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Aggregates Mechanical properties

Mechanical Properties
The diverse range of aggregate available to the engineer makes it essential to select a material that is adequate for a given application.The following equipment is designed to determine various mechanical characteristics that need to be known in order to select the most suitable and economic type of aggregate.

Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)

BS 812-112
The apparatus has been designed in a particularly heavy duty form, with specially hardened steel surfaces for minimum wear.The assembly is heavily plated to ensure corrosion resistance and forms a rigid frame around the quick-release trigger mechanism which ensures an effective free fall of the hammer when released. A built-in counter automatically indicates the number of blows delivered. The apparatus is supplied complete with cylindrical measure 75 mm diameter x 50 mm deep, and a steel tamping rod 16 mm diameter x 600 mm long.

Ordering Information
EL42-4000 Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Weight 52 kg
EL42-4000 AIV Apparatus

ACV Apparatus with Metal Measures and Tamping Rods

Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV) and Ten Percent Fines Value (TFV)
BS 812-110, 111
These tests are a measure of the crushing properties of aggregate and use the same basic equipment.The ACV test requires a standard load of 400 kN to be applied over a period of 10 minutes while the TFV test measures the force required to produce a specified depth of plunger penetration.

ACV/TFV Standard Test

Ordering Information
EL42-4300 Aggregate Crushing Value Apparatus comprising 150 mm nominal diameter steel cylinder, plunger and base plate. Weight 16.6 kg EL42-4360 Metal Measure 115 mm diameter x 180 mm deep. Weight 870 g Tamping Rod see EL34-0130

ACV/TFV Test for Aggregate

Smaller than 10 mm Ordering Information
EL42-4500 Aggregate Crushing Value Apparatus comprising 75 mm nominal diameter steel cylinder, plunger and base plate. Weight 3.5 kg EL42-4560 Metal Measure 57 mm diameter x 90 mm deep. EL42-4580 Tamping Rod 8 mm diameter x 300 mm long with rounded end. Weight 350 g 124

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Los Angeles Abrasion Machine

ASTM C131, C535; EN 1097-2 s s s s European and ASTM methods Revolution counter Safety cut-out Full width cover

Ordering Information
EL42-5305/01 Los Angeles Abrasion Machine as specified For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph EL42-5310/01 Los Angeles Abrasion Machine with CE Safety Cabinet fitted with microswitches. Less charges. For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph

The Los Angeles Machine comprises a heavy steel cylinder, rotated about its horizontal axis. The cylinder incorporates a removable internal shelf.Two alternative shelf positions are provided, one for ASTM and one for the EN test method. The ELE Los Angeles Machines heavy duty steel cylinder is manufactured from structural steel plate conforming to S275 of EN 10025:1993 The filling aperture is provided with a cover and a safety stop button is prominently positioned.The machine is fitted with a revolution counter and steel tray for specimen unloading. Supplied without abrasive charges which should be ordered separately.

Accessories
EL42-5300/10 EL42-5305/10 Set of Abrasive Charges (ASTM) Set of Abrasive Charges (EN)

EL42-5310/01 Los Angeles Abrasion Machine with CE safety cabinet

EL42-5305/01 Los Angeles Abrasion Machine

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EN 1097-1 s s s s

Aggregates Mechanical properties

Micro-Deval Apparatus
Satisfies European test method Machine with safety cover and cutout Positive drive system 4 drums supplied as standard

The apparatus comprises a main frame assembly with drive motor and twin roller bearers.Two models are available, EL42-5210/01 features a hinged safety cover with automatic cut-off of power to the drive system when the guard is opened. Model EL42-5205/01 is supplied less safety cover. As standard both units are supplied with a revolution counter and on/off switches. Each model is supplied with 4 stainless steel drums each 200 mm diameter x 154 mm long and 20.0 kg charge (5 kg required for test) of steel balls. A waterproof sealing gasket is fitted to the drum enclosure. Drums locate positively on the roller bearers that are driven at a speed of 100 5 rpm.

