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Gilson Insights

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 more. 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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Gilson and Fritsch: Teaming Up to Make Sample Preparation Easy

December 18, 2025

Gilson proudly offers a variety of Fritsch laboratory equipment for particle size reduction. Read this blog to learn about the Fritsch products available and how to choose the right instrument for your sample preparation needs.

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Chutes & Hoppers: Development of the Gilson Universal Splitter

December 12, 2024

Riffle splitters were a popular tool in sampling and dividing, but had limitations, such as a narrow particle size range, uneven particle distribution, and poorly divided samples. To solve these issues, Gilson designed the Universal Splitter models with adjustable chute widths, a closed hopper to evenly distribute samples, and other features to produce more accurate and efficient sampling and dividing results.

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Factoring in Flowability of Granular Materials: Choosing the Best Lab Equipment

September 06, 2023

Every stage of sampling, dividing, and testing granular material is affected by its flow properties. Understanding a particular material and the unique factors that impact its flowability increases the efficiency and accuracy of your laboratory testing and can even help control your budget. In this article, we discuss what equipment is best suited for your testing application.

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Sample Dividing Coarse Materials: Volume, Particle Size, and Fractions

September 08, 2021

In this blog post, we focus on the specialty large volume splitters. These sample dividers you may not see every day. They have unique features that could solve a problem for you when sample dividing coarse aggregates.

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Dust and Noise: Can Better Testing Equipment Help? Part 1 Dust

July 16, 2019

In part one of our special series on workplace safety, we take a look at how advances in materials testing equipment are minimizing potentially harmful exposure to dust in the lab.

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Streamlining Aggregate Gradation Tests: Tips and Tricks

May 16, 2019

Sieving for particle size distribution is the primary test requested for construction aggregate samples. Whether field samples are being tested to evaluate a new aggregate source or just coming in as part of day-to-day quality control of production, particle size distribution is a primary consideration. If processing and sieving is not handled efficiently, it creates a backlog.

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Steps to Reduce Nuisance Dust & Prevent Silica Exposure

April 14, 2017

Is your lab or worksite equipment-ready for compliance with OSHA's final rule for the construction industry on protecting workers from exposure to silica dust?

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An Expert Guide to Selecting a Sample Splitter

May 26, 2015

When it comes to choosing a splitter, accuracy means everything. We've outlined some helpful guidelines that will walk you through the splitter selection process. We'll cover everything from material type to high-performance features with the goal of helping you select your ideal splitter.

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