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Specifications
Capacity. Frame. 250,000 lbf. (1,112 kN). Upper and lower steel plate sections with four steel uprights, threaded and welded into place; 14.75" w. x 12" d. x 37" h. (375 x 305 x 940 mm). 6-1/8" (155 mm) diameter; 3" (76 mm) travel. Swivel seat type; 6-1/4 (159 mm) diameter. 7" (178 mm) diameter. 12-1/2" (318 mm); or 14-1/2" (368 mm) with lower spacer removed. 9" (229 mm) between uprights. 1 h.p. (0.7kw) electro-hydraulic pump mounted within reservoir with overload protection. Pump-mounted pressure compensated flow control valve with 4-position control lever and adjustable flow valve. Pump On/Off switch. Digital display with membrane keypad; pace deviation bargraph; automatic stress calculation; data storage for 500 tests; RS232C data output and printer ports. 2,500 to 250,000 lbf. (11.2 to 1,112 kN). Factory calibrated to within 0.5% of reading - from 1% to 100% of machine capacity. 25.5" w. x 12" d. x 45" h. (648 x 305 x 1,143 mm). Net 535 lbs. (243 kg).
Ram. Upper Platen. Lower Platen. Vertical Clearance. Horizontal Clearance. Pump. Controls.
Display.
Ordering Information
EI39-6100/02. 110vAC, 60 Hz, 1. EI39-6100/06. 220vAC, 60 Hz, 1. EI39-6100/01. 220vAC, 50 Hz, 1.
Ordering Information
Set includes: 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 EI3900/02. EI3900/06. EI3900/01. Accu-tek 250 Compression Machine (39-6100/0x) Cement Cube Mold, 3-Unit (39-0412) Cover Plate For Cement (39-0412/10) Hard Rubber Tamper For (39-0420) Beaker, Glass 250Ml (88-6106) Graduated Cylinder, 500ml (88-6010) Trowel (88-7410)
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Cement S A M P L E P R E PA R AT I O N
Mortar Mixer, 5 Qt. (4.73 Liter)
ASTM C-305; AASHTO T-162.
5 qt. (4.73 liter) capacity. Three-speed selective transmission. Stainless steel mixing bowl and beater for rust resistance and easy cleaning. Supplied complete with clearance adjustment bracket per ASTM requirements.
This special 5 quart (4.73 liter) Mortar Mixer is used for mixing cement pastes and mortars in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO specifications.The table mounted unit has a planetary mixing action so that the stainless steel beater reaches every part of the batch, rotating on its axis opposite to the direction in which it moves around the bowl.This gives a thorough blending and mixing of all of the ingredients, resulting in a consistent and predictable result in the finished mix.
Specifications
Capacity. Motor. Speeds. Mixing. Bowl. Beater. Dimensions. Weight. 5 qts. (0.167 ft, 4.73 liters). 1/6 h.p.; 124 Watts. Low, intermediate, and high; 139, 285 and 591 rpm. Planetary action. Stainless steel; with clearance adjustment bracket. Flat-type; stainless steel. 10-3/8" x 12-1/4" x 17" h. (263 x 311 x 432 mm). Net 37 lbs. (16.8 kg); Shpg. 55 lbs. (25 kg).
Ordering Information
EI39-0075/02. 115vAC, 60 Hz, 1. EI39-0075/06. 220vAC, 60 Hz, 1. EI39-0075/01. 220vAC, 50 Hz, 1.
Replacement Parts
EI39-0075/10. Stainless Steel Bowl. EI39-0075/12. Stainless Steel Beater.
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Specifications
Mold Frame. Liners. Tamping Rod. Retainer Caps. Compression Pads. Weight. Brass; three gang. Water tight polypropylene with tabs. Polypropylene. Stainless steel. Polyurethane; 1/4" (6.3 mm) thick. Net 7 lbs. (3.2 kg).
