instrotek®, inc. Product Catalog

InstroTek®Inc.

i n n o v a t o r s i n i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n t e c h n o l o g y

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“Our mission is to lead our industry through innovative instrumentation, exemplary customer service and an infrastucture of proud dedicated employees.”

— Ali RegimandPresident, InstroTek®, Inc.

InstroTek®, Inc., was founded in 1997 with the vision to

provide the construction industry with innovative product

solutions and unmatched customer service. since that

time, we have delivered several new products to the

construction, aluminum, pulp and paper, and homeland

security markets. in addition, we have received numerous

u.s. and international patents on these instruments.

these innovative solutions have established instrotek as

the leading instrumentation company in the worldwide

construction and transportation industries.

We were the first to develop a portable nuclear gauge

calibration device, automatic asphalt sealing equipment for

density measurements, and rapid asphalt drying system.

around the world, instrotek equipment is used for

accuracy and reliability in materials testing. the in-depth

knowledge of nuclear and non-nuclear instrumentation

enables us to address some of the most complicated

measurement problems.

our corporate offices are in raleigh, nc and currently we

have three fully equipped sales and service centers in

grand rapids, mi; las vegas, nv; and concord, ca. With

four strategic offices throughout the u.s. and a large

network of international distributors, our customers are

never far from our experienced and knowledgeable

representatives.

in august 2008, instrotek, inc. acquired cPn international

to create our newest office located in the san Francisco Bay

area. the cPn acquisition brings over 40 years of history

and experience in the construction testing instrumentation

business to our customers. cPn is one of the oldest, most

established, and largest nuclear gauge manufacturers in

the industry with established products and an extensive

distribution network throughout the world.

We appreciate your support and friendship over the years

and look forward to serving you for many more years and

from many more locations within the u.s. and internationally.

t A b l e o f C o n t e n t s

about us Page 1

mist Page 2

corelok Page 3

coreDry & Pumpsaver Page 4

autoscan cte Page 5

elite nuclear gauge Page 6

instrotek/cPn nuclear gauges, & valiDator Pages 7 - 8

iPc global Products - amPt & utm systems, utm testing Pages 9 -10

iPc global Products - testing instruments & accesories Pages 11

services Page 12

instrotek’s global reach Page 13

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Proper testing and screening of hma mixes for

moisture susceptibility is a crucial requirement

for designing high-performance and long lasting

pavements. instrotek’s new moisture induced

stress tester (m.i.s.t.™) is designed to simulate

hma pavement stripping mechanisms—due to the

presence of water and repeated traffic loading.

current moisture sensitivity tests suffer from poor

repeatability with test times lasting as long as five

days. instrotek’s m.i.s.t.™ can condition one or

two samples in 4 hours. the system consists of a

pressurized chamber that pushes and pulls water

through a compacted asphalt sample, simulating

the action of an automobile tire on a wet surface—

creating pore pressure and scouring within the

asphalt layer.

• Temperature Accuracy: ±1°c / 1.8 °F

• Maximum Apparent Pressure: 517 kPa / 75 psi

• Electrical: 115 VAC 20A (optional 230 vac 10a)

• Weight: 159 kg / 350 lbs.

• Height: 1.35 m/53"

• Foot Print: 0.53m x 0.53m / 21" x 21" square

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an innovative, non-nuclear method of determining bulk specific gravity of materials.

the corelok® is a system for sealing asphalt samples so that sample densities may be measured by water

displacement method. samples are automatically sealed in specially designed puncture resistant polymer bags.

Densities measured with the corelok system are highly reproducible and accurate. the results are not

dependent on material type, sample shape, or technician judgment. the gravitysuite Pc software package

calculates and manages your data for ease of operation.

AGGReGAte APPARent GRAvIty

And AbsoRPtIon:

• The CoreLok performs this test in under 30

minutes; an ideal test for quality control at

asphalt and concrete plants.

• Traditional test methods can take up to 2 days.

• The CoreLok process is simple and repeatable

with only a few steps.

• Process does not depend on operator

judgement that can vary results.

• ASTM D7370

effeCtIve AIR voIds, PoRosIty:

• Great indicator of mix permeability

• Simple and effective test

• ASTM D7063

CORELOK®

o n e m a c h i n e F o r a l l y o u r g r a v i t y m e a s u r e m e n t s

bulk sPeCIfIC GRAvIty:

• The sample is sealed with specially designed polymer

bags; eliminating all air from around the sample.

