GEOTECHNICAL

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CEMENT

Catalogue 2019
 Cement is one of the ancient raw materials used in construction.
It is uncertain where it was first discovered that a combination of
hydrated non-hydraulic lime and a pozzolan produces a hydraulic
mixture (e.g., Portland cement) harden because of hydration
chemical reactions that occur independently of the mixture’s
water content; they can harden even underwater or when
constantly exposed to wet weather.
Cement is essentially a binder that binds other materials together,
Modern cements are manufactured by a chemical process.
Raw materials are crushed, ground and blended before
being heated in a rotary kiln until they combine chemically.
The clinker from the kiln is then ground with gypsum
to form Portland cement.
Different types of cement with different strengths and
characteristics can be produced depending on the composition
and quality of clinker, fly ash, silica fume, retarders, waterproofers,
colouring agents and other additives used in the mix.
It is essential to test the physical and chemical parameters of each
cement batch produced and to identify the unique characteristics
of each composition. Such parameters include specific
surface and gravity of cement articles, consistency, soundness,
setting time, the heat of hydration, inorganic chemical analysis,
loss on ignition, air content and strength.
Blaine Apparatus

The Blaine apparatus is used to determine the particle size of

ORDERING:
Portland cement, limes and similar powders, expressed as a
function of their specific surface area.
Blaine Apparatus complete
It includes a stainless steel cell, a perforated disc and a ACCESSORIES:
piston. A U-tube glass manometer is mounted on the
Manometer liquid steel support, 250 ml.
The set is complete with: Liquid manometer, 250 ml
a rubber vacuum cleaner and a pack of 100 filter papers
Test bench

Rubber vacuum cleaner

Cell with perforated disc

piston

Plastic funnel

Filter paper, 100pcs

CM 0101-7
U-tube manometer

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS Weight

Automatic Blaine Apparatus

The automatic Blaine device To obtain the most accurate results, the
provides more precision and test must be performed in a temperature
accuracy than manual bluish controlled environment.
devices. Calibration of this unit The unit includes the unit with an electric
is performed using a sample pump and time recording; filter papers
reference, such as an NSIT. (12.8 mm, 1000, filling oil (50 ml), stopper,
thermometer, brush, and funnel.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS Automatic Blaine Apparatus with
Pc control
Weight
Semi-automatic Blaine Apparatus

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Le Chatelier Mold

Le Chatelier Mold is used to determine the expansion of the cement. the ORDERING:
mold consists of a split cylinder stretched by a 30 mm internal diameter
spring and 30 mm high, with two indicator rods whose rods measure Le Chatelier Mold
165 mm from the center points of the cylinder axis and the O-ring.
Le Chatelier Mold, pack
of 6 pcs
Two or three molds are needed for each test. To perform the test,
a water bath is also required. Le Chatelier sound kit

The kit includes all the accessories to carry out the test and check the ACCESSORIES:
conformity of the molds
Glass plate

weight

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight

Le Chatelier Water Bath

The Le Chatelier water bath is used with the Chatelier

mold to determine the strength of fly ash in cement
paste for concrete and lime.
The inner chamber and the insulted outer casing of the
bathtub are made of stainless steel. The bath is able to
reach the boiling point in 30 minutes using two heating
units. There is a timer on the Chatelier water bath that is
used to set the time needed to reach the boiling point.

After this time, the water temperature is regulated using

a heating unit to convert energy.
Comes complete with: MAIN FEATURES:
A removable rack that can hold up to 10 molds. A cover is
provided as standard Precise temperature control
Made of high-quality stainless steel

TECHNICAL ORDERING:
SPECIFICATIONS
Le Chatelier Water Bath
ACCESSORIES:
Weight (approx.)
Power

Stainless Steel cover

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Le Chatelier Flask, Specific Gravity

The chatelier Flask is used to determine the specific ORDERING:

gravity of hydraulic cement, dust sand and other fine
materials. The body holds approximately 250 ml. Specific Gravity le
The oval bulb in the neck contains 17 ml Chatelier Flask

The volume below the bulb is graduated from 0 to TECHNICAL

1.0ml in 0.1ml subdivisions, with an additional 0.1 SPECIFICATIONS
subdivision below the 0 and above the 1.0 ml mark.
Weight (approx.)
The neck is graduated from 18 to 24 ml in 0.1 ml
subdivisions above the bulb (white graduations).

