FOUNDRY SAND

TESTING
EQUIPMENT

Catalogue No. 800

CERTIFICATE GB94/3993
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No 42-CE Calibration Equipment 29

No 44-CHT Core Hardness Tester 31
No 28-CPT Core Permeability Tube 21
No 14-DB Digital Balance 10
No 27-EPM Electric Permmeter 20
No 48-FHY Foundry Hydrometer 32
No 31-GCSM Green Compression Strength Machine 23
No 42-GHT(B) Green Hardness Tester, ‘B’ Scale 30
No 43-GHT(C) Green Hardness Tester, ‘C’ Scale 30
No 46-IPT Impact Penetration Tester 31
No 25-LCO Laboratory Core Baking Oven 19
No 9-LM Laboratory Mill 6
No 10-LSM Laboratory Sand Mixer 7
No 15-LSR (N) Laboratory Sand Rammer, Type ‘N’ (LSR) 11
No 17-CMT - Compactability Accessory for LSR 13
No 22-CGA - CO2 Gassing Accessories for LSR 16
No 16-DEI - Density Indicator for LSR 12
No 18-FLI - Flowability Indicator for LSR 12
No 15-RB - Ramming Block for LSR 11
No 21-SST - Split Specimen Tube for LSR 15
No 19-TNRA - Tensile Ramming Accessory for LSR 14
No 20-TRRA - Transverse Ramming Accessory for LSR 14
No 12-MBL Moistbalance 9
No 11-MTL Moisture Teller 8
No 29-MPA Mould Permeability Accessory 21
No 45-MST Mould Strength Tester 32
No 26-MCB Multigang Core Boxes (Tensile & Transverse) 18
No 4-RSW Rapid Sand Washer 3
No 30-SIT Shatter Index Tester 22
No 23-STNA Shell Mould Tensile Accessory 17
No 24-STRA Shell Mould Transverse Accessory 17
No 7-BMM Sieve Shaker (Octagon 2000 Digital) 4
No 14-SWS Sliding-Weight Scales 10
No 8-STS Standard Test Sieves 5
No 32-USSM (ho) Universal Sand Strength Machine (USSM – Hand Operated) 24
No 33-USSM (md) Univeral Sand Strength Machine (USSM – Motor Driven) 25
No 35-HDS - High Dry Strength Accessory for USSM 26
No 34-SSA - Shear Strength Accessory for USSM 26
No 40-SPA - Splitting Strength Accessory for USSM 27
No 36-TNCA - Tensile Core Strength Accessory for USSM 27
No 37-TRCA - Transverse Core Strength Accessory for USSM 28
No 38-TRSA - Transverse Shell Strength Accessory for USSM 28
Stringent control of the properties of moulding material is imperative for the consistent production of high quality castings
at the minimum cost, particularly when using automated moulding lines.

This catalogue describes and illustrates a comprehensive range of equipment which will meet the requirements of the
modern foundry for testing and controlling moulding and coremaking materials.

Most of this equipment is manufactured under licence to the design of the H.W. Dietert Co., USA, who are one of the
leading suppliers of sand testing equipment to foundries throughout the world. Several items have been developed by us
in the UK.

Please note that all equipment included in this catalogue can be produced to prepare and test either AFS (imperial) or DIN
(metric) specimens. The dimensions of the AFS and DIN specimens which can be prepared and the capacities of the
testing equipment in the relevant imperial or metric units are given in the description of the relevant items. When enquiring
about or ordering this equipment, please state whether AFS or DIN models are required.

A complete repair and overhaul service for most items of equipment is available at our works, and an ‘on-site’ calibration
service can also be provided.

Our policy is one of continuous improvement and hence the illustrations in this catalogue may not include detailed
modifications.

When ordering, please give the description of the Sand Testing Equipment required and ensure we have your full delivery
and invoice addresses. In the case of EU customers we ask you also to provide your VAT number.

Please also advise, where appropriate :-

(a) The voltage and cycle specifications for electrical equipment.

(b) Whether the equipment is required to prepare and/or test AFS (imperial) or DIN (metric) specimens.

For prices see separate price list. Prices are stated in £ Sterling and are subject to revision without notice. They exclude
packing, despatch and VAT where applicable.

The following terms apply :-

(i) United Kingdom Net monthly account (subject to approved bank and trade references). Insurance and
freight are charged extra, and Value Added Tax at the standard rate is charged on the net invoice value.
(ii) Overseas Packing, documentation, insurance and carriage are charged extra at cost. We shall be
pleased to forward a quotation detailing these costs upon request. Prepayment is required on all orders.
If it is not possible to prepay, and the value of the order is in excess of £20,000, payment may be made
by means of a confirmed irrevocable Letter of Credit placed at our disposal on a British Bank (all
charges, both in the opener’s country and in UK, for the account of the opener). A Pro-forma Invoice
together with guidance notes for the establishment of Letters of Credit will be supplied if required.

Payment may be made by cheque or Banker’s Draft, made payable to “Ridsdale & Co Ltd” at the address below or by
BACS or inter-bank transfer to Account No 70752118 at Barclays Bank Plc, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, England, TS1
1QE, Sort Code 20-56-74, SWIFT Code BARC GB22, IBAN No GB83BARC20567470752118.

Please send all orders, enquiries and correspondence to :-

RIDSDALE & CO. LTD.,

Newham Hall, Newby,
Middlesbrough
ENGLAND, TS8 9EA

Telephone: +44 (0) 1642 300500

Fax: +44 (0) 1642 315209
Website: www.basrid.co.uk
email: enquiries@basrid.co.uk

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 RAPID SAND
WASHER

For the determination of the clay content of a moulding sand

Comprises motor stirrer unit, two glass beakers, metal stand, syphon tube, cleaning brush and
separate control box with time switch and audible alarm.

