IF IT’S WORTH BUILDING, IT’S WORTH TESTINGIF IT’S WORTH BUILDING, IT’S WORTH TESTINGISSUE 13ISSUE 13Product CatalogueCivil & Environmental Engineering Test EquipmentProduct CatalogueCivil & Environmental Engineering Test EquipmentChartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4WG United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 Fax: +44 (0)1525 249 249Email: ele@eleint.co.uk www.ele.comDistributor:© ELE International 2019. All rights reserved. In the interest of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publishing. ELE International assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information within the publication and reserves the right to change without notice. (DR9089_01_07_19)For full details of accessories and other products contact ELE or visit our website www.ele.com(e) The Company shall not be liable in any way for any damage direct or consequential arising as a result of the failure by the Customer to comply with the terms of the operating manual supplied with the goods or by reason of a failure by the Customer to comply with the specified requirements for maintenance and calibration of the goods.(f) The Customer acknowledges that the proper use of the goods can only be made by appropriately trained operatives. Training in the use of the equipment provided by ELE is available on a chargeable basis. Accordingly, the Company shall not be liable in any way for any damage direct or consequential, arising as a result of the use of the goods by inadequately experienced or inadequately trained operatives.(g) The total liability of the Company Indemnified Parties arising out of the performance or nonperformance hereunder or Company’s obligations in connection with the design, manufacture, sale, delivery, and/or use of Products will in no circumstance exceed in the aggregate a sum equal to twice the amount actually paid to ELE International for Products delivered hereunder.12. Patent ProtectionSubject to all limitations of liability provided herein, Company will, with respect to any Products of Company’s design or manufacture, indemnify Customer from any and all damages and costs as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any suit for infringement of any European patent (or U.S. patent for Products that ELE International sells to Buyer for end use in the U.S.) that has issued as of the delivery date, solely by reason of the sale or normal use of any Products sold to Customer hereunder and from reasonable expenses incurred by Customer in defense of such suit if Company does not undertake the defense thereof, provided that Customer promptly notifies Company of such suit and offers Company either (i) full and exclusive control of the defense of such suit when Products of Company only are involved, or (ii) the right to participate in the defense of such suit when products other than those of Company are also involved. Company’s warranty as to use patents only applies to infringement arising solely out of the inherent operation of the Products according to their applications as envisioned by Company’s specifications. In case the Products are in such suit held to constitute infringement and the use of the Products is enjoined, Company will, at its own expense and at its option, either procure for Customer the right to continue using such Products or replace them with non-infringing products, or modify them so they become non-infringing, or remove the Products and refund the purchase price (prorated for depreciation) and the transportation costs thereof. The foregoing states the entire liability of Company for patent infringement by the Products. Further, to the same extent as set forth in Company’s above obligation to Customer, Customer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company for patent infringement related to (x) any goods manufactured to the Customers design, (y) services provided in accordance with the Customer’s instructions, or (z) Company’s Products when used in combination with any other devices, parts or software not provided by Company hereunder.13. RepairsThe Company are not responsible for damage to goods sent to them for repair or examination nor for incidental damage to glass, apparatus and delicate instruments in the course of repair. Time involved in the preliminary examination of an article may be charged in the event of no repair being ordered. Goods returned for repair should be sent carriage paid and be clearly labelled with the senders name and address. At or before the goods are sent advice shall be sent by fax or telex to ELE Shipping Department clearly indicating method of despatch, description of goods and value for customs. At the same time a letter should be sent detailing the work required.14. Drawings and SketchesThe Company reserves the right to charge for the preparation of drawings or sketches prepared either for the submission or any execution of orders. All such drawings remain the property of the Company.15. Force Majeure(a) The company shall not be liable for any failure to deliver the goods arising from circumstances outside the Company’s control. (b) Non-exhaustive illustrations of such circumstances would be Acts of God, war, riot, explosion, abnormal weather conditions, fire, flood, strikes, lockouts, Government action or regulations, delay by suppliers, accidents, shortage of materials, labour or manufacturing facilities.