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Mineral aggregates are used in all 47 New EN standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riffle boxes (sample splitters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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fields of the construction industry to Sieving method. Test sieves, nominal size of apertures . . . . 188
produce bituminous mixtures, concre- Determination of particle shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Flakiness and elongation index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
te, mortars to be used in structures, fill Shape index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
materials, railway ballast, etc. For this Assessment of fines. Sand equivalent test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
reason we have given particular atten- Assessment of fines. Methylene blue test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Determination of clay, silt, and dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
tion to all testing methods. The new Determination of the efflux index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
EN standards have grouped all tests on
aggregates in five main subjects:
- Tests for general properties of 48 Resistance to fragmentation (Los Angeles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crushing resistance of lightweight aggregate . . . . . . . . . . .
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aggregates
Abrasion resistance of natural stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
- Tests for geometrical properties of Resistance to wear (Micro-Deval) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
aggregates Aggregate crushing value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Deval apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
- Tests for mechanical and physical Scratch hardness ASTM method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
properties of aggregates Aggregate impact value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
- Tests for thermal and weathering Determination of the voids of dry compacted filler . . . . . . . 194
Aggregate density by water displacement. BS method . . . . 195
properties of aggregates Determination of loose bulk density and voids . . . . . . . . . . . 195
- Tests for chemical properties of Determination of the particle density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Determination of particle density and water absorption . . 196
aggregate. Determination of Abrasion Value (AAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
In the majority of cases the new EN Surface moisture of fine aggregate. ASTM method . . . . . . . 197
Standards correspond to some exi- Moisture measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Determination of the Polished Stone Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
sting National Standards and, apart Skid resistance and friction tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
from a few exceptions there is almost Determination of resistance to freezing and thawing -
Climatic Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
no difference in the specifications of Magnesium sulphate test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
test apparatus. Determination of drying shrinkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Determination of resistance to thermal shock . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Chloride content BS 812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Organic impurities in fine aggregates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Carbonate content of aggregates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Potential reactivity of aggregates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Sample reduction. Laboratory crushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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47 New EN European Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AGGREGATES
B y the time this catalogue has been printed a number of new European Standards concerning aggregates will have been published and
the correspondent National Standards are automatically superseded.
The new EN Standards for aggregates have been grouped in five main subjects:
Standards
- Tests for general properties of aggregates from EN 932-1 to EN 932-6
- Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates from EN 933-1 to EN 933-10
- Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates from EN 1097-1 to EN 1097-10
- Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates from EN 1367-1 to EN 1367-5
- Tests for chemical properties of aggregates from EN 1744-1 to EN 1744-3
In the majority of cases the new EN Standards correspond to some existing National Standards and, apart from a few exceptions there is
almost no difference in the specifications of test apparatus.
In order to allow clients the choice to update, if necessary, their laboratory equipment, we list below all the new EN Standards with cor-
responding National Standard.
Considering that in many countries outside Europe the National Standards such as BS and NF will still be adopted, we continue to supply
the relative apparatus.
Legend
EN = European Standard (Mandatory); BS = British Standard; ASTM = USA Standard; NF = French Standard; DIN = German Standard;
UNE = Spanish Standard; NLT = Spanish “Norma de Laboratorio Transporte”; UNI = Italian Standard; CNR = Italian Road Standard; ISO
= International Organization for Standardization
Note. The asterisk * after the National Standard means that the testing apparatus does not completely correspond to the EN Standard.
15-D0438 to 15-D0438/H
Riffle boxes
q STANDARD
EN 933-1, 933-2
86-D1645
q STANDARD M 47-D0415
EN 933-3 / Also conforming to NF P18- Flakiness sieves test set
561, UNI 8520-18, NLT 354
General description and specifications
Bar sieves (Grids)
Used to determine the flakiness index of Used to determine if aggregate particles are
the aggregates. Aluminium frame and steel to be considered flaky, i.e. their thickness is
bars. less than 0.6 of their nominal size. Each
sieve is made from heavy gauge steel and
sCode Aperture (mm) each one can also be ordered separately.