Cement Flow Table

There are two models of Flow Table, both are used to MAIN FEATURES:
determine the consistency of mortar, lime and cement The models are made of high
samples. quality brass

The manual hand operated model is fitted with a hand ORDERING:

wheel. While the motor operated model is driven by a
motor speed reducer through a mechanical coupling at Cement Flow Table ASTM
the rate of 1 revolution per second. The number of
drops is prest on a counter and the machine stops Motorized Cement Flow
automatically at the end of the cycle. Table

Cement Flow Table EN

Two models are available. EN or ASTM model each is
manufactured to standard specifications.
Motorized Cement Flow
Table EN 220-240 V 50 HZ

Cement Flow Mold ASTM

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Vicat apparatus is used for determining
the setting time and consistency of
cement by the vicat method.

The Vicat Apparatus set complete with:

Initial set needle, final set needle,
Vicat mold, thermometer, glass
plate, and consistency plunger

The automatic Vicat Apparatus is used to determine the setting

time and consistency of the cement mortar by using the Vicat
method. The penetration depth is measured by a sensor with a
0.1mm resolution.

Along with hardening process development, the penetration

depth decreases when it matches some thresholds pre-defined
by standards initial and final setting times are measured and
recorded.

The entire test is made in a fully automatic cycle and provides

precise and repeatable results. The results are then printed on
the integrated printer.

The Automatic Vicat Apparatus consists of:

Windows Software and RS232 Cable,
consistency plunger,
initial needle, final needle, and mold.

10 kg

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The Plunger Penetration Apparatus is used to
determine the consistency of fresh mortar, Plunger Penetration
lime and masonry cement. Apparatus complete

The Plunger penetration apparatus consists

of a steel base, test cup, vertical column
holding the penetration plunger assembly.
The height of the plunger assembly is 90g.

Supplied complete with:

test cup and tamper, both made from an
iodized aluminum.

The Gillmore Apparatus is used to determine the setting

time of cement.

The apparatus consists of two horizontal arms that carry

two-weight steel needles that are calibrated to meet the
specifications.

The initial needle has 2.12mm dia and a weight of 113g,

while the final setting needle has 1.06mm dia. and weight
of 453.6g.

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Dropping ball apparatus is used to measure the
consistency of cement mortars, this allows a
25mm diameter acrylic ball to fall freely from
standard height of 250mm into a brass ring
mold containing a mortar specimen with a
carefully-prepared surface.

The Depth of ball penetration into the mortar

gives the specimen consistency.

The apparatus consists of :

a dropping device mounted on a stand, acrylic
ball and a 100mm diameter x 25mm deep
mold. The base of the stand is machined with a
chrome finish.

Cement Shrinkage Test Machine Length Comparators are used

to determine the length changes on different type of cement
prism.

The set consists of a length measuring frame with measuring

device attached to it. There are 2 models available either with
dial gauge or with transducer and data logger.

Cement Shrinkage test set comprise of main apparatus,

and reference rods.
Steel inserts, Reference rod and molds should be ordered
seperatly according to standard.

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DESCRIPTION:
Used for determining the water
retention value of cement and lime.

Two Models available:

One fitted with aspirator pump and
analog vaccum gauge with regulator

The other with a portable vaccum

pump and digital vaccum gauge with
regulator.

Used to determine the Bulk Density

of cement powder and non-cohesive
materials.

It consists of:
a sieve funnel with tripod, a unit
weight measure 1 liter capacity, spat-
ulas, straightedge and aluminum
scoop.