(c) Should the Company be prevented from delivering in the above circumstances it shall give the Customer written notice of this fact as soon as reasonably practicable after discovering it.(d) If the circumstances preventing delivery are still continuing six months after the Customer receives the Company’s notice then either party may give written notice to the other cancelling the contract.(e) If the contract is cancelled in this way, the Company will refund any payment which the Customer has already made on account of the price (subject to deduction of any amount the Company is entitled to claim from the Customer) but the Company will not be liable to compensate the Customer for any further loss or damage caused by the failure to deliver.16. Export(a) The Customer shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any import or other regulations of any country or district to which the goods are to be exported are complied with and the Company shall be under no liability whatsoever should the goods subsequently fail to fulfil the requirements of such regulations.(b) The Customer shall inform the Company of any intended further transshipment of the goods to third parties and their proposed use so that the Company may ensure that the contract is in compliance with any export restrictions or embargoes laid down from time to time by the government of the United Kingdom. In the event that such restrictions prevent the Company from complying with its contractual obligations the contract will be treated as being subject to Force Majeure and dealt with in accordance with clause 14. If a Customer knowingly or not provides misleading information to the Company the Customer shall indemnify the Company against any penalties, fines or other expenses incurred as a result.17. Cancellation(a) If the Customer shall fail to pay the contract price to the Company on the due date or, if an actual person, die or be the subject of an order under the Mental Health Act 1959, or if any distress or execution is levied upon the Customer’s property or assets or if the Customer shall offer to make any scheme or arrangement with creditors or commit any act of bankruptcy or, being a Company, has a receiver appointed for any part of its undertaking or assets or if a resolution for winding up shall be passed, then the Company may treat all sums due or to become due on any delivery as immediately payable or suspend or cancel further deliveries or require payment in advance therefore or recover any goods which are unsold wheresoever they are stored or treat the contract as repudiated by the Customer but without prejudice to any other rights of the Company.(b) Cancellation of the order by the Customer for whatever reason shall entitle the Company to payment of all costs, expenses and losses of the Company arising therefrom. Such notification of cancellation by the Purchaser shall not be deemed to have been accepted by the Company in the absence of specific agreement by the Company in writing to that affect. In all cases the Company reserves to itself any rights that it may have in law.18. NoticesAny notice to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if sent or delivered to the party concerned at its address specified overleaf or such other address as that party may from time to time notify in writing and shall be deemed to have been served, if sent by post, forty-eight hours after posting.19. AssignmentNeither the Company nor the Customer shall assign or transfer or purport to assign or transfer the contract or the benefits thereof to any other person without the prior consent of each other.20. Proper Law and JurisdictionThe contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and all disputes arising in connection with the contract shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the English Courts.21. Compliance with LawsCompany represents that all Products delivered hereunder will be produced and supplied in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Buyer shall comply with all local laws and regulations applicable to the re-sale, installation, use, or import of all Products delivered hereunder. Buyer shall comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations of the United States, the UK, the European Union and any other country having proper jurisdiction and shall obtain all necessary export licenses in connection with any subsequent export, re-export, transfer and use of all Products and technology delivered hereunder. Buyer shall not sell, offer to sell, transfer, export or re-export any Company Products or technology for use in activities which involve the design, development, production, use or stockpiling of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons or missiles, nor use Company Products or technology in any facility which engages in activities relating to such weapons. Buyer shall also comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the UK Bribery Act 2010, and any other applicable anti-bribery laws.Product CategoryMay be several products related to the category.Product SpecificationsSome product listings will have specification tables detailing the features of