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Designed specifically for the determination of the relative “hardness” or abrasive potential of coal. Unit is constructed in strict accordance with ASTM Designation D-409 and conforms to procedures proposed by ISO for the determination of the Hardgrove Grindability index of coal and coke.

Preiser Scientific’s Grindability Tester is a compact precision built instrument designed specifically for the determination of the relative “hardness” or abrasive potential of coal. Unit is constructed in strict accordance with ASTM Designation D-409 and conforms to procedures proposed by ISO for the determination of the Hardgrove Grindability index of coal and coke.
Features
Preiser’s Hardgrove Grindability Family includes all equipment and supplies needed to test the grindability of coal by the Hardgrove machine method, ASTM D-409. Available in 115V or 220V, 50Hz or 60Hz versions. Family Includes:
| Catalog Number | Family Item |
| Z90-9300-01 | Grindability Tester, 115V/1PH/50-60Hz |
| 90-1712-46 | Electronic Balance |
| 90-2188-13 | Weight Set |
| 91-7987-01 | Sample Splitter |
| 91-8015-01 | Extra Drawer for Splitter |
| 91-9145-16 | ASTM Sieve, Brass/Stainless Steel Cloth, 5/8 Coarse Series |
| 91-9139-02 | ASTM Sieve, Brass/Stainless Steel Cloth, No. 4 Fine Series |
| 91-9139-06 | ASTM Sieve, Brass/Stainless Steel Cloth, No. 8 Fine Series |
| 91-9139-10 | ASTM Sieve, Brass/Stainless Steel Cloth, No. 16 Fine Series |
| 91-9139-14 | ASTM Sieve, Brass/Stainless Steel Cloth, No. 30 Fine Series |
| 91-9139-26 | ASTM Sieve, Brass/Stainless Steel Cloth, No.200 Fine Series |
| 91-9158-02 | Brass Bottom Sieve Pan |
| 91-9159-02 | Brass Sieve Cover |
| 91-9184-02 | Ro-Tap Sieve Shaker |
| 91-6455-01 | Laboratory Plate Mill Crusher |
| 90-9300-10 | Calibration Standard, 4/Set w/Certificate |
| 90-3170-01 | Riffler Brush |
| 90-3190-01 | Sieve Cleaning Brush, Brass Wire |
| 90-3200-01 | Sieve Cleaning Brush, Nylon Bristle |
Specifications
| Power | : | 115V; 50-60Hz; 1Ph |
| Compliant/Standard | : | ASTM D-409 |
| Manufacturer | : | Preiser Scientific |
| Model No. | : | Z90-9300-01 |

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