WESSEX ACCELERATED POLISHING MACHINE

Wessex first manufactured an Accelerated Polishing Machine over 30 years ago, and were involved both in the development in the machine and the test procedures based on it.

More than 1000 of these machines have been supplied globally to Materials Laboratories, Consulting Engineers and Research Institutions.

APPLICATION

In 1950 increased traffic flows and higher speeds, together with concerns about road safety led to research into the relationship between road materials and skid-resistance. Research at the UK Road Research Laboratory showed a significant relationship between polishing of aggregates used in road surfaces and skid resistance.

Tests were devised using an Accelerated Polishing Machine and a friction measuring device, a Skid-Tester (otherwise known as the Pendulum, also manufactured and supplied by Wessex), to determine a Polished Stone Value.

These developments have resulted in a simple and inexpensive procedure to determine skid resistance in advance of a road being built. Use of the PSV tests in road construction has had a major influence in the reduction of accidents.

Width	81cms
Depth	79cms
Height - Frame	123cms
Height - Water Tank	155cms
Volume	0.79cu metres
Weight	205kg
Electrical Supply	230v/110v. 50/60 H Single Phase 13am

OUR PRODUCTS

Pendulum

Ramp Test

Accelerated Polishing Machine

Aggregate Abrasion Machine

Tortus

Acquisition of Wessex Test Equipment Limited by PipeHawk plc

We are pleased to announce that Wessex Test Equipment Limited (“Wessex”) is now part of the PipeHawk group of companies. PipeHawk plc having acquired the entire issued share capital of Wessex Test Equipment Limited on 16 October 2019.

With the economies of scale, technological and marketing expertise that will now be available, as part of a thriving UK plc. We look forward to offering all our customers an expanding range of products and services under the Wessex brand, over the coming months. Wessex Customer Services.

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