar, gypsum, construction chemicals, additives, adhesives and many other applications.
Significant reduction of development time and costs
Ultrasonic sound wave velocity measurement is a well-engineered contemporary non-destructive test method offering a variety of advantages that result in a substantial reduction of development time and costs. The 8-channel ultrasonic measurement system IP-8 allows:
- Setting development visualization from mixing to 28-days in one measuring procedure
- Measuring of Young's modulus
- Extremely high repeat accuracy
- Automatic data logging and evaluation
Moreover, IP-8 enables an early stage recognition of deviations by comparing current values with stored reference runs of the curve. The user can easily define admissible deviations from reference curves.
These and other evaluation tools make IP-8 an optimal solution for R&D and quality assurance during production processes as well.
Easy to use – intuitive software
National Instruments' international standard software LabView ensures intuitive handling and operation of the ultrasonic measurement system IP-8.
The ultrasonic test system can visualize setting processes of any material that undergoes a setting process.
Image 1 displays three setting curves of standard mortar. 50% H2O is the standard mixing ratio. From the screen, it is easily visible that 40% H2O result in a better consistency, but is difficult to handle. 60% H2O lead to a significantly lower final strength of the mortar.
In order to understand critical situations, the user can easily add further curves, e.g. derived signal curves or the temperature of the material under test.
Image 2 shows an IP-8 system.
The LafargeHolcim group recently installed IP-8 systems in 20 European R&D labs and plants.
The product range includes stand-alone systems that can be run in situ.
European Coatings Show will be held 4 - 6 April 2017, in Nuremberg, Germany.
For further information: www.ultratest.eu