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Since its introduction to the world market in 1993, Simpson+Gerosa sand laboratory instrumentation has become the overwhelming choice of the global foundry industry. Unlike traditional sand testing equipment, the design of modern Simpson+Gerosa equipment utilizes advanced electronics, pneumatics, digital readouts and on-board microprocessors. Studies have shown that Simpson+Gerosa equipment is more accurate, more repeatable, easier to calibrate and easier to use for busy laboratory personnel. The advanced design of this equipment provides more standard features and numerous testing possibilities in comparison to older mechanical testing units. The end result is that for a very reasonable investment in Simpson+Gerosa equipment, better laboratory data can improve your ability to troubleshoot casting defects, as well as certifying and optimizing the casting process. An important quality control tool, Simpson+Gerosa equipment is justified in every foundry operation. A significant inventory of Simpson+Gerosa instruments and replacement parts are available worldwide. In addition, technical service is also available to assist your every need, from the selection of the proper laboratory equipment to interpretation of test results. Simpson Technologies Corporation is committed to bringing you the very best products and services. If you would like to receive a quotation, place an order or request additional information, please contact one of our offices or visit us at www.simpsongroup.com.

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Table Of Contents
Determining Your Simpson+Gerosa Equipment Needs .................................................................................................................. 4 Diagram - How To Use the Equipment Selection Chart................................................................................................................... 6 Equipment Selection Chart.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 General Dimensions and Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Simpson+Gerosa Products
Description Part No. Page AFS Clay Tester ...........................................................................42131....................................................................................... 43 Analytical Balance ........................................................................42137....................................................................................... 47 Blower, Test Pieces......................................................................42109....................................................................................... 28 Calibration Kit ...............................................................................42113....................................................................................... 32 Compression Tester, High Temperature .....................................42115....................................................................................... 34 Digital Balance .............................................................................42118 and 42118-3100............................................................ 37 Drying Oven .................................................................................42128 and 42129..................................................................... 41 Friability Tester.............................................................................42141....................................................................................... 48 Hot Distortion Tester.....................................................................42114....................................................................................... 33 Mechanical Load Cell ...................................................................42125....................................................................................... 39 Methylene Blue Clay Tester .........................................................42108....................................................................................... 26 Accessory: Ultrasonic Cleaner.................................................................42108B .................................................................................... 27 Mixer, Laboratory Core Sand ......................................................42111....................................................................................... 30 Moisture Analyzer.........................................................................42130....................................................................................... 42 Mold Hardness Tester, Electronic B-Scale and C-Scale .............................................................42142 and 42143..................................................................... 49 Advanced Kit, B-Scale and C-Scale ......................................42142ADV and 42143ADV ...................................................... 50 Muffle Furnace .............................................................................42126 and 42127..................................................................... 40 Muller, Laboratory ........................................................................42110....................................................................................... 29 Permeability Standard ..................................................................42132....................................................................................... 44 Permmeter, Digital Absolute ........................................................42105....................................................................................... 21 Accessories: Shell Permeability Accessory ................................................42105A .................................................................................... 22 Mold Permeability Accessory ................................................42105B .................................................................................... 22 Base Permeability Accessory ................................................42105C .................................................................................... 23 Additional Permeability Accessory ........................................42105D .................................................................................... 23 Pressure Manometer ....................................................................42133....................................................................................... 44 Rammer, Hot Properties...............................................................42116....................................................................................... 35 Rammer, Sand .............................................................................42100....................................................................................... 10 Accessories: Tube Filler Accessory............................................................42100A .................................................................................... 11 Sand Rammer Base ..............................................................42100C .................................................................................... 11 Sand Rammer Pedestal ........................................................42100D .................................................................................... 12 Rowell Flowability Tester.......................................................42100E .................................................................................... 12 Transverse Core Box Strength Accessory ............................42100F .................................................................................... 13 Hot Tensile Core Box Accessory...........................................42100G.................................................................................... 13 Rapid Sand Washer .....................................................................42119....................................................................................... 38 Sand Squeezer, Pneumatic..........................................................42117....................................................................................... 36 Sand Strength & Deformation Machine, Computerized ................42135....................................................................................... 45 Accessory: Shear Deformation Accessory...............................................42135SD.................................................................................. 46 Sand Strength Machine, Electronic Universal ..............................42104....................................................................................... 15 Accessories: Cold Tensile Strength Accessory ..........................................42104C .................................................................................... 16 Splitting Strength Accessory .................................................42104D .................................................................................... 16 Green Deformation Accessory ..............................................42104E .................................................................................... 17 Hot Shell Tensile Accessory..................................................42104F .................................................................................... 17 Hot Box Tensile Accessory ...................................................42104G.................................................................................... 18 High Compression Strength Accessory.................................42104H .................................................................................... 18 Core Transverse Strength Accessory....................................42104K .................................................................................... 19 Shell Transverse Strength Accessory ...................................42104L..................................................................................... 19 Cold Shell Tensile Strength Accessory .................................42104N .................................................................................... 20 Disc Transverse Accessory...................................................42104P .................................................................................... 20 Scratch Hardness Tester, Electronic ...........................................42145....................................................................................... 51 Sifter, Laboratory ..........................................................................42106....................................................................................... 24 Accessories: Sand Testing Sieves .............................................................42106A .................................................................................... 24 1/8" Microsplitter....................................................................42106B .................................................................................... 25 1/2" Riffle Splitter...................................................................42106D .................................................................................... 25 Tensile Core Box (9 Cavity)..........................................................42103....................................................................................... 14 Transverse Core Box (9 Cavity) ...................................................42103A .................................................................................... 14 Wet Tensile Strength Tester.........................................................42112....................................................................................... 31

Appendix
Recommended Green Sand Testing Laboratory ........................................................................................................................... 53 Recommended Green Sand and Cold Box Testing Laboratory..................................................................................................... 54 Recommended Green Sand and Shell Sand Testing Laboratory.................................................................................................. 55 Recommended Advanced Green Sand Testing Laboratory .......................................................................................................... 56

Determining Your Simpson+Gerosa Equipment Needs

The following information can be used to help determine the instruments required for running a particular sand test. In some cases, a series of instruments may be required to correctly prepare a sand specimen for testing while other instruments are required to perform the actual sand test on the specimen. The Equipment Selection Chart has been supplied with this catalog to assist in determining the instruments and accessories required to perform several typical sand tests. If your need is a complete sand laboratory, refer to the Simpson+Gerosa recommended sand laboratories located in the Appendix of this catalog. Choose the sand laboratory that best fits your particular application and then consult with a Simpson Technologies representative for equipment recommendations tailored to your specific laboratory requirements. SELECTING YOUR EQUIPMENT To select your Simpson+Gerosa equipment, follow the four steps below. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Determine specimen preparation equipment, if specimen is required. Determine necessary laboratory test equipment. Specify applicable testing standard, either AFS (American Foundry Society) or Metric testing standard. Specify equipment voltage requirements.

To determine your instrument requirements, follow Steps 1 and 2 utilizing the color-coded Equipment Selection Chart included in this catalog. Steps 3 and 4 will require review of the selected equipments product page for the available testing standards and voltage options. HOW TO USE THE EQUIPEMENT SELECTION CHART A diagram, How To Use The Equipment Selection Chart, has also been provided to illustrate how to properly use the Equipment Selection Chart. The color-coded chart is divided into several sections: Specimen Preparation Specimen Preparation equipment Laboratory Tests Laboratory Test equipment Yellow Yellow/White Blue Purple/White

These sections utilize the following legend for identifying the equipment that is either necessary, equivalent or optional for the preparation of the specimen and performance of the selected laboratory test. q Necessary - Indicates that the instrument is required to run the laboratory test.

Equivalent - Indicates that there are several different methods to run the same test.
s Optional - Indicates instruments that are optional and are not necessarily required to run a particular test. A detailed example demonstrating the equipment selection process is provided on the following page.

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EXAMPLE - HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT SELECTION CHART Refer to the color-coded diagram How To Use The Equipment Selection Chart on the following page. In this example the Core Tensile Strength Test has been selected and highlighted in orange. Follow this row horizontally across the chart to determine if a specimen is required for the test. This row reveals several marked columns indicating four types of specimens available for the Core Tensile Strength Test. The required specimen will depend on the core processes that are utilized, and for this example the Hot/Warm Box Tensile Specimen was chosen and identified by the red box. STEP 1 To determine the specimen preparation equipment required for the Hot/Warm Box Tensile Specimen, follow the highlighted column up to where the column intersects with the diagonal line located in the Specimen Preparation section. Now follow this row horizontally across to any marked columns. The columns with marks identify either the necessary, equivalent or optional Simpson+Gerosa equipment required to prepare the Hot/Warm Box Tensile Specimen. In this example, a Test Pieces Blower, No. 42109 is the only required equipment to prepare the Hot/Warm Box Tensile Specimen. Please note, several pieces of equipment may be required in certain cases. STEP 2 To determine the Simpson+Gerosa laboratory equipment required to perform the selected Core Tensile Strength Test, return to the blue Laboratory Tests section. Follow the Core Tensile Strength row across into the purple and white portion of the chart. The row changes color from orange to green. Follow the green row until it intersects with a marked column. These marked columns indicate that the Core Tensile Strength Test requires the Cold Tensile Strength Accessory, No. 42104C, along with either the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 or the Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine, No. 42135. In this case, both instruments No. 42104 and No. 42135 perform equivalent functions and the choice of equipment will depend on the special features you require. STEP 3 Select the desired test standard, either AFS (American Foundry Society) or Metric testing standard. Refer to the appropriate product page for the selected equipment which indicates availability of AFS or Metric testing standards. STEP 4 Specifying the equipment voltage requirement is the final step in selecting Simpson+Gerosa laboratory equipment. Refer to the appropriate product page for the selected equipment which indicates the available voltages. For additional Simpson+Gerosa equipment information, refer to the General Dimensions and Technical Data chart located on pages 8 and 9. If you have any questions regarding the selection of Simpson+Gerosa laboratory equipment, please do not hesitate to contact Simpson Technologies for assistance.

