Soil Grinder

Soil Grinder Machine for Laboratory Soil Sample Preparation

Soil Grinder prepares samples for Atterberg Limits or grain size testing and other standard lab tests in seconds. Soil grinders are essential laboratory tools to reduce dry soil to smaller particles and break up caked soil into individual grains. Available in different models to suit various laboratory needs. Much faster than mortar and pestle. Compared to traditional, labor intensive mortar and pestle operation, the soil grinder offers a less labor intensive and more efficient alternative to manual mortar and pestle and pestle operation. Preserves true grain size for accurate and repeatable test results. Hopper has 1pint (0.473L) capacity and has a manually operated gate to control feed to grinding chamber. Simple to operate: load hopper, turn on grinder and control material feed with gate. No. 10 (2.0mm) perforated stainless steel plate included to retain larger particles. Most soils process in under 30 seconds per pint.

Stainless steel contact parts and stainless steel lid covers to reduce sample contamination. Direct-drive motor and grinding unit mounted on painted steel tripod stand. In-line switch to control motor on the RETSCH ZM 300 Ultra Centrifugal Mill.

Features:

• Quick soil sample preparation

• Manually operated gate

• Most soils process in under 30 seconds

12in x 15in x 19in (305 x 381 x 483) WxDxH

110V/60Hz

Replacement Part: V016.AA-277

Overview and Uses

Soil Grinder is a lab essential to prepare dry soil samples for Atterberg Limits, particle size analysis and grain size testing. Breaks down soil into individual grains for accurate and repeatable test results. For labs and research institutions doing soil testing and analysis, equipment like the Concrete Specimen Grinding Machine is also essential for preparing and polishing concrete samples.

Soil Grinder is a quick way to prepare soil samples. Most soils process in under 30 seconds per pint. Compact for small labs and research settings. Can process most soils including those with high moisture content. Easy to maintain and clean. A must have for any lab or research institution.

Soil Grinder Applications:

• Liquid limit testing

• Particle size analysis

• Grain size testing

• Break down caked soil into individual grains

• Accurate and repeatable test results

• Quick sample preparation for soil testing

By using Soil Grinder in your workflow labs and research institutions can streamline their soil testing, get better results and be more efficient.

Equipment and Function

The Soil Grinder is engineered for efficient sample preparation, making it an essential tool for laboratories conducting standard lab tests such as Atterberg Limits testing. Its robust stainless steel construction ensures durability and minimizes contamination, while the chamber is specifically designed to handle a wide range of soil sampling. The gate provides precise control over the feed, allowing users to manage the flow of soil into the chamber for optimal processing.

A key feature of the Soil Grinder is its perforated plate, which retains particles and ensures that only soil of the desired size passes through. This design is particularly effective at reducing agglomerations of soil into individual grains, preserving the true grain size needed for accurate and repeatable test results. The grinder’s efficient method of breaking down samples makes it ideal for fast, reliable sample preparation, even with challenging soil types. With its durable build and thoughtful features, the Soil Grinder is designed to streamline the process of preparing samples for testing, making it a valuable addition to any laboratory focused on accuracy and efficiency.

Operation and Maintenance

Operating the Soil Grinder is both simple and efficient, making it easy to integrate into any laboratory workflow. To start, load the hopper with your soil sample, taking care not to exceed the 1-pint capacity. The gate allows you to control the feed rate, ensuring the material enters the chamber at the optimal pace for thorough processing. The reliable direct drive motor powers the unit, delivering consistent results across most soil types and ensuring that samples are processed completely in under 30 seconds per pint.