The determination of the clay content of a moulding sand is made by agitating a sample of the sand
in a weak tetrasodium pyrophosphate solution in a glass beaker, then syphoning off the clay-
bearing solution using the special clip-on syphon tube. The process of re-diluting, agitating and
syphoning is repeated until the solution is clear. The sand grains collected in the beaker are then
dried and weighed, and the clay grade is calculated from the loss in weight. The sand grains are
normally retained for grading by sieving.

The features of the Type N Rapid Sand Washer are that the motor stirrer unit is more robust than in
former models, the agitator disc is replaceable, and the wash bottle assembly is replaced by a
special graduated heat resisting glass beaker which is mounted in a metal stand for stability during
the agitation process. The incorporation of a separate control box provides an invaluable means of
timing and controlling the agitation and settling periods. (This controller can be purchased as a
separate item for use with former Rapid Sand Washer models or with other equipment).

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 6.4 kg

Dimensions: 370 x 200 x 200 mm (Washer)
180 x 120 x 120 mm (Control Box)
Gross Weight: 20 kg
Gross Dimensions: 520 x 400 x 370 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz

No 4-RSW 3
 SIEVE SHAKER

For the rapid screen analysis of moulding sands.

Bench Mounted Model

OCTAGON 2000 DIGITAL. A high

performance electromagnetic shaker that
utilises a vibratory action which moves
the sample over the sieve in a unique
way, whilst rapid vertical movements
keep the apertures from binding.
Features include digital, vibration and
amplitude control, continuous or
intermittent vibration control, 0-99 minute
timer. No rotating parts to wear out.
Unique quick release sieve clamping
device holds up to eight full height or
eighteen half height sieves. Suitable for
200 mm or 8 inch diameter sieves.

SPECIFICATIONS: Net Weight: 43 kg

Dimensions: 500 x 420 x 730 mm (including rods)
Gross Weight: 65 kg
Gross Dimensions: 680 x 590 x 390 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz.

No 7-BMM 4
 STANDARD TEST SIEVES

For the particle size analysis of moulding materials

These woven wire mesh sieves are designed to combine

minimum weight with maximum rigidity, and are
manufactured with no joints in the circumference to ensure
complete freedom from any corners where test material may
lodge. 60 degrees angle bevel leads onto the mesh. Lid and
receiver are also available which nest smoothly with the
sieves.

Sieves are usually supplied with brass frames and phosphor

bronze mesh, but stainless steel frames and mesh are also
available.

In Table 1 below is the BS 410: 1986 series recommended in UK for the normal particle size analysis
of foundry moulding materials: in Table 2 is the DIN 4188 series and in Table 3 the AFS recommended
series. The BS and DIN series conform to international standard ISO R565 and comprise 200 mm diameter
sieves : the AFS series conforms to ASTM E11-95 and comprises 8” diameter sieves.

N.B. 200 mm diameter (metric) sieves will not nest with 8” diameter (imperial) sieves.

The standard sieve height is 50 mm for the metric sieves or 2” for the imperial sieves, but half height, 25 mm
or 1”, can be supplied if required.

In addition to the sieves specified below, intermediate micron (mesh) sizes are available if required.

Sieves to BS 410: 1986 (ISO R565) Sieves to DIN 4188 (ISO R565) AFS Sieves to ASTM E11-95
Nominal Aperture Nearest Mesh Nominal Aperture Nearest Mesh Nominal Aperture Nearest Mesh
in Microns Number in Microns Number in Microns Number
1000 16 1400 12 3350 6
710 22 1000 16 1700 12
500 30 710 22 850 20
355 44 500 30 600 30
250 60 355 44 425 40
212 72 250 60 300 50
180 85 180 85 212 70
150 100 125 120 150 100
125 120 90 170 106 140
90 170 63 240 75 200
63 240 45 350 53 270
Table I Table 2 Table 3

SPECIFICATIONS (Set of 11 sieves plus lid, receiver and cleaning brush) :-

FULL HEIGHT: HALF-HEIGHT:
Net Weight: 6 kg 4 kg
Dimensions: 220 x 220 x 635 mm 220 x 220 x 350 mm
Gross Weight: 9 kg 8 kg
Gross Dimensions: 480 x 440 x 360 mm 480 x 440 x 360 mm

No 8 - STS 5
 LABORATORY MILL

For milling and mixing experimental batches of moulding and core sands.

460 mm diameter pan capacity 1-4 kg of sand. Fitted with tundish and sprinkler for uniform distribution of
water additions.

This mill is similar in design to the roller type of sand mills used in foundry practice. The preparation of
experimental sand mixtures under full-scale conditions in the foundry can become costly, and a small mill is
therefore an essential piece of equipment for the sand testing laboratory.

A _ hp motor is directly coupled to the driving shaft which is suitably geared to rotate the rollers at a speed of
30 rpm.

Push button Stop/Start switch with inching button gives easy control for adding materials and discharging the
mixture.

A cut out switch is fitted to prevent operation of the motor when the safety grill is raised.

SPECIFICATIONS: Net Weight: 172 kg

Dimensions: 850 x 550 x 500 mm
Gross Weight: 220 kg
Gross Dimensions: 1030 x 730 x 700 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz.

No 9-LM 6
 LABORATORY SAND
MIXER

Ideally suited for mixing oil, resin and silicate bonded sand mixtures.

Two specially shaped blades mounted on solid steel cone rotate at a speed of 35 rpm.

Time Switch, incorporated in the machine for starting and switching off the motor,
can be set for periods up to 15 minutes.

