Minilab

Model PVF-C

$Refractory Coating Accessory | SIMPSON$

Part numbers

Metric: #592-820-650

Sand casting process

Hot & Cold Box
Green Sand

Specifications

Length: 32.6" / 830mm
Width: 15.7" / 400mm
Height: 9.8" / 250mm
Weight: 123.4 lbs / 56 kg
Power: 230 V - 50 Hz
Air Compressed: Min 5 bar | Max 10 bar

This multi-purpose instrument is used to determine strength properties of clay and/or chemically bonded sand specimens.

A versatile, multi-purpose instrument designed to evaluate the strength properties of both clay-bonded and chemically bonded sand systems. Ideal for foundry laboratories, the Minilab supports testing across a wide range of binder types, providing the flexibility needed for comprehensive sand quality control.

The Minilab produces a standard 50 mm x 50 mm cylindrical test specimen and, when used with additional accessories, performs a variety of essential sand strength tests, including:

Compactability
Compression strength
Splitting strength
Twin-transverse shear strength
Core transverse (bending) strength
Core tensile strength

With its ability to perform multiple tests on a single platform, the Minilab helps foundries efficiently monitor and optimize sand and binder performance, supporting consistent casting quality and improved process control.

Manuals

Get the guidance you need to optimize your sand testing process with ease and confidence.

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