• The sample is then submerged into water to get an

accurate volume or under water submersion weight.

• The CoreLok has proven to match the results of the

traditional test methods for asphalt cores under 7% air voids.

• The Corelok is the most accurate test method for high air

void samples such as open graded mixtures ogFc, sma and

rubberized asphalt.

• ASTM D6752, AASHTO T331

MAx sPeCIfIC GRAvIty:

• The CoreLok can perform the Max Specific Gravity in less than

10 minutes, traditional test can take up to 30 minutes.

• The CoreLok produces the same test results as traditional

test methods.

• ASTM D6857

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the coreDry® system from instrotek® has proven

to be the fastest, most efficient method for

drying compacted asphalt samples. the coreDry®

keeps the sample at close to room temperature

through the entire drying process. instrotek

pioneered this critical technology specifically for

the asphalt industry.

• Complete self-contained system

• Field samples dry in 10-15 minutes

• Large LCD backlight display

• Easy to operate

• Service alerts and diagnostics features

the Pumpsaver® from instrotek® replaces current ineffective and outdated desiccants and moisture filters. it

uses eco-friendly electronic technology to capture and retain water vapor created when a vacuum is applied

to a saturated sample. the Pumpsaver® is designed to improve your pump’s efficiency, extend the pump’s life,

and save you money on required pump oil.

COCOC REDRY®

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• Reduce costs by reducing the number

of vacuum oil changes per year.

• Allows vacuum pump to run much

more efficiently.

• Eliminates the need for flow restricting

desiccant cartridges.

• Increases the life of your vacuum pump.

• Can be used for ASTM D2041, AASHTO

t-209 tests

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instrotek’s innovative system, the autoscan cte, now provides engineers and technicians the capability to

measure the coefficient of thermal expansion (cte) of concrete cylinders and cores. this fully automatic

device, with its small foot print, is designed for bench top operations. the temperature at hot and cold

settings is accurately controlled with a high capacity integrated environmental system. the displacement

and sample height measurements are performed with an lvDt that is placed outside the water tank, with

positive contact over the surface of the sample. this innovative method of displacement measurement

ensures that the lvDt measurement device is kept at room temperature and not exposed to extreme

temperature changes during the testing routine, which could negatively affect its operation. autoscan cte is

capable of testing 4 and 6 inch (100 and 150 mm) diameter samples. the results collected during each test,

along with system control information, are displayed numerically and graphically on the computer screen.

the same data is also stored in a file for further analysis into a ms excel spreadsheet format.

AutoScan CTE™ — the most practical and cost effective way of measuring concrete CTE.

AutoScan CTE™

i m P r o v i n g t h e Q u a l i t y o F c o n c r e t e D e s i g n

• Overall Unit Dimensions 610 X 485 X635 mm (24 X 19 X 25 in) Length X Width X Height

• Sample dimensions Diameter 90 to 160 mm (3.5 to 6.3 in), Length 170 to 210 mm (6.6 to 8.3 in)

• Number of samples per test one

• Temperature 5° to 60° C, adjustable in 1° C increments

• Temperature sensitivity ±0.1° C

• Height Sensitivity 0.00125 mm (0.00005 in) over a range of 5 mm (0.2 in)

• Power 110 Volt (220 optional)

• Standards AASHTO TP-60

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instrotek’s mc3 elite is an advanced moisture density gauge designed for

operators with basic to most advanced measurement and functionality

experience. this gauge is a result of over 40 years of experience in the field of

measurements in rugged environments. the display is designed to provide the

maximum visibility with a 4 line X 20 Character, 0.36 inch (9 mm) high character

lcD. elite is loaded with simple and easy to use functions. Density, moisture

and other required field parameters are automatically calculated and displayed

on the display and can be stored under specific user defined projects. the data

can be downloaded to a computer, printer or it can be written on a usB flash

drive. the gauge is equipped with a non-contact magnetic depth indicator, an

leD backlight lcD display, a backlit keypad and state of the art moisture

resistant electronics. the battery pack is designed to provide weeks of operation with

6 D size nicd batteries and fully integrated aa alkaline batteries for backup. the

mechanical design includes a machined aluminum base and other rugged parts

to withstand the demanding construction industry environment.

Elite — the cutting edge of simplicity!

to withstand the demanding construction industry environment.