Designed for making small scale mixtures from 1-2_ kg in the laboratory. The blade assembly is
driven directly from the output shaft of a robust _ hp geared motor. Fixed breakers on the side of
the pan churn up the mixture and give very efficient blending in a few minutes. Sand is readily
discharged by pulling out the door at the base of the pan. Another important feature is the ease
with which the complete blade assembly can be removed to facilitate cleaning. A cut out switch is
fitted to prevent operation of the motor when the safety grill is raised.

SPECIFICATIONS: Net Weight: 42 kg

Dimensions: 300 x 500 x 360 mm
Gross Weight: 75 kg
Gross Dimensions: 670 x 360 x 490 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz.

No 10-LSM 7
 MOISTURE
TELLER

For the rapid and accurate determination of moisture in moulding sands.

Equal in accuracy to the oven drying method

Complete with three 50 mm deep drying pans, pan cooling base and handling tongs.

Mechanical time switch 0-15 minutes. Temperature range approximately 90-170 °C.

This is an instrument in which preheated air is passed through the material to be tested which is
contained in a tared sample pan with special woven wire base. The sample is weighed, and then
dried for a specified time at a thermostatically controlled temperature. After the moisture has been
removed, the material is again weighed. The quick action of the Moisture Teller is due to the hot air
being blown through a thin layer of the material. A feature of this machine is that a large sample (50
grams) is used, thus increasing the accuracy of the method.

The Moisture Teller can also be used to determine moisture in materials other than moulding sands
(eg iron ore, crushed sinter, coal, metal powder, salt, hay, yarn, soap powder, malt and dried or
shredded foodstuffs). Pans deeper than the normal 50 mm depth can be provided to accommodate
an equivalent weight of material if this is less dense than moulding sand.

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 10 kg

Dimensions: 250 x 350 x 570 mm
Gross Weight: 30 kg
Gross Dimensions: 670 x 340 x 480 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz.

No 11-MTL 8
 MOISTBALANCE

Used in conjunction with the moisture teller for direct reading of moisture content.

Moistbalance fitted with direct reading dial graduated 0-20% moisture in 0.2% divisions using a 50 g
sample. This is a sturdily constructed precision balance using high grade materials such as agate
bearings, steel knife edges and Alnico damping magnets.

SPECIFICATIONS: Net Weight: 4 kg

Dimensions: 360 x 140 x 300 mm
Gross Weight: 10 kg
Gross Dimensions: 530 x 540 x 340 mm

No 12-MBL 9
 SLIDING WEIGHT
SCALES

For easing weighing of sand samples used for preparing test specimens.

These scales have been specially designed for

use in the sand testing laboratory.

Small weights are not required for weighing

samples up to 210 grams. This range is quite
adequate for all test specimens which usually
weigh from 140-180 grams.

The total capacity of 2 kilograms is achieved, if

required, using additional weights and, with a
sensitivity of 0.2 grams, this is sufficient for
most research and control tests.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 4kg
Sliding riders eliminate the use of weights and Dimensions: 460 x 200 x 250 mm
facilitate quick weighing. Gross Weight: 20 kg
Gross Dimensions: 670 x 340 x 480 mm
Combined funnel and scoop avoid physical loss
when transferring sand to specimen tubes

DIGITAL BALANCE

For easy weighing of sand samples used for

preparing test specimens.

Supplied with a specially designed combined

funnel and scoop to avoid physical loss of
sample when transferring to specimen tubes.

This is a flat platform digital balance with a

capacity of 1200 g, readability 0.1 g, linearity
± 0.1 from 0-600 g, ± 0.2 from 601-1200 g.

Has several weighing as well as parts

counting modes and also a tare facility.

Supplied complete with mains adaptor.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 1.8 kg
Dimensions: 135 x 235 x 70 mm
Gross Weight: 3.5 kg
Gross Dimensions: 260 x 300 x 140 mm

No 14-SWS and 14-DB 10

 LABORATORY SAND
RAMMER (Type ‘N’)

For preparing test specimens in the laboratory

The Type ‘N’ Sand Rammer is an improved version of
the original model, incorporating a second cam next to
the crosshead which facilitates easy location of the
specimen tube under the ram head. The new model is
also substantially stronger in construction and easier to
use and maintain.

This Sand Rammer, like the original version, is thus

used to ram cylindrical specimens either to AFS (2”
diameter x 2” height) or DIN (50 mm diameter x 50 mm
height) specifications for use on the Permeability
Meter/Electric Permmeter to determine permeability, the
Shatter Index Tester to determine toughness or
plasticity or the Green Compression Strength Machine,
Universal Sand Strength Machine or High Strength
Testing Machine to determine compressive strength.

By using suitable accessories with the Sand Rammer, it

can also be used to determine density, flowability or
compactability or to produce specimens for testing
shear strength, tensile strength, transverse strength or
splitting strength on the Universal Sand Strength
Machine or High Strength Testing Machine.

SPECIFICATIONS:-
Net Weight: 27 kg
Dimensions: 600 x 220 x 270 mm
Gross Weight: 42 kg
Gross Dimensions: 800 x 360 x 370 mm

RAMMING BLOCK
To eliminate variation in ramming density of
test specimens

Uniform ramming of sand specimens is essential

when comparing results between different
laboratories. By using the Ramming Block it is
no longer necessary to mount the Sand Rammer
on a separate bench or solid support. Uniformity
in ramming is assured irrespective of the type of
bench used.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Nett Weight: 51 kg
Dimensions: 345 x 255 x 105 mm
Gross Weight: 60 kg
Gross Dimensions: 440 x 340 x 340 mm

No 15-LSR & RB 11
 DENSITY INDICATOR

For determining the density of a

rammed moulding or core sand or the
correct weight of sand to form a 2”
diameter AFS (imperial) or 50 mm
diameter DIN (metric) specimen
Density indicators can be supplied to fit
either AFS (imperial) or DIN (metric)
rammers.

