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Item Code Page

Sample Splitter G-080 156
Large-Capacity Sample Splitter G-081 157
Aggregate Shape Gauge AG-036 157
Flakiness Sieve Set AG-030 158
Grid (Bar) Sieve Set AG-038 159
Thickness / Flakiness Index Gauge AG-032 160
Length Gauge (Elongation Index) AG-034 160
Proportional Caliper Apparatus AG-037 161
Aggregate Soundness Test Set AG-042 161
Organic Impurities Set AG-240 162
Methylene Blue Set AG-041 163
Sand Equivalent Shaker AG-040/SS 164
Sand Equivalent Test Set AG-040 165
Los Angeles Abrasion Tester AG-191 167
Noise Reduction Cabinet for AG-191 AG-191/SPC 169
Abrasive Charges for AG-191 AG-191/AC 169
Abrasion Tester for Natural Stones and Concrete Tiles AG-197 170
Dorry Abrasion Tester (Boehme) AG-199 171
Skid Resistance Tester AG-190 172
Sand Absorption Cone and Tamper AG-200 172
Micro-Deval Abrasion Tester AG-195 173
Aggregate Crushing Value AG-210 174
Aggregate Impact Value AG-220 175

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SPECIMEN PREPARATION

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SAMPLE SPLITTER (G-080)

ASTM C136 • EN 933-3 • AASHTO T27
▪▪ Designed to halve/divide aggregates,
soils, sands and gravel into two
representative halves.

▪▪ Made of powder coated enameled

steel.

SUPPLIED WITH:

• 3 Collecting Pans

Code Chute Width (mm) Number of Chutes

G-080/07 7 12

G-080/09 9 12
G-080/12 12.5 12
G-080/15 15 12
G-080/19 19 10
G-080/25 25 10
G-080/30 30 10
G-080/37 37.5 8
G-080/45 45 8
G-080/50 50 8
G-080/62 62.5 8
G-080/75 75 8

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UNIVERSAL SAMPLE SPLITTER (G-081)

ASTM C136 • EN 933-3 • AASHTO T27
▪▪ Used to halve/divide large amount of aggregates, soils, sands and gravel into two representative portions.
▪▪ Equipped with lever and release hoppers.
▪▪ Made of heavy-duty steel.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Collecting Pans (2 ea)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Adjustable chutes having a thickness of 1/2”

PARTICLE SHAPE

AGGREGATE SHAPE GAUGE (AG-036)

EN 933-4 • EN 933-5 • EN 933-7

▪▪ Used to measure the ratio between the length to the

thickness of any individual particle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Made of steel

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FLAKINESS SIEVE SET (AG-030)

BS 812
▪▪ Used to determine whether an aggregate particle is flaky or not, that is to determine whether
the thickness of the particle is less than 60% of its nominal size or not.

▪▪ Each sieve is made of heavy-gauge steel to the dimensions specified in the standard.

▪▪ Sieves can be purchased individually (AG-030/xx) or as a set (AG-030).

LIST OF SIEVES

Code Slot Dimensions (mm)

AG-030/04 4.9 x 30 mm

AG-030/07 7.2 x 40 mm

AG-030/10 10.2 x 50 mm

AG-030/14 14.4 x 60 mm

AG-030/19 19.7 x 80 mm

AG-030/26 26.3 x 90 mm

AG-030/33 33.9 x 100 mm

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PARTICLE SHAPE

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GRID (BAR) SIEVE SET (AG-038)

EN 933-3
• Used to determine the flakiness index of aggregate particles.

• The sieve is made from a robust frame with steel bars.

▪▪ Sieves can be purchased individually (AG-038/xx) or as a set (AG-038).

LIST OF SIEVES

Code Slot Dimensions (mm) Code Slot Dimensions (mm)

AG-038/50 50.00 mm AG-038/10 10.00 mm

AG-038/40 40.00 mm AG-038/08 8.00 mm

AG-038/31 31.50 mm AG-038/06 6.30 mm

AG-038/25 25.00 mm AG-038/05 5.00 mm

AG-038/20 20.00 mm AG-038/04 4.00 mm

AG-038/16 16.00 mm AG-038/03 3.15 mm

AG-038/12 12.50 mm AG-038/02 2.50 mm

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THICKNESS / FLAKINESS INDEX GAUGE (AG-032)

BS 812-105
▪▪ Used to determine whether the aggregate if flaky or
not, that is to state whether its thickness is less than
60% of its nominal size.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Made of steel

LENGTH GAUGE (Elongation Index) (AG-034)

BS 812
• Used to determine the amount of elongation occurred on
the aggregate sample.

• Complete with a wooden base.

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PROPORTIONAL CALIPER APPARATUS (AG-037)

ASTM D4791
▪▪ Used to determine the percentages
of flat particles, elongated particles,
or flat and elongated particles in
coarse aggregates.

