Description
Automatic active-clay (bentonite) test cycle, with the halo imaged after every addition. The Versatile VMBD runs the complete AFS 2211-17-S methylene-blue clay test (boiling method) on its own and photographs the halo on the filter paper after each addition, so the active-clay percentage is read from an image rather than judged at the bench. With the optional VMBD-AI licence the endpoint is called by the software instead.
How it works: the VMBD heats, cools and stirs the sample, then titrates methylene-blue solution while a camera images the halo after each addition. The halo width is measured from each image. An operator reads those images and decides when the halo has formed, or the optional VMBD-AI licence has the software call the endpoint. Every iteration is logged with its image, so the result is fully auditable.
Key features
- Automatic test cycle, add the sample and press Start
- Halo imaged at every addition; endpoint called automatically with the VMBD-AI licence
- Working range 3-20% active clay; method AFS 2211-17-S (boiling method)
- Heating, cooling, stirring and titration all electronically controlled
- On-board Wi-Fi, results on a phone or PC; V-Sync cloud sync for audit-ready records
- Full per-iteration image and data log for traceability
Cycle about 10 minutes, walk-away. Manufactured and serviced by Versatile.
1.1 General information
The automatic Digital Methylene Blue Clay Tester has been designed for checking the active clay percentage in bentonite bonded sands.
This equipment is equipped with a heating, cooling, stirring and sensing systems which are electronically controlled. The equipment comes with a touchscreen display and the capability to communicate over Ethernet and Cloud Sync using V-Sync device
1.2 General Usage
Digital Methylene Blue Clay Tester is used to determine Active Clay of Foundry Moulding Sand.
After prepping the equipment, put in sand sample, Press start and wait for results.
1.3 Product Data
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Product Name: |
Digital Automatic Methylene Blue Clay Tester |
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Product Code: |
VMBD |
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Order Reference Code: |
V9001272 |
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Electrical Supply Required: |
230v 50Hz A.C. (Default) 110v 60 Hz A.C (Optional) Single Phase, Stabilized with Over/ Under Voltage cut-off. |
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Electrical Plug: |
M type : 15 Amp Plug |
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Typical Maximum Current: |
9.5 A at 230V AC |
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Compressed air Supply: |
Dry air @5 Bar |
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Communication: |
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Dimensions: (WXBXH) |
600x500x700 mm Machine 380x210x600 mm Panel 290x215x320 mm Refilling Tanks |
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Packing Dimensions: |
700 mmx 750mm x 800 mm (WXBXH) Typical |
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Net Weight: |
110 Kg Machine 20 Kg Panel 05 Kg Refilling Tank 135 Kg Net |
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Gross Weight: |
Approximately 175 kg |
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Colour: |
Factory Default |
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Measuring Range: |
3-20 % |
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Traceable to: |
Manufacture Standards |
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Least Count: |
0.2% or Corresponding to 1 ml Methylene Blue Standard Solution |
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Specimen Requirements: |
Representative sand sample |
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Operating Temperature: |
0-50 degrees Celsius |
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Testing Standards: |
AFS |
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Calibration Frequency: |
950 nos. of Testing Cycles or Once in 6 months. |
2.1 Scope of supply
- Active Clay Tester.
- MB Solution – 1 Ltr.
- Filter Paper – 1 Stack
- Metal Beaker – 1 No.
- Refilling Tanks with Bracket – 01 Set.
- Cleaning Brush.
- Calibration certificate.
- Instruction manual.
3.1 Recommended pre-requisite equipment
- Weighing Balance 300 grams.
(Accuracy: 5mg)
4.1 Recommended Calibration kits
NA
4.2 Recommended attachments
NA
4.3 Alternative equipment
Methylene Blue Clay Tester VMB
5.1 Consumables
Demineralized (DM) Water
Methylene Blue Solution
Filter Paper Roll
Sulphuric Acid
