Cement & Mortar

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Hydraulic binders as cement and mortars have always played a key role in the construction sector contributing to the development of human civilization. As such , their characterization by means of ad-hoc testing equipment has been instrumental in ensuring the quality and durability of building structures.

This is also our commitment in CONTROLS. Indeed, we provide a complete range of testing cement and mortars equipment, to help determining the performance of the most important modern binders from lime to cement and mortars, today well-used for a wide range of applications in building industry.

Our testing machines are specifically designed to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of these materials including particle size distribution, fineness, setting time, chemical resistance, and the most important flexural and compressive strength; these are necessary parameters making sure that the manufact can withstand the loads and stress it will be subjected to over its lifetime.
Our wide range of equipment includes testing machine for:

-Building lime, grout, and mud testing: This is done to evaluate the quality and reactivity of these materials for different applications .
-Physical and chemical properties: These determine the specific characteristics of each building material, including its density, porosity, and chemical reactivity
- Setting time and consistency: It is essential to evaluate the rate at which the material sets and its consistency over time, ensuring that it will be able to harden and retain its shape and strength at short ages .
- Determination of cement strength: This is needed to assess the material's ability to withstand compression and flexural loads, determining its overall strength and suitability for various construction projects.

Jolting Apparatus

Each single requirement is individually checked and verified.

Kleine Apparatus

Used for the determination of the carbon dioxide in lime.

Length Comparator

Is used for a number of length measurements concerning mainly cement and mortar specimens

Marsh Funnel Viscometer

Marsh funnel is used for routine viscosity determinations on almost every drilling rig. Made of rugg

Mortar Bar Container

Used for determining the potential alkali reactivity of cement aggragate combination.

Mortar Bar Container for Accelerated Method

For potential alkali reactivity of cement aggragate combination (accelerated method).

Mould for Crack Bridging

Mould for crack bridging test to EN 14891

Mud Balance

The mud balance provides a simple method for the accurate determination of mud density. The durable

Pat Test, Brass Ring Mould

Used for the determination of the soundness of hydrated lime and gypsum plasters.

Plunger Penetration Apparatus

Used for determining the consistency of masonry cement and building limes.

Prism Mould 25x25x280 mm to UNI

Used for accelerated expansion test on mortar prisms to UNI 11504.

Prism Mould 75x75x285 mm to UNI

Used for expansion test on concrete prisms to UNI 11604.

Reactivity Test Apparatus

Ground quicklime shall be tested for their reactivity with this apparatus which consists essentia

Sand Content of Drilling Muds

A complete sieve analysis apparatus for determining the sand content of drilling muds.

Steam Cabinet for Building Lime Soundness

For use with \#le-chatelier-moulds\# for the determination of the soundness of building lime which i

Steel Measure, 400 ml

Used as a density method for the determination of the air content of freshly mixed mortars.

Three Gang Moulds 40x40x160 mm, EN 196-1

Used to produce the mortar specimens for compression and flexural tests.

Three Gang Plastic Moulds 40x40x160 mm

Used to produce the mortar specimens for compression and flexural tests.