Determination of Particle Shape

47-D0542

Aggregates’ characteristics such as dimension, shape, planarity and angularity as well as their classification can be carried out with our aggregate lab equipment specifically designed to assess particle shape and full compliant with EN / ASTM standards.

Bar Sieves (Grids)

Used to determine the flakiness index of aggregates. Aluminium frame and steel bars.

Standards EN 933-3

47-D0418/1 to 47-D0418/13
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Used to determine the flakiness index of aggregates. Aluminium frame and steel bars. Weight approx.: 3 kg per unit, 42 kg complete set
Products
47-D0418/B Set of 14 aggregate grids to EN 933-3. Opening mm:2.50 – 3,15 – 4 – 5 – 6.3 – 8 – 10 – 12.5 16 – 20 – 25 – 31.5 – 40 -50
47-D0418/01 Aggregate grid 2.50 mm opening
47-D0418/02 Aggregate grid 3.15 mm opening
47-D0418/03 Aggregate grid 4.00 mm opening
47-D0418/04 Aggregate grid 5.00 mm opening
47-D0418/05 Aggregate grid 6.30 mm opening
47-D0418/06 Aggregate grid 8.00 mm opening
47-D0418/07 Aggregate grid 10.00 mm opening
47-D0418/08 Aggregate grid 12.50 mm opening
47-D0418/09 Aggregate grid 16.00 mm opening
47-D0418/10 Aggregate grid 20.00 mm opening
47-D0418/11 Aggregate grid 25.00 mm opening
47-D0418/12 Aggregate grid 31.50 mm opening
47-D0418/13 Aggregate grid 40 mm opening
47-D0418/14 Aggregate grid 50 mm opening

Efflux Index Apparatus

Used to obtain information about the shape and the angularity of grains.

Standards EN 933-6

47-D0516/A - Efflux index apparatus for fine aggregate complere with control shutter and cylindrical feed hopper
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Used to obtain information about the shape and the angularity of grains of the 0.063-2 mm fraction of aggregates. It consists essentially of a container, which ends in a funnel 12 mm dia. with 60° opening; control shutter and cylindrical feed hopper.
Products 47-D0516/A Efflux index apparatus for fine aggregate. Controlshutter and cylindrical feed hopper included, conforming to EN 933-6
Technical Specifications Dimensions: 200x200x420 mm
Weight approx.: 11 kg

Flakiness Sieves

Used to determine if aggregate particles are to be considered flaky.

Standards BS 812:105.1

Flakiness sieve test set 47-D0415
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Used to determine if aggregate particles are to be considered flaky, i.e. their thickness is less than 0.6 of their nominal size. Each sieve is made from heavy gauge steel.
Weight approx.: 2.4 kg per unit, 15 kg complete set To evaluate the thickness and the elongation index of the aggregates particles, thickness gauge code 47-D0540 and length gauge code 47-D0541 can be used. See link to other products below.
Products
47-D0415 Flakiness sieves test set
47-D0415/1 Flakiness sieve 4.9 x 30 mm slot
47-D0415/2 Flakiness sieve 7.2 x 40 mm slot
47-D0415/3 Flakiness sieve 10.2 x 50 mm slot
47-D0415/4 Flakiness sieve 14.4 x 60 mm slot
47-D0415/5 Flakiness sieve 19.7 x 80 mm slot
47-D0415/6 Flakiness sieve 26.3 x 90 mm slot
47-D0415/7 Flakiness sieve 33.9 x 100 mm slot

Length Gauge

Used for determining the elongation index of aggregates.

Standards BS 812:105.1

Length gauge code 47-D0541 with Thickness gauge code 47-D0540
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Used for determining the elongation index of aggregates. Aggregates particles are considered elongated when their length is more than 1.8 of their nominal size. Wooden base, brass plate and steel pins.Dimensions: 360x75x71 mm Weight approx.: 1 kg To evaluate the flakiness and the thickness of the aggregates particles, suitable sieves codes 47-D0415/x and Thickness gauge code 47-D0540 can be used. See related products.
Products
47-D0541 Length gauge

Proportional Caliper

Use for the rapid and easy determination of percentage of flat particles elongated particles

Standards ASTM 4971

82-D1656 Proportional caliper to ASTM D4791
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Use for the rapid and easy determination of percentage of flat particles, elongated particles, or both in coarse aggregate fractions of 9.5mm (3/8 in) or larger.It consists of 6″ x 16″ (152.4 x 406.4mm) base plate with four rubber feet, two fixed posts and a 13in (330mm) pivoting arm. The positioning of the pivoting arm allows to obtain desired ratio among 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, or 1:5. Weight: 3.2 kg.
Products
47-D1656 Proportional caliper to ASTM D4791.

Shape Index Apparatus

Used to determine the shape factor of the aggregates. Supplied complete with carrying case

Standards EN 933-4

47-D0542
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Used to determine the shape factor of the aggregates. Supplied complete with carrying case.
Dimensions (case): 470x170x50 mm
Net weight: 500 g
products
47-D0542 Aggregate shape gauge
47-D0542/A Aggregate shape gauge complete with calibration certificate

Thickness Gauge

Used to determine if aggregate particles are to be considered flaky.

Standards BS 812:105.1

Thickness gauge 47-D0540
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Used to determine if aggregate particles are to be considered flaky, i.e. their thickness is less than 0.6 of their nominal size. As alternative, for large sample analysis please refer to flakiness sieves on related products. Dimension: 383x150x6 mm Weight, approx.: 600 g To evaluate the flakiness and the elongation index of the aggregates particles, suitable sieves codes 47-D0415/x and Length gauge code 47-D0541 can be used. See link to other products below.

Products
47-D0540 Thickness gauge

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