This equipment has been developed to assess the durability of rock to weakening and disintegration when subjected to the simulated effects of climatic slaking.

The rock samples are dried and then submitted to wear stress inside a drum which is rotated into water.

The test is performed different times and the wear is given by the loss in weight of the sample.

The system incorporates a motor drive unit mounted on a baseplate which revolves two (or up to four) stainless steel drums manufactured from 2 mm mesh, 140 mm dia. x 100 mm long.

The tanks are filled with water to a level 20 mm below the drum axis.

A digital timer automatically stops the motor after the preset time.

The equipment is supplied complete with two drums with tanks, and it can accept two additional drums (see accessory).

Power supply: 230V 1ph 50Hz 250W

Dimensions: 350x740x300 mm approx.

Weight: 30 kg approx.

Aggregate Water Dispersion Tester

One of the test devices needed in laboratory measurements is the water dispersion test device, which enables to detect the dispersion of aggregate in water. It is a device used to determine the strength of rocks, since they can face different climatic conditions over time. The distribution in water is determined by drying the rock samples in the first stage and then filling them into the drum.

What is the Use of Aggregate Water Dispersion Tester?

Rocks can be exposed to erosion over time depending on climatic conditions. The dispersion of the aggregate in water is also determined by the eroding of the rocks due to environmental conditions. Thanks to this device, it helps to determine under what conditions and what kind of durability the aggregate has shown. In order to measure the aggregate resistance level, support is taken from the test device. With the help of the test device for the distribution of the aggregate in water, it is started to be determined that the wear and what kind of a change process has begun to be entered over time.

Features of Aggregate Water Dispersion Tester

We can say that the test device, which helps to determine the distribution of aggregate in water, is designed with superior features. After the aggregates are first rotated by drums, they are poured into the water tanks located in the lower part. While the tanks have a transparent feature, a drying process is carried out in the tank with 20 cycles. Since mass loss will occur, the percentage calculation is calculated. Then, the durability level of the aggregate in water is determined.