Elite™

a D v a n c e D W i t h i n n o v a t i v e F e a t u r e s

• Standards ASTM D6938, D2950 and AASHTO T310

• Cs-137 source Max 10 mCi, 370 MBq

• Am241/Be Max 50 mCi, 1.85 GBq

• Precision:

Backscatter 0.5 lb/ft3 (8 kg/m3) at 120 lb/ft3 (2000 kg/m3)

transmission 0.25 lb/ft3 (4 kg/m3) at 120 lb/ft3 (2000 kg/m3)

moisture 0.25 lb/ft3 (4 kg/m3) at 10 lb/ft3 (160 kg/m3)

• Power Source 6 NiCd rechargeable, 8 AA Alkaline backup batteries

• Weight 27.0 Ibs (60 kg)

• Top Shell Rugged Plastic

• Shipping Case Rugged Plastic

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The InstroTek® Xplorer™ 3500 strikes the perfect balance between performance, features and

cost. By listening to our customers, instrotek engineers developed a nuclear gauge that

incorporates a high level of performance and reliability. it has all the right features you want

in a gauge and none of the extra bells and whistles that drive costs up and reliability down.

Surface mount electronics, a redesigned X-Charge™ system to prolong battery life, and intuitive gauge software makes

the Xplorer 3500 the easiest and most cost-effective gauge on the market.

the cPn mc-1Dr-P offers remarkable accuracy and ease of use for the operator.

an improved lcD screen makes reading test results a breeze. simple four-button

key pad allows for quick technician training and operation. accurate and repeatable

results—along with a rugged design—is why the mc-1Dr-P retains a great

reputation among users.

s i m P l i F y astm D6938, D2950 and aashto t310

PLORERTM

model 3500

CPN® MC-S-24 Strata GaugeD u a l i t y

instrotek mc-s-24 dual probe strata gauge is designed for density and moisture profile

determinations of construction materials. the only dual probe moisture/density gauge of its

kind in the industry for measurement of soils, soil/cement, roller compacted concrete and

agricultural/forestry soils.

in civil and geotechnical fields, this device is routinely used for determination of soil and

aggregate compaction for dams and embankments, as well as quality control of roller

compacted concrete (rcc).

CPN® MC-1 DRP Portaprobea D v a n c e m e n t & s t a B i l i t y astm D6938, D2950 and aashto t310

included with every gauge are an iso 17025 accredited Factory calibration.

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CPN® 503DR Hydroprobe™

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the cPn 503Dr hydroprobe focuses on fast and accurate soil moisture

measurements. With lightweight gauge construction in mind, the 503Dr may be

easily carried by technicians. results can be directly read from the unit, stored

automatically in the gauge, or transferred from the gauge to a Pc for analysis. soil

moisture management experts agree that the 503Dr is the perfect tool for irrigation

scheduling, agronomic and environmental research, and vadose zone monitoring.

v e r s a t i l i t y the cPn mcm-2 is a non-destructive testing system for rapid detection of

entrapped moisture under insulation. ideal for petrochemical applications, the

mcm-2 can quickly detect moisture content under thermal insulation of pipes and

vessels. technicians can quickly evaluate potential corrosion problems and identify

areas for corrosion inspection. the mcm-2 is lightweight, easy to operate, and

saves data in the unit for transferring to a Pc for analysis.

P o r t a B l e v e r i F i c a t i o nthe instrotek valiDator system is a portable verification and

calibration system for nuclear moisture/Density gauges. the

valiDator can verify and calibrate instrotek, cPn, humboldt,

and troxler nuclear gauges. it’s calibration is nist traceable

and accredited to iso 17025.

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AsPhAlt MIxtuRe

PeRfoRMAnCe testeR (AMPt)

since superPave’s inception more than two

decades ago, asphalt mix designers in north

america have searched for a simple mechanical

“proof” test, analogous to marshall stability and

flow tests and hveem stabilometer method,

so as not to rely solely on performance-graded

(Pg) binder specifications and volumetric

design methods.

asphalt mixture Performance tester (amPt) is

the culmination of that search, based on the

success of two national cooperative highway

research Program (nchrP) projects. iPc has been

involved in these projects from the beginning

and the iPc amPt has been approved by the

nchrP.

iPc’s amPt is an innovative, integrated hydraulic

testing machine incorporating a high-performance

hydraulic actuator, air-cooled hydraulic power

pack, control & Data acquisition system (cDas),

a combined triaxial cell and environmental

chamber, with its own temperature control unit,

in one compact machine.

the amPt was specifically designed to perform

the three tests developed under the nchrP

projects 9-19 and 9-29 and adheres to aashto

tP-79.

numerous sensors and safety interlocks are

incorporated in the design for operator safety

and the triaxial cell is self-opening and closing

for ease and speed of operation.