This accessory is readily attached to the

Sand Rammer. The position of the pointer
is controlled by the length of rammed sand
specimen. Two of the graduations on the
3
scale indicate the density of sand in lb/ft
3
for AFS (imperial) and kg/m for DIN
(metric) equipment. The third shows the
weight of sand required to form a 2” x 2”
dia. (AFS) specimen after ramming 165
grams of sand or 50 mm x 50 mm dia.
(DIN) specimen after ramming 157 grams
of sand.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions: 250 x 50 x 200 mm
Gross Weight: 0.9 kg
Gross Dimensions: 310 x 80 x 210 mm

F LOWABILITY INDICATOR

Suitable for controlling the flowability of moulding sands

“Flowability” is the property which enables a sand to flow
readily into a mould and fill up the interstices when subjected
to ramming. It is influenced by moisture, permeability, grain
shape, fineness and clay content. The indicator is a specially
constructed dial gauge calibrated to read in percentage
flowability, and may be readily attached to the Sand Rammer.
The stem rests on top of the plunger shaft and the movement
between the fourth and fifth drop of the weight is registered
as flowability. The further the plunger descends, indicating
incomplete flow the lower the percentage flowability. When
the Sand Rammer is used for ramming test specimens, the
indicator is rotated out of position. The flowability indicator
can be supplied to fit either an imperial (AFS) rammer or a
metric (DIN) rammer.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.3 kg
Dimensions: 60 x 50 x 120 mm
Gross Weight: 0.55 kg
Gross Dimensions: 170 x 130 x 120 mm

No 16-DEI & 18-FLI 12

 COMPACTABILITY
TESTER

For measuring the degree of temper of a sand and for providing a means of assessing the
water requirement irrespective of grain size or shape

Compactability Scale Accessory

mounted on Sand Rammer.

Filler Accessory for the consistent

filling of the specimen tube.

Comprises scale (for mounting on the Sand Rammer), plus tube filler necessary complete with sieve
and strike off blade.

This accessory is mounted on the standard Sand Rammer and measures the percentage decrease
in height of a riddled mass of sand 4 ¾” high (AFS) or 120 mm high (DIN) under the influence of the
compacting force. It is easy to install and does not interfere with the use of the Density Indicator.

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 5 kg

Dimensions: 170 x 170 x 380 mm
Gross Weight: 6 kg
Gross Dimensions: 180 x 260 x 400 mm

No 17-CMT 13
 TENSILE RAMMING
ACCESSORY

For preparing either AFS (1”x 1” central section) or

DIN (22.4 mm x 22.4 mm central section) tensile test specimens.

The accessory consists of a split metal core

box, base and ramming head for attaching to
Sand Rammer. Produces a convenient
specimen for testing high strength sand
mixtures.

The assembled core box is placed under the

Sand Rammer and the handled cranked three
times as for ramming the compression test
specimens.

SPECIMENS:
Net Weight: 1.3 kg
Dimensions: 120 x 100 x 90 mm
Gross Weight: 1.7 kg
Gross Dimensions: 90 x 140 x 140 mm

T RANSVERSE RAMMING ACCESSORY

For ramming AFS (1” x 1” x 8”) or DIN (22.4 mm x 22.4 mm x 172.5 mm)
transverse test specimens

Comprises steel-faced aluminium ram head

with clip for securing to Sand Rammer;
hopper; split mould, to allow easy removal
of core; base plate; spring steel cut-off knife
to size specimens accurately; and four
drying plates.

A practical and accurate method of preparing

transverse specimens when attached to the
Sand Rammer.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 4.2 kg
Dimensions: 240 x 65 x 90 mm
Gross Weight: 4.6 kg
Gross Dimensions: 280 x 205 x 180 mm

No 19-TNRA & 20-TRRA 14

 SPLIT SPECIMEN
TUBE

For ramming AFS (2” diameter) or DIN (50 mm diameter) dry sand and core sand specimens

Complete with pedestal cup and four metal drying plates.

The tube is placed on a drying plate and is split to free the rammed specimen.

This tube furnishes a convenient method of preparing core specimens which, because of their very
low green strength, cannot be stripped from the ordinary specimen tube. The split feature enables
the operator to withdraw the mould from the test specimen, thus preventing distortion by handling.

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 1.4 kg

Dimensions: 90 x 70 x 110 mm
Gross Weight: 1.7 kg
Gross Dimensions: 190 x 140 x 140 mm

No 21-SST 15
 CO2 GASSING
ACCESSORIES

For gassing test specimens of sand mixtures bonded with sodium silicate based binders

Gassing Accessory for

Compression Test Specimen

The specimen is rammed in the AFS or DIN

Split Specimen Tube (2” diameter x 2” height
for AFS, 50 mm diameter x 50 mm height for
DIN) and transferred to the perforated base
cup for gassing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 30 mm
Gross Weight: 1.0 kg
Gross Dimensions: 130 x 130 x 60 mm.

Gassing Accessory for Tensile

Test Specimen

The specimen is rammed in the AFS or DIN

Tensile Ramming Accessory and the core
box containing the rammed sand is
transferred to the perforated base for
gassing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions: 125 x 100 x 50 mm
Gross Weight: 1.0 kg
Gross Dimensions: 170 x 130 x 120 mm

Gassing Accessory for

Transverse Test Specimen

The specimen is rammed in the AFS or

DIN Transverse Ramming Accessory (1”
x 1” x 8” for AFS, 22.4 x 22.4 x 172.5 mm
for DIN) and the core box containing the
rammed sand is transferred to the
perforated base for gassing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.7 kg
Dimensions: 235 x 65 x 30 mm
Gross Weight: 1.3 kg
Gross Dimensions: 335 x 135 x 70 mm

No 22-CGA 16
 SHELL MOULD
TENSILE
ACCESSORY

For making tensile specimens of shell moulding materials.