The set comprises the following sieves: 47-D0415
47-D0418/1 2.50
47-D0418/2 3.15
Flakiness sieve set
47-D0418/3 4.00
47-D0418/4 5.00
47-D0418/5 6.30 sCode Slot width Slot length Passing/Retained
(mm) (mm) (mm)
47-D0418/6 8.00
47-D0418/7 10.00 47-D0415/1 4.9 30 10/6.3
47-D0418/8 12.50 47-D0415/2 7.2 40 14/10
47-D0418/9 16.00 47-D0415/3 10.2 50 20/14
47-D0418/10 20.00 47-D0415/4 14.4 60 28/20
47-D0418/11 25.00 47-D0415/5 19.7 80 37.5/28
47-D0418/12 31.50 47-D0415/6 26.3 90 50/37.5
47-D0418/13 40.00 47-D0415/7 33.9 100 63/50
M 47-D0542/A
M 47-D0541 Length gauge Aggregate shape gauge complete
with calibration certificate
Description
Aggregate particles are considered elonga-
ted when their length is more than 1.8 of
their nominal size.
47-D0542
B Dimensions: 320x160 mm
47-D0418/1 to 47-D0418/13 47-D0541, D0540 A Weight approx.: 450 g
Testing equipment for the construction industry 189
47 Geometrical properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AGGREGATES
sCode Description
47-T0050/1C Measuring cylinder (ASTM)
47-T0050/1A Measuring cylinder (EN)
47-T0050/2 Rubber stopper 47-T0056/C
47-T0050/3 Measuring can
47-T0050/4 Irrigator tube
47-T0050/5 Siphon assembly
with bottle
47-T0050/6 Weighted foot (ASTM)
47-T0050/61 Weighted foot (EN)
86-D1546 Funnel
82-D1694 Graduated rule, 500 mm
Assessment of fines.
Methylene blue test
q STANDARD
EN 933-9
Also conforming or comparable to NF P94-
068, UNE 83 180, UNI 8520-15
M 47-D0439/A
s47-D0439/C1
50 cc burette with stopcock
Bottle roller. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Used for rotating the glass bottle contai- s47-D0439/C2 47-D0439/C (Sieves not included)
Support base with clamp
ning samples as described in BS 812 at a
speed of 80 ± 20 r.p.m.
s47-D0439/C3 Determination of the efflux index
Filter paper. Pack of 100 discs
Power: 90 W of fine aggregates
B Dimensions:
s47-D0439/C4
Glass rod 300x8 mm dia.
424x195x275 mm (lxwxh) q STANDARD
A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg s47-D0439/C5 EN 933-6
3000 ml cap. plastic beaker NF P18-564, CNR No. 113
s47-D0439/C9 M 47-D0516
Accessories Methylene blue. 250 g
Efflux index apparatus
s47-D0439/1 s47-D0439/C10
Airtight glass container 1 litre capacity Kaolinite. 1000 g Used to obtain information about the
shape and the angularity of grains of the
s47-D0439/C11 0.075 – 4 mm fraction of aggregates. It
Electric agitator, 400 to 700 r.p.m., 75 consists essentially of a container, which
M 47-D0439/B mm dia. impeller. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.(1)
Complete with support base and double ends in a funnel 12 or 16 mm dia. with
Andreasen pipette sleeve. 60° opening. Supplied complete with both
25 ml capacity funnels.
Used to extract precise Each item can be purchased individually.
quantities of suspen- B Dimension approx.:
sion ready for analysis. (1)
Other voltages available on request. 200x200x420 mm
Made from glass.
A Weight: 9 kg approx.
A Weight approx.: Accessories
700 g
s47-D0439/C13 Automatic bottle top
dispenser 0-10 ml, 0.1 ml graduations
M 22-T0062/2 complete with glass bottle.
Pipette stand Note: replaces the 47-D0439/C1 and
Used to precisely 47-D0439/C2 burette with support base
47-D0516
adjust the vertical
movement of the s47-D0439/C15 Plastic pan
Andreasen pipette. For
full details please refer
to the Soil Section 22.
