IP-8 Measuring System
Precise Monitoring of Setting Processes
The highly precise 8-channel ultrasonic measuring system was developed for the non-destructive measurement of setting processes, strength developments and consistency changes. The IP-8 system is particularly suited for the measurement of building materials such as cement based mortar, plaster and flooring systems, CO₂ reduced binders, gypsum-based products and castables. The IP-8 system can be applied in research, development, production control and quality assurance.
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Main Features
The high resolution of the IP-8 allows you to monitor setting processes with a precision, unmatched by any other test method applied to the monitoring of setting processes.
The 8 measuring channels of the IP-8 system function as independent measuring systems – assuring complete flexibility when carrying out measurements.
The intuitive UltraTestLab software allows you to start a measurement with just two clicks. UltraTestLab contains many functions for fast and easy data evaluation. All results can be easily exported to Excel, guaranteeing you maximum independence and flexibility.
The IP-8 System was optimized for application in mortar and concrete laboratories. Thanks to flexible silicone moulds demoulding is fast and easy. The transducer housings are made of 2 mm stainless steel and are designed to withstand regular breaking out of hardened concrete samples.
All our products are manufactured with the utmost care in our workshops in Achim and Oldenburg, Germany. Many of our measuring systems have been in continuous use for over 10 years.
The IP-8 can be used at all stages of production, from product development to production control.
Benefits of Ultrasonic Measurements
The entire binding process, from initial mixing to final strength can be monitored with only one non-destructive measurement.
Measurement results are immediately visible and can be followed live. Differences between product formulations, production batches or ambient conditions can be identified at an early stage.
According to our customers, application of the IP-8 can lower development time and cost by up to 30%.
Get more and more precise data on the setting behavior of your materials than with the Vicat needle test or any other available method.
Mortar & Plaster Systems
Mortar & Plaster Systems
Flooring Systems
Flooring Systems
Tile Adhesive
Tile Adhesive
Concrete & Precast Elements
Concrete & Precast Elements
CO₂ reduced binders
CO₂ reduced binders
Refractory Products, Casting Compounds & Functional Components
Refractory Products, Casting Compounds & Functional Components
Gypsum-based Plaster, Stucco & Screed Systems
Gypsum-based Plaster, Stucco & Screed Systems
Concrete 3D-Printing
Concrete 3D-Printing
Construction Chemistry
Construction Chemistry
Applications
IP-8 Ultrasonic Measuring Systems are used for the precise monitoring of setting processes, strength developments and consistency changes, especially in building materials. Compared to conventional measuring systems applied to monitor binding processes our ultrasonic measuring systems offer unmatched precision. Especially with regard to CO₂ reduction and the associated requirements for product development, you benefit from shorter development cycles and increased efficiency in quality assurance.
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Start your measurements with just 2 clicks
Follow the binding process of your materials live
See the results of up to 8 measurements in 1 window
The temperature development is only 1 click away
Just one click to export all of you results to Excel
UltraTestLab© – Control and Evaluation Software
- Intuitive operating concept with a clearly arranged user interface
- Measurement duration: 15 minutes – 365 days
- Measurement interval: 1 second – 60 minutes
- Während der Messung gleichzeitig sichtbar:
1. velocity in m/s or runtime in µs
2. Derivative (acceleration) and curvature
3. Sample temperature ( -20... +125 °C)
4. Shrinkage/swelling by connection of “shrinkage grooves” (optional) - Comparable against reference measurements
- Reproduction of characteristic points such as initial set and fi nal set with graphic markers
- Permissible deviations definable with envelopes
- Evaluation, Excel export and printouts possible during measurement
- Automatic logging of all measurements
- Dynamic e-modulus calculation and display
- Option: external temperature measurement by thermocouples (-40 ... 1820 °C)
- Option: measurement of shrinkage/swelling by connection of ”shrinkage grooves
Add Ons
- Logistic Fitting: Software module for breaking down ultrasonic curves into several logistical sub-functions and their derivatives
- Compressive Strength: Software module to determine the compressive strength from sound velocity by correlation
Our Moulds
130-20 bl32 HR
For all materials that are to be tested in application thickness.
Volume: 70 ml, Inner diameter: 23 mm / 61 mm, Measuring distance: 20 mm.
140-50 bl32 HR
Our best-selling measuring mould. Suitable for all materials, from paste to mortar, with a maximum aggregate size of 12 mm.
Volume: 95 ml, Inner diameter: 50 mm, Measuring distance 30 - 40 mm.
150-70 bl32 HR
For all materials with a maximum aggregate size of 16 mm.
Volume: 190 ml, Inner diameter 70 mm, Measuring distance 50 - 60 mm.
220-120-70 bl32 HR
Our bestselling mould for concrete testing. Suitable for all materials with an aggregate size between 16 and 32 mm.
