Rice Shaker for Specific Gravity and Asphalt Rice Test
Rice Shaker performs consistent, automatic agitation of vacuum pycnometers for the asphalt Rice test, freeing up lab technicians for other duties. It is also a useful deairing agitator for specific gravity tests of fine aggregates (ASTM C128) and soils (ASTM D854), as well as sample preconditioning per ASTM D4867 and AASHTO T 283.
The Rice Shaker has a built-in 0–99 min. digital timer with ±0.25 second accuracy. Shaker has a mounted front control panel featuring a vibration speed controller and a three-position switch for manual or timed operation for easy use. Variable speed settings closely control agitation to avoid stripping of asphalt. The painted steel case has nonslip rubber feet, so no mounting is required.
The exclusive EZ-Clamp System quickly secures pycnometers or flasks to the machine. The clamping system is easy to use; push the buttons, slide into place, and a quick twist secures the container. EZ-Clamp Upgrade Kit is also available to retrofit older Gilson Rice Shakers to the EZ-Clamp system. Alternate Clamping System is available separately.
Includes fitted top and bottom plates for an exact fit with Aluminum Pycnometers. Adapter Sets can be purchased separately for use with other pycnometers or Filter, Volumetric, or Le Chatelier Flasks.
Features:
- Repeatable agitation for asphalt rice test and other specific gravity determinations
- Variable vibration control allows for setting optimum agitation
- Automatic operation eliminates manual agitation and operator error
Overall dimensions: 13x14x19" (330x356x483mm), WxDxH.
Electrical: 115V/50-60Hz
Meets Test Methods:
AASHTO T209
ASTM D 2041
Accessories:
- 2,000g Pycnometer for asphalt specific gravity measurements of bituminous mixtures and meets ASTM D2041/AASHTO T 209 standards
- 4,000g Pycnometer for asphalt specific gravity measurements of bituminous mixtures and meets ASTM D2041/AASHTO T 209 standards
- 6,000g Pycnometer is suited for mixes with aggregates up to 2in (51mm); meets ASTM D2041/AASHTO T 209 standards
- Adapter Set for 6,000g Vacuum Pycnometer required for use with SG-15 Pycnometer when using the Rice Shaker
- Filter Flasks are heavy-walled and often used as Pycnometers for weighing in the air only. ASTM and AASHTO-compliant
- Le Chatelier Flask for specific gravity determinations of hydraulic cement and other fine materials
- Jar and Top for Specific Gravity & Absorption of Fine Aggregate (Mason Jar Pycnometer) used in calculating volume occupied by fine aggregates in various mixtures
- Volumetric Flask is optimal for specific gravity testing of soils and aggregates
- Flask Adapter Set required when running tests using the Flasks and Mason Jar Pycnometer (SG-2) listed
- Digital Residual Pressure Manometer measures applied vacuum during testing, NIST Certified models available
- AutoRice Digital Manometer and Controller System allows precise control of vacuum pressure
- Alternate Clamping System is an alternative to the EZ-Clamp System
- EZ-Clamp Upgrade Kit retrofits older Gilson Rice Shakers to the EZ-Clamp system
- Clear Vinyl Tubing for use with pycnometers, available in 1/4 or 3/8in
- Hose Clamp adjustable to regulate flow through vinyl tubing
- Step-Up/Step-Down Transformer order the 500W capacity to run Rice Shaker on 230V/60Hz
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