the product. ModelsVarious model options with product codes.Spares,Consumables& AccessoriesA comprehensive list of additional products for use with or related to main product listing.Product NameTest TypeTest DescriptionTest StandardsProduct Code(s)Products are supplied in various power requirements. The below list covers how these appear throughout the catalogue.If a product code ends with:/01 = 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1ph/02 = 110-120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1ph/06 = 220-240 V AC, 60 Hz, 1phProduct StandardsThe various standards the product complies to.Product DescriptionDescribes features/benefits and product components.Product ListComprehensive list of products required for test with product codes for easy ordering by phone or online.Product QuantityThe number of items required for the test.Terms & Conditions of Salewww.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200371Easy to use Product ListingsEasy to use Buyer’s Guidestel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.com2ADR Touch Control Pro 2000 BS EN Auto Compression Machine Product Codes: 36-5150/01, 36-5150/06Product Standards:EN 12390-4 (BS 1881-115), EN 12390-3 (BS 1881-116), EN 12504-1, EN 1354, EN 13286-41, EN 772-1, EN ISO 7500-1, ASTM E4The ADR Touch Control Pro 2000 BS EN is supplied complete with self-centring lower platen, oil filled ball seating assembly and safety gates fitted with interlock switches ready for testing 300 x 150 mm diameter cylinders. When used for cube testing, distance pieces (EN) of the appropriate size must be ordered separately. SpecificationsForce Capacity (kN)2000Max Ram Travel (mm)50Cubes (Concrete)Up to 200 mmCylinders (Concrete)Up to 160 x 320 mmBlocksVia optional Platen Handling SystemTFV and ACVYesFrame TypeWeldedMax vert. Clearance375 mmMax hor. Clearance355 mmPlaten SizesLower 220 mm2 Upper 300 mm diaProduct CodePower Supply36-5150/01220-240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph36-5150/06220-240 V AC, 60 Hz, 1 phSpares/Consumables:Power Supply or Switch Mode PSU (1850A0044)Switch (Console on/off) (6013X0186)Outlet Adaptor (1858A0046)Console Assembly (1887B0001)ADR Autotest Power Pack (1858B0031)Solenoid Assembly (1676A0083)Gasket (1210B0015)Oil Pump (5020A0061)Top Plate Assembly (1676D0025)Dump Valve Assembly, 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph (1676B0098)Dump Valve Assembly, 240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph (1676B0039)Motor Power Pack (1312B201)Upgrade Head (37-4900/01)ADR MK111 LCD (1850A0050)Relay Board (1819A0049)Tension Spring (8426X0039)Keyboard (1887B0031)Flexible Hose (5038B0021)Stepper Linear Actuator Assembly (1676C0024)Compression MachinesConcreteBuyer’s GuideConcreteMixing & Sampling Fresh Concrete, Site & LaboratoryThe correct sampling and mixing of fresh concrete is important if test results are to be reliable.This Standard specifies two procedures for sampling fresh concrete, by composite and spot sampling.Standard(s)EN 12350-1Product CodeProductQty81-0222Aggregate Scoop with Two Handles 250 mm long by 125 mm dia 5 kg capacity181-0240Shovel (Flat)181-4230Sample Tray 1200 x 1160 x 50 mm181-3545Transport/Storage Container complete with Snap-on Lid and Handle 22 ltrs1034-3540/01ELE Concrete Mixer 56/40 ltrs capacity, 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph1Within each section of the ELE Product Directory you will find a buyer’s guide comprising of the various tests required for the construction industries. These tests are listed with the standards and a full list of products needed for completing the test along with their product codes making it easier to order for all your test requirements.3ELE Internationalwww.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200ELE International IntroductionThe Company 4 - 5Innovators6Assurance7Leading-edge Innovations 8 - 9Global Distribution 10 - 11Service12Soil TestingSoil Testing Introduction 13In-situ Sampling & Preparation 14 - 20 Moisture Content 21Soil Index Properties 22 - 26Particle Size Distribution & Sand 27 - 28 Equivalent Value Compaction & CBR 29 - 44Consolidation 45 - 48Permeability 49 - 52Soil Strength (Triaxial) 53 - 67Direct Shear & Vane Tests 68 - 71Data Logging, Software & 72 - 77 Electronic Instrumentation In-situ Testing 78 - 79In-situ Density 80 - 82Soil Testing Buyer’s GuideTests, Standards & Equipment 83 - 114Concrete TestingConcrete Testing Introduction 115Fresh & Hardened Concrete Testing 116 - 131Non-Destructive Testing 132 - 137 of Hardened ConcreteCompression Machines 138 - 155Flexural, Transverse Machines 156 - 158 & AccessoriesConcrete Testing Buyer’s GuideTests, Standards & Equipment 159 - 165Cement TestingCement Testing Introduction 167Chemical Tests 168 - 170Fineness 171 - 172Consistency, Setting Time, 173 - 177 Workability & FlowSoundness 178 - 180Air Content & Density 181Fly Ash 182 - 183Mixing, Moulding, Curing & Strength 184 - 191Cement Testing Buyer’s GuideTests, Standards & Equipment 193 - 197Aggregates TestingAggregates Testing Introduction 199Sampling & Preparation of Aggregates 200Determination of Flakiness & Elongation 201 - 202Density, Voids & Bulking 203 - 204Soundness & Chemical Tests 205 - 207Mechanical Properties 208 - 212Aggregates Testing Buyer’s