Universal testing machine

A universal testing machine (UTM), also known as a universal tester,[1] materials testing machine or materials test frame, is used to test the tensile stress and compressive strength of materials. It is named after the fact that it can perform many standard tensile and compression tests on materials, components, and structures.

A universal testing machine is used to subject a material sample or structure to either tension ("stretch it") or compression ("crush it") for the purposes of experimentally determining certain engineering properties or characteristics. These properties generally deal with the yield strength of a material, ultimate or failure strength or a material or structure, or the stiffness and ductility of a material.

Abrasion equipThis machine has been developed for determining the resistance to abrasion/wear of natural stones and concrete products. Easy to use, electronic

control of the disc speed with auto shut-off of the machine at the selected number of revolutions. ] Abrasion testing to these standards is performed on materials subject to abrasive wear in service. This test method allows comparative measurements for checking the uniformity of specified products and its measured values are key parameters for the abrasive wear behaviour of rubber and elastomers in practical applications.

The test covers the procedure for testing coarse aggregates for resistance to abrasion.The machine consists of a rolled steel drum having an inside dia. of 711 mm and internal length 508 mm. The drum is rotated by a speed reducer driven by an electric motor at a speed of between 31 and 33 r.p.m. The machine is

equipped with an automatic counter, which can be preset  to the required number of revolutions of the drum. The unit is supplied without the abrasive charge, which has to be ordered separately depending on the standard in use (see accessories).

The Los Angeles Abrasion test is widely used as an indicator of relative quality of aggregates. Test measures degradation of standard gradings of aggregates when subjected to abrasion and impact, in a rotating steel drum containing an abrasive charge of steel balls. Up to twelve balls are used, depending on gradation of test sample.

Marshall Stability Test Apparatus

The test is applicable to hot mix designs using bitumen and aggregates upto a maximum size of 25mm. In this method, the resistance to plastic deformation of cylindrical specimen of bitumenous mixture is measured when the

same is loaded at periphery at 5 cm per min. This test procedure is used in designing and evaluating bitumenous paving mixes. The test procedure is extensively used in routine test programmes for paving jobs. There are two major features of the marshall method of designing mixes namely, a) density – voids analysis b) Stability – flow tests. The marshall stability of mix is defined as a maximum load carried by a compacted specimen at a standard test temperature of 60ºC. The flow value is deformation the marshall test specimen under goes during the loading upto the maximum load, 0.25 mm units. In this test and attempt is made to determine optimum binder content for the type of aggregate mix and traffic intensity.

Used for the measurement of resistance to plastic flow of cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixtures when tested in a marshal load frame. Test specimens are produced and tested at a speed of 50.8mm/min.The maximum load(stability) and deformation(flow) of the

specimen are recorded. Generally the test is applicable to hot mix designs using bitumen and aggregate of maximum size of 25mm. Widely used for designing and evaluating bituminous paving mixes.

Object:To determine the stability, flow, voids, voids in mineral aggregates, voids filled with asphalt and density of the asphalt mixture by Marshall stability test.

Cylindrical Mould. The Cylindrical Mould is used for testing concrete cylinders for compressive strength tests. The Cylindrical Mould can be availed at market leading prices from us.

For testing concrete cylinders for compressive strength tests.

Cylindrical MouldsMoulds for testing concrete cylinders for Compressive Strength Testing are offered in two different sizes. These cylindrical moulds are made of Cast Iron and split into two parts longitudinally. These are supplied complete with a base plate and top plate.

Cylindrical Moulds, which is extensively used for testing concrete cylinders for compressive strength tests. Additionally, these moulds are split vertically into two parts. Our clients can avail these moulds in various sizes a

Mould for Plexural Prism

Sreel, Three compartments, each of 40 X 40 X 160mm

Compression Frame Jig Assembly

This jig assembly is designed for the compression testing of 40 x 40 x 160 mm mortar prisms after breaking in flexure, also for the testing of 50 mm and 2 in square mortar cubes using the appropriate platens.