M 48-D0500/DZ M 48-D0512/A
Same as above but 76 mm int. dia.
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Method 2
Made of steel
M 48-D0500/DY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 48-D0500/D with 48-D0505
A Weight approx.: 15 kg (48-D0512)
and 7 kg (48-D0512/A)
Abrasive charges
q STANDARD
EN 1341, 1342, 1338, 1339, 1340,
14157, 12808-2
M 48-D0471
Abrasion testing machine for
natural stones and concrete tiles. Aggregate crushing value.
48-D0524
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
BS method
General description and specifications
Determination of the resistance
This machine has been developed for deter- q STANDARD
to wear (Micro-Deval) BS 812:110
mining the resistance to abrasion/wear of
natural stones and concrete products. Easy
to use, electronic control of the disc speed q STANDARD M 48-D0510
with auto shut-off of the machine at the EN 1097-1, EN 13450 Standard aggregate crushing value
selected number of revolutions. Complete Also conforming to NF P18-572, P18-576, apparatus. 150 mm dia.
with aspirator to collect powders. The abra-
sion disc wheel is 70 mm thick. Supplied CNR No. 109, UNE 83 115
complete with 5 kg of white corundum M 48-D0511
M 48-D0524
FEPA grit size 80 and calibration sample Aggregate crushing value apparatus.
( Boulonnais Marble). The machine can Micro-Deval testing machine.
75 mm dia.
also be converted for abrasion test on clay 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
pavers conforming to EN 1344 by the con-
version kit 48-D0471/K. See accessories. General description and specifications General description and specifications
B Overall dimensions: Used to determine the resistance to wear The aggregate crushing value provides a
620x670x850 mm of aggregates. The machine consists of a relative measure of the resistance of an
A Weight approx.: 85 kg steel frame suitable to house four 154 mm aggregate to crushing under a gradually
stainless steel cylinders or two 400 mm applied compressive load. Supplied com-
stainless steel cylinders. The machine stops plete with cylinder, plunger, base plate,
Accessories and spares automatically at the preset number of tamping rod, and measure.
gyrations. The machine is supplied without
s48-D0471/1 Abrasive white corun- stainless steel cylinders and stainless steel A Weight approx.: 16.5 kg for
dum sand 80 grade. Pack of 25 kg spheres. 48-D0510 and 3.5 kg for 48-D0511
Power: 1100 W
s48-D0471/K Conversion kit to per- B Dimensions: 1000x450x920 mm N O T E
form the abrasion test on Clay pavers A Weight approx.: 130 kg
conforming to EN1344. Comprising The ACV test can be performed with our
counterweight, hopper, abrasion disk automatic test systems. See page 244-247
Accessories to EN 1097-1
dia. 200x10 mm and silica calibration
plate s48-D0524/4
Stainless steel cylinder 200 mm dia. x
154 mm length. (Four cylinders requi-
red)
s48-D0524/7
Steel spheres, 10 mm dia. Pack of 20 kg
Accessories to EN 13450
Other accessories
Deval apparatus
q STANDARD
NF P18-577
M 48-D0523
Deval attrition test machine.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
B Dimensions: Accessories
48-D0515
150x200x320 mm
A Weight approx.: s48-D0447/1 Blow counter kit. To fit
the filler compaction apparatus
8 kg
s48-D0447/2 Filter paper 25 mm dia.
Pack of 100
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 1097-6, EN 12390-7 EN 1097-3
BS 812:2, 1881:14 - UNI 6394-2 Also conforming as operating principle to BS
812, NLT 156, UNI 8520-6, CNR No. 62-63-
M 11-D0612/A 64, ISO 6872
Specific gravity frame
s11-D0612/A1
Cradle for holding specimens
A Weight approx.:
net 200 kg; shipping 260 kg
Accessories
Moisture measurement
M 48-D0462
Microlance, instant moisture and
temperature tester
48-D0462 Detail
General description and specifications
The instrument measures moisture and
temperature of building materials at dep-
ths up to 1 m approx., simply by insertion.
