Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus

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Standards: ASTM C204 • EN 196-6 • AASHTO T153 • BS 4359-2

  • The Blaine Air-Permeability Apparatus is designed to determine the fineness of hydraulic cement by measuring its specific surface area, expressed in square centimeters per gram or square meters per kilogram.
  • The apparatus operates by drawing a defined volume of air through a compacted bed of cement with a specified porosity. The resistance to airflow is measured to calculate the specific surface area, providing an indication of the cement’s fineness.
  • Constructed with high-quality materials, including a stainless permeability cell and plunger, the apparatus ensures durability and consistent performance in laboratory environments.
  • The inclusion of a U-tube glass manometer with a valve allows for precise measurement of pressure differentials during testing, enhancing the accuracy of results.
  • The apparatus is supplied with essential accessories, such as filter papers, manometer liquid, and a rubber aspirator bulb, facilitating immediate use upon setup.
  • Manometer: U-tube glass with valve
  • Stainless Permeability Cell and Plunger
  • Perforated Disc: Non-corroding metal, 0.9 mm thick, 30–40 holes of Ø 1 mm
  • Filter Paper: Circular, matching cell diameter

Available models:

Manual Model:

    • Classic manual operation model suitable for basic blaine air permeability testing.

Semi-Automatic Digital Model:

    • Includes integrated vacuum pump
    • Features minimum/maximum water level sensors
    • Displays elapsed time on a 3.5” touchscreen interface

Fully Automatic Digital Model:

    • Equipped with vacuum pump, min/max water level sensors, and vacuum level sensor
    • Operated via a digital touchscreen control unit
    • Automatically performs calculations and displays results on a 7” touchscreen interface
  • CM 0151-1: Blaine Air Permeability Manual
  • CM 0151-2: Blaine Air Permeability Automatic Digital