The frame is fitted with a spherical ball seating assembly to which is attached the upper platen.The jig can be used on the complete range of AIMIL compression testing machines and has an overall height of 223 mm.

Vicat apparatus a device for determining the normal consistency and time of setting of portland cements that consists of a rod weighing 300 grams, having a needle in each end, and supported in a frame with a graduated scale to

measure the distance to which the needle penetrates the cementVicat's Apparatus is used to find out the consistency, initial setting time and final setting time of the cement. In the normal consistency test we have to find out the amount of water to be added to the cement to form a cement paste of normal consistency. Vicat's apparatus consists of an arrangement to hold the plunger of 10 mm diameter and two other needles which are made to freely fall into a mould filled with the cement paste and the amount of penetration of the needles of plunder

can can be noted using the vertical graduations

from 0 mm to 50 mm.

A wire basket is a container made using an openwork pattern of metal. An alternative to a wicker or plastic basket, wire baskets can be used in the same way, such as to organize and store items in the home. A wire basket may also be found in grocery stores rather than the plastic types of shopping baskets.

how cooking became a science London, 1920

Radiation ‘New World’ H16 gas cooker, c. 1923. Science Museum/ Science & Society Picture Library.In 1923 a thermostat-controlled flue oven designed for the Radiation ‘New World’ H16 marked the greatest single advance in the design of gas cookers since their introduction. Designed by the London company Radiation Ltd, the oven enabled people, as an advertisement stated, to ‘cook anything from a single dish to a full-course dinner without attention’. This was made possible by the ‘Regulo’ thermostat which allowed the oven temperature to be controlled precisely. Gas had been used for cooking since 1837, though it was slow to be widely adopted as people feared it might be poisonous or give food a bad taste. Cooker design changed little during the 19th century, and electric ovens only became common in the 1930s, which is why the ‘New World’ H16 marked a turning point. With the introduction of temperature-controlled ovens cooking could become the exact science that we recognise today.

The temperature is controlled by a specially fabricated differential expansion type thermostat. For better accuracy and safety of the oven, Digital Temperature Controller (PEW-202) can be provided at an extra cost.

Tamping Rod - (TR-001)

Send EnquiryThis is used for compacting concrete into cube moulds. This rod is made of steel. It is 16mm diameter, 60mm in length and rounded or bullet shaped at one end.

he tamping rod is a round, straight steel rod used with concrete cylinder molds, slump cones, and unit weight tests. Measures 5/8" diameter by 24" length. Both ends are rounded to a hemispherical tip. The tamping rod is plated for rust resistance and has a 6" scale in 1/4" increments engraved on end of the rod for measuring the slump. 

This rod is used to consolidate the concrete to be tested in the bottom chamber of the Super Air Meter

Trowelany of various tools having a flat blade with a handle, used for depositing and working mortar,plaster, etc.2.a similar tool with a curved, scooplike blade, used in gardening for taking up plants, turning up earth,etc.

verb (used with object), trow·eled, trow·el·ing or ( especially British ) trow·elled, trow·el·ling.3.to apply, shape, smooth, or dig with or as if with a trowel.Origi

trow·el  (trou l)n.1. A flat-bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances such as cement or mortar.2. A small implement with a pointed, scoop-shaped blade used for digging, as in setting plants.tr.v. trow·eled or trow·elled, trow·el·ing or trow·el·ling, trow·elsTo spread, smooth, form, or scoop with a trowel.

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trowel (plural trowels)A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.A gardener’s tool, shaped like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring soil etc.

I need to dig a hole for these begonias; would you pass me that trowel?A tool used for smoothing a mold.

: a small tool with a curved blade that is used by gardeners for digging holes: a small tool with a flat blade that is used for spreading and smoothing mortar or plasterFull Definition of TROWEL:  any of various hand tools used to apply, spread, shape, or smooth loose or plastic material; also :  a scoop-shaped or flat-bladed garden tool for taking up and setting small plants See  trowel   defined for English-language

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A shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil,  coal, gravel, snow,  sand, or ore. Shovels are common tools that are used extensively in agriculture, construction, and gardening.

A shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand, or ore. Shovels are common tools that are used

extensively in agriculture, construction, and gardening.Most shovels are hand tools consisting of a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong. Shovel handles are usually made of wood (especially specific varieties such as ash or maple) or glass-reinforced plastic (fibreglass).

Sieves

Test sieves are ideal for use in industries including chemicals, food, fine pharmaceutical powders. Use sieves to measure particle size as part of your research or quality control applications. Sieves come in different materials: brass, stainless steel, or brass frames with stainless steel mesh. Diameters include 3”, 8”, and 12” with mesh sizes ranging from 4 millimeters to 38 microns. When stacked on a shaker, the top one generally has the largest mesh size and the bottom one the smallest mesh size. Pans and covers are available to complete your stack. Sieve shakers provide uniform motion to ensure the reproducible results you can’t get from hand sieving. Shakers are available with amplitude control and timers allowing you to standardize your procedure for reliable results. Clean your

sieves with a specialized cleaning brush. For more thorough cleaning of sieves try an ultrasonic cleaner to dislodge the particles safely and effectively.

A small implement having a broad, flat, flexible blade that is used to mix, spread, or lift

materials.

Noun 1. weighing machine - a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of massscalebalance - a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravitymeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount orquantity or degree of somethingweighbridge - platform scale flush with a roadway for weighing vehicles and cattle etc

eighing scales (usually just "scales" in UK and Australian English, "weighing machine" in South Asian English or "scale" in US English) is a measuring instrument for determining the weight or

mass of an object.

A measuring instrument is a device for measuring a physical quantity. In the physical sciences, quality assurance, and engineering,measurement is the activity of obtaining and comparing physical quantities of real-world objects and events. Established standard objects and events are used as units, and the process of measurement gives a number relating the item under study and the referenced unit of measurement. Measuring instruments, and formal test methods which define the instrument's use, are the means by which these relations of numbers are obtained. All measuring instruments are subject to varying degrees of instrument error and measurement uncertainty.Scales are used to measure the weight of an item. To use a scale, the item which needs to be weighed is put on one side of the scale. Then, weigh stones are put on the other side. Once the scale balances (that is the indicator between the two scales is in the middle), the correct weight was chosen.There are also modern scales, where the item is simply put on the scale. Its weight can then be read from an electronic or analogue display.Weighting Scales are used to measure the weight of an item. To use a scale, the item which needs to be weighed is put on one side of the scale. Then, usually stones are put on the other side to compare the weight of the stone with the weight of the object you have chosen. If both cups are in the middle, it means that the weights of the objects are equal. If one cup is more up while the other one is down, it means that the one that is down is the heavier one. For example: If you place a small stone in one cup, and a watch in the other cup, and the cup with the watch goes down and the stone obviously goes up, it means that the watch has a greater weight than the stone.

Weighing scales are used to measure weight and/or mass of an object, reports the United States Department of Agriculture. Dozens of types of scales exist, but the simplest scale uses a beam and a pivot to balance the weight of one known object with another. More modern weighing scales use digital calibration to give a more accurate and quicker reading.

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Digital weighing scaleUnited States Patent 4173263Abstract:A digital platform scale having a base and movable cover thereon with a lever system in the base converting vertical movement to horizontal lever movement, spring means connected to the base and lever to counter-balance the lever movement and a differential transformer connected to the lever system and to an electrical digital readout to display weight, an improvement is provided that disposes the spring horizontally in the base and connected to the lever system at its point of maximum movement. A differential transformer is interposed as part of the connection between the spring and the lever system and axially aligned with the spring. The transformer is an outer fixed winding in the form of a hollow cylinder connected to the readout and the inner core, connecting the spring and lever system, is spaced from the winding within the cylinder avoiding contact therewith whereby the core is the sole integral direct link of the balance system at its greatest travel for maximum sensitivity and minimum friction in the system.

A digital scale is a measuring tool that is used to measure the weight or mass of an object or substances. They are often compact, precise and durable compared to other scales like balance scale and spring scale.

