According to: ISO 4700, ASTM E 382 and IS 8625
General description
According to ISO 4700, ASTM E 382 and IS 8625 Standards, RB 1000 is a fully automatic system for determination of the crushing strength of fired iron ore pellets and reduced iron ore pellets, by measuring continuously sample dimensions and crushing load. The equipment consists of a loading unit, with an automatic handler and feeder for the samples and an electronic unit for indication, printing and statistic calculation of crushing strength test data.
Following options are also available:
- PC software for crushing test data acquisition together with each test load curves data and statistic analysis.
- Calibration system based on an external certified 10kN load cell complete of signal conditioning unit.
System Features
The loading device, with a capacity of 1,000 daN (~1,000 kg), works at constant compression speed (5, 10, 15 or 20 mm/min). The low speed is kept only during the compression period. High speed movement of the compression plate is provided in the approach and return phases to reduce total test time.
The load measuring system is equipped with self-calibration procedure, performed periodically. Data are displayed and printed both in kilogram or in decaNewton with a resolution of 1 kg or 1 daN respectively.
Continuous sample dimension measuring device for determination of crushing load by sample contraction logic is assured.
Electronic Unit
The electronic unit drives the compression process and provides to display and to print the crushing strength values and to calculated statistic data.
The available statistics are: minimum and maximum value, number of tests with values under different thresholds, mean value, standard deviation and variation coefficient.
The electronic cage includes a thermal paper printer for status messages and current data printing. A remote host computer interface (RS232C) is included to allow data logging and/or graphic representation of the results.
The optional archiving software RB 1000 Data Manager is available as option providing an user friendly interface to archive and graphical print out the test results.
Automatic feeder
The feeder consists in a vibrating pot in which the pellets can be put in bulk.
Operating Mode
The equipment can operate in AUTO or MANUAL Mode.
In AUTO Mode the tests will be automatically performed and the compression data will be stored for statistics calculations; single load values are visualised on a display and printed.
In MANUAL Mode the electronic unit works in accordance with operator commands.
AUTO Mode allows using the system not only for routine purpose but also as a research tool.
RB 1000 Data Manager
The RB 1000 Data Manager is an optional dedicated Software that allows the operator to have an on-line monitoring of test results and to get the print out of Test report as in the Standards.
Acquisition, archiving, printing and export of test data, together with graphical representation of the results are fully provided.
The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows© environment.
Load Cell Calibration system
The RB 1000 Load Calibration System is an external comparison tool that allows the users to perform periodic calibration of the device with a certified load cell.
All mechanical parts needed to operates with the load cell are included in the kit. The provided calibration certificate guarantees the precision of the readings.
Specifications | |
ELECTROMECHANICAL PRESS | |
Compression speed: | 5, 10, 15 ,20 mm/min |
Max compression load: | 1,000 kg / (1,000 daN) |
MOTOR SERVO CONTROLLER: | |
Principle: | Static frequency converter |
Motor type: | asyncronous 3 ph motor |
ELECTRONIC CONTROL, DISPLAY AND PRINT UNIT | |
Display and print resolution: | 1 kg or 1 daN |
Printer: | Alphanumeric on thermal paper |
Data Digital Output: | RS 232 C to host computer |
Main power: | 230 V AC - 50/60 Hz - 250 VA max |
Main power: | 115 V AC - 60 Hz - 250 VA max |