The accessory consists of a three gang split

mould, base plate, combined dump box and
strike-off blade and special inserts for the
tensile grip jaws on the Universal Sand Strength
Machine.

The dump box is used to measure the quantity

of pre-coated sand and to strickle the top of the
mould.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 2.5 kg
Dimensions: 285 x 85 x 15 mm
Gross Weight: 2.9 kg
Gross Dimensions: 330 x 140 x 70 mm

S HELL MOULD
TRANSVERSE
ACCESSORY
For making(0 – 90 specimens
transverse BAUMÉof shell moulding materials

This accessory includes a two gang core box

for the preparation of transverse test
specimens and a combined dump box and
strike-off blade.

SPECIFICATIONS:-
Net Weight: 2.5 kg
Dimensions: 285 x 85 x 15 mm
Gross Weight: 2.9 kg
Gross Dimensions: 330 x 140 x 70 mm

No 23-STNA & 24-STRA 17

 MULTIGANG TENSILE &
TRANSVERSE CORE BOXES

For preparation of test specimens of chemically bonded sand

For Tensile Specimens

The core box is constructed of four three

cavity tensile core boxes clamped side by side
in a wooden frame. Each polished hardwood
core box is split for easy removal of
specimens. The unit comes complete with
strickle blade.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 4.5 kg
Dimensions: 380 x 350 x 80 mm
Gross Weight: 7.0 kg
Gross Dimensions: 450 x 390 x 280 mm

The multigang tensile core box can be

supplied to produce specimens with either
AFS (imperial) 1” cross section or DIN (metric)
22.4 mm cross-section test widths.

For Transverse Specimens

The core box is constructed of twelve polished

hardwood transverse core boxes clamped in
ladder style in a wooden frame. Each core
box is shaped in such a way to enable easy
removal of core specimens. The unit comes
complete with a strickle blade.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 6.0 kg
Dimensions: 590 x 300 x 90 mm
Gross Weight: 8.0 kg
Dimensions: 620 x 310 x 340 mm

The multigang transverse core box can be

supplied to produce either AFS (imperial) 1” x
1” x 8” or DIN (metric) 22.4 x 22.4 x 172.5 mm
specimens

The multigang core boxes are made from wood rather than metal to prevent any chill effects during
curing.

No 26-MCB 18
 LABORATORY CORE
BAKING OVEN

For baking or curing oil sand and resin bonded core sand specimens
or drying clay bonded specimens

The temperature range of 30°-300°C is precisely controlled by a solid state controller with
thermocouple sensor. A fail safe thermostat is also incorporated.

The inclusion of large area heating elements, mineral wool insulation and a forced
convection fan ensures optimum thermal efficiency with rapid heat up.
The flow of air through the oven may be controlled by adjustable vents in the back.

The case is fabricated in mild steel, with stainless steel interior. There are two sets of shelf
supports with two bright nickel wire plated shelves capable of accommodating twenty-four
compression or tensile specimens.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 47 kg
Dimensions: (Internal): 400 x 392 x 420 mm
(External): 570 x 765 x 620 mm
Gross Weight: 112 kg
Gross Dimensions: 960 x 720 x 720 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz.

No 25-LCO 19
 ELECTRIC
PERMMETER

This unit is portable and enables quick permeability testing

The Electric Permmeter employs the orifice method and the pressure drop is indicated on a very
sensitive gauge graduated directly in Permeability Units.

In sand control laboratories where time is an important factor, quicker testing with the Electric
Permmeter makes it possible to carry out more routine tests per day and to speed decisions so that
immediate action can be taken in correcting any drift in permeability which may otherwise result in
loss in production.

As this instrument is readily portable it can also be taken into the foundry to carry out permeability
tests on actual production moulds in conjunction with the mould permeability accessory.

The actual test is extremely simple. An expanding ‘O’ ring is used to form an airtight seal between
the centre post and the specimen tube. The required air pressure (10 cm of water) is supplied by a
high speed fan with rheostat-controlled universal motor. Two standard jets are provided to permit
checking of the Electric Permmeter.

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 13 kg

Dimensions: 245 x 380 x 300 mm
Gross Weight: 25 kg
Gross Dimensions: 350 x 490 x 360 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60 Hz

No 27-EPM 20
 MOULD PERMEABILITY
ACCESSORY

Used to measure the permeability of the actual mould surface in permeability units

This accessory is essentially a rubber-faced contact

head connected with pvc tubing to an adaptor that
fits any permeability meter centre post. For
maximum convenience it should be used with the
Electric Permmeter which is readily portable.

The contact head is held against the mould surface

and the permeability is read on the permeability
meter. Mould permeability correlates with casting
quality, whereas laboratory permeability is a gauge
for sand comparison and for determining any
change in the venting power of the sand itself.

SPECIFICATIONS: Net Weight: 0.9 kg

Dimensions: 60 x 70 mm (Tube 13 mm dia. X 1000 mm)
Gross Weight: 1.2 kg
Gross Dimensions: 190 x 140 x 140 mm

C ORE PERMEABILITY TUBE

For determining the permeability of dry sand,

baked or cured core sand specimens after they
have been stripped from the specimen tube

This specially shaped tube is fitted with an internal

rubber sleeve which is inflated to seal the curved
surfaces of the specimen.