Specifications
Sample Size. Construction. Mold Closure. Base Plate. Weight. Up to three 2" (50.8 mm) cubes. Forged bronze; three-gang with wide-flanged top and base; machined and ground finish. Mechanical; T bolt screw clamps held in place by snap rings. Machined forged bronze with knurled hold-down screws. Net 12 lbs. (5.4 kg).
Ordering Information
EI39-0414. Includes stainless steel three gang mold, 27 liners, tamping rod, 2 retainer caps, 4 compression pads and utility knife.
Ordering Information
EI39-0412.
Replacement Parts
EI39-0414/10. Plastic Disposable Liners. Box of 198. EI39-0414/12. Compression Pads. Set of 4. Special Note: Testing without the use of the unbonded cap system will result in erroneous low compressive strengths.
Accessories
EI39-0412/10. Cover Plate. Acts as riser to slow rate of cooling of cube center. EI39-0420. Hard Rubber Tamper. 1/2" x 1" x 6" l. (12.7 x 25.4 x 152.4 mm).
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Cement Mold Brush
Brass bristles prevent damage to molds. Tapered wooden handle.
The Cement Mold Brush is ideally suited for cleaning cement from molds, slump cones and other devices after use.
Specifications
Handle. Bristles. Overall Length. Weight. Wooden. Stiff brass wire; 5/8" w. x 5" l. (15.8 x 127 mm). 10" (254 mm). Net 8 oz. (227 g).
Ordering Information
EI39-0425.
Supplied in 50 lb. (22.6 kg) bags, this Sand is specially graded to pass a No. 20 sieve and be retained on a No. 30 sieve within the tolerances specified by ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Specifications
Specific Gravity. Bulk Density. Grading. Weight. 2.65. 97.14 PCF (1.556 gm/cc). Passes No. 20 sieve; retained on No. 30 sieve. Net 50 lbs. (22.6 kg).
Specifications
Construction. Top. Tamper. Weight. Ultra-high density molecular weight polyethylene; three gang; up to three 2" (50.8 mm) samples. Polyethylene with plastic guide rails. Polyethylene. Net 2 lbs. (0.9 kg).
Ordering Information
EI39-0430.
Ordering Information
EI39-0416.
Specifications
Specific Gravity. Bulk Density. Grading. 2.65. 93.45 PCF (1.497 gm/cc). No. 16 sieve retains 0%. No. 30 sieve retains 2%. No. 40 sieve retains 30%. No. 50 sieve retains 75%. No. 100 sieve retains 98%. Net 50 lbs. (22.6 kg).
Weight.
Ordering Information
EI39-0435.
Specifications
Construction. Dimensions. Weight. Hard rubber. 1/2" x 1" x 6" (12.7 x 25.4 x 152 mm) l. Net 4 oz. (113 g).
Ordering Information
EI39-0420.
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Cement FINENESS
Le Chatelier Flask
ASTM C-128; C-188, E-694; AASHTO T-133.
High quality, chemical-resistant glass construction. Graduation markings in accordance with industry standards.
The Le Chatelier Specific Gravity Flask is used for determining the apparent specific gravity of sand, stone, hydraulic cement and slag screenings. Designed in accordance with industry standards, the flask is supplied complete with a glass stopper.
Specifications
Graduations. Zero mark represents 250 ml, the capacity of the large bulb; neck graduations from 0-1 ml in 0.1 ml divisions with two extra 0.1 ml graduations above the 1.0 and below the 0 marks; bulb portion of neck holds 17 ml; top portion of neck graduated from 18-24 ml in 0.1 ml divisions; 24 ml capacity. Ground glass. Net 8 oz. (227 g).
Specifications
Cell. Disk. Plunger. Manometer. Filter Paper. Fluid. Weight. Stainless steel; 12.70 0.10 mm i.d. 0.9 0.1 mm thick with 30-40 one mm diam. holes. Stainless steel. U-tube glass with ground joint, stop cock and rubber bulb assembly. 12.70 mm diam. Dibutylphthalate. Net 6 lbs. (2.8 kg). Stopper. Weight.
