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Selecting the Right Test Sieve for Non-Conventional Use

March 07, 2021

<a href="/blog/selecting-the-right-test-sieve-for-non-conventional-use"><img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2017/April/selecting-non-conventional-sieves.jpg" alt="Selecting the Right Test Sieve for Non-Conventional Use" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 700px;" /></a><p>Testing sieves are not a one-size-fits-all product in materials testing. They should be selected based on application, compliance standards, sample composition, level of precision required and more.</p>

Tags: Test Sieves , Sieving , Particle Sizing , General Lab , Pharmaceutical , Comparison Guide , Equipment Selection Guide

Sand Equivalent Test Method Explained: The Purpose and The Process

March 03, 2021

<div><a href="/blog/sand-equivalent-method"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/March/sand-equivalent.jpg" alt="Sand Equivalent Method: Explained and The Procedure Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Fines and dust in asphalt and concrete aggregates have always been a problem. Whether naturally occurring or resulting from degradation during handling and transport, undesirable or unknown amounts of fines can impact the performance and cost of composite materials. This blog post discusses the importance, process, and procedure.</p>

Tags: ASTM D2419 , AASHTO T 176 , Testing Insights , Equipment Selection Guide , Field Testing , Quality Control , Sand Equivalent Test