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Superpave Gyratory Compactors

Superpave Gyratory Compactors meet ASTM and AASHTO requirements for compacting hot-mix asphalt specimens for Superpave mix design procedures. Cylindrical molds are filled with asphalt samples and gyrated at a fixed angle and pressure. The two models offered by Gilson have unique features tailored to your application and budget.

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Superpave Gyratory Compactor

Superpave Gyratory Compactor

Starting at $45,625.00
Models: HM-685, HM-685F, HM-685S, HM-685SF
Brovold Superpave Gyratory Compactor
Models: HM-687, HM-687F
Superpave Gyratory Compactor
SpecificationHM-685
Superpave Gyratory Compactor
HM-687
Brovold Gyratory Compactor
Number of Gyrations 0–999 0–299
Speed of Gyrations 30 ±0.5gpm 20–40gpm
(default is 30 ±0.5gpm)
Compaction Force 200–999kPa 300–600kPa
(default is 600 ±18.0kPa)
Angle of Gyration 0–1.50°
Selectable internal/external
1.16° ±0.02° internal,
1.25° ±0.02° external
Mold Dimensions 150x250mm
& 100x250mm, Dia. x H
150x280mm, Dia. x H
Specimen Height 0–200mm 10–200mm
Communication Port(s) (2) USB ports
& RJ45 ethernet connector
Serial port, USB port,
& visual display
Extruder Built-in Built-in
Gyratory Shear Factory-installed in HM-685S model Not available
Compaction Modes Number of gyrations, height, & locking point Number of gyrations & height
Data Acquisition Gyration number, specimen height, angle of gyration, pressure, & gyratory shear (optional) Specimen height, pressure,
& external angle of gyration
Program Memory Data for last 20 tests Data for last 10 tests
Power Requirements 115V, 50/60Hz, 12 Amp, 1ph or 230V, 50/60Hz, 6 Amp, 1ph 115V, 60Hz, 15 Amp, 1ph or 230V, 50/60Hz, 10 Amp, 1ph
Net Weight 850lb (396kg) 304lb (138kg)
Product Dimensions 34.5x35.5x54in (875x900x1,375mm), WxDxH 30.0x21.3x55.4in (762x541x1,407mm), WxDxH
  • Superpave Gyratory Compactor by Pine instruments is ideal for laboratory use. It features user-controlled variable settings including compaction pressure, angle adjustment, gyrations, and mold-size adaptability. Molds and Conversion Kits are available for 150mm, 100mm, and 4.0in specimen diameters, and models configured to measure and record gyratory shear forces are available.
  • Brovold Superpave Gyratory Compactor is highly portable and equally at home in the lab or field. These affordable, easy-to-operate units perform well for both QC/QA and mix-design applications. Models accept 150mm molds only.

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