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LBTY-3E Fully Automatic Aggregate Soundness Tester

Name: LBTY-3E Fully Automatic Aggregate Soundness Tester
Brand: Laibote (Tianjin) Testing Machinery
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This method is used to determine the resistance of crushed stone or gravel to repeated cycles of saturation in a sodium sulfate solution followed by drying, under the pressure generated by sodium sulfate crystallization, without significant damage or loss of strength. It is a standard procedure for assessing the soundness (also referred to as stability) of aggregates. Soundness refers to the ability of an aggregate to withstand multiple immersion–drying cycles in a saturated sodium sulfate solution without experiencing substantial degradation or a reduction in strength. It serves as an important indicator of an aggregate’s freeze‑thaw resistance. Experimental results show that, for the same rock type, once it has been crushed into gravel or crushed stone, the crushing process disrupts the rock’s original structure, leading to lower freeze‑thaw resistance compared with the intact parent rock. Therefore, in addition to testing the soundness of the original rock, it is also necessary to evaluate the soundness of the crushed aggregate. This instrument features automatic heating, temperature maintenance, programmable cycle counts, and adjustable holding times, all controlled via digital display.

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LBTY-3E Fully Automatic Aggregate Soundness Tester

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Product Introduction:

This method is used to determine the resistance of crushed stone or gravel to repeated cycles of saturation in a sodium sulfate solution followed by drying, under the pressure generated by sodium sulfate crystallization, without significant damage or loss of strength. It is a standard procedure for assessing the soundness (also referred to as stability) of aggregates. Soundness refers to the ability of an aggregate to withstand multiple immersion–drying cycles in a saturated sodium sulfate solution without experiencing substantial degradation or a reduction in strength. It serves as an important indicator of an aggregate’s freeze‑thaw resistance. Experimental results show that, for the same rock type, once it has been crushed into gravel or crushed stone, the crushing process disrupts the rock’s original structure, leading to lower freeze‑thaw resistance compared with the intact rock. Therefore, in addition to testing the soundness of the original rock, it is also necessary to evaluate the soundness of the crushed aggregate. This instrument features automatic heating, temperature maintenance, cycle counting, and holding‑time control, all implemented via digital display and automated regulation.

Technical Specifications:

Parameter Category	Parameter content
Container	Double-layer stainless steel heating and temperature-controlled container
Coarse Aggregate Triangular Mesh Basket	The mesh has an outer diameter of 150 mm, a height of 150 mm, and an aperture of 2.36 mm. The mesh basket has an outer diameter of 100 mm, a height of 150 mm, and a mesh aperture of 2.36 mm; it is made of stainless steel.
Fine aggregate three-legged wire basket	The mesh basket has an outer diameter of 70 mm, a height of 70 mm, and a mesh aperture of 0.15 mm; it is made of stainless steel.
Power supply voltage	220V
The temperature should be maintained within a specified range.	0–99°C (adjustable)
Number of lifts	25 times
Heating power	2000W
Refrigeration capacity	800W
Motor power	50W

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