KIT POT NOVATEST

The Novatest POT system is a complete and modular solution designed to perform mechanical tests on steel profiles driven into the ground, essential for assessing load-bearing capacity and soil-structure interaction in photovoltaic, agrivoltaic, and road infrastructure projects.‎ The tests include: Vertical compression test: assesses the axial load-bearing resistance of the pile.‎ Lateral pull-out test: simulates horizontal loads, such as wind pressure or lateral vehicle impacts.‎ Vertical pull-out test: evaluates the resistance of the pile to being pulled out from the ground.‎ These tests are essential to ensure the stability and safety of both solar panel support structures and guardrail posts, by verifying proper anchorage to the ground and resistance to natural and dynamic loads such as wind, snow, and vehicular impacts.‎ Novatest does not only supply the equipment, but also offers a full package of services to guarantee efficient and safe test execution in the field: Technical training: theoretical and practical courses to ensure correct use of equipment and proper interpretation of results.‎ Operational support: assistance during test execution, with expert personnel available on-site or remotely.‎ Maintenance and calibration: periodic verification and calibration services to ensure measurement accuracy.‎ Thanks to this integrated approach, Novatest is a reliable partner for companies involved in the construction of photovoltaic and agrivoltaic plants, offering advanced technical solutions and continuous, qualified support in the field.‎ TECHNICAL FEATURES Complete POT system composition: Manual lever pump, 0.‎5 L reservoir Flanged pressure gauge adapter with 3/8″ NPT F quick screw coupling High-precision digital pressure gauge NVT700 with calibration report traceable to LAT “R8″ flexible hose L=2 m with 3/8” NPT M screw couplings and protective caps Single-acting hydraulic cylinder, spring return, 10-ton capacity, 50 mm stroke Analog dial gauge, 100 mm stroke (*) Magnetic base holder No.‎ 2 steel plates, 28×28 cm No.‎ 2 custom steel sleeves for lateral pull-out tests No.‎ 2 omega shackles with tubular continuous ring 65 kN instrumented shackle Monochannel handheld data acquisition unit 3-ton lever hoist (**) Reference tripod for dial gauge or displacement sensor ACCESSORIES Compression Test Kit Hydraulic pump with 0.‎5 L reservoir Digital pressure gauge 2 m connection hose Single-acting hydraulic cylinder, spring return, 10-ton capacity, 50 mm stroke Analog dial gauge, 100 mm stroke Magnetic base holder with support bracket Digital alternative: Hydraulic alternative: 5-ton pulling cylinder, 140 mm stroke with eye bolts and chains Hydraulic pump with 0.‎5 L reservoir 2 m connection hose with 3/8″ NPT screw couplings and protective caps Common components: Reference tripod or bar for dial gauge/displacement sensor Analog dial gauge, 100 mm stroke Magnetic base holder with support bracket Digital alternative: NOVAlog data acquisition unit 100 mm potentiometric displacement transducer 0–700 bar pressure transducer Lateral Pull-Out Test Kit No.‎ 2 custom steel sleeves for the pile section No.‎ 2 standard shackles Instrumented shackle Monochannel reader for the instrumented shackle 3-ton lever hoist with chains Hydraulic alternative: 5-ton pulling cylinder, 140 mm stroke with eye bolts and chains Hydraulic pump with 0.‎5 L reservoi 2 m connection hose with 3/8″ NPT screw couplings and protective caps Common components: Reference tripod or bar for dial gauge/displacement sensor Analog dial gauge, 100 mm stroke Magnetic base holder with support bracket Digital alternative: NOVAlog data acquisition unit 100 mm potentiometric displacement transducer 0–700 bar pressure transducer Vertical Pull-Out Test Kit Mechanical clamp for steel profile No.‎ 2 standard shacklesInstrumented shackle Monochannel reader for the instrumented shackle 3-ton lever hoist with chains Hydraulic alternative: 5-ton pulling cylinder, 140 mm stroke with eye bolts and chains Hydraulic pump with 0.‎5 L reservoir 2 m connection hose with 3/8″ NPT screw couplings and protective caps Common components: Reference tripod or bar for dial gauge/displacement sensor Analog dial gauge, 100 mm stroke Magnetic base holder with support bracket Digital alternative: NOVAlog data acquisition unit 100 mm potentiometric displacement transducer 0–700 bar pressure transducer Further info from manufacturer on KIT POT NOVATEST