▪▪ According to ASTM, both Method A

and Method B can be performed
using AG-037, while:
▪▪ Method A is a reflection of the original procedure as developed prior to Superpave and is intended for all non-
Superpave applications.
▪▪ Method B is a comparison of the maximum particle dimension to the minimum particle dimension and is intended for
use with Superpave specifications.

AGGREGATE SOUNDNESS TEST SET (Magnesium Sulphate Method) (AG-042)

ASTM C88
▪▪ Used to determine the soundness of aggregate when subjected to weathering action in concrete or
other applications.
▪▪ The test is done by repeated immersion in saturated solutions of magnesium sulfate followed by
oven drying to partially or completely dehydrate the salt precipitated in permeable pore spaces.

COMPOSED OF

• Magnesium Sulphate (1 kg)

• Density Basket (Ø 120 mm x 160 mm / 3.35 mm opening)
• Hydrometer (1200 - 1300 g/ml)
• Container with Lid

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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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ORGANIC IMPURITIES SET (AG-240)

ASTM C40 • AASHTO T21
▪▪ Used to determine the presence of injurious organic impurities
in fine aggregates which are to be used in hydraulic cement
mortar or concrete.

COMPOSED OF

• Organic Color Scale (AG-240/CS)

• Organic Impurities Bottle (AG-240/TB)

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METHYLENE BLUE SET (AG-041)

EN 933-9
▪▪ Used to determine the amount of clay in the fine
proportions of aggregates.

COMPOSED OF

• 50 ml burette
• Support base with clamp
• Filter paper (Ø 125 mm, pack of 100 pcs)
• Glass Rod (Ø 8 mm x 300 mm)
• 1000 ml beaker
• Methylene blue 100 g
• Kaolinite 500 g
• Mixer with impeller (~ 600 rpm)
• 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz

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GEOMETRICAL PROPERTIES

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SAND EQUIVALENT SHAKER (AG-040/SS)

ASTM D2419 • EN 933-8
▪▪ Provides a constant, uniform and precise shaking for the sand sample in the cylindrical measure used in
Sand Equivalent Test Set.

▪▪ The equipment has a stroke of 200 mm ± 10 mm, shaking at 175 cycle per minute.

▪▪ Equipped with a digital stroke indicator.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Stroke : 200 mm ± 10 mm
• Rate : 175 cpm
• Digital Stroke Indicator
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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GEOMETRICAL PROPERTIES

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SAND EQUIVALENT TEST SET (AG-040)

ASTM D2419 • EN 933-8
▪▪ Used to to indicate, under standard conditions, the relative proportions of clay-size or plastic fines and dust in
granular soils and fine aggregates that pass the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. The term “sand equivalent” expresses the
concept that most granular soils and some fine aggregates are mixtures of desirable coarse particles, sand-size
particles, and generally undesirable clay or plastic fines and dust.

COMPOSED OF

Code AG-040/ASTM AG-040/EN

Standard ASTM D2419 EN 933-8

x4 x4
Measuring Cylinder
Graduated Marked at 100 mm and 380 mm
Rubber Stopper x2
Measuring Can 88 ml 200 ml
Plastic Bottle ●
Irrigator Tube ●
Syphon Assembly ●
Weighted Foot Assembly 1000 g
Funnel ●
Ruler ●
Stock Solution 1 lt

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LOS ANGELES ABRASION TESTER (AG-191)

ASTM C131 • ASTM C535 • EN 1097-2
▪▪ Used for testing of coarse aggregates, with a maximum size smaller
than 37.5 mm (1-½”), for resistance to degradation. It is considered
as an indicator of the relative quality or competence of various
sources of aggregate having similar mineral compositions.

▪▪ A combination of actions including abrasion or attrition, impact, and

grinding in a rotating steel drum containing a specified number of
steel spheres along with the test specimen.

▪▪ Consists of a hollow steel cylinder, with a wall thickness of 12 mm

(1/2”) closed at both ends having an inside diameter of 711 mm
(28”), and an inside length of 508 mm (20”).

▪▪ The drum rotates at 31 – 33 rpm.

▪▪ Supplied with an automatic digital counter that shows the number of

revolutions for the drum.

▪▪ Supplied less with abrasive charges (should be ordered srparately)

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LOS ANGELES ABRASION TESTER (AG-191)

ASTM C131 • ASTM C535 • EN 1097-2
DRUM DIMENSIONS

1/4”
A
6 mm
1/2”
B
12 mm
1”
C
25 mm
3 1/2”
D
90 mm
7 1/2”
G
190 mm
H 20”
(Drum Width) 510 mm
Ø 28”
(Drum Diameter) 711 mm

SUPPLIED WITH

• Collecting tray

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Automatic digital counter

• The drum rotates at 31 - 33 rpm
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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NOISE REDUCTION CABINET (AG-191/SPC)

▪▪ The cabinet is to decrease the noise.

