Description

It is used for the determination of soundness by expansion method of ordinary and rapid hardening Portland cement, low heat Portland cement and class ‘A’ Limes.

• • It consists of a small split cylinder forming a mould of 30mm internal dia. and 30mm high. On either side of split cylinder, two parallel indicating arms with pointed end are fixed.
  • Two loops of suitable material and strength material and strength soldered to the upper half of the central split is provided to facilitate demoulding of the hardened paste specimen after test.
  • The resilience of the mould shall be such that the action of a mass of 300g applied shall increase the distance between the indicator ends of the needle by 17.5mm + 2.5mm without permanent deformation.
  • The mould is supplied complete with two glass plates and lead weight.

Features

• • • It consists of a small split cylinder forming a mould.
    • On either side of the split cylinder.
    • Two parallel indicating arms with pointed ends are attached.
    • Supplied complete with two glass plates and a lead weight.