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Have questions about your materials testing equipment?  We have the answers to these questions and much more right here! Check back monthly for long-form blog posts, how-to guides and infographics. We’ll address industry insights, the operation and maintenance of specific equipment, and our product line recommendations, all designed to better serve you.

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Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate: The Art of Sample Prepping
Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate: Art of Sample Prepping

In part 2 of this three-part series, we’ll outline a sieve analysis of coarse aggregate including proper preparation of bulk field samples for lab testing and necessary equipment and tips.

Wet Sieving: A Practical Guide
Wet Sieving: A Practical Guide

When dry sieving isn’t sufficient for producing an acceptable degree of separation between individual fractions of a sample, it’s time to try wet sieving. This blog post covers the importance of wet sieving, when it is best used, and recommended equipment for various procedures.

Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate: Tips on Sample Collecting
Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate: From the Field to the Lab (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this thee-part series, we’ll cover sieve analysis of coarse aggregate, beginning from gathering samples at a job site, including tips and necessary equipment.

How To Get Optimal Performance with Gilson Screen Shakers

Gilson's Screen Shakers offer years of service when maintained properly. This blog post covers the steps you can take to ensure you get optimal use out of your Screen Shakers.

How to Optimize Fines Content Determinations
HM-57R Infographic

Gilson Automatic Aggregate Washers efficiently wash fines out of aggregate and soil samples for sample preparation or determination of fines fractions.

An Expert Guide to Selecting a Sieve Shaker

Proper sieve shaker selection saves a considerable amount of time in the lab while improving accuracy and efficiency. Read our post about selecting the machine most suitable for your purposes.

Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Your Test Sieves

If you want to get optimal use out of your test sieves, you need to take the proper steps when it comes to storing and cleaning them. We’ve outlined a list of do’s and don’ts to follow this Spring so you can make your sieves last longer and retain their accuracy.

5 Steps to Setting up a Flawless Quality Control Program

Unsure of when to replace your sieves? The best place to start is with an ongoing, in-house quality control program. Learn how to implement this type of program in five easy steps.

A Guide to Acing the Sieve Grade Selection Process

ASTM and ISO feature three levels of verification for measurement of sieve openings and wire diameters to maintain compliance with the set standards of the industry. Here we’ll cover Compliance, Inspection and Calibration Test Sieves so you can understand the differences and make the right selection to meet your needs.