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meterstick - a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)metrestickruler, rule - measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that isused for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

A meter stick is a measurement tool that measures length in metres. The measurement is done by placing the meter stick against the object whose measurements are to be taken and the readings read from zero. The readings can then be converted in to other units such as centimetres, inches and feet as deemed convenient.

A meter stick is a metric measuring tool that is similar to a yardstick except that it measures length in centimetres, millimetres and metres and it is long. It is also used in determining right angles.

Mixing pan A typical design to mix fly ash, grit cement & small granules. The proper mixing for quality bricks & paving blocks is done by using machine. Type blades & roller are provided to achieve the function. Heavy structural steel used for high durability.  These mixers are designed to mix thoroughly fly ash, grit cement and sprayed with water and the good quality of concrete is obtained in very less time. Stirrer type blades & rollers are provided enable s this mixture to do quick and easy mixing without letting the concrete to be hardened. Its base is made up of heavy structural steel that gives...Pan mixers from Birkenmayer South Africa are custom-built for high speed, reliable and energy efficient mixing of concrete, cement and special concrete with admixtures. Using the intensive mixing principle, Eirich tilted pan mixers ensure truly homogenous results – batch after batch.

Tilted pan mixers from Eirich are engineered by leading German mixing experts, and manufactured locally by Birkenmayer with over 50 years of material processing expertise in Africa.A typical design to mix fly ash, grit cement & small granules. The proper mixing for quality bricks & paving blocks is done by using machine.     Type blades & roller are provided to achieve the function. Heavy structural steel used for high durability. 

Designed to thoroughly grind and mix the materials such as cement, fly ash and small granules, these mixers are high in demand for their efficient performance and durable finished standard. Available in varied parameters, these suit well with the requirements of our customers.Features of these mixers are as follows: 

Slump Test Apparatus - (STA-001)

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Send EnquiryIt is used for the determination of the consistency of freshly mixed concrete, where the maximum size of the aggregate does not exceed 38mm.Salient FeaturesSpecifications : The Apparatus consists of one slump cone with handles and foot pieces. The slump cone has internal dimensions 20cm. dia at base 10cm. top dia. and 30cm height. Foot pieces can be fixed to the clamps on the base plate. The base plate has lifting handle for easy transportation. One graduated steel rod 16mm dia x 600mm long, rounded at one end and graduated in mms, is also supplied.It is used for the determination of the consistency of freshly mixed concrete, where the maximum size of the aggregate does not exceed 38mmSpecifications: The Apparatus consists of one slump cone with handles and foot pieces. The slump cone has internal dimensions

20mm dia at base 10cm top dia and 30mm height. Foot pieces can be fixed to the clamps on the base plate. The base plate has lifting handle for easy transportation. One graduated steel rod 16mm...

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The oldest, most widely used test for determining workability. This test is used to determine the workability of fresh concrete, which would normally be undertaken at the point of delivery to ensure the concrete, is of adequate consistency for placement. The test is applicable to concrete of medium workability.

The device is a hollow cone-shaped mould. The mold is filled in three layers of each volume. Each layer is rodded with a 16mm steel rod 25 times. The mould is then lifted away and the change in the height of the concrete is measured against the mould. The slump test is a measure of the resistance of concrete to flow under it own weight.

More specifically, it measures the consistency of the concrete in that specific batch. This test is performed to check the consistency of freshly made concrete. Consistency is a term very closely related to workability. It is a

term which describes the state of fresh concrete. It refers to the ease with which the concrete flows. It is used to indicate the degree of wetness. Workability of concrete is mainly affected by consistency i.e. wetter mixes will be more workable than drier mixes, but concrete of the same consistency may vary in workability. It is also used to determine consistency between

individual batches.