Under test, air can only pass through the specimen

between the flat faces. This tube can be used with
either the Permeability Meter or Electric Permmeter.

Supplied complete with inflation bulb. SPECIFICATIONS:-

Net Weight: 0.8 kg
Dimensions: 160 x 90 x 130 mm
Gross Weight: 1.1 kg
Gross Dimensions: 200 x 180 x 210 mm

No 29-MPA and 28-CPT 21

 SHATTER INDEX TESTER

Approved Ridsdale design for determining the “mouldability” of green sands

This method of ejecting the test Anvil mounted on solid steel support
Specimen ensures reproducible integral with base prevents impact
results. vibration.

Complete with sieve assembly comprising sieve with 13.2 mm aperture to

BS 410:86, special receiving pan and lid.

The Shatter Index Test is a simple control test which has been
standardised in the United Kingdom by the Joint Committee on Sand
Testing (JCST). The Ridsdale tester conforms to the specification of this
Committee.

A standard AFS or DIN green sand test specimen is ejected from a

specimen tube and falls 6 ft. (1.83 m) on to a steel anvil mounted in the In accordance with the
centre of the 13.2 mm mesh British Standard Test Sieve. Shatter Index is JCST specification the
defined as the percentage of the total weight of the fractured sand specimen falls exactly
specimen which remains on the test sieve. This value, when correlated six feet (1.83 metres).
with the compression strength test gives a good indication of the
mouldability of a sand, ie, the kind of “lift” which can be obtained when a
sand mould is removed from a pattern.

SPECIFICATIONS: Net Weight: 54 kg

Dimensions: 420 x 430 x 2400 mm
Gross Weight: 104 kg

Shatter Index less Support Tube

Gross Weight: 84 kg (net 44 kg)
Gross Dimensions: 590 x 580 x 680 mm
Support Tube: Gross Weight: 20 kg (Net 10 kg)
Gross Dimensions: 2260 x 100 x 100 mm.

No 30-SIT 22
 GREEN COMPRESSION
STRENGTH MACHINE

BCIRA type with special direct reading balance

Fitted with readily interchangeable spring balance.

Alternative capacities :-

AFS (imperial) DIN (metric)

0 – 4.5 psi 0 – 33.0 kN/m2
0 - 12.5 psi 0 – 90.0 kN/m2
0 – 31.0 psi 0 – 220.0 kN/m2

This is an alternative tester for determining green compression strength. When fitted with the low
capacity balance it is specially suited for testing unbaked oil-sand core mixtures and uncured resin-
bonded sands of very low green strength. The test specimen is rammed in the Split Specimen Tube
and stripped directly on to a special carrying plate.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 19 kg
Dimensions: 270 x 270 x 600 mm
Gross Weight: 38 kg
Gross Dimensions: 700 x 370 x 440 mm

No 31-GCSM 23
 UNIVERSAL SAND
STRENGTH MACHINE
(Hand Operated)

For determining the green and dry bond strengths of moulding and core sands

Capacity:

Green Compression Strength

(lower position)
AFS (imperial): 18.7 psi:
2
DIN (metric): 130 kN/m

Dry Compression Strength

(upper position)
AFS (imperial): 93.5 psi:
2
DIN (metric): 650 kN/m

Dry Compression Strength

(with High Dry Strength Accessory)
AFS (imperial): 280 psi:
2
DIN (metric): 1950 kN/m

Supplied with a pair of swivel heads for compression testing.

This highly accurate machine consists of three major parts; frame, pendulum weight, and pusher
arm. The pendulum weight swings on ball bearings which are mounted on a steel shaft. Various
accessories may be easily attached to perform different tests such as COMPRESSION, SHEAR,
TENSILE, TRANSVERSE and SPLITTING strength.

When testing green-sands the test heads are placed in the lower holes of the pusher arm and
weight. For dry sands they are inserted in the upper holes where the breaking force is increased by
a factor of five. (The breaking force can be increased by a further factor of three by using the High
Dry Strength Accessory). A magnetic rider on the scale records the position at which the specimen
collapses, and the strength of the sand is read direct from the scale. The Universal Sand Strength
Machine is a deadweight testing machine which will stay in calibration indefinitely.

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 77 kg

Dimensions: 520 x 290 x 520 mm
Gross Weight: 116 kg
Gross Dimensions: 640 x 620 x 450 mm

No 32-USSM(h.o.) 24
 UNIVERSAL SAND
STRENGTH MACHINE
(Motor Driven)

For determining the green and dry bond strengths of moulding and core sands
Capacity:
Green Compression Strength
(lower position)

AFS (imperial): 18.7 psi:

DIN (metric): 130 kN/m2

Dry Compression Strength

(upper position)

AFS (imperial): 93.5 psi:

DIN (metric): 650 kN/m2

Dry Compression Strength

(with High Dry Strength Accessory)

AFS (imperial): 280 psi:

DIN (metric): 1950 kN/m2

With the motor driven model the test

specimen is loaded uniformly
eliminating the chance of personal
error. When the specimen collapses, a
switch reverses the motor drive which
returns the pusher arm to the zero
Supplied with a pair of swivel heads for compression testing. position where it is stopped ready for
the next test.
This highly accurate machine consists of three major parts; frame, pendulum weight, and pusher
arm. The pendulum weight swings on ball bearings which are mounted on a steel shaft. Various
accessories may be easily attached to perform different tests such as COMPRESSION, SHEAR,
TENSILE, and TRANSVERSE strength.

When testing green-sands the test heads are placed in the lower holes of the pusher arm and
weight. For dry sands they are inserted in the upper holes where the breaking force is increased by
a factor of five. (The breaking force can be increased by a further factor of three by using the High
Dry Strength Accessory). A magnetic rider on the scale records the position at which the specimen
collapses, and the strength of the sand is read direct from the scale. The Universal Sand Strength
Machine is a deadweight testing machine which will stay in calibration indefinitely.

