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The New COMPACT line
 COMPRESSION TESTERS

Features an integrated, compact and functional design combining the range of solid frames with the exclusive
high performance Power Control Systems AUTOMAX,
PILOT and DIGIMAX.

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CONTROLS

a solid leadership
in compression machines

CONTROLS have been active in the testing equipment industry since 1968. We have supplied our machines around the whole world, for many years our systems have been used intensively by the key laboratories of most countries.

We count the total number of machines supplied globally over the years at more than 15,000 units. Our robust machines are still in use with total reliability after more than 40 years.

Continuous product development always keeps us in the lead, our innovations are milestones for our clients.

The new COMPACT - Line Compression Machines AUTOMAX , PILOT and DIGIMAX follow this line and set new standards for productivity, accuracy of results, efficiency and energy saving, functionality, ergonomic design.

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The New COMPACT line

CONTROLS is proud to present the new COMPACT-Line compression testers; a comprehensive range of machines conforming to EN, ASTM-AASHTO and other international Standards proposed in three different series:

  • AUTOMAX, super Automatic machines (PC and display controlled)
  • PILOT, Automatic machines (Display controlled)
  • DIGIMAX, Semi-Automatic machines (Display controlled)

Beside the COMPACT Line machines the vast CONTROLS range also includes the SMART-Line Control Consoles recently launched, Control Consoles for advanced testing and Compression Frames range.

The New COMPACT-LINE machines OFFER MORE:

More Solutions

  • Automatic or Semi-Automatic versions with dual control mode via display or PC, expandable to multi-frame configuration (up to 3 frames) with manual or digital (PC/display) selection of active frame
  • Vast range of testing frames compliant with EN, ASTM-AASHTO for Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks

More Technology

  • ES Energy Saving system, powerful double-stage hydraulic, advanced and user friendly control system allows to improve productivity (up to 40 tests per hour) while granting test accuracy; with a special calibration procedure these machines obtain Class 1 from 1% of load full scale.
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The New COMPACT line

Select the preferred combination from the table below to discover the machines unique features

  EN models
for Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks		 ASTM models
for Cylinders only, for Cubes and Cylinders		 General Utility models
for Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks
AUTOMAX
COMPACT-Line
Super-automatic machines 		AUTOMAX
EN models 		AUTOMAX
ASTM models 		 
PILOT
COMPACT-Line
Automatic machines 		PILOT
EN models 		PILOT
ASTM models 		PILOT
General Utility models
DIGIMAX COMPACT-Line
Semi-automatic
machines 		DIGIMAX
EN models 		DIGIMAX
ASTM models 		DIGIMAX
General Utility models
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AUTOMAX COMPACT line Super–Automatic Machines

EN Models – ASTM Models

Key features:

  • Automatic test execution with closed loop digital feedback.
  • Dual control mode via display and PC. When connected to a PC the system is fully computerized and controlled by the intuitive DataManager software, very easy to use, complete with all the possible functions , totally flexible and open to network communications.
  • Connection to a second frame selectable via display/software. Third frame option is also available.
  • LAN-port for PC connection.
  • Class 1 working range can be easily extended allowing even more applications.
  • Soft platen-to-specimen contact and smooth load rate.
  • Equipped with advanced electronics ensuring superior precision,high stability and effective resolution.
  • Optional internal graphic printer including Load-Time plot.
  • Allows remote diagnostic of unexpected malfunctions
AUTOMAX EN
for cubes, cylinders
and blocks AUTOMAX ASTM
for cylinders
only DATAMANAGER
PC Software
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PILOT COMPACT line Automatic Machines

EN Models – ASTM Models - Multipurpose Models

Key features:

  • Automatic test execution with closed loop digital feedback.
  • Compatible with the new intuitive DataManager software, very easy to use, complete with all possible functions, totally flexible and open to network communications.
  • Optional connection to a second frame, for example compression on cement/mortar or flexure on concrete or cement.
  • LAN-port for PC connection.
  • Class 1 working range can be easily extended allowing even more applications.
  • Soft platen-to-specimen contact and smooth load rate controls.
  • Equipped with advanced electronics ensuring superior precision, high stability and effective resolution.
  • Optional internal graphic printer including Load-Time plot.
  • Allows remote diagnostic of unexpected malfunctions.
PILOT EN
for cubes, cylinders
and blocks PILOT ASTM
for cylinders
only PILOT General Utility
for cubes, cylinders
and blocks DATAMANAGER
PC Software
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DIGIMAX COMPACT line Semi Automatic Machines

