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Slake Durability Apparatus
Description & Specification
Slake Durability Apparatus
Categories:
Rock Mechanics Testing Equipment
Technical Specifications
The apparatus consists of a motorized drive unit mounted on a baseplate and connected to two or four drums which rotate at a speed of 20 r.p.m. This test method has been developed for assessing the deterioration of rocks over a period of time when subjected to water immersion.
The test drums are manufactured from 2.00 mm mesh, 140 mm dia. x 100 mm long. Two drums are already included, while two additional ones can be ordered separately, see accessories. The drums can be mounted / disassembled easily with the quick-release drive units.
The machine mounts a digital display for the visualization of the residual testing time. The tank assemblies are filled with water to a level 20 mm below the drum axis. The water level is indicated by a mark.
Overall dimensions (lxdxh) considering the two extra drums (4 in total): 1151x413x305 mm
Overall dimensions (lxdxh) with two drums standard included: 733x413x305 mm
Overall weight considering the two extra drums (4 in total): 33.5 kg
Overall weight: 22.5 kg.