Ordering Information
EI38-1200.
Ordering Information
EI38-1000.
Accessories
EI38-0640. Standard Reference Material No. 114P. Glass Vial. For calibration of EI38-1000. Filter Paper. 12.70 mm diam. Box of 500. Manometer U-Tube. Blaine Air Permeability Cell. Stainless Steel with Disc and Plunger. Manometer Liquid (Dibutylphthalate).
Replacement Parts
EI38-0652. EI38-1000/10. EI38-1000/15. EI38-0620.
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Ordering Information
Set includes: 1 1 1 1 EI3806 Vicat Apparatus, Complete (38-2012). Harvard Trip Balance (78-7090). 2100 g.Weight Set (78-7110). Scoop and Counter Weight (78-7130).
Vicat Apparatus
ASTM C-91, C-187, C-191; AASHTO T-129, T-131.
Rigid frame construction for accurate readings. Reversible plunger with removable needle. Includes needle and hard rubber mold.
The Vicat Apparatus is designed for determining the normal consistency, standard consistency and time of setting of cement and lime in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO specifications. The apparatus consists of a frame bearing a movable plunger of 300 grams weight. The Plunger is 10 mm diameter at one end and is fitted with a removable 1 mm diameter needle at the other end.The plunger is reversible and carries an indicator which moves over the scale graduated in millimeters. The apparatus is supplied complete with plunger, needle and hard rubber mold.
Specifications
Plunger. Needle. Scale. Mold. Weight. Reversible; 10 mm diam. at one end and 1 mm diam. needle at other end; combined weight 300 grams. Steel; mounted in plunger; 1 mm diam. x 50 mm long. Graduated in millimeters. Hard rubber; 70 mm base diam. x 60 mm top diam. x 40 mm h. Net 4 lbs. (1.8 kg).
Ordering Information
EI38-2012. EI38-2620. EI38-2660. Includes Vicat needle and mold. ASTM Vicat Needle. ASTM Vicat Mold and Glass Plate.
Replacement Parts
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Mortar Penetrometer
ASTM C-403.
130 lb. capacity with 1 lb. subdivisions. Includes 6 interchangeable needles as specified in ASTM testing standards. Plated for rust resistance and long life. Convenient carrying case with individual compartments.
The Mortar Penetrometer set is used for determining the rate of hardening of mortars sieved from concrete mixtures.The unit consists of a specially calibrated spring dynamometer with a pressure-indicating scale on the stem of the handle. The pressure scale is calibrated to 130 lbs. by 1 lb. subdivisions.There is a major division located at each 10 lb. interval. A sliding ring on the stem indicates the maximum load obtained during the test.
Specifications
Penetrometer. Pressure Scale. Test Reading. Needles. Carrying Case. Weight. Calibrated spring dynamometer. 130 lbs. x 10 lb. and 1 lb. subdivisions. Indicated by sliding ring. Includes: 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, 1/20 and 1/40 sq. in. end area needles. Plastic with shelf; 18" w. x 6" d. x 4-3/4" h. (457 x 152 x 121 mm). Net 7 lbs. (3.2 kg).
Specifications
Capacity. Operation. Needles. Weight. 200 lbf. (890 N). Hydraulic. 6 included; 1/40, 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 sq. in. end areas; stored in wooden block holder. Shpg. 60 lbs. (27 kg).
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Gillmore Apparatus
ASTM C-91, C-141, C-266, C-414; AASHTO T-154.
Lightweight aluminum alloy horizontal arm supports. Stainless steel needles for corrosion resistance and long life.
The Gillmore Apparatus is used to determine the time of set of cement.The apparatus consists of one needle point of each size, base, support shaft and horizontal arm.