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Laboratory Tests
ADV Density Volitiles Friability Moisture AFS Clay Permeability Shell Tensile Collapsibility Hot Distortion Air Set Tensile Sieve Analysis Shear Strength Methylene Blue Core Oil Tensile Hot Box Tensile Disc Transverse Hot Deformation Hot Shell Tensile Shell Transverse Shell Transverse Cold Box Tensile Splitting Strength Dry Compression Mold Permeability Cold Shell Tensile Shell Permeability Shell Permeability Scratch Hardness Base Permeability Rowell Flowability Air Set Transverse High Compression Shear Deformation Green Deformation Core Oil Transverse Green Compression

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Specimen Preparation
Cold Box Transverse Core Tensile Strength Hot/Warm Box Tensile 1-1/8" x 2" Green Sand 2 x 2 (Rammer Method) Compactability (3-Ram) Calculated Surface Area 2 x 2 (Squeezer Method) 1-1/8" x 2" Cold/Hot Box Core Transverse Strength Hot/Warm Box Transverse Combustible Material (LOI) Compactability (Squeezer) Disc Transverse (Cold Box)

EQUIPMENT SELECTION CHART

Wet Tensile Strength Shock Load Expansion Mold Hardness (C-Scale) Coating/Air Set Permeability Disc Transverse (Hot Box/Shell) Mold Hardness (B-Scale) Hot Compression Strength Prepared Clay Bonded Sand Batch Prepared Chemical Bonded Sand Batch
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2 x 2 (Rammer Method) 2 x 2 (Squeezer Method) Shell Transverse Shell Tensile Air Set Transverse Air Set Tensile Core Oil Transverse Core Oil Tensile Hot/Warm Box Transverse Hot/Warm Box Tensile Cold Box Transverse Cold Box Tensile 1-1/8" x 2" Cold/Hot Box 1-1/8" x 2" Green Sand

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Sand Rammer

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42100A
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Tube Filler Acc.

42100C 42100D
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Sand Rammer Base Sand Rammer Pedestal

42100E 42100F 42100G r r 42103 42103A r r r 42104

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Rowell Flowability Tester Trans. Core Box & Stren. Acc. Hot Tensile Core Box Acc. Tensile Core Box Transverse Gang Core Box Univ. Sand Strength Mach.

HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT SELECTION CHART

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42104C 42104D 42104E 42104F 42104G 42104H

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Cold Tensile Strength Acc. Splitting Stren. Acc. Green Deformation Acc. Hot Shell Tensile Strength Acc. Hot Box Tensile Strength Acc. High Compression Strength Acc.

42104K 42104L 42104N 42104P 42105 42105A 42105B 42105C 42105D 42106 42106A 42106B 42106D 42108 42108B 42109 42109A 42109B 42109C 42109D 42109MOD 42110 42111 42112 42114 42115 42115A 42116

Core Transverse Strength Acc. Shell Transverse Strength Acc. Cold Shell Tensile Strength Acc. Disc Transverse Acc. Digital Absolute Permmeter Shell Permeability Acc. Mold Permeability Acc. Base Permeability Acc. Additional Permeability Acc. Laboratory Sifter Sieve Stack 1/8" Microsplitter 1/2" Riffle Splitter Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner Test Pieces Blower Catalyst Vaporizer Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device Disk Transverse Tooling 1-1/8" x 2" Tooling Modified Test Pieces Blower Laboratory Muller Laboratory Core Sand Mixer Wet Tensile Strength Tester Hot Distortion Tester High Temp. Compression Tester Controlled Atmosphere Hot Properties Rammer

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42117
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Pneumatic Sand Squeezer

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42118
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Digital Balance

42119 42126 42127 r r r r

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Rapid Sand Washer Muffle Furnace (small) Muffle Furnace (large)

r r r r

42128 42129 42130 42131

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Drying oven (small) Drying oven (large) Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester

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42135
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Computerized Sand Stren. & Def. Mach.

42135SD 42136 r 42137

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Shear Deformation Acc. ADV Tester Analytical Balance

42141
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Friability Tester

42142 42143
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Mold Hardness Tester-B-Scale Mold Hardness Tester-C-Scale

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42144
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Scratch Hardness Tester

42147

Dessicator

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Laboratory Tests

Specimen Preparation

EQUIPMENT SELECTION CHART

2 x 2 (Rammer Method) 2 x 2 (Squeezer Method) Shell Transverse Shell Tensile Air Set Transverse Air Set Tensile Core Oil Transverse Core Oil Tensile Hot/Warm Box Transverse Hot/Warm Box Tensile Cold Box Transverse Cold Box Tensile 1-1/8" x 2" Cold/Hot Box 1-1/8" x 2" Green Sand Shell Permeability Disc Transverse (Hot Box/Shell) Disc Transverse (Cold Box) ADV AFS Clay Base Permeability Calculated Surface Area Coating/Air Set Permeability Cold Shell Tensile Collapsibility Combustible Material (LOI) Compactability (3-Ram) Compactability (Squeezer) Core Tensile Strength Core Transverse Strength Density Disc Transverse Dry Compression Friability Green Compression Green Deformation High Compression Hot Box Tensile Hot Compression Strength Hot Deformation Hot Distortion Hot Shell Tensile Methylene Blue Moisture Mold Hardness (B-Scale) Mold Hardness (C-Scale) Mold Permeability Permeability Prepared Chemical Bonded Sand Batch Prepared Clay Bonded Sand Batch Rowell Flowability Scratch Hardness Shear Deformation Shear Strength Shell Permeability Shell Transverse Shock Load Expansion Sieve Analysis Splitting Strength Volitiles Wet Tensile Strength
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Tube Filler Acc. Sand Rammer Base

42100D 42100E 42100F 42100G r r 42103 42103A

Sand Rammer Pedestal Rowell Flowability Tester Trans. Core Box & Stren. Acc. Hot Tensile Core Box Acc. Tensile Core Box Transverse Gang Core Box

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42104 42104C 42104D 42104E 42104F 42104G 42104H 42104K 42104L 42104N 42104P 42105 42105A 42105B 42105C 42105D 42106 42106A 42106B 42106D 42108 42108B 42109 42109A 42109B 42109C 42109D
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Univ. Sand Strength Mach. Cold Tensile Strength Acc. Splitting Stren. Acc. Green Deformation Acc. Hot Shell Tensile Strength Acc. Hot Box Tensile Strength Acc. High Compression Strength Acc. Core Transverse Strength Acc. Shell Transverse Strength Acc. Cold Shell Tensile Strength Acc. Disc Transverse Acc. Digital Absolute Permmeter Shell Permeability Acc. Mold Permeability Acc. Base Permeability Acc. Additional Permeability Acc. Laboratory Sifter Sieve Stack 1/8" Microsplitter 1/2" Riffle Splitter Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner Test Pieces Blower Catalyst Vaporizer Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device Disk Transverse Tooling 1-1/8" x 2" Tooling

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Laboratory Muller Laboratory Core Sand Mixer Wet Tensile Strength Tester Hot Distortion Tester

42115 42115A 42116

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High Temp. Compression Tester Controlled Atmosphere Hot Properties Rammer

42117
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Pneumatic Sand Squeezer

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42118
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Digital Balance

42119 42126 42127 r r r r

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Rapid Sand Washer Muffle Furnace (small) Muffle Furnace (large)

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42128 42129 42130 42131

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Drying oven (small) Drying oven (large) Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester

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42135
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Computerized Sand Stren. & Def. Mach.

42135SD 42136 r 42137

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Shear Deformation Acc. ADV Tester Analytical Balance

42141
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Friability Tester

42142 42143 42144 42147

Mold Hardness Tester-B-Scale Mold Hardness Tester-C-Scale Scratch Hardness Tester Dessicator

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS and TECHNICAL DATA

Part No.
42100 42100A 42100C 42100D 42100E 42100F 42100G 42103 42103A 42104 42104C 42104D 42104E 42104F 42104G 42104H 42104K 42104L 42104N 42104P 42105 42105A 42105B 42105C 42105D 42106 42106A 42106B 42106D 42108 42108B Sand Rammer Tube Filler Accessory Sand Rammer Base Sand Rammer Pedestal Rowell Flowability Tester Transverse Core Box Strength Accessory Hot Tensile Core Box Accessory Tensile Core Box (9 Cavity) Transverse Core Box (9 Cavity) Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine Cold Tensile Strength Accessory Splitting Strength Accessory Green Deformation Accessory Hot Shell Tensile Accessory Hot Box Tensile Accessory High Compression Strength Accessory Core Transverse Strength Accessory Shell Transverse Strength Accessory Cold Shell Tensile Strength Accessory Disc Transverse Accessory Digital Absolute Permmeter Shell Permeability Accessory Mold Permeability Accessory Base Permeability Accessory Additional Permeability Accessory Laboratory Sifter Sand Testing Sieves 1/8" Microsplitter 1/2" Riffle Splitter Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner

Description

Metric
X X N/A N/A X X X X X X X N/A N/A X X X X X X X X N/A N/A X X N/A X N/A N/A N/A N/A

220V/ 120V
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A X X

Pneumatic Req.
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Air Pressure (Bar) Air Volume

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5-6 bar (72-87 psi) 1 liter per cycle N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.5-4.5 bar (36-65 psi) 0.70 liters per cycle N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Misc.

