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Sand Equivalent Shakers

ASTM D 2419
AASHTO T-176, T-210
California 217, 219

The Motor-Driven Sand Equivalent Shaker** is recommended for laboratories performing sand equivalent tests on a regular basis. Positive direct gear DC drive has no belts to assure precise speed and stroke. The Shaker has two solid state timers for fixed times of 45 seconds and 10 minutes as used in Sand Equivalent and Durability Index tests respectively. The 8 in throw at 175 cpm is smooth and quiet. All the mechanical parts are housed in a sturdy metal case with provision for permanent mounting. The Test Cylinder is held securely by a base pin and spring loaded holder.

Dimensions: (W x D x H): 31 x 12 x 14 in (78 x 31 x 36 cm)

The Hand-Operated Shaker** is used for field testing. The Spring Type Hand Shaker conforms to ASTM, AASHTO and California test methods. It has a cylinder mounting bracket suspended by two steel straps. The operator manually oscillates the cylinder with steel traps to a preset mark on the case. A digital counter records the strokes. Components are mounted on a textured, vinyl-covered, plywood carrying case. The removable case front has latches and a top handle.

Dimensions (W x D x H): 24 x 6 x 25 in (610 x 152 x 635 mm).

**The Sand Equivalent Shaker is also used in the Durability Index Test which measures the relative resistance of an aggregate to produce undesirable clay-like fines when subjected to certain mechanical methods of degradation.

S-28050

Mechanical Motor-Driven, 115 V, 60 Hz

S-28051

Mechanical Motor-Driven, 230 V, 60 Hz

S-28060

Hand-Operated, Spring-Type