GuideTests, Standards & Equipment 213 - 219Asphalt TestingAsphalt Testing Introduction 221Analysis & Binder Recovery 222 - 224Bitumen & Tar 225 - 227Design & Testing of Bituminous Mixtures 228 - 235Specific Gravity 236 - 237Bitumen & Tar 238 - 240Gyratory Compaction 241 - 242Pavement 243 - 246Temperature & Density 247 - 250Asphalt Testing Buyer’s GuideTests, Standards & Equipment 251 - 256Rock Mechanics TestingRock Mechanics Testing Introduction 257Triaxial & Permeability 258 - 261Strength 262Rock Mechanics Testing Buyer’s GuideTests, Standards & Equipment 263Laboratory TestingLaboratory Testing Introduction 265Load Measurement 266 - 268Drying & Weighing 269 - 270Particle Size Analysis 271 - 276Sieve Shakers 277Laboratory Hardware 278 - 279Glass & Plastic Ware 280 - 281Temperature Measurement 282Digital Thermometers 283General 284 - 287Environmental TestingEnvironmental Testing Introduction 288 - 289Physical Survey 290 - 293Soils 294 - 311Water 312 - 324Meteorology 325 - 336Crop Science 337 - 343Harvesting & Storage 344 - 346Environmental Laboratory Equipment 347 - 352Indexes/Terms & ConditionsAlphabetical Product Index 353 - 363Tests with Standards Index 365 - 368Terms & Conditions of Sale 370 - 371ContentsELE InternationalThe CompanyELE International specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality construction materials testing equipment and environmental instrumentation. Our products are backed by global customer service, with comprehensive technical and applications support.ELE International was founded in 1961 with a mission to serve the materials testing needs of the Construction Materials Industry. The Environmental Division, specialising in international projects, was created in 1983.ELE is considered one of the pioneers within the Materials Testing Industry both in the UK and internationally. The business has seen steady growth over the years and the portfolio has increased from single digits to hundreds of new and innovative testing products. The company now has a major global presence with a highly talented and diverse workforce.Product sales, manufacturing, service and customer support are available from strategically located offices in the UK and USA, together with dedicated sales offices in the Middle East and Asia, and more than 40 channel partners around the globe supporting the ELE brand in region. The UK head office is located in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, and is a centre of excellence for ELE’s new product developments.ELE International is part of the multi-national Danaher Corporation. Danaher acquired ELE in 2001 with the aim to further strengthen the business by investing in research and development. The ELE business now enjoys all the benefits associated with being part of a Fortune 150 company.ELE International Centre of Excellence, Bedfordshire, United Kingdomtel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.com4Mission StatementTo develop new materials testing technologies that ensure the safety of civil infrastructure systems globally, technologies that improve the quality of our buildings, roads, bridges, and homes.Vision StatementFor ELE International to be identified as a benchmark for quality, innovation and customer support. To empower its employees and associates to develop and grow with the business to reach their full potential.Danaher is a Fortune 150 ranked company renowned for acquiring and building strong growth businesses worldwide. 90% of its revenue comes from scientific and technological companies. Danaher employs 59,000 people worldwide.In its early days, Danaher consisted of a group of discrete, manufacturing businesses. In the mid-1990s this fragmented structure was transformed into one built around strategic platforms, each with sustainable competitive advantages in sizeable global markets. Over the next decade the company established leadership in the markets that define it today, beginning with water in 1998 and followed by product identification (2001), dental (2004), diagnostics (2006) and life sciences (2009).Today Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. Our trusted brands hold unparalleled leadership positions in diagnostics, life sciences, dental care and environmental and applied solutions.Through strategic acquisitions, Danaher Corporation has formed a diverse portfolio of water quality optimization companies that, as a united platform, can significantly impact the way its customers approach water. The company portfolio includes Hach, Trojan Technologies, McCrometer, ChemTreat and OTT Hydromet. ELE International is a proud member of Danaher’s Water Quality Group (WQG) as a division of Hach Lange Ltd.www.