Bulk Weight
22.7 kgs. (50 lbs.) 1.2 kgs. (2.6 lbs.) 51.1 kgs. (112.5 lbs.) 33.2 kgs. (73 lbs.) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) 5.2 kgs. (11.5 lbs.) 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 30 kgs. (66 lbs.) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.) 0.5 kgs. (1 lb.) 1.8 kgs. (4 lbs.) 8.2 kgs. (18 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 2.7 kgs. (6 lbs.) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.) 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs.) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) 21.8 kgs. (48 lbs.) 0.5 kgs. (1 lb.) 0.3 kgs. (.65 lbs.) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) 0.7 kgs. (1.5 lbs.) 39.1 kgs. (86 lbs.) 5.5 kgs. (12 lbs.) 1.8 kgs. (4 lbs.) 7.7 kgs. (17 lbs.) 20.9 kgs. (46 lbs.) 3.2 kgs. (7 lbs.)

Estimated Shipping Weight

37 kgs. (80 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 63.2 kgs. (139 lbs.) 47.7 kgs. (105 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 9.1 kgs. (20 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.) 43.2 kgs. (95 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 11.4 kgs. (25 lbs.) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 28.6 kgs. (63 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 75 kgs. (165 lbs.) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 9.1 kgs. (20 lbs.) 25 kgs. (55 lbs.) 7.3 kgs. (16 lbs.)

Approx. Instrument Dimensions

191mm x 241mm x 559mm (7.5" x 9.5" x 22") 210mm x 210mm x 356mm (8.25" x 8.25" x 14") 254mm x 356mm x 89mm (10" x 14" x 3.5") 267mm Dia. x 851mm (10.5" Dia. x 33.5") 64mm x 64mm x 64mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.5") 210mm x 114mm x 114mm (8.25" x 4.5" x 4.5") 102mm x 102mm x 152mm (4" x 4" x 6") 330mm x 241mm x 51mm (13" x 9.5" x 2") 305mm x 438mm x 38mm (12" x 17.25" x 1.5") 457mm x 305mm x 305mm (18" x 12" x 12") 83mm x 32mm x 229mm (3.25" x 1.25" x 9") 64mm x 64mm x 51mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2") 70mm x 102mm x 203mm (2.75" x 4" x 8") 400mm x 305mm x 305mm (15.75" x 12" x 12") 102mm x 64mm x 89mm (4" x 2.5" x 3.5") 254mm x 127mm x 203mm (10" x 5" x 8") 165mm x 64mm x 89mm (6.5" x 2.5" x 3.5") 89mm x 38mm x 102mm (3.5" x 1.5" x 4") 254mm x 102mm x 64mm (10" x 4" x 2.5") 70mm x 64mm x 64mm (2.75" x 2.5" x 2.5") 260mm x 362mm x 521mm (10.25" x 14.25" x 20.5") 57mm Dia. x 76mm (2.25" Dia. x 3") 57mm Dia. x 914mm (2.25" Dia. x 36") 64mm Dia. x 222mm (2.5" Dia. x 8.75") 102mm x 102mm x 121mm (4" x 4" x 4.75") 305mm x 362mm x 800mm (12" x 14.25" x 31.5") 203mm Dia. x 330mm (8" Dia. x 13") 114mm x 114mm x 203mm (4.5" x 4.5" x 8") 381mm x 292mm x 356mm (15" x 11.5" x 14") 25mm x 305mm x 749mm (1" x 12" x 29.5") 305mm x 254mm x 305mm (12" x 10" x 12")

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS and TECHNICAL DATA

Part No.
42109 42109A 42109B 42110 42111 42112 42113 42114 42115 42115A 42116 42117 42118 42119 42125 42126 42127 42128 42129 42130 42131 42132 42133 42135 42135SD 42136 42137 42141 42142 42143 42142ADV 42143ADV 42145 Test Pieces Blower Catalyst Vaporizer Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device Laboratory Muller Laboratory Core Sand Mixer Wet Tensile Strength Tester Calibration Kit Hot Distortion Tester High Temperature Compression Tester Controlled Atmosphere Testing Accessory Hot Properties Rammer Pneumatic Sand Squeezer Digital Balance Rapid Sand Washer Mechanical Load Cell Muffle Furnace Muffle Furnace Drying Oven Drying Oven Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester Permeability Standard Pressure Manometer Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine Shear Deformation Accessory ADV Tester Analytical Balance Friability Tester Electronic Mold Hardness Tester (42142 - B-Scale, 42143 - C-Scale) Advanced Electronic Mold Hardness Tester (42142ADV - B-Scale, 42143ADV - C-Scale) Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester

Description

Metric
X N/A N/A N/A N/A X X N/A N/A N/A X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

220V/ 120V
X X X X X X N/A X X N/A N/A N/A X X N/A X X X X X X N/A N/A X N/A X X X X X X

Pneumatic Req.
X X N/A N/A N/A X N/A X X N/A X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Air Pressure (Bar) Air Volume

6.5 bar (94 psi) 4-5 liters per cycle 6.5 bar (94 psi) 4-5 liters per cycle N/A N/A N/A 4-5 bar (58-72 psi) 1 Liter per cycle N/A 6.5 bar (94 psi) 3-4 liters per cycle 5-5.5 bar (72-80 psi) 1.5 liters per cycle N/A 6.5 bar (94 psi) 1.5 liters per cycle 6.5 bar (94 psi) 1.5 liters per cycle N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5-6 bar (72-87 psi) 1 liter per cycle N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Misc.

Bulk Weight
47.3 kgs. (104 lbs.)

Estimated Shipping Weight

53.2 kgs. (117 lbs.) 53.2 kgs. (117 lbs.) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.) 120 kgs. (264 lbs..) 58 kgs. (128 lbs.) 58 kgs. (128 lbs.) 10 kgs. (22 lbs.) 68.2 kgs. (150 lbs.) 102.3 kgs. (225 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 29.5 kgs. (65 lbs.) 40.9 kgs. (90 lbs.) 5.5 kgs. (12 lbs.) 9.1 kgs. (20 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 23.6 kgs. (52 lbs.) 50 kgs. (110 lbs.) 76.4 kgs. (168 lbs.) 95.5 kgs. (210 lbs.) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.) 25.5 kgs. (56 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 69.1 kgs. (152 lbs..) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.) 15.9 kgs. (35 lbs.) 15.9 kgs. (35 lbs.) 2.9kgs. (6.3 lbs.) 3.5 kgs. (7.8 lbs.) 3.9 kgs. (8.5 lbs.)

Approx. Instrument Dimensions

432mm x 406mm x 584mm (17" x 16" x 23") 483mm x 400mm x495mm (19" x 15.75" x 19.5") 229mm x 64mm x 152mm (9" x 2.5" x 6") 508mm x 533mm x 457mm (20" x 21" x 18") 521mm x 273mm x 324mm (20.5" x 10.75" x 12.75") 445mm x 311mm x 483mm (17.5" x 12.25" x 19") 451mm x 305mm x 102mm (17.75" x 12" x 4") 419mm x 635mm x 298mm (16.5" x 25" x 11.75") 1,041mm x 400mm x 940mm (41" x 15.75" x 37") 38mm Dia. x 51mm (1.5" Dia. x 2") 203mm x 229mm x 660mm (8" x 9" x 26") 330mm x 279mm x 508mm (13" x 11" x 20") 345mm x 231mm x 89mm (13.6" x 9.1" x 3.5") 305mm x 216mm x 216mm (12" x 8.5" x 8.5") 191mm x 102mm x 25mm (7.5" x 4" x 1") 279mm x 635mm x 457mm (11" x 25" x 18") 483mm x 533mm x 737mm (19" x 21" x 29") 584mm x 813mm x 489mm (23" x 32" x 19.25") 686mm x 864mm x 540mm (27" x 34" x 21.25") 229mm x 356mm x 152mm (9" x 14" x 6") 584mm x 343mm x 279mm (23" x 13.5" x 11") 64mm Dia. x 121mm (2.5" Dia. x 4.75") 83mm x 83mm x 203mm (3.25" x 3.25" x 8") 686mm x 356mm x 356mm (27" x 14" x 14") 51mm Dia. x 102mm (2" Dia. x 4") 254mm x 216mm x 64mm (10" x 8.5" x 2.5") 419mm x 203mm x 311mm (16.5" x 8" x 12.25") 318mm x 292 x 254mm (12.5" x 11.5" x 10") 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4" x 2.5" x 1.25") 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4" x 2.5" x 1.25") 140mm x 64mm x 32mm (5.5" x 2.5" x 1.25")

Nitrogen Required

47.3 kgs. (104 lbs.) 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs.) 100 kgs. (220 lbs.) 50 kgs. (110 lbs.) 50 kgs. (110 lbs.) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.)

Gas Required

47.3 kgs. (104 lbs.) 80 kgs. (176 lbs.) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) 20 kgs. (44 lbs.) 18.2 kgs. (40 lbs.) 4 kgs. (8.7 lbs.) 5.5 kgs. (12 lbs.) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) 21.8 kgs. (48 lbs.) 43.6 kgs. (96 lbs.) 63.6 kgs. (140 lbs.) 81.8 kgs. (180 lbs.) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.)

25-30 psi water

11.4 kgs. (25 lbs.) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.) 0.6 kgs. (1.3 lbs.) 49.1 kgs. (108 lbs.) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.) 10 kgs. (22 lbs.) 10 kgs. (22 lbs.) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) 1.7 kgs. (3.8 lbs.) 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs.)

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Sand Rammer
Description
The Sand Rammer can be used to prepare a standard 2 x 2 AFS sand specimen (50mm x 50mm metric) and to determine the compactability of prepared molding sand. The standard sand specimen is used in various tests including permeability, compressive strength, shear strength, etc. (See the Equipment Selection Chart on page 7 for more details.) The sand to be tested is placed into the specimen tube and compacted by a weight. Two measurement scales are provided on the stem of the Sand Rammer. One scale is for measuring compactability and another for measuring the final specimen height. The scales can also be used to determine the proper sample weight required for preparation of a standard sand specimen. The Sand Rammer includes a stripping post, specimen tube and tube pedestal. Note: The Tube Filler Accessory, No. 42100A is required with the Sand Rammer to determine the compactability of prepared molding sand. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

42100

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 191mm (7.5) 241mm (9.5) 559mm (22) 22.7 kgs. (50 lbs.)