The digital readings are shown instantly.
The microlance has a built-in computer,
which gives it the flexibility to handle a
wide range of materials and water con-
tents. The meter comes with standard cali-
bration for sands and aggregates, but is
easily recalibrated in the field for virtually
any material or mixture using the built-in
48-D0522
“Autocal” facility.
Complete with calibration certificate.
B Case dimensions:
790x760x320 mm
A Weight approx. (including case):
34 kg
48-D5252
48-B0190/5
Determination of resistance and other components are located in the Control console
to freezing and thawing top of the cabinet for easy inspection and Housed in a well protected case, it con-
maintenance. tains fuses, electroswitches and terminals
of all electrical parts. The front panel fea-
q STANDARD Thermostatic unit tures a large digital display with switches
EN 1367-1
Also comparable to ASTM C671 - C682, UNI
The cooling group, CFC free, is overspe- for fans, compressor, resistances, humi-
8520-20, CNR No. 80 and to BS 812:124 cified for the maximum reliability. It is difier (10-D1429/A model only) and the
designed to condition the air circulating alarm leds.
CLIMATIC CHAMBERS in the cabinet. The cooling group consists A multifunction control unit displays
of a compressor mounted on antivibration simultaneously the set points and absolu-
Introduction supports with internal thermal protection, te output values.
We propose two versions of this new and
copper tube condensers with aluminium
advanced Climatic cabinet:
Model 10-D1429 with digital controller for fins, motor fans directly connected to the
temperature from –25 to +70°C, confor- shaft and complete with thermal protec- Temperature sensor
ming to EN 1367-1 for Aggregate testing tion. The cooling circuit is entirely made of The PT100 temperature sensor is movable
and many other similar tests on concrete copper and is completed with de-water/ inside the cabinet area and can also be
and other construction materials receiver filter, spy glass to verify the pas- positioned inside the test sample confor-
Model 10-D1429/A with digital controller
for both temperature from –25 to +70°C sage of freon, high pressure manostat ming to specific Standard requirement.
and humidity from 10 to 95%, also sui- and inlet connectors. The evaporator has
table for many other tests as for example the same characteristics of the condenser. Humidity sensor
concrete and cement curing (EN 12390-2, The de-humidification is obtained by a Allows measurement of humidity up to
EN 196-1). smooth tube with cyclic thaw. The hea- RH 100%.
Both models can be upgraded with internal
ting element consists of a stainless steel
data recording facility, data output port
and dedicated PC software. See model finned tube with a limit thermostat. The
10-D1429/REC. re-cycling fans are connected directly to
the low thermal emissions motors.
M 10-D1429
Temperature controlled cabinet,
520 litres cap., temperature range
–25 to +70°C. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Main Features
M 10-D1429/A - Advanced controller with cycle programmer
Temperature and humidity control- for 50 programs and 1000 segments
led cabinet, 520 litres cap., tempe- - Temperature sensor movable inside the
cabinet orinside the sample conforming to
rature range –25 to +70°C, humidi- the Standard requirement
ty range from 10 to 95%. - High accuracy: ± 1°C, ± 5% RH (RH with
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. model10-D1429/A only)
- A multipurpose climatic chamber suitable
for-testing applications in Aggregates,
Cement,Concrete, Bricks, Blocks, Asphalt
General description and other co-struction materials
- Optional internal data recording facility,
Cabinet data output port and dedicated PC software
Monobloc cabinet made with stainless
steel profiles with external finish in
SCTCH-BRITE. All internal angles have
been rounded off for easy cleaning.
Insulation is provided with high density
polyurethane 60 mm thick. The self clo-
sing door can open over 100° and is fitted
with rechangeable magnetic gaskets. The
shelves are supported on stainless steel
guides, which prevent them turning,
capable of loading heavy specimens. The
stainless steel feet are adjustable in height
for the best stability. The cooling system 10-D1429
Accessories and spare parts SOUNDNESS OF AGGREGATES BY USE OF SODIUM SULFATE OR MAGNESIUM SULFATE
s10-D1429/REC Upgrade of the M 48-D0612/A2
cabinet controller with internal data q STANDARD Stainless steel mesh basket, 1.7 mm
recording facility, data output port and ASTM C88
dedicated PC software (No. 12 ASTM) opening, 120 mm
M 48-D0612/A1 dia., 160 mm high.
