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Los Angeles Abrasion Machine
 


DESCRIPTION:
The Los Angeles Abrasion Machine tests crushed rock, slag and gravel samples for resistance to abrasion by rotating a sample of aggregate material with steel charges for a specified period of time.

The Los Angeles Abrasion Machine features welded, heavy-duty design and is manufactured for easy retrofit of our Quiet Roll sound baffle. Heavy-duty steel drum assembly is rotated by a 1 hp totally enclosed motor assembly for safety. 110/220 V/50/60 Hz 1 Ph, 15 A electrical requirement.

Drum is counterbalanced to maintain uniform peripheral speed and is equipped with slip clutch coupling that relieves starting stress on the gear drive and motor. The drum revolves at 33 rpm.

Automatic pre-set digital counter turns off the motor after drum has completed the number of revolutions set by operator.

Comes complete with material catch pan and set of 12 standard abrasion charges.

Meets the following standards
ASTM C131
C535
AASHTO T96
Shipping Dimensions:
43.5 x 35 x 31.5 WHD inches
(110.49x88.9x80.01 cm)


CAT No
FOLA0851-0