IPC Global Productst h e s c i e n c e o F t e s t i n g m a D e e a s y

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i P c g l o B a l u t m s y s t e m s & t e s t i n g K i t s

unIveRsAl testInG MAChInes (utM)

utM 5/14P

the utm-5P (5 kn Pneumatic - universal testing machine) is the smallest and

most popular of the iPc global universal testing machines. By coupling recent

developments in pneumatic control valves with digital control technology,

iPc has produced a testing machine that equals and even exceeds the perfor-

mance of many electro-hydraulic testing machines; but at a fraction of their

price. the utm-14P is also available for performing tests up to 14kn.

the system uses iPc’s world class imacs digital controller and uts software

with test modules for international and local standards ensuring it is easy to

set up and conduct your tests. a range of transducers, fixtures and application

software is available for various standard, general purpose and user

programmable tests.

utM-25

this versatile machine is based on a 25 kn capacity hydraulically-driven load-

frame and was designed to meet the needs of laboratories wishing to carry

out a range of tests on either bound or unbound pavement construction

materials. the utm-25 is the perfect mix of a high capacity hydraulic utm

system with the flexibility and accuracy of a pneumatic system. the iPc utm-25

is culmination of a development program where iPc has combined its

expertise in data acquisition, control electronics, servo-hydraulics and broad

knowledge of materials testing applications for the civil engineering industry.

utM-100

this versatile machine is based on a 100 kn capacity hydraulically-driven load-

frame and it is the highest capacity utm system produced for asphalt testing.

the utm-100 extremely rigid frame is the perfect tool for testing asphalt

materials at a range of different temperatures. the hydraulic crosshead makes

it easy to load iPc global’s testing jigs and platens. instrotek also provides a

number of environmental chambers designed specifically for the utm-100 are

available for analyzing the performance of materials at non-ambient temperatures.

IPC GlobAl kIts And JIGs foR utM systeMs:

• Universal Triaxial Cell

• Beam Fatigue Jig

• Dynamic Modulus (E*)

• Indirect Tensile Kit

• Compression Test Kit

• DC(T) Kit

• TRST Kit

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capacity hydraulically-driven load-

he hydraulic crosshead makes

-100 are

available for analyzing the performance of materials at non-ambient temperatures.

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bfA 4 PoInt bendInG beAM

fAtIGue APPARAtus (PneuMAtIC)

the 4 Point Bend apparatus is a stand-alone system for four-point fatigue life

testing of asphalt beams subjected to repeated flexural bending. the cradle

mechanism allows for backlash-free rotation and horizontal translation of all load

and reaction points. Pneumatic actuators at either end of the cradle center the

beam laterally and clamp it. servomotor driven clamps secure the beam at four

points with a pre-determined clamping force. haversine loading is applied to the

beam via the built-in digital servo-controlled pneumatic actuator. the innovative

“floating” on-specimen transducer measures and controls the true beam deflection

irrespective of loading frame compliance.

PResbox

one of the most critical parts of any test is the quality and

representability of the specimen. The PReSBOX compactor,

provides the latest in asphalt specimen preparation and mix

evaluation technology. it produces asphalt beams and cylinders

with excellent homogeneity and particle orientation. the

unique shearing action of the PReSBOX closely replicates the

conditions under which asphalt is placed in the field and gives

a good measure of workability. good workability does not

necessarily mean poor deformation resistance, however good

workability is required for optimum compaction. From the

450 x 150mm x 145 to 185mm high asphalt slab, four stan-

dard fatigue beams or four cores can be cut.

