For a rapid and accurate determination of moisture content in sand, gravel, aggregates, soil etc, based on the calcium carbide method. It is possible to vary the sample weight from 3 to 100 g achieving a moisture range from 50% (3g) - 10% (20g) - 2% (100g).
The bottle is calibrated and equipped with a surface thermometer. The glass ampoule containing the calcium carbide is broken when the bottle is closed and shaken, granting better accuracy to the test. The instrument comprises the testing bottle with a manometer, small balance, accessories, and case but without ampoules that have to be ordered separately.
Dimensions: 520x340x140 mm
Weight: 6 kg approx.
Additional model available
A028 SPN: Same as mod A028N, but with a larger bottle suitable to use 20 g sample weight with a moisture content up to 20%.