M 48-D0457 Weight: 0,3 kg approx.
Stainless steel mesh basket, 600 μm
Metal can 2000 ml cap., with
(No. 30 ASTM) opening, 120 mm
removable lid and 1 kg ballast. M 48-D0612/A3
dia., 160 mm high.
Conforming to EN 1367-1 Stainless steel mesh basket, 9.5 mm
Weight: 0,3 kg approx.
(3/8”) opening, 200 mm dia., 200
Used for the determination of resistance mm high. Weight: 1 kg approx.
to freezing and thawing of aggregates
including lightweight types.
48-D0457 48-D0612/A3
Accessories
48-D0453
s62-L0034/3
Reference rod, 205 mm long
10-D1419
Specifications
Max. temperature: 1100°C
Electronic thermoregulator
and 24 hour timer
Power: 9000 W
62-L0035 Detail of the analogic version
Inside dimensions:
300x220x500 mm (wxhxd)
M 48-D0453/1 B Outside dimensions:
Steel inserts for 48-D0453. 750x1650x1100 mm (wxhxd)
Pack of 12 A Weight approx.: 400 kg
Accessories
chloride content of carbonate content of aggregates Used in the test method for
the chemical determina-
fine aggregates - bs812 tion of potential reactivity
M 48-D0543 M 48-D0570 of aggregates with alkalies
Quantab chloride titrator, type Gasometer Dietrich-Früling in Portland cement con-
crete. Manufactured from
1175 (711175), range 0.005% to
General description and specifications corrosion-resistant metal
0.1% Na Cl. Bottle of 40 strips and fitted with an airtight
Used for the determination of CaCO3 espe- cover.
M 48-D0543/A cially in limestone and lime marl. It consists 48-D0545
Capacity: 59 cm3 approx.
Quantab chloride titrator, type of a glass container in which the reaction
1176 (711176), range 0.05% to between the calcium carbonate contained Three gang mould
1% Na Cl. Bottle of 40 strips in the products and a solution of hydro-
chloric acid takes place. The gas given off
q STANDARD
UNI 8520-22
is collected and measured with a suitable
General description and specifications
device connected with the container. Being
A simple and quick method to determine measured the volume of gas (CO2) given off M 62-L0009/A
the chloride content of fine aggregates. The it can be related with the quantity of CaCO3 Three gang prism mould 25x25x280
silver dichromate strip will react with any contained in the sample. mm (gauge length 294 mm)
chloride in the solution and the calibrated
column will indicate the proportional con- B Dimensions of gasometer Used for determining the potential reactivi-
centration of chloride. Bottle containing 40 (assembled): ty of alkali in aggregates. Made of steel with
strips and calibration chart. 400x200x1100 mm approx. minimum surface hardness of HV200.
A Weight approx.: 12 kg Accessories and spares
s62-L0009/A2
Reference rod 294 mm
s62-L0009/A1
Spare plugs for 62-L0009/A mould
48-D0543, D0543/A
Pack of 20 pieces
Organic impurities
in fine aggregates
q STANDARD
ASTM C40, UNI 8020-14
Test bottles
M 48-D1090 62-L0009/A
Graduated impurities test bottle Colour scale
500 ml. ASTM C40
M 48-D0850/A
Colour standard with 5 organic glass
M 48-D1091
48-D0570 scales mounted in plastic holder
Graduated impurities test bottle
1000 ml
Potential reactivity of aggregates
q STANDARD
ASTM C289, UNI 8520-22 (Oct. 86),
NF P94 048
M 48-D0545
Reaction container
48-D1090, 48-D0850/A
48-D1091
Sample reduction
48-D0530/A
48-D0535/A