< Previoustel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.com10ELE InternationalGlobal DistributionOur network of distributors and service providers gives us a global reach and allows us to react quickly and efficiently to the needs of our customers, whatever they may be. From quotation to installation, calibration to training, ELE will strive to give the best possible service to the standard they would expect.ArgentinaAustraliaBangladeshBoliviaBrazilCanadaChinaColombiaCosta RicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorGhanaGuatemalaHondurasHong KongIndonesiaIraqIsraelJordanKenyaKuwaitLebanonLibyaMalaysiaMexicoNicaraguaOmanPakistanPeruSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth KoreaSri LankaThailandTrinidad & TobagoTurkeyU.A.E.United KingdomUSAVietnamWe have distributors based in the following countries:11www.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 20011Global Distributiontel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.com12ELE InternationalServiceExceptional Customer SupportAt ELE we are committed to providing the best possible support and after-sales care to our customers. ELE has been in business for more than 50 years and has a worldwide reputation for quality. This not only covers the wide range of testing and laboratory equipment that we supply, but also the standard of service and technical support that we offer.In the modern market place, and with the diversity of our end users, we understand that each customer has different requirements, which is why we pride ourselves on being able to react quickly and efficiently to any situation. Our UK and USA based teams of trained service engineers are dedicated to responding to customer enquiries and we aim to provide complete solutions, whatever the nature of the enquiry. Purchasing equipment is just the start of our journey together; we offer a comprehensive training program for operators and engineers alike, with courses based in our UK and USA offices and at customers’ sites.Our skilled Engineers will ensure that any issues arising are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.Calibration is an essential part of ensuring the accuracy of our test equipment. We proudly hold the accreditation certificate from UKAS, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, who ensure that our equipment and procedures are fully traceable to the relevant standards. Our highly trained, UK based service engineers are all accredited by the UKAS body, so you can rest assured that the calibration of your equipment is carried out to the highest possible standard.When you buy ELE, you are not just getting high quality equipment from one of the leading companies in the market, you are also buying the comfort of knowing that we are here to support you every step of the way.Soil Testingwww.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 20013Soils Testing EquipmentIt is vitally important to know the characteristics of soils in construction projects because soil mechanics affect the performance of foundations, backfill, embankments, drainage, etc. It is also necessary to understand the behaviour of soils under varying conditions of moisture, loading, stress, temperature, etc. ELE International designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of soil sampling and testing equipment to meet this requirement in accordance with international standards for both field and laboratory testing. ELE’s materials testing equipment enables the accurate classification of soils and the measurement of key parameters such as moisture, density, shear strength, permeability, bearing capacity, compaction and CBR, consolidation, Atterberg limits - shrinkage limit, plastic limit, and liquid limit, particle size distribution, sand equivalent value, slope stability, triaxial soil strength, pore water pressure, effective stress, soil chemistry and much more. Providing everything from a simple pocket penetrometer to a sophisticated triaxial soil testing system with control and data acquisition software, ELE’s soils testing range includes all the equipment necessary