Accessories
42100A 42100C 42100D 42100E 42100F 42100G 42100H 42100J Tube Filler Accessory, see page 11 Sand Rammer Base, see page 11 Sand Rammer Pedestal, see page 12 Rowell Flowability Tester, see page 12 Transverse Core Box Strength Accessory, see page 13 Hot Tensile Core Box Accessory, see page 13 Replacement Specimen Tube (not shown) Replacement Tube Cleaning Swabs (not shown)

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Tube Filler Accessory

Description
This accessory is used with the Sand Rammer, No. 42100, to assist in filling the specimen tube for the compactability test. The tube filler assures that properly riddled sand fills the specimen tube from a standard and fixed distance. This accessory is required with the Sand Rammer, No. 42100 to determine the compactability of prepared molding sand. The Tube Filler Accessory includes a removable screen and strike-off bar. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

42100A

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 210mm (8.25) 210mm (8.25) 356mm (14) 1.2 kgs. (2.6 lbs.)

Sand Rammer Base

42100C
Description
The Sand Rammer, No. 42100 is mounted to this base to isolate the rammer from vibration variations to assure consistent and accurate readings. It insures uniform ramming energy regardless of where the Sand Rammer is used. The base is fitted with a Specimen Tube Swab, No. 42100J (not shown) to clean and prepare the specimen tube before testing. The Sand Rammer Base includes one replaceable tube swab. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Not Applicable 254mm (10) 356mm (14) 89mm (3.5) 51.1 kgs. (112.5 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

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Sand Rammer Pedestal

Description
The Sand Rammer Base, No. 42100C and the Sand Rammer, No.42100 mounts to this column to eliminate vibrations that can effect the accuracy of the results and disturb other sensitive instruments on the same bench. The pedestal transmits the ramming energy directly to the laboratory floor.

42100D

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Diameter: Height: Weight: 267mm (10.5) 851mm (33.5) 33.2 kgs. (73 lbs.)

Rowell Flowability Tester

42100E
Description
Rowell flowability determines the molding sands ability to tightly compact into deep pockets on a pattern. The Rowell Flowability Tester is a specially designed pattern that is inserted into a standard Specimen Tube, No. 42100H (not shown). The specimen tube is then filled with sand and rammed with a Sand Rammer, No. 42100. The resultant sand specimen is placed onto a specially designed cradle. Mold hardness readings are taken at different locations on the specimen. Rowell flowability is the percent difference in hardness between the top and bottom of the specimen. The test requires the Sand Rammer, No. 42100 and the Electronic Mold Hardness Tester B-Scale, No. 42142. The Rowell Flowability Tester includes pattern and specimen cradle.

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 64mm (2.5) 64mm (2.5) 64mm (2.5) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

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Transverse Core Box Strength Accessory

Description
The Transverse Core Box Strength Accessory is used with the Sand Rammer, No. 42100 to make standard transverse sand specimens bonded with air set or core oil type binders. The kit includes the Core Transverse Strength Accessory, No. 42104K, for the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 and the Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine, No. 42135, tooling to form the transverse sand specimen, special rammer foot and three dryer plates for baking (if required) the rammed sand specimens. The prepared sand specimens are used in the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 to determine cold transverse strength. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 210mm (8.25) 114mm (4.5) 114mm (4.5) 5.2 kgs. (11.5 lbs.)

42100F

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Hot Tensile Core Box Accessory

42100G
Description
The Hot Tensile Core Box Accessory is used with the Sand Rammer, No. 42100 to prepare standard tensile dog bone specimens bonded with air set or core oil type binders. The kit includes tooling to form the tensile specimen, special rammer foot, and three dryer plates for baking (if required) the rammed sand specimens. These specimens are used in the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 and the Cold Tensile Strength Accessory, No. 42104C to determine cold tensile strength. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 102mm (4) 102mm (4) 152mm (6) 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

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Tensile Core Box (9 Cavity)

Description
The Tensile Core Box is used to make standard specimens for tensile strength testing using self-curing (air set) sands. This core box molds nine dog bone sand samples simultaneously. It consists of three, 3-cavity core boxes inside a hard wood frame. A strike off bar is included.

42103

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 330mm (13) 241mm (9.5) 51mm (2) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Transverse Core Box (9 Cavity)

42103A
Description
A Transverse Core Box is used to make standard specimens for transverse strength testing using selfcuring (air set) sands. This core box consists of nine individual cavity boxes within a wooden frame. Specimen dimensions are 8 x 1 x 1. A strike off bar is included.

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 305mm (12) 438mm (17.25) 38mm (1.5) 3.6 kgs. (8 lbs.)

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Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine

Description
The Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine is used to determine the strength properties of clay and/or chemically bonded sand specimens. A horizontally moving arm applies pressure on a sand specimen until failure. After maximum force is reached, the test is complete and the machine resets. The force data is clearly displayed on a digital display. When testing green compression strength, because the test stops at the maximum force, the sand specimen is not crushed. This keeps the test area clean and allows the operator to measure green deformation at maximum strength, using the Green Deformation Accessory, No. 42104E. The strength machine is also capable of running many different sand strength tests with additional fixtures and accessories that are easy to connect to the instrument. These tests include green and dry compression strength, green and dry shear strength, splitting strength, green deformation at maximum strength, hot shell tensile strength, cold shell tensile and transverse strengths, disc transverse strength, core tensile and transverse strengths, and hot box tensile strength. After putting the specimen in place, the operator only needs to select the correct test option and press the start button. The five-digit display shows the strength value of the specimen, in N/cm2 or PSI, depending on the operators preference. The design of the strength machine incorporates digital calibration that can be completed in minutes and only requires the Mechanical Load Cell, No. 42125 (sold separately). The Mechanical Load Cell, No. 42125 is certified with NIST traceable weights. The strength machine is shipped with the accessories required to test green and dry compression strength and shear strength. The Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, includes the accessories required to determine compression and shear strengths, pneumatic regulator and lubricator, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator/filter/lubricator to the strength machine.

42104

Specifications
Load Cell Capacity: Calibration: Power Requirements: Compressed Air: 500 kgs. (1,102 lbs.) Digital via Touch Pad (Load cell calibration requires Mechanical Load Cell, No. 42125.) Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 5 to 6 bar (72-87 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 457mm (18) 305mm (12) 305mm (12) 30 kgs. (66 lbs.) Cold Tensile Strength Accessory, see page 16 Splitting Strength Accessory, see page 16 Green Deformation Accessory, see page 17 Hot Shell Tensile Accessory, see page 17 Hot Box Tensile Accessory, see page 18 High Compression Strength Accessory, see page 18 Core Transverse Strength Accessory, see page 19 Shell Transverse Strength Accessory, see page 19 Cold Shell Tensile Strength Accessory, see page 20 Disc Transverse Accessory, see page 20

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Accessories
42104C 42104D 42104E 42104F 42104G 42104H 42104K 42104L 42104N 42104P

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Cold Tensile Strength Accessory

Description
This accessory is mounted on the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104. The test determines the cold tensile strength of standard dog bone specimens prepared from oil, cold box, hot box and air set sands.

42104C

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 83mm (3.25) 32mm (1.25) 229mm (9) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.)

Part No. 42014C shown mounted to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104.

Splitting Strength Accessory

42104D
Description
This accessory which mounts on the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 is used to determine the splitting strength of clay bonded molding sands. A standard 2 x 2 AFS sand specimen (50mm x 50mm metric) is placed between two testing clamps with its radial surface against the face of each clamp. When the specimen is compressed through its diameter, a split is formed along its horizontal axis. The splitting test is considered an indirect measurement of sand tensile strength properties. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Not Applicable 64mm (2.5) 64mm (2.5) 51mm (2) 0.5 kgs. (1 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

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Green Deformation Accessory

Description
This accessory measures the deformation of the green sand specimen after a compression test on the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104. Deformation is the change in the length of the sand specimen before and after the compression test. Deformation measurements indicate the plastic characteristics of a molding sand. For more information about deformation testing, see the article Green Deformation at Maximum Strength located on our web site at www.simpsongroup.com.

42104E

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Not Applicable 70mm (2.75) 102mm (4) 203mm (8) 1.8 kgs. (4 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Hot Shell Tensile Accessory

42104F
Description
This accessory to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 is used to measure the hot tensile strength of shell sands. The unit has both mechanical and electrical connections to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104. Using the control cabinet, the operator sets the desired testing time and temperature. The heated core box is manually filled with sand. At the proper dwell time, the strength machine automatically breaks the specimen. The hot tensile strength results are shown on the five-digit display of the strength machine. The Hot Shell Tensile Accessory includes the temperature and timer control cabinet, upper and lower heating block assembly, sand specimen tooling, tooling bridge, sand scoop/strike-off and magnetic tooling extraction device.

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 400mm (15.75) 305mm (12) 305mm (12) 8.2 kgs. (18 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Part No. 42014F shown mounted to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104.

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Hot Box Tensile Accessory

Description
The Hot Box Tensile Accessory allows the Shell Tensile Strength Accessory, No. 42104F and Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 to determine hot tensile strength of hot box sand mixtures.

42104G

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 102mm (4) 64mm (2.5) 89mm (3.5) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.)

High Compression Strength Accessory

42104H
Description
This accessory is used with the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104. It increases the force in a compression test up to a strength of 2068N/cm2 (3000 psi).

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 254mm (10) 127mm (5) 203mm (8) 2.7 kgs. (6 lbs.)