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 84 kg

Dimensions: 600 x 370 x 535 mm
Gross Weight: 115 kg (Net 73 kg) (Frame Only)
Gross Dimensions: 640 x 620 x 450 mm
Gross Weight: 20 kg (Net 11 kg) (Motor Only)
Gross Dimensions: 550 x 350 x 310 mm
Power Supply: 110/115V or 220/240V, 1 phase, 50 and/or 60Hz

No 33-USSM(m.d.) 25
 SHEAR STRENGTH
ACCESSORY FOR USSM

For green and dry shear strength tests on moulding and core sands

Comprises shear specimen holder and head

For green shear, test heads are placed in lower position on the pusher arm
and weight of the Universal Sand Strength Machine as for the compression
test. When the heads are placed in the upper position the breaking force is
increased five times, and the scale designated “dry shear” is read. Shear
strength tests up to 220 psi (AFS) or 1530 kN/m2 (DIN) can be made by
using these test heads in the High Dry Strength Accessory.

Capacity:
Green Shear Strength (lower position) Dry Shear Strength (upper position)
AFS (imperial) 14.7 psi: AFS (imperial) 73.5 psi:
DIN (metric) 102 kN/m2 DIN (metric) 510 kN/m2

Dry Shear Strength (with High Dry Strength Accessory)

AFS (imperial) 220 psi:
DIN (metric) 1530 kN/m2

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 0.3 kg

Dimensions: 70 x 55 x 55 mm
Gross Weight: 0.6 kg
Gross Dimensions: 110 x 60 x 70 mm

HIGH DRY STRENGTH

ACCESSORY FOR USSM

Increases the capacity of the Universal Sand Strength

Machine for compression and shear strength tests
The High Dry Strength Accessory provides the means for determining the dry
compression and dry shear strengths of moulding and core-sand mixtures by
increasing the capacity of the Universal Sand Strength Machine by a factor of
three. It is of sturdy design and produces accurate results.

Capacity:
Compression: 280 psi (AFS)
1950 kN/m2 (DIN)

Shear: 220 psi (AFS)

2
1530 kN/m (DIN)

SPECIFICATIONS:- Net Weight: 2.4 kg

Dimensions: 150 x 80 x 300 mm
Gross Weight: 2.8 kg
Gross Dimensions: 200 x 220 x 320 mm

No 34-SSA & 35-HDS 26

 TENSILE CORE
STRENGTH
ACCESSORY FOR
USSM

Improved design for breaking the

tensile core specimen
The Tensile Core Strength Accessory is
fitted with self-aligning contoured grips to
AFS (imperial) or DIN (metric) specification.
The guide pins line up both left and right-
hand jaws for insertion of the specimen.
The guide pins are removed during the test
allowing self-alignment of the jaws. It thus
provides a means of uniformly pulling and
breaking the test specimen on the
Universal Sand Strength Machine. When
the specimen breaks, the weight falls away
from the scale rider.Distance pieces can be
supplied for this accessory so that it can be
used for breaking specimens of shell
moulding materials.

SPLITTING STRENGTH
ACCESSORY

For the determination of the splitting

strength of a sand specimen
This accessory is to be used in conjunction with the hand
operated Universal Sand Strength Machine but not with the
motor driven Universal Sand Strength Machine. A modified
accessory is also produced for use with the Green
Compression Strength Machine.

Resistance to breaking under a compression load applied

perpendicular to the circumference of the sand specimen
provides a measure of its splitting strength.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.6 kg
Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 70 mm
Gross Weight: 0.9 kg
Gross Dimensions: 170 x 130 x 120 mm
Comprises splitting specimen holder and head

No 36-TNCA & 40-SPA 27

 TRANSVERSE CORE
STRENGTH ACCESSORY
FOR USSM

For breaking the transverse core test

specimen

The Transverse Core Strength Accessory consists of two

support arms which locate on the pusher arm and loading
weight, and can be attached to the Universal Sand
Strength Machine in less than one minute. The left-hand
support is fitted with two self aligning knife edges and the
right hand support has one fixed knife edge.

The load on the test specimen is read directly from the “Dry
Shear” scale. Maximum transverse load 73.5 lb (AFS) or
32.5 kg (DIN).

Core specimen loaded at 6” (150 mm) centres.

SPECIFICATIONS:-
Net Weight: 1.3 kg
Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 310 mm
Gross Weight: 1.7 kg
Gross Dimensions: 200 x 220 x 320 mm

TRANSVERSE
SHELL STRENGTH
ACCESSORY FOR
USSM

For breaking the transverse shell test

specimen
The two knife edges in the left hand arm may be adjusted
to give loading at either 2” (50 mm) or 3” (75 mm) centres.

Maximum transverse load 73.5 lb (AFS) or 32.5 kg (DIN).

SPECIFICATIONS:-
Net Weight: 1.3 kg
Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 310 mm
Gross Weight: 1.7 kg
Gross Dimensions: 200 x 220 x 320 mm

No 37-TRCA & 38-TRSA 28

 CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT

For routine checking of the calibration of Universal Sand Strength Machine

PROVING RING

The Proving Ring consists of a steel ring with a dial

gauge inset into the centre.

It is placed in the lower compression head position

of the Universal Sand Strength Machine and comes
complete with a table of certified readings.

It is used for checking the range of 0-18 psi or

2
0-130 kN/m .