to run standard test methods in the field or the laboratory. tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.comIn-situ Sampling & PreparationSoil Testing14In-situ Sampling & PreparationThe correct sampling, description and preparation of soil and soil mixtures is necessary if subsequent tests are to be meaningful and provide representative results. Various national and international standards specify a range of procedures and equipment necessary to ensure representative sampling. With the use of simple hand tools, it is often possible to obtain detailed information regarding the sub-surface structure and hence the likely engineering characteristics of the area under investigation. Soil Colour ChartsMunsell Soil Colour ChartsProduct Code: 23-7150Munsell Soil Colour Charts are an affordable way to evaluate the type of soil that is present within a given area. The binder is set up to allow users to make soil colour evaluations in the field quickly and easily. The soil classification system that has been developed around the Munsell Colour System is an established and accepted process to assign a soil type. This classification system has been used in the United States for more than 55 years to aid the management and stewardship of natural resources. Through the use of Munsell Soil Colour Charts, practitioners from a wide range of professions can share reliable and consistent information about the colour of soils at a particular site with colleagues anywhere around the world. Munsell Soil Colour Charts are used by a variety of industries and professions such as universities and high schools, forestry, forensics, environmental and soil science, building and contracting, landscaping, real estate, health departments, geology and archaeology.The following pages are included in the Munsell Soil Colour Charts: ±Munsell 10R Soil Chart. ±Munsell 10YR Soil Chart. ±Munsell 2.5Y Soil Chart. ±Munsell 2.5YR Soil Chart. ±Munsell 5Y Soil Chart. ±Munsell 5YR Soil Chart. ±Munsell 7.5YR Soil Chart. ±10Y - 5GY Colours - Olive Greens Soil Chart. ±Gley 1 & 2 (2 - Separate Charts) Soil Charts. ±Munsell 5R Individual Soil Chart. ±Munsell 7.5R Individual Soil Chart. ±New White Page, 7.5R, 10YR and 2.5Y.Durable binder contains 440 Munsell Colour Standards:• Featuring ISCC-NBS colour names. • Munsell alpha-numeric notation.Colour produced on water resistant substrate.Features Munsell notations for each colour providing:• Value (degree of lightness). • Hue (colour). • Chroma (degree of saturation).Used with medium, fine grained and coarse grained rocks.Pages are cleanable and can be exposed to standard environmental conditions in the field.SpecificationsBinder SizeW x H x D (mm)150 x 196 x 25 Page Size (mm)111 x 184Weight (kg)0.9Soil Testingwww.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200In-situ Sampling & Preparation15Sample MixersA regular laboratory requirement is the mixing of samples with water and/or other constituents to provide a homogeneous mixture prior to subsequent testing. The following range of mixers provide an efficient means of mixing samples.Bench-Mounting Mixer 4.7 Litre Capacity complete with Bowl, Beater & WhiskProduct Code: 23-6191/01, 23-6191/06Mixer shown with Isomantle Electric Heater accessory.Product Standards:BS 598-107, BS 1377-1, BS 1924-1, EN 12697-35The mixer has three electrically switched mixing speeds which obviates the need to switch off during speed selection. The mixing head comprises a beater which contra-rotates about a central shaft using planetary gearing. A lever-acting lifting device facilitates the insertion and removal of the bowl. This mixer is suitable for the mixing of soil samples, mortar, bituminous mixtures and associated materials where comparatively small samples are being prepared. Supplied with Stainless Steel bowl, beater and whisk.SpecificationsDimensions (mm)545 x 380 x 550Beater Speeds (rpm)L 136, M 281, H 580Central Shaft Speeds (rpm)L 60, M 124, H 255Rated Power (W)500Weight (kg)20.2Product CodePower Supply23-6191/01220-240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph23-6191/06220-240 V AC, 60 Hz, 1 