▪▪ AG-191/SPC should be ordered separately.

ABRASIVE CHARGES (AG-191/AC)

ASTM C131 • ASTM C535 • EN 1097-2

▪▪ Abrasive charges are used with the Los Angeles Abrasion

Tester.

AG-191/AC/ASTM AG-191/AC/EN
Code
(Total of 12 charges) (Total of 11 charges)

Standard ASTM C131 EN 1097-2

Diameter Ø 47.6 mm Ø 46.0 mm Ø 47.6 mm - 440 g

Weight 440 g 400 g 440 g

Quantity 5 each 7 each 11 each

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ABRASION TESTER for NATURAL STONES and CONCRETE TILES (AG-197)

EN 1342
▪▪ Used to determine the abrasion-resistance of the natural
stones and tiles.

▪▪ Equipped with abrasion disc of 70 mm thickness.

▪▪ Supplied with 1 kg pack of white corundum.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Abrasion Disc is 70 mm thick

• Equipped with Digital revolution counter
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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DORRY ABRASION TESTER - BÖHME (AG-199)

EN 1339
▪▪ Used to determine the abrasion-resistance of aggregate
particles.

▪▪ Horizontal abrasion disc diameter of 750 mm.

▪▪ Equipped with a digital revolution counter, a sample

holder and a beam-loading device.

• Abrasive powder (AG-199/P) should be ordered separately

EQUIPPED WITH

• Equipped with automatic digital counter which stops at the required number of
revolutions

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Horizontal Abrasion Disc Ø 750 mm

• Rotation Speed: 30 rpm
• Equipped with automatic digital counter which stops at the required number of
revolutions
• Sample holder mounted beam loading device & weight
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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SKID RESISTANCE TESTER (AG-190)

ASTM E-103 • BS 812-144 • EN 1097
▪▪ Used for measuring surface frictional properties. It is used ▪▪
to measure the energy loss when a rubber slider edge is
propelled over a test surface.
Suitable for laboratory as well as field tests on flat
surfaces, and for polish value measurements on curved
laboratory specimens from accelerated polishing-wheel
tests.

SUPPLIED WITH

• 6 rubber sliders
• Specimen Holder

SAND ABSORPTION CONE & TAMPER (AG-200)

EN 1097-6 • BS 812
• Used to determine the specific gravity of the required
specimens.
• Made of a rigid and strong steel.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Cone (Ø 40 mm / Ø 90 mm x 75 mm)
• Tamper (Base Ø 25 mm)

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MICRO-DEVAL ABRASION TESTER (AG-195)

EN 1097-1
▪▪ Used to determine the abrasion-resistance of aggregate particles.

▪▪ The machine is made of a rigid steel frame on which the following can be mounted:
▪▪ 2 cylinders (Ø 200 mm x 154 mm)

▪▪ Transparent safe guard is fixed on the machine to increase the safely level and insure fault-less environment.

▪▪ Equipped with an automatic digital counter.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Stainless Steel Drums : Ø 200 mm x 154 mm (2 ea)

• Stainless Steel Spheres : Ø 10 mm (Pack of 5 Kg/drum)

EQUIPPED WITH

• Automatic Digital Counter

• Safety Transparent Guard

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Revolution Speed: 100 rpm

• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE (AG-210)

BS 812-110
• Used to determine the crushing value for
aggregate particles.

• Contains the standard Aggregate Crushing

Value pieces.

• The cylinder supplied with the set is made

of a heavy-duty steel to resist the impacts
during the test.

• Includes a plunger, tamping rod and a base

plate.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AG-210/075 AG-210/150 (TFV Test)

Used for aggregate passing 12.7 mm and retaining on 9.5

Used for aggregate passing 9.5 mm sieve
mm sieve (Ten Percent Fines Value Test)

Steel Cylinder (Ø 75 mm) Steel Cylinder (Ø 150 mm)

Plunger Plunger

Tamping Rod (Ø 8 mm x 300 mm) Tamping Rod (Ø 16 mm x 600 mm)

Measure (Ø 57 mm x 90 mm) Measure (Ø 115 mm x 180 mm)

Base Plate Base Plate

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AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE (AG-220)

BS 812
▪▪ Used to determine the aggregate particle resistance to impact.

▪▪ Supplied with automatic blow counter.

▪▪ Supplied with a sample cylinder, measuring cylinder and a

tamping rod.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Cylindrical measure (Ø 75 mm x 50 mm)

• Tamping Rod

EQUIPPED WITH

• Blow counter
• Hammer release mechanism

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