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Core Transverse Strength Accessory

Description
This accessory attaches to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 and holds the standard core sand transverse sand specimens for transverse strength testing.

42104K

Testing Standard
AFS Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 165mm (6.5) 64mm (2.5) 89mm (3.5) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.)

Shell Transverse Strength Accessory

42104L
Description
This accessory, attached to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104, breaks shell transverse specimens. The accessory is designed to hold the standard AFS .25 thick transverse sand specimen for transverse strength testing.

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 89mm (3.5) 38mm (1.5) 102mm (4) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.)

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Cold Shell Tensile Strength Accessory

Description
This accessory to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 determines the cold shell tensile strength of a standard AFS .25 thick dog bone specimen. It mounts mechanically to the arm and load cell of the strength machine.

42104N

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 254mm (10) 102mm (4) 64mm (2.5) 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs.)

Disc Transverse Accessory

42104P
Description
This accessory to the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 breaks disc transverse specimens. It includes the arm and load cell attachments. The attachments mount mechanically to the arm and load cell of the strength machine.

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 70mm (2.75) 64mm (2.5) 64mm (2.5) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.)

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Digital Absolute Permmeter

Description
The Digital Absolute Permmeter, automatically measures the permeability of a standard 2 x 2 AFS sand specimen (50mm x 50mm metric). The permmeter determines how easily air can pass through the porous material. Permeability is determined by measuring the time required for air at AFS standard volume and pressure to pass through the sand specimen. With the addition of certain accessories, the instrument can determine permeability of sands, cores, coatings, molds and other porous materials. The volume of air is controlled by a constant drum space determined by a timing rod. As the drum falls, a highprecision optical coupler measures the time. The permeability result is calculated and shown on the three-digit display. The unit is fully automatic. Simply place the specimen on the rubber pedestal and press start. The Digital Absolute Permmeter includes the pneumatic regulator/filter, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator to the permmeter. The machine is certified and traceable to NIST standards. Specifications
Power Requirements: Compressed Air: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 2.5 to 4.5 bar (36-65 psi)

42105

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 260mm (10.25) 362mm (14.25) 521mm (20.5) 21.8 kgs. (48 lbs.)

Accessories
42105A 42105B 42105C 42105D Shell Permeability Accessory, see page 22 Mold Permeability Accessory, see page 22 Base Permeability Accessory, see page 23 Additional Permeability Accessory, see page 23

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Shell Permeability Accessory

Description
This accessory measures the permeability of shell sand samples. The sand specimen is held in a metal fixture by a flexible ring. This assembly is attached to the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105 for testing. The shell permeability sample pieces are made in the Test Pieces Blower, No. 42109.

42105A

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights

Diameter: Height: Weight: 57mm (2.25) 76mm (3) 0.5 kgs. (1 lb.)

Mold Permeability Accessory

42105B
Description
This accessory measures the permeability of an actual production mold or core. One end of the accessory fits on the pedestal of the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105 and the other is pressed firmly against the surface to be tested.

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights

Diameter: Length: Weight: 57mm (2.25) 914mm (36) 0.3 kgs. (.65 lbs.)

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Base Permeability Accessory

Description
This accessory to the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105 tests the base permeability of dry sands. It consists of a calibrated metal tube, screen, and compacting weight. The tube is filled and the compacting weight is placed on top of the sand. This assembly is tapped until the compacting weight finishes settling and the sand has achieved its maximum density. Then the weight and top portion of the tube are removed and the excess sand is struck off. The remaining assembly and sand specimen are installed on the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105 and measured to determine the base sands permeability. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Diameter: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 64mm (2.5) 222mm (8.75) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.)

42105C

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Additional Permeability Accessory

42105D
Description
This accessory to the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105 tests the permeability of refractory coatings applied to cores and molds. The permeability of an uncoated sand sample is first determined, then the coating can be applied and the new permeability can be measured. The result is the permeability of the coating. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 102mm (4) 102mm (4) 121mm (4.75) 0.7 kgs. (1.5 lbs.)

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Laboratory Sifter
Description
The Laboratory Sifter is used to determine the fineness of foundry sands. The sifter is designed to hold up to eleven standard half height 8 inch diameter sieves. The Sand Testing Sieves, No. 42106A are purchased separately. A sieve analysis is used to check sand particle size and distribution and to calculate the AFS grain fineness number and surface area. The sifter consists of an electromagnetic vibrator and controls for regulating vibration intensity. A built-in digital timer controls the shaking time.

42106

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Not Applicable 305mm (12) 362mm (14.25) 800mm (31.5) 39.1 kgs. (86 lbs.) Sand Testing Sieves, see below 1/8 Microsplitter, see page 25 1/2 Riffle Splitter, see page 25

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Accessories
42106A 42106B 42106E

Sand Testing Sieves

42106A
Description
The Sand Testing Sieves are used with Laboratory Sifter, No. 42106 for determining the AFS grain fineness number and distribution of molding and core sands. Included are a nest of AFS sand testing sieves consisting of U.S.A. sieve numbers 6, 12, 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, 100, 140, 200, 270 and a pan.

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Diameter: Height: Weight: 203mm (8) 330mm (13) 5.5 kgs. (12 lbs.)

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1/8 Microsplitter
Description
The 1/8 Microsplitter is used to prepare a representative sample of unbonded foundry sands for sieve analysis testing. Sixteen 1/8 chutes obtain representative sand samples of 125 grams or smaller. The sand poured down the splitter is divided in half with each pass. This reduction technique will yield a representative size sample of the sand for testing. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

42106B

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 114mm (4.5) 114mm (4.5) 203mm (8) 1.8 kgs. (4 lbs.)

1/2 Riffle Splitter

42106D
Description
The sand splitter allows the laboratory a quick and easy method of obtaining small representative samples of unbonded foundry sands. If sand splitters are not incorporated in sampling procedures, erroneous test data may result. The 1/2 Riffle Splitter is used to prepare a representative sample of unbonded foundry sands for sieve analysis testing. Fourteen 1/2 chutes divide the sand accurately in half to provide representative sand samples down to 125 grams. The 1/8 Microsplitter, No. 42106B (see above) is needed in conjunction with the 1/2 Riffle Splitter to accurately obtain representative size sand sample small enough for sieve analysis testing. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 381mm (15) 292mm (11.5) 356mm (14) 7.7 kgs. (17 lbs.)

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Methylene Blue Clay Tester

Description
The Methylene Blue Clay Tester is used to determine the amount of live bentonite clay present in a sand sample. A five-gram sand sample is washed in a sodium pyrophosphate solution in the Ultrasonic Cleaner, No. 42108B. Then methylene blue dye is added to the sample until the clay cannot absorb the excess. Using a calibration factor and milliliters of dye to titrate the sample, the percentage of live bentonite in the molding sand can easily be calculated. The test requires the Ultrasonic Cleaner, No. 42108B. The Methylene Blue Clay Tester consists of a burette with filling and overflow flasks, one stainless steel beaker, electric mixer and agitator blade, a cast base, a repetition pipette, required chemicals, dropper rod and filter paper. For more information on controlling clay in a sand system, see the article The Fundamentals of Green Sand Preparation and Control located on our web site at www.simpsongroup.com. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

42108

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 25mm (1) 305mm (12) 749mm (29.5) 20.9 kgs. (46 lbs.)

Accessories
42108A 42108B Ultrasonic Cleaner with mechanical timer (not shown) Ultrasonic Cleaner with digital timer, see page 27

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Ultrasonic Cleaner
Description
The Ultrasonic Cleaner is used with the Methylene Blue Clay Tester, No. 42108 for scrubbing a sand sample before the addition of methylene blue dye. Sound waves produced by the cleaner radiate as bubbles around the 250 milliliter stainless steel beaker and then implode releasing enormous amounts of energy. This energy is transmitted through the beaker causing an intense cleaning action that removes bentonite from the sand and breaks down colonies or cluster of bentonite. All the bentonite within the sample must be removed from the sand to determine the total methylene blue clay percentage. The Ultrasonic Cleaner is available with either a mechanical or digital timer, (mechanical timer, No. 42108A and digital timer, No. 42108B). Digital models offer maximum control of cycle time with clear readouts and one touch settings. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

42108B

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 305mm (12) 254mm (10) 305mm (12) 3.2 kgs. (7 lbs.)

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Test Pieces Blower

Description
The Test Pieces Blower is used to make standard tensile and hot distortion test pieces. It has been designed to perform similar to plant conditions, since blowing is the most commonly employed ramming method for molding chemically bonded sands. The blower includes both a digital timer and a heater with digital controls. The operation of the instrument is done via a single lever that controls the movement of the tooling and the sand blow. Provided that the necessary core boxes and accessories are available, test specimens can be prepared for:

42109

Tensile strength shell sand (included). Cold tensile strength hot and warm box (included). Transverse strength shell sand (included). Hot distortion sample shell sand (included). Cold tensile strength cold box or silicate (special tooling is required for blowing and gassing specimens requires Cold Box Gassing and Purging Device, No. 42109B). Disc transverse strength hot and warm box (special tooling is required for sample preparation requires Disc Transverse Tooling, No. 42109C). Disc transverse strength cold box or silicate (special tooling is required for sample preparation requires Disc Transverse Tooling, No. 42109C and Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device, No. 42109B). 1.125 x 2 cylindrical specimen for preparation of cold box specimen for the high temperature compression strength and deformation test (requires Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device, No. 42109B and 1.125 x 2 Cylindrical Specimen Tooling, No. 42109D). The Modified Test Pieces Blower, No. 42109MOD is required to prepare 1 x 1 x 8 transverse sand specimens.

The Test Pieces Blower includes temperature controller, digital timer, regulator to control blow pressure, sand cartridge, pneumatic regulator/filter, pneumatic lubricator, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulators and lubricators to the blower.