EN Models – ASTM Models - Multipurpose Models

Key features:

  • Semi Automatic test execution with compensating valve allowing precise load rate application
  • Compatible with the new intuitive DataManager software, very easy to use, complete with all possible functions, totally flexible and open to network communications.
  • Optional connection to a second frame, for example compression on cement/mortar or flexure on concrete or cement.
  • LAN-port for PC connection.
  • Equipped with advanced electronics ensuring superior precision, high stability and effective resolution.
  • Optional internal graphic printer including Load-Time plot.
  • Allows remote diagnostic of unexpected malfunctions.
DIGIMAX EN
for cubes, cylinders
and blocks DIGIMAX ASTM
for cylinders
only DIGIMAX General Utility
for cubes, cylinders
and blocks DATAMANAGER
PC Software
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CVI-TECH concept

Customer’s Value drives the Innovation

CVI-tech is an innovative distinctive concept which leads CONTROLS’ development strategy.
New products, technologies and services feature the MAXIMUM POSSIBLE VALUE for the customer.

As a result of the CVI-tech philosophy CONTROLS propose:

  • superior performance-to-price value;
  • strict conformity to Standards;
  • ergonomic and industrial design;
  • high and constant value over time even after intensive use;
  • outstanding pre-after sales service matching the clients’ highest expectations.

CVI-Tech is built on 4 key principles which also drove the development of the SMART-Line control consoles and COMPACT –Line compression machines:

  • Efficient Technology
  • Intuitive and Smart Software
  • Industrial Design
  • Modular Expandability
CVI-TECH concept

Efficient technology

  • Our new range of machines are now even more efficient at doing their job.
  • CONTROLS interacting with expert partners at top universities continuously invent and develop new efficient technologies.
  • Our hydraulic systems in PILOT Smart and AUTOMAX Smart provide Energy Saving (ES) with a super-efficient oil flow control system.
  • Energy Saving is not only ecologically based but will ultimately save energy costs.
  • Fast rapid approach combined with automatic test execution dramatically reduces test times allowing up to 40 samples per hour.
  • Despite the fast rapid approach our systems have a soft-touch contact allowing perfect automatic control of loading rate up to the final precise result.

Compliance with Standards and Quality testing are always a must for CONTROLS, no compromise.

Energy saving

Intuitive & smart software

CONTROLS know how…

We have supplied testing laboratories for over 40 years, we know what operators need, what they expect from the machines’ software packages.

  • Our Software is strictly compliant to Standards but also flexible to incorporate the typical peculiarities of any laboratory. Ensures reliability and data protection. Also open to communicate with the possible devices and network around the laboratory.
  • Drives the operator to the correct test execution but also permits customized test procedures for occasional non-standard applications.
  • Includes remote diagnostic.

Our software incorporates all these features, in the new DATAMANAGER software for compression machines, refined after many years of continuous improvement, usually suggested by our clients.

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Industrial design

CONTROLS is a modern industrial company adopting:

  • advanced production technologies: laser cut, CAD-CAM systems, precise machining and finishing;
  • extensive quality control of parts, components and finished products;
  • refined procedures introduced since the first ISO9000 certification in 1994

We pay particular attention to the ergonomic interaction of the operator with the testing machine. Suggestions from our customers always help us to maximize the products functionality.
The rich and stylish design of our products is a perfect balance of functionality, technology and industrialization requirements.

Products’ safety and conformity to international regulations are looked after by specialized engineers from the very beginning of the development process and monitored along the whole products lifetime.

Industrial production & design

Modular expandability

CONTROLS products are designed following modular concepts and featuring expandable performances.

Our customers can expand their machines anytime to match the arising testing requirements, the possible evolution of international Standards and the growth of their business.
This modular design allows the simple replacement of selected modules in order to upgrade the machines to higher performances.

ADDED VALUE OVER TIME

As a result the value remains high and constant over time.

For example the ports for frames connection can be increased up to 3 with AUTOMAX and 2 with PILOT, a PILOT can be upgraded to an AUTOMAX, the AUTOMAX can be extended to Elastic modulus and displacement controlled testing (upgrade available starting from October 2012).