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Fully Automatic Loss on Ignition (LOI) Tester (VLOI-FA)

Fully Automatic Loss on Ignition (LOI) Tester (VLOI-FA)

Fully automatic LOI tester automates the weigh-fire-cool-weigh sequence and computes %LOI with traceable records, to AFS 5100-12-S conditions.

  • Automation: automatic weigh-fire-cool-weigh with burn-rate auto-completion
  • Method: AFS 5100-12-S; firing at 982C (1800F), optional drying at 107C
  • Range: LOI 0-5% (application dependent); integrated balance +/-0.005 g
  • Sample mass: 25 +/- 5 g sand; 8 +/- 3 g bentonite / pre-blends
  • Electrical: 230V 50Hz AC (default) / 110V 60Hz optional, 15 A @ 230V
  • Connectivity: Ethernet / Wi-Fi (optional)
  • Dimensions: 780 x 760 x 410 mm (WxBxH), approximately 26 kg net
  • Traceability: national standards; calibration minimum once a year
  • Supplied with: main unit with integrated furnace and balance, 3 refractory crucibles, tongs

Recommended alongside a Class F1/E2 calibration weight set and a temperature verification kit; adequate ventilation and exhaust are required.

Calibration guide: Foundry sand testing equipment calibration
Verify a calibration certificate: cal.sandtesting.org

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