Specifications
Power Requirements: Compressed Air: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 6.5 bar (94 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 432mm (17) 406mm (16) 584mm (23) 47.3 kgs. (104 lbs.) Catalyst Vaporizer (not shown) Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device (not shown) Disc Transverse Tooling (not shown) 1.125 x 2 Cylindrical Specimen Tooling (not shown)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Accessories
42109A 42109B 42109C 42109D

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Laboratory Muller
Description
The Laboratory Muller is used to prepare mixtures of clay bonded foundry sands. The muller incorporates two vertical mulling wheels on independent suspensions. Plows turn the sand mixture over and direct fresh material into the path of the mullers. The muller weight can be adjusted by a single load spring. The muller has a capacity of 9 lbs. of silica molding sand and operates with a 0.75 horsepower motor. The mixing bowl dimensions are 15.5 inside diameter x 8.5 deep. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

42110

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 508mm (20) 533mm (21) 457mm (18) 100 kgs. (220 lbs.)

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Laboratory Core Sand Mixer

Description
The Laboratory Core Sand Mixer is designed to mix liquid binders with sand that is common to all chemically bonded sand mixtures. The mixer incorporates an S shaped mixing blade that completely mixes the complete sand mass. The mixer has a capacity of 9 lbs. of silica sand and operates with a 0.5 horsepower motor.

42111

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 521mm (20.5) 273mm (10.75) 324mm (12.75) 50 kgs. (110 lbs.)

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Wet Tensile Strength Tester

Description

42112

The Wet Tensile Strength Tester determines tensile strength of the condensation zone that is created in all clay bonded molds during and after pouring. The wet tensile strength is determined by pulling a detachable ring from a special specimen tube. The specimen tube with the detachable ring in position is loaded with molding sand and compacted to the proper specimen height using a Sand Rammer, No. 42100 or the Pneumatic Sand Squeezer, No. 42117. After the start button is pressed, an elevation table raises the specimen tube. The heating plate generates steam at the sand heater interface and a temperature gradient through the sand specimen. The steam is driven away from the heating plate through the porosity of the specimen. This water vapor migrates back into the specimen to a temperature zone where it condenses. This condensation zone is known as the wet layer. After a selected time elapses, the elevation table lowers applying a tensile load to the sand specimen. Since the wet layer is the weakest area of the specimen, when a load is applied the specimen breaks at that point. The load required to break this wet layer is the wet tensile strength. The instrument is fully automatic and displays the tensile results in an easy to read digital display. The Wet Tensile Strength Tester includes the specimen tube and detachable ring, pneumatic regulator/filter, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator/filter to the instrument. Specifications
Power Requirements: Compressed Air: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 4 to 5 bar (58-72 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 445mm (17.5) 311mm (12.25) 483mm (19) 50 kgs. (110 lbs.)

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Calibration Kit
Description
The Calibration Kit includes the required fixtures and calibration standards to periodically calibrate the Simpson+Gerosa Sand Rammer, No. 42100, Pneumatic Squeezer, No. 42117, Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105, Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104, and the Wet Tensile Strength Tester, No. 42112. The kit is certified and traceable to NIST standards.

42113

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 451mm (17.75) 305mm (12) 102mm (4) 6.8 kgs. (15 lbs.)

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Hot Distortion Tester

Description

42114

When a mold or a core is suddenly heated by contacting a liquid metal it distorts. This distortion may cause casting quality problems such as veining, broken molds or cores, mold wall movement and difficulties maintaining critical dimensions. It is therefore important to know the performance of these materials during heating. The Hot Distortion Tester is specifically designed to rapidly heat and measure any corresponding deflections of a standard transverse sand specimen. During the heating, the sample first expands and deflects upward. After continued heating, the binding material may soften as measured by a gradual or steep downward relaxation of the sand specimen. The sand specimen will eventually break when the binder is destroyed. The time required to break the specimen is an indication of the binders hot strength. Readings from the curve can be used to provide an indication of the thermal expansion, hot brittleness, burn out rate and thermoplasticity. The deformation is measured during the entire test and is shown on a color monitor. The distortion curve can be printed or stored in the internal memory of the machine. The distortion curve data can also be downloaded into Microsoft Excel for further statistical evaluation. The instrument also has the capability to accept user defined process control curves entered from the keyboard. The tester uses natural gas to heat the specimen. The Hot Distortion Tester includes calibration block, printer, pneumatic regulator/filter, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator/filter to the instrument. Note: The unit requires a standard transverse sand specimen. Preparation of the specimens using the Test Pieces Blower, No. 42109 is highly recommended. For more information, see the article on hot distortion testing located on our web site at www.simpsongroup.com. Specifications
Power Requirements: Compressed Air: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 6.5 bar (94 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 419mm (16.5) 635mm (25) 298mm (11.75) 47.3 kgs. (104 lbs.)

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High Temperature Compression Tester

Description

42115

The High Temperature Compression Tester is used to determine the hot properties of clay and/or chemically bonded sand specimens. An electronic load cell and displacement sensor measures hot compressive strength, hot deformation, expansion, and restraining load at elevated temperatures. The test results are displayed on a color monitor. The resultant data can be printed and/or stored into the memory of the instrument. When determining hot compression strength, the instrument generates and displays a complete stress-strain curve, and also shows the maximum compressive strength, deformation at maximum strength and maximum deformation. The display also indicates the real time strength and deformation of the sand specimen. An accurate digital controller and indicator regulate the furnace temperature. The furnace is capable of maintaining temperatures up to 2000o F (1093o C). The furnace automatically moves from the specimen loading and testing positions. An automatic timer controls the specimen heating time and activates the press at the end of the selected soak time. The instrument is capable of using both AFS and metric sand testing standards. The High Temperature Compression Tester can be fitted with a Controlled Atmosphere Testing Accessory, No. 42115A. This feature allows for hot compression testing in a controlled atmosphere. The High Temperature Compression Tester includes a printer, 3 sets of specimen supports, pneumatic regulator/lubricator/filter, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator/ lubricator/filter to the instrument, cooling pump, coolant reservoir and coolant fluid. Note: The unit requires a standard 1.125 x 2.0 cylindrical sand specimen. The Hot Properties Sand Rammer, No. 42116 is required for preparation of the sand specimens using clay binders. The Test Pieces Blower, No. 42109 and the 1.125" x 2" Cylindrical Specimen Tooling, No. 42109D are required for preparation of the sand specimens using chemically bonded sands. Specifications
Power Requirements: Compressed Air: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 5 to 5.5 bar (72-80 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Standard

(Note: Instrument is capable of both AFS and Metric Testing Standards.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 1,041mm (41) 400mm (15.75) 940mm (37) 80 kgs. (176 lbs.)

Accessories
42115A Controlled Atmosphere Testing Accessory (not shown)

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Hot Properties Rammer

Description
The Hot Properties Rammer is used to make standard clay bonded sand specimens for the High Temperature Compression Tester, No. 42115. The rammer includes a specimen tube, specimen tube key, stripping post, pneumatic regulator/filter/lubricator, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the regulator/filter/lubricator to the rammer.

42116

Specifications
Compressed Air: 6.5 bar (94 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Standard

(Note: Instrument is supplied with the required fixtures to prepare both standard AFS and metric hot compression sand specimens.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 203mm (8) 229mm (9) 660mm (26) 20 kgs. (44 lbs.)

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Pneumatic Sand Squeezer

Description
The Pneumatic Sand Squeezer is used to prepare standard 2 x 2 AFS sand specimens (50mm x 50mm metric) and to determine the compactability of prepared molding sand. The standard sand specimen is used in various tests including permeability, compressive strength, shear strength, etc. (See the Equipment Selection Chart on page 7 for more details.) The sand squeezer can be a replacement for the standard 3ram method of making sand specimens using the Sand Rammer, No. 42100. The squeezer is considered more representative of molding machines that utilize high pressure squeezing. Two measurement scales are provided on the main stem of the squeezer. One scale is for measuring compactability and another for measuring the final specimen height. The scales can also be used to determine the proper sample weight required for preparation of a standard sand specimen. The unit includes an air pressure regulator for the operator to change the compacting pressure. The instrument includes a stripping post, specimen tube, tube pedestal, pneumatic regulator/filter/lubricator, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator to the squeezer. Note: The Tube Filler Accessory, No. 42100A is required with the Pneumatic Sand Squeezer to determine the compactability of prepared molding sand. Specifications
Compressed Air: 6.5 bar (94 psi)

42117

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 330mm (13) 279mm (11) 508mm (20) 18.2 kgs. (40 lbs.)

Accessories
42100A Tube Filler Accessory, see page 11

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Digital Balance
Description
The Digital Balances, No. 42118 and 42118-3100, offer a sand laboratory the speed and accuracy required to perform all weighing applications. Both balances feature solid construction, a high contrast display and a large scale surface. These balances also feature automatic tare key, quick stabilization time of 2 seconds and simple calibration. The No. 42118 has a maximum capacity of 610 grams and the No. 421183100 has a maximum capacity of 4100 grams. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

42118 & 42118-3100

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 345mm (13.6) 231mm (9.1) 89mm (3.5) 4 kgs. (8.7 lbs.)

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Rapid Sand Washer

Description
The Rapid Sand Washer is used to prepare a sand sample for the AFS Clay Tester, No. 42131. This washer agitates the sand at a high speed which scrubs the adhering clay from the sand grains. The unit consists of a high speed agitator, timer and stand.

42119

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 305mm (12) 216mm (8.5) 216mm (8.5) 5.5 kgs. (12 lbs.)