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 2005The CompanyELE InternationalInnovatorsAdvanced EngineeringThe Engineering team is split into three disciplines; mechanical, electronic and software. These teams work together to introduce new products, maintain existing products and support our internal departments requiring engineering input and assistance.Following significant capital investment, our engineering team run the latest 3D CAD and FEA simulation software to verify our designs and ensure our equipment is safe, robust and meets international standards.These investments help us to introduce new products in a fast and efficient manner utilizing the latest production methods such as multi axis CNC and laser cutting equipment, along with 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping. The Engineering Design team can assist with laboratory layouts, helping plan the position of machines and advising on their service requirements such as water, power and drainage, and also producing fly-through videos and detailed floor plans.tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.com6ELE InternationalAssuranceQuality ControlIt is the policy of ELE International to provide its customers with good quality products, service and workmanship that fully meets their expectations by maintaining continual development of quality and laboratory management systems. It is the intention for products to be safe, reliable, fully fit for purpose and compliant to statutory health and safety regulations. ELE International has a quality management system certified to the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 covering all aspects of the business, from concept design, manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection, to warehousing and after-sales support, with UKAS accreditation for repair and calibration. Our system is subject to regular surveillance by an internationally recognised third-party certification body. All processes are defined and documented to meet the requirements of our customers.In addition to this ELE International has a laboratory management system certified to ISO/IEC 17025 for the calibration and testing of force measurement systems, enabling us to carry out on-site service and calibration of compression testing machines and associated equipment. The organisation is committed to the use of good professional practice in providing a high standard of calibration and service.Our quality control procedures, backed by the proven reliability of our test equipment and the experience of our team, ensure we can repeatedly supply the highest quality products to give a long and trouble free operating life with minimal maintenance costs.www.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 2007Innovators & AssuranceELE InternationalLeading-edge Innovationstel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.com8SoilTest PRO RangeAUTO Soils Consolidator (ASC)For Systematic TestingDS 8.0 ATM SoftwareThe ASC is fully automatic and runs a full consolidation test without user intervention, which saves valuable time. A built-in electronic stepper motor ensures precise control of loading over the entire 15 kN range. This design improves the accuracy of loading and avoids the need for a compressor. ±Fully Automatic – reduces testing time. ±No compressor – stepper motor improves accuracy across entire 15 kN load range. ±Variable speed to suit sample type. ±Multi language. ±7” waterproof, colour, graphical touchscreen. ±Ability to include manual Consolidation Frames. ±Can change target loads during a test. ±Flexible reports. ±Save configurations for easy set-up of multiple cells and repeat tests. ±Compatible with latest DS8 software. ±Wide range of sample cells.The AUTO Soils Consolidator has been launched alongside the latest version of ELE’s DataSystem soil test management software, DS8.0 which is loaded with the current BS, ASTM and AASHTO standards, and is compliant with windows 10. ±Automatic Test Management Software ±Cost effective ±User friendly ±Reduces test time ±Ethernet connectivity ±Manage up to 16 machines simultaneously ±Remote service diagnostics ±Advanced customisable reporting9www.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 2009BS/EN & ASTM ModelsAccurate & Consistent TestingAUTO Soil CompactorsADR Touch Control PROThe time and effort required to prepare specimens for compaction studies and other test methods can often be costly and time-consuming. The use of an automatic, mechanical compactor will show considerable cost benefits over hand compaction methods. Two models meeting the requirements of BS/EN and ASTM are available. ±NEW CE compliant guarding as an extra safety measure for users. ±Complies to BS 1377-4, BS 1924-2, EN 13286-2, EN 13286-47, ASTM D558, ASTM D698, ASTM D1557, AASHTO T99, AASHTO T134, AASHTO T180 standards. ±Pre-set blow pattern ensures even compaction. ±Solid state controls for reliability and ease of maintenance. ±Automatic re-setting of counter after completion of blow pattern.The ADR Touch Control Pro will deliver all the features and quality of the established ADR-Auto range, with its 20 year history, but with a new sleek design and additional capabilities. The console assembly consists of an ADR Touch Control Pro and power base which can be used with all existing concrete and cement frames. ±Larger 7-inch, high resolution, colour display. ±Favourites option for test samples. ±Flexible head: 75-degree rotation and 45-degree tilt. ±Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French options. ±Remote operation away from test area via App. ±Remote diagnostics. ±Dual sensor for testing both concrete and cement samples on one frame. ±Upgrade kits available for compatibility with existing lower consoles. ±Over 100 pre-programmed test profiles and large memory storage capacity available.Leading-edge InnovationsNext >