Wire baskets used in civil engineering laboratories are designed for durability and high-temperature resistance, often made from stainless steel to withstand harsh lab environments. Their primary purpose is the efficient handling, washing, and testing of materials like construction aggregates, soils, and cements.
Key Uses of Wire Baskets in Civil Laboratories:
- Aggregate Testing (Density/Specific Gravity): Specialized wire baskets are used to determine the specific gravity and bulk density of fine and coarse aggregates in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. These allow for proper water circulation during sub-merged weighing.
- Sample Cleaning and Rinsing: Due to their open mesh structure, these baskets are ideal for washing, rinsing, and drying soil, sand, and aggregate samples.
- Autoclaving and Sterilization: In cement and geotechnical testing, wire baskets are used to safely contain, sterilize, or heat samples in autoclaves or ovens.
- Storage and Organization: They are used for storing small equipment, curing samples, and transporting tools around the lab, with stackable options available for maximizing storage space.
- Dipping and Sorting: They are utilized in chemical processing of samples or storing small labware, including test tubes and sieve cleaning.
Features Supporting Lab Use:
- Electropolished Material: Ensures corrosion resistance, which is vital when dealing with cement slurry or wet soil.
- Open Mesh Structure: Provides excellent drainage and air circulation for efficient cleaning and rapid drying.
- Durability: Made to hold heavy loads of aggregate without deforming.
2 Sizes Available: (S/S Material, 2.36mm Mesh)
* +- 200mm Diameter, 205mm (h)
* +- 228mm Diameter, 238mm (h)
