Superpave Gyratory Compactors

Superpave Gyratory Compactors meet ASTM and AASHTO requirements for compacting hot-mix asphalt specimens for Superpave mix design procedures. Cylindrical molds are filled with asphalt samples and gyrated at a fixed angle and pressure. The two models offered by Gilson have unique features tailored to your application and budget.

Superpave Gyratory Compactor

Starting at $39,750.00

Models: HM-685, HM-685F, HM-685S, HM-685SF

Brovold Superpave Gyratory Compactor

Starting at $32,600.00

Models: HM-687, HM-687F

Specification	HM-685 Superpave Gyratory Compactor	HM-687 Brovold Gyratory Compactor
Number of Gyrations	0–999	0–299
Speed of Gyrations	30 ±0.5gpm	20–40gpm (default is 30 ±0.5gpm)
Compaction Force	200–999kPa	300–600kPa (default is 600 ±18.0kPa)
Angle of Gyration	0–1.50° Selectable internal/external	1.16° ±0.02° internal, 1.25° ±0.02° external
Mold Dimensions	150x250mm & 100x250mm, Dia. x H	150x280mm, Dia. x H
Specimen Height	0–200mm	10–200mm
Communication Port(s)	(2) USB ports & RJ45 ethernet connector	Serial port, USB port, & visual display
Extruder	Built-in	Built-in
Gyratory Shear	Factory-installed in HM-685S model	Not available
Compaction Modes	Number of gyrations, height, & locking point	Number of gyrations & height
Data Acquisition	Gyration number, specimen height, angle of gyration, pressure, & gyratory shear (optional)	Specimen height, pressure, & external angle of gyration
Program Memory	Data for last 20 tests	Data for last 10 tests
Power Requirements	115V, 50/60Hz, 12 Amp, 1ph or 230V, 50/60Hz, 6 Amp, 1ph	115V, 60Hz, 15 Amp, 1ph or 230V, 50/60Hz, 10 Amp, 1ph
Net Weight	850lb (396kg)	304lb (138kg)
Product Dimensions	34.5x35.5x54in (875x900x1,375mm), WxDxH	30.0x21.3x55.4in (762x541x1,407mm), WxDxH

Superpave Gyratory Compactor by Pine instruments is ideal for laboratory use. It features user-controlled variable settings including compaction pressure, angle adjustment, gyrations, and mold-size adaptability. Molds and Conversion Kits are available for 150mm, 100mm, and 4.0in specimen diameters, and models configured to measure and record gyratory shear forces are available.
Brovold Superpave Gyratory Compactor is highly portable and equally at home in the lab or field. These affordable, easy-to-operate units perform well for both QC/QA and mix-design applications. Models accept 150mm molds only.

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