The Autoclave Apparatus is used

to perform expansion tests on
cement specimens caused by
hydration of CaO and MgO

This is done by determining the

volume constancy of mortar
prism samples.
Test bars are exposed to high
pressure steam comparment,
which accept a sample holder for
10 specimens.

The specimens can be tested

cementanlisly at a maximum
pressure of 360 psi (25bar) and a
max temperature of (2500C)

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This Apparatus is used to determine the heat
of hydration of low heat cement as expressed
in calories per gram. When Portland or
hydraulic cement is mixed with water, heat
is generated as a result of an exothermic
reaction.

The heat generated by cement's hydration

raises the temperature of concrete and this
temperature rise causes expansion while
concrete is hardening.

The apparatus consists of:

a Dewar flask housed in an insulated box, an electric stirrer, a filler
funnel and a high resolution thermometer.

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Langavant method consists of introducing a
fresh cement specimen into an isolated Dewar CM 0126
Flak and monitoring the temperature changes
within the specimen during the first early days.
After a certain time, the heat of hydration of the
cement content in the sample is equal to the sum CM 0126-1
of the heat accumulated in the flask and the heat
emitted to the environment during the test CM 0126-2
period.
CM 0126-3
The temperature of the mortar is compared with
the temperature of an inert sample placed in a CM 0126-4
reference calorimeter flask.

The amount of heat achieved by the cement

mortar is mainly dependent on nature thereof
and may reach values between 100C and 500C.
The amount of heat is expressed in joules per
gram of cement.

It consist of:
2 isolated calorimeter bottles set 2 temperature probes type
PT-100 set with 3 threads, 50 disposable mortar box set and an
electronics console with 4 measuring channels, and RS232
output interface for connecting up to 4 calorimeter bottles to
the PC.

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The manual mortar mixer is designed to
mix mortar and cement paste to the
required standard.
The mixer is controlled by ON/OFF
switch, it has two different speeds. The
mixing paddle revolves at a rate of 140
rpm. with a planetary motion of 62 rpm,
in low speed.
In high speed, the paddle revolves at the
rate of 285 rpm. with a planetary motion
of 125 rpm. The user can choose the
speeds easily by using the switch fitted
to the machine.

The Manual Mortar Mixer comes

complete with:
Stainless steel bowl and mixing paddle.

The Automatic Mortar Mixer is used to The mixer is supplied complete with:
combine mortars and cement pastes an automatic sand dispenser; After 30
to the requirement of standards. The seconds, the sand is automatically
mixing paddle has a planetary motion released. The operator can choose
and is operated by a motor. The motor between 6 different programs, where
has microprocessor-based speed and the sand dispenser position, mortar
preset programs to meet all listed EN speed and duration of the mix can all
and ASTM standards,custom-designed be set differently. The mixing time is
programs or manual mode. shown on the display.

The machine has a mode button,

which the operator can use to switch
between programs. The mixing paddle
has a revolving rate of 140 r.p.m at low
speed. In high speed the revolving rate
of the paddle increases to 285 r.p.m
and has a planetary motion of 125
r.p.m

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The Flame Photometer is a device is used in
inorganic chemical analysis to determine
the concentration of certain metal Ions,
among them Sodium, Potassium, Lithium,
Barium, and Calcium.

In principle, it is a controlled flame test with

the intensity of the flame color quantified
by photoelectric circuitry.

The instrument is fitted with:

automatic flame failure detection for user
safety, making it ideal for use in laboratory,
industrial sites, and educational
applications.

The Muffle Furnaces are widely used for

determining various properties of construction
materials such as the loss of ignition.

Vertical lift door directs heat away from the

user and saves counter space. A safety interlock
switch disconnects power when the door is
open.
Vertical lift door directs heat away from the
user and saves counter space. A safety interlock
switch disconnects power when the door is
open.
Vertical lift door has maximum access with
minimum headroom for easy loading
and unloading.

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The Vibrating Machine is used for the preparation
and compaction of 70.7mm mortar cube speci-
mens.