Height: 70 mm, Volume: 675 ml, Inner diameter 120 mm, Measuring Distance: 112 mm
220-120-110 bl32 HR
Our largest mould for concrete testing. Suitable for all materials with an aggregate size between 16 and 32 mm.
Height: 110 mm, Volume: 1070 ml, Inner diameter 120 mm, Measuring Distance: 112 mm
Adjustable Tube Mould
Our smallest measuring mould for all materials where only small sample quantities are available.
Volume: 7 – 14 ml, Inner Diameter: 30 mm, Measuring Distance: 10 – 20 mm
Transducer Holder for Testing of 3D Printed Components
Our transducer holder specially developed for in situ testing of components during the concrete 3D printing process.
Measuring distance: 20 mm – 200 mm
Special Moulds Available Upon Request
The right mould for your requirements is not yet in our range? Please contact us! We manufacture customized measuring moulds according to the wishes of our customers.
Options / Extensions
Advanced Shrinkage and Expansion Measurement System (ASEM)
With the ASEM system, the IP-8 can be expanded to include high-resolution shrinkage and expansion measurements. ASEM measurements can be conducted simultaneously or separately from ultrasonic measurements
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IP-8 Connector Box
The IP-8 Connector Box offers a simple plug & play solution for ultrasonic measurements in climate and humidity chambers. The connector box can be mounted near the cable aperture. Starting from the connector box, cables whose length we adapt exactly to the space available in the climate chamber can be used. Measurements can be performed from 0 °C to 80 °C.
Compressive Strength Correlation
The optional add- on module allows to correlate ultrasound velocity and compressive strength developments. The software module creates a mathematical correlation between ultrasonic velocities and compressive strengths. Once a correlation has been created, compressive strengths can be directly calculated from the ultrasound velocities.
Logistic Fitting
Logistic Fitting is a newly developed method for extracting more information from your ultrasonic measurements. The Logistic Fitting Module for UltraTestLab fits a logistic sum function to a measured run time curve and enables a mathematical derivative according to time. Single-term observations of the sum function provide information about individual processes during the curing process of your formulation.
Software training for the Logistic Fitting module is offered by Wacker: Wacker Academy
Online Presentation
If you would like to find out more about the IP-8 ultrasonic measuring system and the benefits of ultrasonic measurements, you should take part in an online presentation of our products.
Within 90 minutes, one of our experts will demonstrate the IP-8 system and answer any questions you may have about ultrasonic measurement.
Simply send us your request and one of our experts will arrange an appointment with you.
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Testservice
If you want to see the efficiency of ultrasonic measurements on your own products, you can use our free test service. We carry out ultrasonic measurements on three of your products and present you the results in an online meeting after just a few days.
To benefit from our free test service, simply send us your request
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Rental Systems
We offer rental systems for a rental period of up to 4 weeks. This allows you to convince yourself of the performance of the IP-8 system in your own laboratory and with your own products.
Simply send us your request for a rental system and convince yourself of the IP-8 System.
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IP-8 messurement system
- IP-8 Flyer: IP-8 Flyer-EN, UltraTest
- IP-8 Infopack: IP-8 Info-EN, UltraTest
- Publications: See Publications
References
Construction Chemicals, Additives, Waterproofing
Cement, Concrete, Construction Materials
Universities, Research, Teaching
Mortar, Plaster, Thermal Composite System
Facades, Floor, Roofing Systems, Drywall
Refractories, Castables
3D Printing
Tires & Rubber Productsh3>
Further Information
Non-destructive, ultrasonic monitoring of setting and hardening processes offers a new way of construction material monitoring, beyond the Vicat needle test.
The Vicat needle test is a frequently applied test method, to determine the setting times of cement, concrete, gypsum or castable materials.
It works by measuring the penetration depth of a 300 g heavy needle into a specimen. As a result of the Vicat test, the initial and final setting time of a material can be obtained. Consistency changes before the initial setting time, and strength development after the final setting time cannot be captured by the Vicat needle test.
Ultrasonic Setting and Hardening Monitoring - Beyond the Vicat Needle Test:
The measurement principle is easy. First, a fresh construction material - such as mortar, concrete, gypsum or castable material - is placed into a flexible silicone mould. Throughout the experiment, the ultrasonic time of flight through the material is measured and converted into the ultrasonic pulse velocity. As the material hardens (increase of Youngs modulus), the ultrasonic pulse velocity increases. Our user-friendly UltraTestLab software enables real-time display of ultrasonic velocity curves for ongoing experiments, as well as for completed tests.
The ultrasonic velocity development provides a precise fingerprint of the setting and hardening characteristics of the tested material, from initial mixing to final strength.
Unlike the Vicat needle test, which provides only two values (initial and final setting time), ultrasonic monitoring enables a detailed observation of the setting and hardening processes of all construction materials.
Furthermore, cement, mortar, concrete, or gypsum setting times can be easily determined from the ultrasonic velocity curves.