SAND EQUIVALENT TEST SET

Sand Equivalent Test Set 

Product Code  :   MSI 3012

Standard Used :  ASTM D2419 | AASHTO T176 

Standard testing configuration for assessing the relative proportions of detrimental fine dust or clay-like materials in granular soils and fine aggregates.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3012 Sand Equivalent Test Set is a comprehensive laboratory kit used by civil engineers and highway inspectors to evaluate the cleanliness of fine aggregates and granular soils. By separating active clay-like plastic fines and silt dust from sand particles through a controlled sedimentation process, this apparatus establishes an empirical "Sand Equivalent" value. This measurement is crucial for determining if subgrade soils and asphalt aggregate mixes meet strict structural code requirements.

Complete System Component List

• • Acrylic Graduated Cylinders (4 Nos.): Impact-resistant, transparent plastic tubes pre-marked with crisp, linear measurement scales.

  • Rubber Stoppers (4 Nos.): Snug-fitting plugs engineered to seal the cylinders perfectly during hand-shaking cycles.

  • Graduated Steel Rule: A 450 mm rigid steel rule with micro-etched millimeter markings for precise boundary readings.

  • Plastic Funnel: A 100 mm wide-mouth plastic funnel to facilitate mess-free aggregate pouring.

  • Aspirator Bottle: A heavy-duty 5-liter plastic solution reservoir fitted with a secure rubber cock.

  • Aspirator Stand & Siphon Assembly: A sturdy, elevated support frame designed to maintain a consistent gravity-fed siphon head.

  • Irrigation Tube Assembly: Includes a premium flexible tube fitted with a convenient stop pinch cock and a weighted foot plumbing assembly for uniform fluid dispersion.

  • Optional Accessory: Pre-formulated Sand Equivalent Stock Solution can be provided upon request at an extra cost.