The mold table is mounted on four springs attached

to an eccentric shaft which allows each sample to
be vibrated at 12000 cycles per minute. There is a
timer on it to preset time and it stops automatically
in every 120 seconds.

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Jolting Table Apparatus is used for compacting
cement specimens in a 40x40x160mm prism mold.

The Jolting Apparatus consists of a mold table seated

on a rotating cam driven at 60 revolutions per
minute.
The Jolting Table is a 15.0mm drop equipped with a
counter which provides automatic shut off at end of
preset drop numbers. Rapid mold lock and release
system allows easy and quick operation.

The supporting frame of the machine has been

designed to ensure precise dimensions, table
flatness, correct centering of the three gang mold on
the table.
The motor and gearbox assembly is enclosed in a
protective housing, which promotes user safety (the
moving parts are inaccessible) and long life for the
gearbox. The feed hopper is used for filling Three
Gang Mold, Feed Hopper and soundproof Safety
Cabinet should be ordered separately.

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The Prism Mold is manufactured of steel
with hardness over HV400 the surface is
heat-treated to comply with the related
standards

The Three Gang Cube Mold is manufactured of cast iron

all internal surfaces are machined. All the dimensions and
specifications comply with the related standards.
CM 0145 This case iron three gang mold is diagonal
arrangement 50mm mortar cube, molds with a detachable
brass base plate.
Wingnut clamp locks the mold to the base white stainless
steel thumbscrews secure the halves tightly together.

The large screed of upper surface area makes this mold a

preferred choice.

The briquette mold is used for casting cement

briquettes for tensile strength testing. Manufactures
of brass it is a two-part split mold with thumbscrews
for quick assembly and dismantling of the mold.
The minimum cross-section of the briquettes cast is
25.4mm x 25.4mm. Supplied complete with a steel
base plate.

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The 70.7 molds have been manufactured from steel all
internal surfaces are machined.

Supplied complete with the baseplate. All dimensions

and specifications comply with the related standards

Dimensions

The Air content Meter for mortar is

designed to determine the air content in
cement mortar, cement paste, and lime
mortar.

Made from cast aluminum, the test pot

one-liter capacity and the upper part
air-tight sealed using two quick action
spring clamps.
The whole is connected to a dial gauge
directly indicating the air entrainment in
percentage, with range 0-50%.

A built-in operated air pump is also

included. The push-buttons TEST and
CORRECTION are arranged to perform the
test in a simple and quick system.

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The humidity curing cabinet is used
for curing cement test samples.

The curing cabinet provides from

-25C to +70C temperature and up to
98% humidity of cement specimens
by immersion heater and refrigerator
units which are supplied complete
with the cabinet.

The internal chamber and racks are

made of stainless steel.
The cabinet is equipped with:
a digital control unit to monitor the
temperature and humidity and
recording chart.

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The Cement Compression and Flexural Machine
25/250 kN is Fully Automatic and has been
designed for testing the compression on the
50x50x50mm cube molds, 40x40mm and the
flexural on the 40.1x40x160 mm prism molds
according to the related standards.

The machine consists of a very rigid two column

frame with a double test chamber, automatic
closed-loop controlled hydraulic power pack
and an LCD graphic digital control readout unit. The LCD graphics data acquisition and controls
The very silent power pack can load a specimen system is designed to control the machine and
between 1 kN/sec to 20 kN/sec. processing of data from load cells.
On the dual-stage pump, a high delivery The digital graphic display allows real-time load vs
low-pressure pump is used for a rapid time graph. At the end of the test cycle, the results
approach and low delivery high-pressure radial can be stored in memory (up to 250 test results) or
piston pump is used for test execution. downloaded to a PC using the software format.
On all power packs, the maximum pressure
valve is used to avoid machine overloading.
On both frames, the load is measured by the
load cell to get accurate test results. The
machine is supplied with safety doors and can
test samples up to 250kN.

395 kg

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