Ordering Information
EL42-5205/01 Micro-Deval Apparatus complete with 4 stainless steel drums, 20.0 kg of 10 mm diameter steel ball charges (5 kg required for test). Dimensions 450 x 1000 x 950 mm (l x w x h). Weight 150 kg. For 220 240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. EL42-5210/01 Micro-Deval Apparatus complete with safety cover, 4 stainless steel drums, 20.0kg of 10 mm diameter steel ball charges (5 kg required for test). Dimensions 650 x 1150 x 1150 mm (l x w x h). Weight 180 kg. For 220 240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

EL42-5210/01 Micro-Deval Apparatus

Accessories
EL42-5200/11 EL42-5200/10 Steel Charges 10 mm diameter for Micro-Deval Apparatus (20.2 kg pack) Stainless Steel Drum 200 mm diameter x 154 mm long for Micro-Deval Apparatus. Supplied without steel charges. Weight 25 kg
EL42-5205/01 Micro-Deval Apparatus

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Polished Stone Value (PSV)

BS 812-114; EN 1097-8
The Polished Stone Value provides a measure of the resistance to polishing under the action of vehicle tyres and is a fundamental test which is often used when selecting aggregate for road surfacing material.

Accelerated Polishing Machine

BS 812 s s s s Satisfies European method High safety standards Sealed long-life bearings Sealed control panel

Specimens are manufactured in accurately machined and matched moulds; they are then removed from the moulds and located on the Road Wheel. Abrasives are continuously fed to the road wheel. Water is introduced at a controlled rate via a variable flow meter and self-contained water supply. Used water and abrasives are collected in a large removable tray. Electrical supply is protected by thermal cutouts and an emergency stop button.

Ordering Information
EL42-5505/01 Accelerated Polishing Machine complete with 4 moulds and 4 mould plates. Weight 220 kg For 220 240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph Specification Dimensions (l x w x h) Rated power Road wheel Applied load on specimens Feed rates Corn emery: Water: Flour emery: Water: 550 x 630 x 1600 mm (bottle fitted) 400 W 315 to 325 rpm 715 to 735 N 20 to 34 g/min 20 to 34 ml/min 2 to 4 g/min 5 to 8 ml/min

EL42-5505 Accelerated Polishing Machine Road Wheel and samples

Accessories
EL42-5520 EL42-5525 Corn Emery ungraded, 3 kg pack. Flour Emery ungraded, 3 kg pack.

Spares
Model number EL42-5505/12 EL42-5505/20 EL42-5505/21 EL42-5505/22 Description Tyred Wheel Assembly, dark Tyred Wheel Assembly, light Mould Plate Specimen Mould

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Friction Tester
BS 812-114, 8204, 6677-1, 6717, 7263-1, 3, 7932, 7976; EN 1097-8, 1341, 1342, 1338, 1344, 13036-4, 14231; DD ENV 12633, ASTM E303
This apparatus consists of a spring-loaded rubber slider mounted on a pendulum arm.The arm can be adjusted vertically from a rigid support column when in operation.The base has three adjustable feet so that the swing of the pendulum during test moves through a truly circular path while operating directly on a road surface. All bearings and working parts are enclosed where possible to protect them against wear and contamination. As standard, the Tester incorporates the 'F scale' that is necessary for laboratory testing. The optional accessory Baseplate is required for laboratory tests.

Ordering Information
EL42-6000 Friction Tester. Weight 31 kg

Accessories
EL42-6200 Baseplate with specimen mounting block for use with machine in a laboratory. Weight 8 kg Replacement Mounted Rubber Slider for laboratory use. Weight 20 g Replacement Mounted Rubber Slider for road version of machine. Weight 35 g

Spares
EL42-6221 EL42-6222

Friction Tester in carrying case

EL42-6000 Friction Tester

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