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This unit automatically compacts the specimen and comes to a stop when the pre-set number of strokes set on the automatic digital display counter has completed. The trip mechanism ensures that the sliding hammer falls from the same height for every blow into the mould, which is held in position by a clamping device. The …
Automatic Marshall CompactorRead More
Complete with plunger. Additional items required to perform the test such as initial set needle, final set needle, Vicat Mould etc. are not supplied as part of the Vicat Apparatus.
The 150mm ACV apparatus consists of steel cylinder with a nominal diameter of 150mm, a plunger, baseplate, tamping rod and measure. All surfaces that come into contact with the aggregate are cadmium plated against corrosion. The metal measure is 115mm diameter x 180mm deep. Used for aggregate passing 12.7mm and retained by a 9.52mm sieve. …
Aggregate Impact ValueRead More
The AIV apparatus consists of a hammer with a trip action release, mould and automatic blow counter. All this is contained within a rigid frame to ensure free-fall of the hammer when released. To determine the Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) of aggregates which provides a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate to sudden …
Aggregate Crushing ValueRead More