phSpares/Consumables:Stainless Steel Bowl 4.7 litres (23-6191/10)Accessories:Isomantle Electric Heater (45-5580/01)SpecificationsPower Supply220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 phBeater (23-6191/11)Whisk (23-6191/12)Hand Boring & SamplingThe items listed provide the engineer with an economic range of equipment for field survey work. Using this equipment it is possible to obtain disturbed or undisturbed samples at reasonable depths, subject to ground conditions. Most items may be inter-connected.Auger Heads (Soil & Gravel)Product Standards:ASTM D1452/D1452M, AASHTO T203These auger heads are suitable for boring in cohesive soils or sands and gravels. The soil augers are constructed of heavy duty steel plates forming an open tube partly interlocked at the cutting end. Gravel augers comprise a one piece steel casting with a spiral point and two plates designed to close when lifting samples from the borehole. The Dutch Auger is of similar construction to the Soil Augers and is particularly useful in very fine silt-clay sands. This range of durable augers is based on a threaded joint system enabling items to be interchanged and extended to any depth required.SpecificationsProductCodeHeadSize/Dia.(mm)Head Type / SuitabilityWeight(kg)23-1501100Cohesive Soils1.523-1504150Cohesive Soils2.523-1517150Gravel and Sand1.223-152550Dutch Soil (Fine Silty Sand)1.523-150123-150423-151723-1525tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.comIndividual Riffle Boxes / SpecificationsProductCodeNo. SlotsMax Particle Size (mm) BSMax Particle Size (mm) ENSlot Width(mm)Approx Capacity (ltrs) Weight(kg)23-3000124.53.570.31.523-3050128.56.5132.06.023-30701210.07.5152.08.023-31001012.59.5194.09.023-31501016.512.5254.011.523-31701020.015.0304.017.523-3200825.019.03811.017.523-3300833.025.05014.022.523-3350842.532.06418.027.016In-situ Sampling & PreparationExtension Rods, Handles & ToolsProduct Standards:ASTM D1452/D1452M, AASHTO T203ProductCodeProductWeight(kg)23-1541Auger Extension Rod 1 m1.723-1543Stillson Wrench size 14 (2 required)1.223-1547Auger Handle and T piece223-1577Sample Tube 38 x 230 mm-23-1579Sample Tube Adaptor-23-1587Jarring Link (for driving Sample Tube)423-1617Auger one piece fine silty sand 40 mm1.5Riffle Box Set (Sample Dividers)Product Standards:EN 932-1, EN 933-3, BS 1377-2, BS 812-1, ASTM C136/C136MDesigned for the rapid preparation of samples, the ELE range of riffle boxes are constructed of heavy gauge sheet metal, with particular attention given to reinforcement of the partitions to maintain the accuracy of the slot dimensions. The units offered are supplied in a range of sizes from 7 mm to 64 mm slots.Soil Testing23-161723-154123-157723-158723-157923-154323-154723045Soil Testingwww.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200Sample ReductionThe reduction of particles within the soil mass is necessary for a number of tests. For most purposes crushing of individual particles must be avoided. This reduction process is best achieved using a porcelain mortar and rubber headed pestle.Mortar & Pestle, PorcelainProduct Code: 23-3505Product Standards:BS 1924-1, BS 1377-2, ASTM D421Thick walled porcelain mortar; 107 mm internal diameter and porcelain pestle.Rubber Headed PestleProduct Code: 23-3500Product Standards:BS 1924-1, BS 1377-2, ASTM D421Specially made for gently grinding soils without breaking the individual particles. SpecificationsWeight (kg)0.1217In-situ Sampling & PreparationLarge Sample SplitterProduct Code: 23-3425Product Standards:EN 932-1, EN 933-3, BS 1377-2, BS 812-1, ASTM C136/C136MThe splitter is designed for the reduction of test samples which are too large in volume to be conveniently handled. It divides samples so that half is representative of the original total sample and handles material up to 6 inches in particle size. The lever-actuated unit is constructed of heavy gauge welded steel with a hopper which holds up to 1 cu. ft. The single splitter chute provides wide flexibility in sizes of opening and adjustment is provided for chutes of 0.5, 1.5, 2, 3, 4 or 6 inches by positioning of the chute bars. Overall