Included in the kit are 2 x 9/16” (14 mm) studs which

locate the pivots on the steel ring.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.3 kg
Dimensions: 70 mm x 65 mm x 30 mm
Gross Weight: 0.6 kg
Gross Dimensions: 240 mm x 170 mm x 200 mm

TUBE TYPE PERMEABILITY STANDARDS

For routine checking of Electric Permmeter and Permeability Meter

The Tube type Permeability Standard consists of a

steel tube with a baked sand specimen inside. It
may be used to calibrate the Electric or drum type
Permmeter. It does not require a matching serial
number.

The Permeability Standard tubes are equipped with

a lower stopper containing a vial of silica gel to keep
the sand specimen dry. If the silica gel is pink
instead of blue, dry the permeability standard in a
laboratory drying oven at a temperature of 105°C for
30 minutes.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 1.3 kg
Dimensions: 60 mm diameter x 150 mm
Gross Weight: 2.0 kg each
Gross Dimensions: 280 mm x 190 mm x 200 mm

No 42-CE 29
 AFS Standard
GREEN HARDNESS
TESTERS ‘B’ & ‘C’ SCALE

‘ B’ Scale For measuring surface hardness of green sand moulds

and green cores

The Green Hardness Tester (‘B’ Scale) is a practical instrument which can
be conveniently carried in the pocket and is always ready for use. It is
particularly valuable for measuring the degree of ramming in different parts
of a mould, and for checking the uniformity of machine rammed moulds.
The pointer can be secured by turning the locking button which is used when
testing in blind positions of a mould.

The hardness number indicated is the measurement of the depth of

penetration of the “probe”, in thousandths of an inch, which is spring loaded
to 1000 grams. A mould offering no resistance to the “probe” would have a
zero hardness reading; conversely a mould having a maximum hardness of
100 would withstand penetration.

Range of readings ……………………………….. Hardness

Very soft rammed mould ………………………… 20
‘ C’ Scale Soft rammed mould ………………………………
Medium rammed mould …………………………
40
50
Hard rammed mould ………………..…………… 70
For measuring surface hardness of high Very hard rammed mould ………………………. 85
pressure green sand moulds

This tester has a conical probe with a

rounded tip and is spring loaded to 1520
grams. A press button at the front of the
instrument locks the pointer when testing in
blind portions of the mould.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN "C" SCALE & "B" SCALE

GREEN HARDNESS TESTERS
90

80

Generally, mould hardness values are within the range of 60-85 on the
70 standard Green Hardness Tester (“B” Scale) with 13 mm (1/2”) radius
probe, and this has proved satisfactory within this range. With the
60
development of high pressure moulding, however, hardness values in
excess of 90 (“B” Scale) have become common and this instrument has
"C" SCALE

been introduced for testing moulds in the higher range of 85-100

50 hardness.

40
The relationship between “B” Scale and “C” Scale Hardness Testers is
shown in the accompanying graph. It will be noted that the sensitivities
of the two scales are very similar up to a hardness of 85, above this the
30
“C” Scale Tester has a greater sensitivity.

SPECIFICATIONS:-
20
Net Weight: 0.2 kg
Dimensions: 45 x 35 x 65 mm
10 Gross Weight: 0.5 kg
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

"B" SCALE
Gross Dimensions: 200 x 150 x 150 mm

No 42-GHT(B) & 43-GHT(C) 30

 CORE HARDNESS
TESTER

For controlling the surface hardness of cores

This instrument has a four-point penetrator for abrading the surface of the core. Depth of penetration is
registered directly onto a gauge which represents numerically the hardness of the core.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.4 kg

Dimensions:
50 x 50 x 80 mm

Gross Weight: 0.7 kg

Gross Dimensions:
130 x 120 x 170 mm

Hardness measurements will indicate errors in the degree of bake or cure and variations in density over
a core surface.

IMPACT PENETRATION TESTER

For measuring the sub-surface strength of sand moulds and cores

This instrument was developed primarily for determining the safe stripping time for moulds and cores
made from cold self-hardening sand mixtures, but it has been found equally useful for measuring the
sub-surface strength of CO2-silicate moulds and cores and surface dried green sand moulds.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.2 kg
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 225 mm
Gross Weight: 0.4 kg
Gross Dimensions: 130 x 30 x 200 mm

The graduated probe is driven into the surface of the mould or core by means of a spring loaded
hammer inside the body of the instrument. The number of hammer blows of equal impact required to
drive the probe a given distance into the material indicates the sub-surface strength.

The spring loading on the hammer is adjustable so that for a given setting it can readily be used as a
routine acceptance test for production moulds and cores.

__________________________________________________________________________________
No 44-CHT & No 46-IPT 31
 MOULD STRENGTH
T E S TE R

For measuring the green compressive strength of mould surfaces

This pocket-sized instrument gives a strength

reading comparable to the green compressive
strength test obtained on the standard laboratory
specimen rammed to the same degree as the
mould.
2
Capacity: 30 psi 210 kN/m

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.1 kg
Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 90 mm
Gross Weight: 0.5 kg
Gross Dimensions 125 x 125 x 60 mm

FOUNDRY HYDROMETER
(0-90 BAUMÉ)
A robust pocket unit for measuring the concentration of core and mould
mould coating mixtures.

Manufactured from plastic tubing resistant to organic solvents. Improved

design to give greater stability in heavy liquids.

Made of transparent plastic and fitted with an easily read scale (0-90 (Baumé),
this hydrometer is ideal for foundry work. Little longer than a pencil it may be
carried in the pocket ready for immediate use, without fear of breakage.

It may be used for determining the specific gravity of all types of heavier-than-water
foundry washes, sprays and coating materials, or any other dense liquids or
suspensions.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Net Weight: 0.02 kg
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 240 mm
Gross Weight: 0.06 kg
Gross Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 260 mm

No 45-MST & 48-FHY 32