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Manual No. M09-1200-F1016
III.5 Inner Catch Tray with Shaping Blade
The Inner Catch Tray is used to distribute the sample evenly in the trough. It fits into the annular
opening on the trough. See Figures III-6a and III-6b.
Figure III-6a: Inner Catch Tray
with Shaping Blade in Position
to use Curved Profile
Figure III-6b: Inner Catch Tray
Inserted Into the Annular Opening
of the Trough
Sample
Trough
Outer Catch
Tray
Inner Catch
Tray
Plow
The Shaping Blade, which is affixed to the center of the Inner Catch Tray, is rotated by hand to
distribute the sample. Note that the Shaping Blade can be removed by unscrewing the thumb
screw that secures it to the Inner Catch Tray. This allows the user to choose the type of scraper
blade that is needed for sample distribution. Note that one side of the Shaping Blade is flat (for
use with Wall Lid in the Wall Friction and Bulk Density tests) and the other is curved which
permits mounding of the sample in the trough (for use with the Vane Lid in the Flow Function
and Time Consolidated Flow Function tests). See Figure III-7.
Curved Profile
Flat Profile
Thumb Screw
Figure III-7a
Figure III-7b
Figures III-7a and III-7b Show the Two Positions of the Shaping Blade
III.6 Loading the Trough with Sample
NOTE: Be sure the Outer and Inner Catch Trays are removed.
Weigh the Trough before filling it with sample material. Record the value.
