Automated Concrete Testing Systems

Walter+Bai designs and manufactures fully automated concrete testing systems for quality control laboratories and production facilities. Our automation solutions integrate specimen identification, dimensional measurement, weighing, compression testing and data management into one intelligent and fully coordinated testing process.

Each system is individually configured according to customer requirements and laboratory throughput. Depending on the application, the automation can range from a single-frame system to complete robotic laboratories with multiple testing stations and integrated specimen logistics.

Fully Automated Testing Process

Walter+Bai automated concrete testing systems can perform the complete testing process without operator intervention, including:

• Automatic specimen identification (Barcode / RFID)
• Automatic specimen storage and retrieval
• Automatic specimen transport
• Automatic dimensional measurement
• Automatic weighing
• Automatic centering and positioning
• Automatic compression testing
• Cleaning of compression platen
• Automatic sorting of tested specimens
• Automatic transfer of test results to laboratory databases or LIMS

Flexible System Configuration

Every laboratory has different testing requirements. Walter+Bai therefore offers modular automation concepts that can be individually adapted to the required testing capacity.

Automation systems may include:

• Automatic specimen storage systems
• Buffer and curing storage
• Conveyor systems
• Industrial robots
• Automatic handling units
• One or multiple compression testing machines
• Automatic reject and sorting stations
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) interfaces

Depending on the required daily testing capacity, one automation system can supply multiple compression testing frames operating in parallel, significantly increasing laboratory throughput while ensuring consistent and repeatable testing procedures.

High Throughput and Maximum Productivity

Walter+Bai systems are designed for laboratories processing large numbers of concrete specimens every day.

The automation minimizes operator involvement, reduces manual handling, improves repeatability and increases laboratory safety while providing continuous operation with optimized specimen flow.

Customized Automation Solutions

Walter+Bai develops customized automation systems tailored to each customer's laboratory layout, testing standards and production requirements.

Whether the application requires a compact stand-alone testing cell or a fully automated laboratory including specimen storage, robotic handling, multiple compression testing frames and complete data management, every system is engineered to provide maximum efficiency, reliability and long-term performance.