UNIFRAME-MINI Automatic Testing Machine for Transverse Deformation of Tile Adhesives and Grouts

The UNIFRAME-MINI machine is a fully automatic unit specifically designed for transverse deformation testing of tile adhesives and grouts in conformance with the stringent requirements of EN 12004-2.

Great attention has been given to the machine design, as shown by the high-stiffness frame which allows wide access to the test area, the robust loading anvil and supports, the easily readable touchscreen graphic display mounted at head-height and oriented towards the user at a comfortable angle, the appropriately positioned connection ports on the rear of the machine and the compact and ergonomic overall construction.

During operation, the machine measures the transverse deformation of a tile adhesive or grout strip specimen with prescribed dimensions (3mm thickness), whilst subjecting it to a 3-point bending load which is gradually increased in such a way that the transverse deformation is constant at 2mm/min. The test is completed when failure occurs.

The transverse deformation rate is automatically controlled by an advanced closed-loop controller based on a customized algorithm.

• Compact, solid and ergonomic design
• Class 1 accuracy (load and deformation)
• High productivity
• Fully automatic test cycle. The complete test cycle is automatically performed by simply pressing the start button. Correct test execution conforming to the reference Standard is continuously and automatically controlled.
• Soft roller-to-specimen contact and smooth load rate control from the very beginning of the ramp
• Connects to laboratory network via LAN port/software
• Allows remote verification of settings and performances and easy debugging of unexpected malfunctions