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Mechanical Load Cell

Description
The Mechanical Load Cell is used to calibrate loads on the following Simpson+Gerosa laboratory equipment:
Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine,

42125

No. 42135

Pneumatic Sand Squeezer, No. 42117

Note: Additional fixtures, No. 17-721, are required for mounting the Mechanical Load Cell. High Temperature Compression Tester, No. 42115 Note: Additional fixtures are required for alignment of the Mechanical Load Cell. The gauge is calibrated using NIST certified dead weights at three positions. Each mechanical load cell is supplied with certification documentation. Using this mechanical load cell, the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 can be calibrated in minutes. The incorporation of digital calibration allows the operator to make all necessary corrections via the keyboard without disassembling the strength machine. The Mechanical Load Cell is supplied with the required fixtures for proper mounting on the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 and the Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine, No. 42135. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 191mm (7.5) 102mm (4) 25mm (1) 1 kg. (2.2 lbs.)

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Muffle Furnace
Description
The Muffle Furnace is used to determine loss on ignition (LOI) and volatiles on both chemically and clay bonded foundry sands. This data is used to control carbon, cellulose and cereal additives in clay bonded sand and binder percentages in chemically bonded sand. The furnace temperature is adjustable between 100C 1,200C (212oF - 2,192oF) with the operating temperature displayed on a digital display. Each furnace is supplied with 3 Crucibles, No. 42126A.

42126 & 42127

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Part No. 42126-120 42126-240 42127-120 42127-240 Voltage 120 240 120 240 Weight 21.8 kgs. (48 lbs.) 21.8 kgs. (48 lbs.) 43.6 kgs. (96 lbs.) 43.6 kgs. (96 lbs.) Overall Dimensions 279mm x 635mm x 457mm (11 x 25 x 18) 279mm x 635mm x 457mm (11 x 25 x 18) 483mm x 533mm x 737mm (19 x 21 x 29) 483mm x 533mm x 737mm (19 x 21 x 29) Chamber Dimensions 102mm x 95mm x 229mm (4 x 3.75 x 9) 102mm x 95mm x 229mm (4 x 3.75 x 9) 324mm x 171mm x 229mm (12.75 x 6.75 x 9) 324mm x 171mm x 229mm (12.75 x 6.75 x 9)

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Drying Oven
Description
The Drying Oven is used to prepare clay bonded molding sands for testing dry sand properties. Dry strength is a measure of resistance to sand inclusion and erosion type defects. The oven can also be used to determine moisture percentage of new sands and prepared molding sands. Washed sand samples can also be dried in this oven. This unit includes two adjustable shelves and a corrosion resistant stainless steel interior. The oven temperature is adjustable in the range of 10C - 250C (50F - 482F).

42128 & 42129

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Part No. 42128-120 42128-240 42129-120 42129-240 Voltage 120 240 120 240 Weight 63.6 kgs. (140 lbs.) 63.6 kgs. (140 lbs.) 81.8 kgs. (180 lbs.) 81.8 kgs. (180 lbs.) Overall Dimensions 548mm x 813mm x 489mm (23 x 32 x 19.25) 584mm x 813mm x 489mm (23 x 32 x 19.25) 686mm x 864mm x 540mm (27 x 34 x 21.25) 686mm x 864mm x 540mm (27 x 34 x 21.25) Chamber Dimensions 432mm x 356mm x 356mm (17 x 14 x 14) 432mm x 356mm x 356mm (17 x 14 x 14) 533mm x 406mm x 406mm (21 x 16 x 16) 533mm x 406mm x 406mm (21 x 16 x 16)

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Moisture Analyzer
Description
The Moisture Analyzer is used to determine the moisture content of green sand and other raw materials used within the foundry. Approximately 25 grams of sand are placed on the drying pan and heated. This analyzer features Halogen drying technology to quickly obtain the moisture content of the material which is automatically calculated and displayed on the digital display. The unit is simple to operate and has several testing modes which allows the operator to customize the instrument to specific laboratory requirements. Each analyzer is supplied with 50 Drying Pans, No. 42130A. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz

42130

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 229mm (9) 356mm (14) 152mm (6) 4.5 kgs. (10 lbs.)

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AFS Clay Tester

Description
AFS clay is the percentage of particles with a diameter less than 20 microns in a foundry sand sample. This includes active clay, dead clay, silt and inert fines. The sand sample to be tested must be prepared in the Rapid Sand Washer, No. 42119. The AFS Clay Tester stirs a water and sand mixture into suspension and drains the overlaying liquid after a preset settling time. The time between cycles allows only particles larger than 20 microns to settle. If this process is repeated enough, all particles smaller than 20 microns will be removed. A command panel with a keyboard and a liquid crystal display (LCD) operates the tester. An on-board microprocessor can be programmed by the operator via the LCD for several advanced options, including number of cycles and type of sand to be tested. The AFS clay tester can also adjust settling times to compensate for temperature changes. A thermistor registers the water temperature during each settling period. This data is received by the microprocessor which uses this information to correct the settling time for the next wash. The AFS Clay Tester is shipped with pressure regulator, connecting hoses and 1000 milliliter beaker. The AFS Clay Tester also requires a Rapid Sand Washer, No. 42119 to pretreat the sand sample prior to testing. For more information on controlling AFS clay in a sand system, see the article The Fundamentals of Green Sand Preparation and Control located on our web site at www.simpsongroup.com. Specifications
Power Requirements: Water Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz Minimum incoming pressure 1.7-2 bar (25-30 psi)

42131

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 584mm (23) 343mm (13.5) 279mm (11) 11.4 kgs. (25 lbs.)

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Permeability Standard
Description
The Permeability Standard is used to verify and calibrate the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105. The accuracy of the permmeter can be verified in seconds.

42132

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Diameter: Height: Weight: 64mm (2.5) 121mm (4.75) 1.5 kgs. (3.3 lbs.)

Pressure Manometer
42133
Description
The Pressure Manometer is used to calibrate the Digital Absolute Permmeter, No. 42105. The manometer is required to accurately verify and adjust the drum weight on the permmeter.

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 83mm (3.25) 83mm (3.25) 203mm (8) 0.6 kgs. (1.3 lbs.)

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Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine

Description

42135

The Computerized Sand Strength and Deformation Machine is used to determine the strength properties of clay and/or chemically bonded sand specimens. An electronic load cell and displacement sensor measures compression strength and deformation (strain) of a sand specimen. The test results are displayed on a color monitor. The data can be printed and/or stored into the memory of the instrument. When determining green compression strength, the instrument generates and displays a complete stress-strain curve. It also shows the maximum compressive strength, deformation at maximum strength, maximum deformation and the falling slope of the resultant stress-strain curve. The display also indicates the real time strength and deformation of the sand specimen. The computerized strength machine is also capable of running many different sand strength tests with additional fixtures and accessories that are easy to connect to the instrument. Both the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104 and the Computerized Sand Strength and Deformation Machine, utilize the same strength test accessories. These tests include green and dry compression strength, green and dry shear strength, green deformation at maximum strength, hot shell tensile strength, cold shell tensile and transverse strengths, disc transverse strength, splitting strength, shear deformation, transverse and cold tensile strengths. The design of the computerized strength machine incorporates digital calibration that can be completed in minutes and only requires the Mechanical Load Cell, No. 42125 (sold separately). The instrument includes a printer, pneumatic regulator/lubricator/filter, pneumatic hose and connectors to connect the supplied regulator/lubricator/filter to the instrument. The strength machine is supplied with required accessories to determine green and dry compression strength, green shear strength, maximum deformation and green deformation at maximum strength. For more information on using stress-strain curves to control bonded molding sands, refer to our web site at www.simpsongroup.com.

Specifications
Load Cell Capacity: Calibration: Power Requirements: Compressed Air: 500 kgs. (1,102 lbs.) Digital via Keyboard (Load cell calibration requires Mechanical Load Cell, No. 42125.) Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz 5 to 6 bar (72-87 psi)

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Optional 686mm (27) 356mm (14) 356mm (14) 49.1 kgs. (108 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Accessories
42135SD Shear Deformation Accessory, see page 46 *42104C Cold Tensile Strength Accessory, see page 16 *42104D Splitting Strength Accessory, see page 16 *42104F Hot Shell Tensile Accessory, see page 17 *42104G Hot Box Tensile Accessory, see page 18 *42104H High Compression Strength Accessory, see page 18 *42104K Core Transverse Strength Accessory, see page 19 *42104L Shell Transverse Strength Accessory, see page 19 *42104N Cold Shell Tensile Strength Accessory, see page 20 *42104P Disc Transverse Accessory, see page 20 *These accessories can also be used on the Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine, No. 42104.

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Shear Deformation Accessory

Description
The Shear Deformation Accessory to the Computerized Sand Strength and Deformation Machine, No. 42135 is used to determine the maximum deformation of a sand specimen under a shearing load. The results are plotted on an XY chart of shear strength versus deformation. Maximum and minimum strength and deformation limits can be programmed into the Computerized Sand Strength and Deformation Machine, No. 42135. Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Optional

42135SD

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Diameter: Height: Weight: 51mm (2) 102mm (4) 2.3 kgs. (5 lbs.)

Part No. 42135SD shown mounted to the Computerized Sand Strength & Deformation Machine, No. 42135.

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Analytical Balance
Description
The Analytical Balance is a high precision weighing instrument necessary for several standard AFS tests requiring high accuracy measurements. This balance features an oversized chamber, bright LED display and rugged construction. In addition, the balance incorporates a stability detection system coupled with a quick response time, ensuring efficient use of laboratory time. Each balance includes a sealed keypad, overload and shock protection, and internal calibration.

42137

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 419mm (16.5) 203mm (8) 311mm (12.25) 10 kgs. (22 lbs.)

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Friability Tester
Description
The Friability Tester is used to determine the surface integrity of the molding sand. The instrument consists of a rotating wire mesh cage which causes two standard 2 x 2 AFS sand specimens (50mm x 50mm metric) to be abraded. The dislodged sand drops through the cage and is weighed. A simple calculation, based on the loss and the weight of the two specimens, results in the test value. The machine is easy to operate and requires very little maintenance.

