Quartering Cloth Kit is used for standard sampling and splitting procedures for quartering aggregates as described in ASTM C702 and AASHTO T 248. The quartering method of aggregates is accepted for moist or compacted aggregate or when a mechanical sample splitter is unavailable.

The kit includes a heavy-duty 6x8ft (1.8x2.4m), LxW finished cloth canvas, 30in (762mm) long D-handle squared shovel with a 9.75x12in (248x305mm), WxH blade, and a 4ft (1.2m) long coarse broom with a bristle base of 16in (406mm) wide.

Features:

Meets requirements of ASTM and AASHTO procedures

Included Items:

Quartering Cloth Kit
- Cloth canvas
- Shovel
- Broom

Accessories:

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Specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Dimensions	Quartering Cloth: 6x8ft (1.8x2.4m), LxW Shovel: 30in (762mm) long with a 9.75x12in (248x305mm), WxH blade Broom: 4ft (1.2m) long with a bristle base of 16in (406mm) wide
Estimated Shipping Weight	17.0lb (7.71kg)

Product Q&A

Q: How are longer specimens extracted and the piston returned?

Specimens longer than 5in are extracted by repositioning the Adapter Ring after maximum piston travel, and the spring-loaded piston automatically returns to the start position when the release valve is opened.