height is approximately 1 metre. Hopper size 735 mm long x 480 mm wide (approx).Complete with 2 material pans and a bag-loading chute.SpecificationsCapacity1 cu. ft. (0.028 m3); for sand sizes up to 4 inches (102 mm)HopperLever-actuated, clamshell designChute Bars48 aluminium bars, 1/2 inch (13 mm) widthChute Area24 inches (610 mm) overall widthChute OpeningsAdjustable; 1/2, 1, 1-1/2, 2, 3, 4, or 6 inchesFrameWelded, heavy-gauge steelChute Attachment(L x W x H)Replaces pan to allow sample collection in bag; 28-1/4 x 7 x 5-1/2 inches (718 x 178 x 140 mm)Material Pans(L x W x H)Two included; 25-3/4 x 9 x 6-1/2 inches (654 x 22 9 x 165 mm)Overall Dimensions(L x W x H)29 x 19 x 39 inches (737 x 483 x 999 mm)WeightShipping: 142 lbs (64 kg)Accessories:Sample Bag - 10 x 18 inches (254 x 457 mm) (23-1420)Sample Bag - 17 x 32 inches (432 x 813 mm) (23-1422)tel: +44 (0)1525 249 200 • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • www.ele.comExtruders & Soil LathesThe removal of soil cores from sampling tubes must be accomplished with the minimum of disturbance, particularly when small specimens have to be prepared in order to carry out laboratory tests. Large extrusion forces used indiscriminately will compress soil resulting in false values of shear strength and consolidation.Soil Extruders18In-situ Sampling & PreparationSoil TestingHydraulic Sample Extruder Kit 38 mm Hand OperatedProduct Code: 23-4090Product Standards:BS 1377-4, BS 1924-2, BS 598-107, EN 12697-30, EN 13286-2, EN 13286-47, ASTM D1587/1587M, ASTM D698, ASTM D1557, ASTM D1883This Sample Extruder comprises a vertically mounted lever action hydraulic jack, with the body extended to form a chamber which accommodates a 38 mm diameter sample tube. Supplied complete with trimming knife, wire saw, 38 mm split former and cutting tool.Proctor/Core Cutter Extruder Frame & Hydraulic Jack. Extrudes 100 mm/4 inch diameter specimensProduct Code: 23-4200Product Standards:BS 1377-4, BS 1924-2, BS 598-107, EN 12697-30, EN 13286-2, EN 13286-47, ASTM D1587/1587M, ASTM D698, ASTM D1557, ASTM D1883Adaptor plates will be supplied; extrudes samples from BS Compaction Mould, Proctor Mould 100 mm, Core Cutter and Marshall Mould. Maximum extrusion force 20 kN.SpecificationsProduct CodeExtrudes samples from:24-9000BS Compaction Mould24-9060Proctor Mould29-5300100 mm Core Cutter45-6310Marshall MouldAccessories:Steel Block (45-6463)Soil Testingwww.ele.com • email: ele@eleint.co.uk • tel: +44 (0)1525 249 20019In-situ Sampling & PreparationCBR/Core Cutter Extruder Frame & Hydraulic Jack. Extrudes 150 mm/6 inch diameter specimensProduct Code: 23-4250Product Standards:BS 1377-4, BS 1924-2, BS 598-107, EN 12697-30, EN 13286-2, EN 13286-47, ASTM D1587/1587M, ASTM D698, ASTM D1557, ASTM D1883Comprises a frame and hydraulic jack with adaptor plate supplied. Extrudes samples from BS CBR Mould and ASTM CBR Mould.SpecificationsProduct CodeExtrudes samples from:24-9198BS CBR Mould24-9228ASTM CBR MouldAccessories:Adaptor Plate for 23-4250 to extrude 100 mm/4 inch diameter and Marshall Specimens (23-4300)Product Standards:BS 1377-1To be used with 23-4250. Comprising an adaptor plate, retaining screws and a nominal 100 mm ram plunger. Enables extrusion from all ELE 100 mm moulds and core cutters listed in the 100 mm Proctor/Core Cutter Extruder Frame.SpecificationsWeight (kg)2.2Soil LathesSoil Lathe - Hand Operated for 38 mm diameter specimens up to 100 mm longProduct Code: 23-5800For producing 38 mm diameter specimens. The lathe platen is adjustable in height and will accept specimens up to 100 mm in length. ±Lightweight frame construction for both laboratory and field use. ±Sturdy plated steel uprights serve as guides for wire saw during final trimming procedure. ±Adjustable upper platen trimming for various sample heights. Wire Saw and other trimming accessories not included; order separately.SpecificationsMax specimen length (mm)100Specimen dia (mm)38Accessories:Wire Saw (81-0708)Straight Edge (24-9010)Trimming Knife (81-0710)38 mm Split Former (23-4120)38 mm Cutting Tool (23-4140)23-580024-901081-070881-071023-414023-4120Next >