VISCOMETER/ PAVING MIX TESTS

Marsh Cone (Funnel) Viscometer

EKE 536:

The Marsh Funnel Viscometer is a simple device used for routine quick measurements fluid viscosity. It is an excellent indicator of changes in drilling fluid properties. The Marsh Funnel Viscometer is conical in shape – 152 mm in diameter at the top and 305 mm long with  a capacity of 1,500 cm³. A 12 mesh screen covers half of the top and is designed to remove any foreign matter and drilled cuttings from the fluid. The fluid runs through a fixed orifice at the end of the funnel, which is 50 mm long by 41 mm diameter in size 

Optional Accessories:
EKE 53601: Plastic Measuring Cup, 1000 ml or Glass Measuring Cup. 1000 ml
EKE 53602: Thermometer 0-50°C
EKE 53603: Stopwatch

Marshall  Apparatus
Ref. Standards ASTMD 1559 BS:598-197, EN-12697-34

EKE 550-1:

Most frequently used test by highway  departments, contractors, engineers, testing laboratories and governmental agencies is the stability test using Marshall Apparatus, The test is intended for the measurement of the resistance to plastic flow of  cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixture loaded on the lateral surface, for use with hot mixture containing asphalt or tar and aggregate upto 25.5 mm maximum size.

Suitable for operation on 220 V, 50 Hz, Single Phase, AC Supply

Silent Features:
•    Single Speed, Bench top load frame
•    Max. loading capacity , 50 kN
•    Geared Screw jack and Motor Drive
•    Precise Speed
•    Limit Switch Protection for both upward and downward travel
User friendly and easy to use controls a thermal overload type Power Switch at the rear of the machine provides electrical protection. Platen movement is controlled from the front panel, by 3 push button switches, Up , Down and Stop. A Ball seated screw fitting located on the crosshead accepts load cells and load transducers up to and including 50 kN. The equipment is a table top loading frame, with adjustable crosshead mounted on a columns attached to sturdy base. The forces applied are generated by a screw jack via a reduction unit with warm gears housed in the base casting. Motive power is from an electric motor via a multi-vee drive belt and provides a platen speed of 50.8 mm/min.

The worm reduction unit is a grease packed on assembly and should not normally require lubrication.

Specifications:
-    Maximum Vertical Clearance (Platen down, Cross – head up : 470 mm
-    Minimum Vertical Clearance  (Platen down, Cross – head down : 250 mm
-    Horizontal Clearance : 265 mm
-    Platen Diameter : 133 mm
-    Platen Travel : 22 mm
-    Platen Speed : 50.8 mm/min
-    Rated Power : 375 W
-    Dimension (LxWxH) : 550 x 400 x 870 mm
-    Weight : 60 kg

The  equipment  consists of the following replaceable parts:
EKE 552: Marshall Load Frame cap 50 kN.  speed, 50.8 mm/min.  - 1 No.
EKE 55001: Breaking head Stability Mould      -1 No.
EKE 55002: Compaction Mould, Steel, cylindrical   -   3 Nos
EKE 55003: Base Plate    -    3 Nos
EKE 55004: Extension Collar  - 3 Nos
EKE 55005: Compaction Pedestal, Manual operation. Comprising a steel plate capped on a Wooden post, A Mould Clamp is fitted to the top of the plate - 1 No,
EKE 55006: Compaction Hammer, For use with Compaction pedestal and mould weight 4.5 kg with a free fall of 457 mm. - 2 Nos.
EKE 55007:  Load Transfer Bar   - 1 Nos.
EKE 550018-1: Sample Eject for 4” dia. sample – 1 No
EKE 072: Dial Gauge 25 mm travel, 0.01 mm least count – 1No 
EKE 271: Proving Ring capacity 25 kN