ASTM C-87, C-109, C-185, C-230, C-243, C-348; AASHTO T-71, T-106, T-137.
Cast-bronze table for corrosion resistance and long life. Heavy-duty frame construction. Supplied complete with bronze flow mold.
The Flow Table is designed in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO specifications for use in determining the flow of hydraulic cement mortars and cement pastes. In operation, the test specimen is molded on the table to a specified volume and shape.With the mold removed, the table is dropped a specified number of times. Upon completion of test, the flow, or increase in average diameter, is measured.
Weight.
Ordering Information
EI38-2690.
Accessories
EI38-2690/10. Gillmore Test Sample Template.
Specifications
Table. Frame. Overall Dimensions. Flow Mold. Weights. Cast-bronze; 10" (254 mm) diam.; combined weight with shaft, 9 lbs. 0.1 lb. (4.1 0.05 kg). Heavy-duty construction with cam; produces a 1/2" (12.7 mm) table drop. 10" (254 mm) diam. x approx. 10" (254 mm) h. Machined bronze; 2-3/4" (69.8 mm) top i.d. x 4" (101.6 mm) base i.d. x 2" (50.8 mm) h. Net 22 lbs. (10 kg).
The Concrete Mortar Penetrometer is used for field and laboratory evaluations of the initial set of concrete mortars. The test involves forcing the penetrometers shaft into the mortar to a depth of 1" (25.4 mm) at constant rate and time intervals.The resistance in psi is shown on the penetrometers direct-reading scale.
Ordering Information
Note: Includes Flow Mold. EI38-6002. Hand-operated. Flow Caliper. Flow Mold.
Specifications
Shaft Needle. Range. Scale. Dimensions. Carrying Case. Weight. Steel; 1/20 sq. in. surface area. 0 to 700 psi. Direct-reading; indicator sleeve holds reading until released. 3/4" (19 mm) diam. x 7" (178 mm) long. Canvas, with belt-loop. Net 8 oz. (227 g).
Accessories
EI38-6080. EI38-6040.
Replacement Parts
Ordering Information
EI38-2695.
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Specifications
Construction. Gauge Length. Weights. Plated steel. 10" (254 mm) between inner ends of embedded contact points. EI34-8544: Net 20 lbs. (9.1 kg). EI34-8545: Net 22 lbs. (10 kg).
Ordering Information
EI34-8544. EI34-8545. Two-Gang Mold. 1" x 1" x 10" (25.4 x 25.4 x 254 mm) gauge length. Single Mold. 4" x 4" x 10" (101.6 x 101.6 x 254 mm) gauge length. Contact Points-1/4"(6.3mm) diam. x 3/4" (19mm) long. Pack of 100.
Accessories
EI34-8548.
Length Comparator
ASTM C-151, C-157, C-227, C-490, C-531; AASHTO T-107, T160.
Double-post frame construction for stability. Sturdy metal base platform. Precision machined Invar steel reference bar. Available in either English or Metric models.
The Length Comparator is a device used for measuring the length changes of cement paste, mortar and concrete specimens, in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO specifications. The precision unit consists of a sensitive dial indicator mounted on a sturdy, dual post construction frame.The movable and stationary anvils are shaped to receive the reference pins which are cast into the ends of the test specimen bars. The Length Comparator is supplied complete with an Invar steel reference bar.
Specifications
Frame. Anvils. Dial Indicator. Metal, double-post construction; rust resistant finish. One movable and one stationary; shaped to receive contact points in sample bars. English: 0.3000" x 0.0001" divisions (EI34-8504). Metric: 8.000 mm x 0.002 mm divisions (EI34-8505). Digital: English or Metric Invar metal. 7-1/2" w. x 7-3/4" d. x 17-3/4" h. (190 x 197 x 451 mm). Net 13-1/2 lbs. (6.1 kg).
Ordering Information
Note: Digital model shown. EI34-8504. English. EI34-8505. Metric.
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