42141

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 318mm (12.5) 292mm (11.5) 254mm (10) 10 kgs. (22 lbs.)

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Electronic Mold Hardness Tester

Description
Model No. 42142 - B-Scale Model No. 42143 - C-Scale Mold hardness, as determined by this instrument, is the resistance offered by the surface of a prepared sand mold to be penetrated by a loaded plunger. The instrument measures the depth of penetration into a mold surface of a plunger having a load applied at a 90 degree angle to the mold surface. The instrument is portable, lightweight and easy to operate. It incorporates an LCD display that clearly indicates the hardness number and completely eliminates any operator error associated with reading a mechanical scale. The instrument automatically records the maximum penetration value. The Electronic Mold Hardness Tester can be easily calibrated. It is certified to NIST traceable weights prior to shipment. Basic Package: Electronic Mold Hardness Tester Battery Charger Carrying Case Software Functions: Store and display date of last calibration Store and display user name Basic point to point mode
42143 C-Scale

42142 & 42143

42142 B-Scale

Mode of Operation: Point to Point Mode - Allows the operator to measure and record one mold hardness reading per test. The basic Electronic Mold Hardness Tester cannot store any data in memory. This instrument will display, for a defined time, the resultant mold hardness value in the LCD. (For memory storage of data, see information on our advanced model, page 21.) For more detailed information, visit our web site at www.simpsongroup.com. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz Rechargeable Battery IBM Compatible, Windows 95 and Windows 98

Software Requirements:

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Not Applicable 102mm (4) 64mm (2.5) 32mm (1.25) Tester only - 0.17 kgs. (0.37 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

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Advanced Electronic Mold Hardness Tester

Description
Model No. 42142ADV - B-Scale Model No. 42143ADV - C-Scale
Mold hardness, as determined by this instrument, is the resistance offered by the surface of a prepared sand mold to be penetrated by a loaded plunger. The instrument measures the depth of penetration into a mold surface of a plunger having a load applied at a 90 degree angle to the mold surface. The advanced model allows you advanced software function and the ability to download up to 900 data points to a computer for analysis. The instrument is portable, lightweight and easy to operate. It incorporates an LCD display that clearly indicates the hardness number and completely eliminates any operator error associated with reading a mechanical scale. The instrument automatically records the maximum penetration value. The instrument can be easily calibrated. It is certified to NIST traceable weights prior to shipment. Advanced Package: Electronic Mold Hardness Tester Advanced Software Package Battery Charger Computer Software Package Infrared Receiver Box & Board Cables Calibration Fixture Carrying Case

42143ADV & 42143ADV

Advanced Feature Kit

Software Functions: Store and display date of last calibration Store and display user name Basic point to point mode Auto average mode Scan mode Store up to 900 data points Identify up to 32 molds Digital calibration of displacement Infrared data transfer to computer

Modes of Operation: Point to Point Mode - Has the ability to store the mold hardness value in memory. The memory can store up to 900 data points categorized by up to 32 user defined mold or core ID numbers and/or names. The stored data can then be transferred to a computer via infrared link. The memory can be cleared or retained after downloading. Auto Average Mode - Allows the operator to measure mold hardness at several different locations on the mold surface. The instrument will automatically display the number of test points and average mold hardness for that group of data. This feature is only available on the Advanced Electronic Mold Hardness Tester. The information can also be stored in memory and downloaded to a computer. Scan Mode - Allows the operator to determine a hardness gradient over a defined plane of a mold. For instance, the operator can measure the hardness at several points up or down a vertical surface of a mold and determine the change of hardness. This information can be gathered and displayed as gradient lines by plotting the depth vs. hardness numbers. The scan information can also be stored in memory and downloaded to a computer. For more detailed information, visit our web site at www.simpsongroup.com.

Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz Rechargeable Battery IBM Compatible, Windows 95 and Windows 98

Software Requirements:

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Standard Not Applicable 102mm (4) 64mm (2.5) 32mm (1.25) Tester only - 0.17 kgs. ( 0.37 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

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Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester

Description
The scratch hardness of a mold or core is determined using this instrument. The instrument incorporates a four point cutter that penetrates a finished core or mold surface when rotated. The depth of penetration of the cutter into the specimen determines the hardness of the core or mold. The use of advanced electronics increases the accuracy of the instrument. The Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester is lightweight, portable and engineered for foundry use. Package Includes: Electronic Scratch Hardness Tester Battery Charger Carrying Case Computer Software Package Infrared Receiver Box And Board Cables Calibration Fixture Software Functions: Store and display date of last calibration Store and display user name Point to point mode Store up to 900 data points Identify up to 32 molds Digital calibration of displacement Infrared data transfer to computer Mode of Operation: The instrument will automatically record the hardness number every 360 degrees of cutter rotation. This instrument will display, for a defined time, the resultant scratch hardness value in the LCD. Specifications
Power Requirements: Standard - 120 Volts, 60 Hz Optional - 220 Volts, 50-60 Hz Rechargeable Battery IBM Compatible, Windows 95 and Windows 98

42145

Software Requirements:

Testing Standard
AFS: Metric: Standard Not Applicable

Dimensions and Weights (Approximate)

Length: Width: Height: Weight: 140mm (5.5) 64mm (2.5) 32mm (1.25) Tester only - 0.25 kgs. (0.55 lbs.)

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Recommended Simpson+Gerosa Green Sand Testing Laboratory

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Part No.
*42100 42100A *42100C *42100D 42104 42104D 42104E 42105 42106 42106A 42108 42108B 42118 42119 42126 42128 42130 42131 42142

Description
Sand Rammer Tube Filler Accessory Sand Rammer Base Sand Rammer Pedestal Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine Splitting Strength Accessory Green Deformation Accessory Digital Absolute Permmeter Laboratory Sifter Sieves Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner (Digital Timer) Digital Balance Rapid Sand Washer Muffle Furnace Drying Oven Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester Electronic Mold Hardness Tester (B-Scale)

*Can substitute a Pneumatic Sand Squeezer (42117) instead of the Sand Rammer (42100), Sand Rammer Base (42100C) and Sand Rammer Pedestal (42100D).

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Recommended Simpson+Gerosa Green Sand and Cold Box Testing Laboratory

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Part No.
*42100 42100A *42100C *42100D 42104 42104C 42104D 42104E 42105 42105C 42106 42106A 42106B 42106D 42108 42108B 42109 42109A 42109B 42110 42111 42113 42118 42119 42126 42128 42130 42131 42142

Description
Sand Rammer Tube Filler Accessory Sand Rammer Base Sand Rammer Pedestal Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine Cold Tensile Strength Accessory Splitting Strength Accessory Green Deformation Accessory Digital Absolute Permmeter Base Permeability Accessory Laboratory Sifter Sieves 1/8" Microsplitter 1/2" Riffle Splitter Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner (Digital Timer) Test Pieces Blower Catalyst Vaporizer Cold Box Gassing/Purging Device Simpson/Gerosa Lab Muller Simpson/Gerosa Lab Core Sand Mixer Calibration Kit Digital Balance Rapid Sand Washer Muffle Furnace Drying Oven Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester Electronic Mold Hardness Tester (B-Scale)

*Can substitute a Pneumatic Sand Squeezer (42117) instead of the Sand Rammer (42100), Sand Rammer Base (42100C) and Sand Rammer Pedestal (42100D).

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Recommended Simpson+Gerosa Green Sand and Shell Sand Testing Laboratory

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Part No.
*42100 42100A *42100C *42100D 42104 42104D 42104E 42104F 42104L 42104N 42105 42105A 42106 42106A 42106B 42106D 42108 42108B 42109 42114 42118 42119 42126 42128 42130 42131 42142

Description
Sand Rammer Tube Filler Accessory Sand Rammer Base Sand Rammer Pedestal Electronic Universal Sand Strength Machine Splitting Strength Accessory Green Deformation Accessory Shell Tensile Strength Accessory Shell Transverse Attachment Cold Shell Tensile Strength Accessory Digital Absolute Permmeter Shell Permeability Accessory Laboratory Sifter Sieves 1/8 Microsplitter 1/2 Riffle Splitter Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner (Digital Timer) Test Piece Blower Hot Distortion Tester Digital Balance Rapid Sand Washer Muffle Furnace Drying Oven Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester Electronic Mold Hardness Tester (B-Scale)

*Can substitute a Pneumatic Sand Squeezer (42117) instead of the Sand Rammer (42100), Sand Rammer Base (42100C) and Sand Rammer Pedestal (42100D).

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Advanced Simpson+Gerosa Green Sand Testing Laboratory

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Part No.
*42100 42100A *42100C *42100D 42104D 42105 42105B 42105C 42106 42106A 42106B 42106D 42108 42108B 42110 42112 42113 42115 42116 42118 42119 42127 42129 42130 42131 42135 42135SD 42137 42142ADV

Description
Sand Rammer Tube Filler Accessory Sand Rammer Base Sand Rammer Pedestal Splitting Strength Accessory Digital Absolute Permmeter Mold Permeability Accessory Base Permeability Accessory Laboratory Sifter Sieves 1/8" Microsplitter 1/2" Riffle Splitter Methylene Blue Clay Tester Ultrasonic Cleaner (Digital Timer) Simpson/Gerosa Lab Muller Wet Tensile Tester Calibration Kit High Temperature Compression Tester Hot Properties Sand Rammer Digital Balance Rapid Sand Washer Muffle Furnace Drying Oven Moisture Analyzer AFS Clay Tester Computerized Sand Strength Machine Shear Deformation Accessory Analytical Balance Advanced Electronic Mold Hardness Tester (B-Scale)

*Can substitute a Pneumatic Sand Squeezer (42117) instead of the Sand Rammer (42100), Sand Rammer Base (42100C) and Sand Rammer Pedestal (42100D).

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