AustRACk

a combination of a large Wheel tracker and slab compactor,

austracK allows you to perform close to full scale wheel tracking

performance tests on asphalt and unbound granular material on

700mm x 500mm specimens up to 300mm thick. the 300mm

specimen depth is designed for performing tests of full depth

constructions of unsealed unbound pavements, chip sealed

pavements and asphalt pavements. For asphalt testing the insulted

heated enclosure allows wheel tracking to be performed at

temperatures up to 60°C. The programmable, automated, non-

contact laser rut depth measurement ensures the ultimate accuracy.

the rut depth measurement system can be programmed to take

laser readings after a given number of cycles. axial loads of up to 30kn

are accurately applied using quiet clean low power consumption

pneumatic actuator. austracK is perfect for leading research

universities, state highway Departments and road research

organizations.

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nuCleAR GAuGe seRvICe And CAlIbRAtIon

our technicians are factory trained in all disciplines of nuclear gauges and our calibration blocks are nist traceable. We provide 3 and 5 block calibrations and we are iso 17025 accredited. each calibration includes: scraper ring, top cap bumper and sliding block spring replacement, signal adjustment, full mechanical inspection, leak test and cleaning/lubrication of the gauge. No Hassle Shipping makes it even easier for you – we will prepare all shipping documents and arrange pick-up for your gauges. We repair all gauge models, cPn, humboldt, instrotek and troxler.

nuCleAR GAuGe dIsPosAl

We offer the most economical solution when disposing of nuclear gauges. if you are looking to downsize your gauge inventory we can dispose of your gauge. if you choose to purchase a new gauge we will discount your purchase. (some models may not apply, call for details.)

GAuGe oPeRAtoR RAdIAtIon sAfety tRAInInG www.nuketrain.com

our classes meet us Dot title 49 cFr training requirements. us Dot training (hazmat), radiation safety officer training & hazmat refresher (required every 3 years). three convenient ways to take the class: at one of our service centers, online via Webinar or at your facility. visit www.nuketrain.com to learn more about all our training services.

nCAt AsPhAlt Content fuRnACe seRvICe

instrotek has factory trained technicians equipped to service and maintain your ncat ignition furnace. We keep a full inventory of factory ncat furnace parts at competitive prices. you can ship it to us or we will come to you.

Pine Gyratory Calibration & ServiCe

For over a decade, instrotek has been an exclusive representative of Pine instrument company in north carolina, south carolina and georgia. you can depend on instrotek to provide you with the superior and timely service you need when your production schedule is on the line. We provide full parts, service, and calibration on these machines and for added convenience we will come to you! instrotek is also the only service center to offer Iso 17025 Accredited Calibrations. routine service and calibration comes with a one year limited warranty.

leAk testInG

We provide leak test kits and analysis services for nuclear gauges. With our low cost and prompt turn-around service, instrotek works for you to ensure accurate and convenient measurement of your samples. the leak test kit contains all of the materials necessary for users to perform leak tests on devices containing sealed sources.

sCAle CAlIbRAtIons & sAles

instrotek is proud to offer sales and calibration services for all major brands of laboratory scales. all instrotek calibrations are nist traceable.

ouR seRvICes (ISO 17025 Accredited) InstroTek,® Inc. offers a wide range of services including calibration and service of nuclear gauges, pine gyratory compactors, universal loading frames (utm), asphalt mixture Performace tester (amPt) and ncat ignition furnaces. our engineers and technicians have over 50 years of combined experience in these fields allowing us to provide our customers with superior service. Quality service is all about the level of experience of the individual technicians. our technicians are experts at what they do and they work for you to ensure fast turnaround times and superior quality.

RAdIAtIon suRvey MeteR CAlIbRAtIon

instrotek understands the importance of keeping your survey meter calibrated and working properly. We calibrate most brands of survey meters with multi-point calibration technique. there are no short-cuts taken and our calibrations meet all regulatory requirements.

IPC GlobAl PRoduCts seRvICe & CAlIbRAtIon

instrotek is a proud exclusive us distributor for all iPc global products. We provide calibration on the entire iPc product line from coast to coast and in canada.

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teMPeRAtuRe PRobe And PRovInG RInG CAlIbRAtIon

instrotek calibrates digital temperature probes and gyratory proving ring devices for laboratory applications.

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For more information please visit our website www.instrotek.com/distributors

to find a location near you.

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For more information about our innovative products contact:

InstroTek®, Inc., Raleigh, NC phone: 919.875.8371 e-mail: sales@InstroTek.com

visit us at: www.InstroTek.com

Other Locations: Las Vegas, NV phone: 702.270.3885 • Concord, CA phone: 925.363.9770

Grand Rapids. MI phone: 616.726.5850

and a large network of international distributors.

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