Mixing tray

This Cement Mixing Tray is ideal for mixing building materials without ground stains, easy to clean and extremely durable.Material: Plastic.

mixing tray suitable for

cements and other materials

A wire brush is a tool, consisting of a handle, usually wood or plastic, occasionally bone, and a brush. The brush is usually made from a large number of steel wire bristles. The steel used is generally a high carbon variety and very hard. Other wire brushes feature bristles made from brass or stainless steel, depending on application. Wires in a wire brush can be held together by epoxy, staples, or in some cases one continuous wire. Some types of wire brushes can also be used on an angle grinder or electric drill.

A spade is a tool designed primarily for the purpose of digging or removing earth and spreading the soil.[1] Early spades were made of riven wood. After the art of metalworking was discovered, spades were made with sharper tips of metal. Before the introduction of metal spades manual labor was less efficient at moving earth, with picks being required to break up the soil in addition to a spade for moving the dirt. With a metal tip, a spade can both break and move the earth in most situations, increasing efficiency.

A pail is a technical term, used in the shipping industry, to designate a type of cylindrical shipping container  with a capacity of about 1 to 12 gal (3 to 50 L). It can have straight or slanted sides and usually has a handle or bail.

Scoop is a utensil resembling a spoon, with a long handle and a deep bowl. It is used for removing powdered, granulated, or semisolid substances from a container.

Used for collection of different samples of aggregates, sand and fillers.

type sample splitter can be used to divide or halve dry materials such as cement, gravel, powdered ores, coal, coke, sand, soils, etc. Material poured into the hopper is divided into two equal portions by a series of chutes that discharge the material alternately in opposite directions into separate pans. Splitter is stainless steel construction with cold-rolled steel pans. Stainless pans are available. Meets 

When testing concrete cylinder specimens it is essential that the two ends are perfectly flat. This range of equipment allows the ends of the various sizes of concrete cylinders or cores to be capped using the sulphur capping compound.

Cylinder cappersUsed to assure plane end surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder during the capping. Base and capping plate machined from steel. Guide is machined from cast aluminium or steel.

For capping 6" dia. x 12" high (152 x 305mm) concrete test cylinders when making compression tests. Simplifies capping process by assuring plane end surfaces are right angles to the axis of the cylinder. The upright is a guide for positioning the cylinder. Molten capping compound is poured into the mold (plate); then cylinder is placed on the capping material. After the compound is set, the capped cylinder is removed for testing. All types of capping compounds can be used with this apparatus. Capping plate is machined and finish-ground from cold-rolled steel to within .002" (.05mm) planeness. Thickness of the capping plate is 3/4" (19mm), to allow regrinding and refinishing after considerable usage should the plate become gouged. Capping plates are round, allowing circular rotation during use that results in

uniform wearing down of contacting surfaces for maximum length of service. The frame is machined from high-strength aluminum alloy. 

To make the process of sieving easier and quicker, electrically operated mechanical Sieve Shakers are offered for dry sieving. The mechanical Sieve Shakers effect a more elaborate and standardised sieving action to produce accurate results and eliminate personal errors involved in manual sieving. On the basis of experience gained in the production of these sieve shakers for more than thirty years, considerable improvement has been made in the design and performance of these units. These Sieve Shakers are popularly used not only in soil laboratories but also in a number of industries where sieving is required; such as for ores, refractory materials, minor aggregates, pigments, powdered coal, soap, cement, roofing materials, plastic moulding powders and pharmaceuticals.

The new design is compact and light weight and can bemounted on a bench top. This eliminates the use of concrete foundation. Noise has been reduced considerably in the new model. A digital timer adjustable from 0-99 minutes is incorporated as an integral part of the equipment.

The Sieve Shaker can carry upto 8 sieves of 20cm dia. It is driven by a ¼ HP geared motor. The Sieve Table is inclined from the vertical axis and the direction of inclination changes progressively in the clockwise direction. In addition to the gyratory motion of the table, there is a tapping motion as well.

The extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement  ¹   The ability of a scale to provide a result that is as close as possible to the actual value.  Example, if a known calibration standard weight of 100.000 grams was placed on the Scientech SP250 and the display shows 100.002 grams we could say the accuracy of the balance is 0.002 grams or 2 milligrams.  Accuracy tells how close a balance gets to the real value.  The accuracy of the scale is very sensitive to the calibration process.  It is recommended to perform a calibration at the end user facility.  If calibration is well performed, we can usually say the accuracy of the scale should be within +/- one display resolution with most scales.

