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	Slump Test Standards: EN 12350–2, BS 1881: 102, ASTM C143, AASHTO T119 The Slump test method is used for the determination of the consistency, medium and high workability of fresh concrete. The set comprises of slump cone, slump cone funnel, 600 mm long x 16 mm diameter tamping rod which is hemispherical at both ends base plate, rubber mallet and steel rule. Supplied either galvanized or paint coated to prevent corrosion.
	Waltz Container Standards: EN 12350-4 Waltz Container is used for determining the degree of compactability and consistency of fresh concrete. Comprises: Comprises of a 200x200x400 mm (w x d x h) metal container with two carrying handles. Coated against corrosion.
	Flow Table Standards: EN 12350-5, BS 1881-105 The Flow Table test is used for determining the consistency and workability of fresh concrete. The conical mould for casting the flow specimen and the calliper for measuring the diameter of the mortar after it has been spread on the flow table. The apparatus consists of a double steel table, the upper table measuring 700x700 mm and hinged at one side to the lower table. The top table is inscribed and all parts are protected against corrosion. The stainless steel cone has a top of 130 mm dia., base of 200 mm dia., and height of 200 mm. Supplied complete with wooden tamping rod.
	Vebe Consistometer Standards: EN 12350-3, ASTM C1170 The vebe test is a variation of the simple slump test where the concrete is subject to vibration after removal from the slump cone to determine the workability of fresh concrete. A plastic disc is placed into contact with the upper surface of the concrete, the vibrating table underneath operates at a fixed amplitude allowing the lower surface of the disc to be completely coated with cement.
	Pocket Penetrometer Standards: ASTM C403, AASHTO T197 The Pocket Penetrometer is designed for determination of setting time of fresh concrete for field and laboratory use. Stainless steel plunger 32.3 mm² (1/20 inch²) area; plunger graduated 0-5 MPa.
	Air Entrainment Meter Standards: EN 12350–7, ASTM C231, AASHTO T152 The Air Entrainment Meter is used to determine air content of fresh concrete. The meter measures up to 22% entrained air with an accuracy of ±0.25% at full scale. It is appropriate for aggregates size of maximum 50mm. Comprises: It consists of a flanged 7 liter capacity cylindrical vessel and cover assembly incorporating a pressure gauge air pump and valves. The instrument can be calibrated and it is supplied complete with straight edge and tamping rod.
	Compacting Factor Apparatus Standards: BS 1881-103, BS 5075 The Apparatus enables a check to be made on the weight of concrete when it is falls from fixed heights into a cylindrical container of standard capacity. Comprises: The Apparatus consists of two conical hoppers each with a hinged trap with quick release mechanism to allow free flow of the concrete sample. A cylindrical mould is fitted beneath the hoppers.
	Vibrating Table Standards: EN 12390–2 The Vibrating Table is a compact unit providing controlled vibro-compaction with fixed amplitude in the laboratory using cube or cylinder moulding equipment. Comprises: Vibrating tables consists of vibrating motor, control unit and clamping assembly. The table is available in two alternative sizes, 610 x 380 mm and 1260 x 620 mm. Small table accepts 4, large table accepts 8 cube, cylinder moulds or beam moulds by using clamping assembly.
	Concrete Cube Moulds Standards: EN 12390-1-2, ASTM C39, 192, AASHTO T23, T126 The Cast iron, hard plastic or steel cube moulds are manufactured in accordance to dimensions and tolerances stated in the related standards. Four part and clamp attached base plate cast iron and steel moulds are designed to be durable, resistant and easy to clean.
	Vibrating Poker Standards: EN 12390–2, 12350-6, -7 ASTM C31, C192, AASHTO T 23, T126 The Vibrating Poker is 25mm Tip, 250mm long ideal for the internal compaction of concrete specimens and a good alternative to traditional tamping bar especially when there are large numbers of specimens to be compacted.
	Concrete Mixer (Pan Type) The Pan Concrete Mixer is efficient for mixing quality concrete. Pan type mixer is suitable for the mixing concrete in the laboratory. It is designed to give efficient mixing of both dry and wet materials. The total effective capacity of the mixer is 56 ltr. The mixer head lifts clear to provide maximum access to the pan and holds the mixing blades at a constant depth during the mixing operation. The blades can be adjusted to suit the different types and volume of materials to be mixed.
	Curing Tank Standards: EN 12390-1-2, ASTM C39, 192 The Curing Tank is designed for curing concrete cubes, beams and cylinders. The temperature can be set and maintained to the required value by an electric resistance incorporating a thermo regulator which maintains set temperature between ambient and 40ºC with ±2ºC accuracy. The tank is also supplied with a submersible circulator pump to assure good temperature uniformity.
	Density of Hard Concrete, Specific Gravity Frame Buoyancy Balance Standards: EN 12390-7, 1097-6, BS 1881:114 The Apparatus is used for specific gravity determination of fresh and hardened concrete. Comprises: A purpose built robust frame designed to support the electronic balance. The lower part of the frame incorporates a moving platform, which carries the water tank allowing the test specimens to be weighed in both air and water.
	Concrete Beam Moulds Standards: EN 12390-1-2, ASTM C39, 192, AASHTO T23, T126 Steel beam moulds are manufactured in accordance to dimensions and tolerances stated in the related standards. Two part and clamp attached base plate steel moulds are designed to be durable, resistant and easy to clean.
	Concrete Penetrometer Standards: ASTM C403, AASHTO T197 The Concrete Penetrometer is used for determination of setting time of the mortar fraction of fresh concrete. Comprises: The Concrete Penetrometer consists of a spring loading device which is graduated from 2 to 150 lbs, Set of stainless steel needle points of 650, 325, 160, 65, 32, and 16 mm² area.
	Concrete Test Hammer Standards: EN 12504-2, ASTM C805 The Concrete Test Hammer is the traditional instrument used for the non-destructive testing of hardened concrete. This easy-to-use instrument provides a quick and simple test for obtaining an immediate indication of concrete strength in various parts of a structure. The verifiable strength is between 10 and 70 N/mm²
	Micro Covermeter Standards: BS1881- 204 The Micro Convermeter is developed model with newly designed probe believed to incorporate the most accurate depth and bar size determination routines available. Combined with extremely good resolution of multiple bars, sets the unit apart from others and sets the benchmark for covermeter surveying.
	Concrete Cylinder Moulds Standards: EN 12390-1-2, ASTM C39, 192 The Cylinder Moulds are manufactured in accordance to dimensions and tolerances stated in the related standards.
	Cylinder Capping Frame Standards: ASTM C617, EN 12390-3, AASHTO T23 The Cylinder Capping Frame is used to assure plane end surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder during the capping. The frame comprising vertical supports mounted on a steel base.
	Melting Pot Standards: EN 12390-7, 1097-6, BS 1881:114 The Melting Pot is used for melting capping compound (sulphur). Comprises: The apparatus consists of a aliminium container in a well-lagged steel jacket, cover and thermostatic control heating system to keep the temperature constant in the range of 40-150ºC.
	Concrete Ultrasonic Non-destructive Testing Standards: BS 1881-203, EN 12504-4;ASTM C597 An essential tool for investigating the structural integrity of a wide range of materials. The Concrete Ultrasonic can be used in the laboratory or on site to investigate uniformity; cavities, cracks, fire/frost damage, delamination, deterioration and strength. It has memory storage of up to 100 sets of readings and built in RS232 serial port for download of data.
	Concrete Impermeability Apparatus Standards: EN 12390-8 The Concrete Impermeability Apparatus is used for the determining of the depth of penetration of water to hardened concrete specimens under pressure. 3 and 6 specimen capacity models are available. The system can test 150x150x150 mm, 200x200x200 mm cube or 150x300mm cylinder specimens. Pressure to the sample, up to 10 bar with 0,2 bar precision is generated by way of compressed air applied to the integral water tank and controlled by a pressure regulator; with a pressure gauge.
	Universal Testing Machine Standards: BS 1610, ASTM C-39, E4 AASHTO T-22 The Universal Testing Machine is designed to test the ferrous materials for structural values such as breaking point, breaking tensile, maximum load and maximum tensile. The machine feature two test spaces that users can quickly change between tension and compression testing without having to remove heavy fixtures. Maximum security is maintained by limit switches on the lower grip and piston as well as the safety valves on the hydraulic system. Samples of 15mm to 60mm diameter round and 2 to 40mm thick flat can be tested with easy to use hydraulic grips. Machines make the test with the set pace rate and turns to start position automatically. The distance between the grips can be set by motor driven hand set system.
	Flexural Test Machine Standards: EN 12390-5,6, 1338, 1340, ASTM C78, C293, C496 The Flexural Testing Machine range of 100 kN and 200 kN capacity have been designed for reliable and consistent testing of concrete beams, transverse test on kerbs and flagstones, indirect tensile tests on concrete and interlocking pavers. The Flexural Machines feature the complete automatic test cycle with a closed loop digital readout. Once the specimen parameter have been introduced, it is sufficient to press the START button to complete the test. The Flexural Frame can be connected to any Geotechnical compression machine as a second frame.
	Full Automatic Compression Machine Standards: EN 12390-3,4,5,6; EN 12504-1, 1354, 1521, 13161, 1338, 1340, 196, 772-1, -6, 13286-41, BS 1881 3892-3, 187, 6073-1, 6717 ASTM C39 The Geotechnical Full Automatic range of 2000 kN, 3000KN and 4000 kN capacity Compression Machines has been designed to meet the need for reliable and consistent testing of concrete samples. The machines feature the complete automatic test cycle with a closed loop digital readout. Once the specimen parameters have been introduced, it is sufficient to press the START button to complete the test. The Compression Machines consist of their main parts: Frame, power pack and data acquisition control system.
	Semi Automatic Compression Machines Standards: EN 12390-3,4,5,6; EN 12504-1, 1354, 1521, 13161, 1338, 1340, 196, 772-1, -6, 13286-41, BS 1881 3892-3, 187, 6073-1, 6717 ASTM C39 The Geotechnical Semi Automatic range of 2000 kN and 3000 kN capacity Compression Testing Machine is designed to meet most needs for reliable and consistent testing. The Display Unit is a microcontroller controlled device with advanced facilities for data capture, calculation and presentation. The test results and graph shows whether the loading is correct with respect to current pace rate are displayed on the screen.
	Block Test Platens Standards: EN772-1, BS 6073-1 The Block Test Platens 510mmx310mmx50mm are used for testing concrete blocks and other structural materials.
	Block Test Platens Sliding Rail Assembly Standards: EN 772-1, BS 6073-1 The Block Test Platens Sliding Rail Assembly 510mmx310mmx 50mm allows the platens to be easily installed without removing the existing circular platens.