Digital Pocket Scale, 500 g x 0.1 gItem# BS-DBP500

This pocket scale provides economical weighing to the nearest 0.1 g. The touch-screen scale is easier and faster to use than a mechanical balance. It has a large 500 g capacity with 0.1 g sensitivity and features a 2" stainless steel pan, high-contrast display, backlight, automatic shutoff, and keypad calibration. It weighs in grams, ounces, pennyweight, and carats and includes two AAA batteries and a calibration weight. Five-year warranty from Home Science Tools.

A water tank is a container for storing water. The need for a water tank is as old as civilisation, providing storage of water for drinking

water, irrigation agriculture, fire suppression, agricultural farming, both for plants and livestock, chemical manufacturing, food preparationas well as many other applications. Water tank parameters include the general design of the tank, and choice of construction materials. Various materials are used for making a water tank: plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene), fiberglass, concrete, stone, steel (welded or bolted, carbon, or stainless), Earthen ponds function as water storage.

Chapman FlaskCA-2700This flask has two bulbs for determining approximate percentage of voids and surface moisture in fine aggregates. Upper bulb contains 175 ml, lower bulb contains 200 ml. Stem is graduated above the bulbs from 375 - 450 ml.Standards

Used for determining the amount of surface moisture in fine aggregate. The flask is graduated to 200 ml between the two bulbs and from 375 to 450 ml above the second bulb.

The Chapman Flask is used in accordance with standard methods of testing for approximate apparent specific gravity of fine aggregate, approximate percentage of voids in inundated fine aggregates and surface moisture in fine

aggregates.

It is a jar used to check the specific gravity of sand, soil or powdery material having granules smaller than 10mm.

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nouna container used for determining the density of a liquid or powder, having a specific volume and oftenprovided with a thermometer to indicate the temperature of the contained substance.Origin: 

Flexure Mould for Cement

 Used to determination of linear shrinkage of cement mortar. • 40x40x160 mm three unit• Made from steel, hardness 55 HRC • Weight: 9 kg

Standard: EN 12617 – 4- Used to determination of linear shrinkage of cement mortar. - Made from steel, hardness 55 HRC

- Complete with 6 steel inserts - Weight: 9 kg

standard sievesWeb definitions(Standard Sieve) A term applied to sieves used in cement testing, one size having one hundred meshes per lineal inch and the other two hundred meshes per lineal inch.http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/bridges/WaddellGlossary/GlossS.htm

an instrument with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts ofloose matter, for straining liquids, etc., especially one with a circular frame and fine meshes orperforations.2.a person who cannot keep a secret.

Test Sieves

G.I. Test Sieves -Our customers can purchase from us a wide range of G.I. Test Sieves. Sieves that are used for sieve analysis of coarse aggregate. Manufactured using superior quality brass, these are joint less and have coarse test sieves, with a G.I. frame, along with perforated round or square openings. Offered in various sizes, these can also be customized as per client’s requirements. Our wide range is appreciated for the salient features like dimensional accuracy, correct reading and high performance. We maintain ready stock pf 300mm and 450mm dia G.I. Test Sieves

Brass Test Sieves -  Our Brass Test Sieve 20cm are of the highest quality to ensure consistent fit, accurate specifications and durable

construction.  An essential feature of a test sieve is that the mesh would be flat, taut and uniform and with permanent tension around its circumference. These products are machined to perfection and are durable and reliable to cater the various requirements of industry. 

Coarse aggregates are particles greater than 4.75mm, but generally range between 9.5mm to 37.5mm in diameter. They can either be from Primary, Secondary or Recycled sources.

Aggregate passing the 3/8" sieve and almost entirely passing the No. 4 (4.76 mm) sieve and predominantly retained on the No. 200 (74 micron) sieve (ASTM125).http://www.moxie-intl.com/glossaryDEF.htm