Equipment & Laboratory Instruments

Selecta Precisterm thermostatically controlled water bath with stainless steel lid, power switch, alarm indicator, and precision temperature dial. Used for conditioning bitumen, asphalt, and soil specimens at controlled temperatures prior to testing.

Blue steel suspension frame with digital precision balance, wire mesh basket, and orange water tank for determining the specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregates by the underwater weighing method.

Multi-instrument testing bench featuring a CBR load frame with digital readout, a direct shear apparatus with dial gauge, a white-cabinet automated shear box controller, and a Proctor mould — all set up for geotechnical soil strength testing.

General-purpose laboratory workbench equipped with a range of small testing instruments including digital indicators, dial gauges, and calibration accessories used across geotechnical and materials testing programmes.

High-capacity Technotest hydraulic compression testing machine with digital Newton-200A control unit, built-in printer, and dual-knob pressure control. Used for determining the compressive strength of concrete cubes, cylinders, and other construction materials.

30-ton CE-certified hydraulic shop press used for pressing, straightening, and bearing installation on steel reinforcement and structural components. Equipped with dual pressure gauges and a hydraulic hand pump for precise force application.

Technotest 136-litre Digimatic drying oven (202-2 E-Version) with digital temperature control for moisture content determination of soils, aggregates, and other materials. Shown with Atterberg limits device and precision balances on top.

Technotest Newton-200A standalone control and pressure meter unit for Marshall stability testing. Features a large display screen, START/STOP/UP/DOWN controls, dual speed knobs, and built-in printer output for automated test data recording.

Heavy-duty Technotest universal testing machine frame with perforated orange safety enclosure and hydraulic actuator. Used for tensile, compressive, and flexural strength testing of steel reinforcement, concrete, and other structural materials.

Technotest computer-intelligent Marshall stability tester with load cell, Marshall breaking head, digital display, and built-in printer. Provides automated stability and flow measurement for asphalt mix design and quality control.

Heavy-duty blue-frame flexural testing machine with digital control unit for three-point and four-point bending tests on concrete beams, asphalt slabs, and other structural specimens. Equipped with load cell and adjustable roller supports.

Heavy-duty blue asphalt mixer for preparing bituminous mixtures for Marshall stability testing and mix design. Features a tilting drum, motorised drive with start/stop controls, and a discharge tray for consistent, homogeneous asphalt sample preparation.

Complete Technotest stainless steel concrete slump test kit including Abrams cone, tamping rod, base plate, scoop, and brush. Used for measuring the workability and consistency of fresh concrete on site and in the laboratory.

High-capacity compression testing machine used for determining the compressive strength of concrete cubes, cylinders, and other construction materials. Regularly maintained to ensure precise measurements and compliance with recognized engineering standards.

Multi-purpose universal testing machine for tensile, compressive, and flexural strength testing of construction materials including steel reinforcement bars, concrete, and other structural materials.

California Bearing Ratio testing machine for evaluating the bearing strength of subgrade soils and sub-base materials. Used in pavement design and road construction quality control.

Automated Marshall stability and flow testing apparatus for asphalt mix design and quality control. Used to evaluate the stability and deformation characteristics of bituminous mixtures.

Laboratory-grade core drilling machine for extracting asphalt and concrete cores from completed pavements and structures. Used for thickness measurement, density testing, and material verification.

High-precision digital electronic balances used throughout the laboratory for accurate weighing of soil, aggregate, asphalt, and other material samples during testing procedures.

Standard and modified Proctor compaction equipment for determining the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of soils. Essential for earthworks and subgrade quality control.

Complete set of precision sieves and mechanical sieve shaker for particle size distribution analysis of soils, aggregates, and granular materials. Covers the full range from coarse gravel to fine silt.

Temperature-controlled laboratory drying ovens used for moisture content determination of soils, aggregates, and other materials. Capable of maintaining precise temperatures for accurate and repeatable results.

Digital centrifuge used for bitumen extraction from asphalt samples and separation of fine particles in soil and aggregate testing. Features a digital speed display and variable RPM control for precise, repeatable results.

Non-destructive concrete testing instrument used to estimate the compressive strength of in-situ concrete by measuring the rebound of a spring-loaded mass. Compact, portable, and suitable for rapid field assessment.

Portable ultrasonic pulse velocity tester for non-destructive evaluation of concrete integrity, homogeneity, and crack detection. Equipped with transducers and cables for direct, semi-direct, and indirect transmission modes.

High-precision digital vernier caliper for accurate dimensional measurement of test specimens, aggregate particles, and construction material samples. Features external, internal, depth, and step measurement capabilities.

Three-station consolidation apparatus for determining the compressibility and settlement characteristics of cohesive soils. Used to predict long-term settlement of foundations and embankments under applied loads.

Complete carry case set for the Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity tester, including transducers, coaxial cables, coupling agent, and accessories. Ensures the full UPV kit is protected and field-ready for non-destructive concrete testing on site.

Touchscreen digital display unit for the Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity system, showing real-time pulse transit time and calculated concrete quality parameters. Compatible with multiple transducer configurations for direct, semi-direct, and indirect testing modes.

Additional laboratory testing equipment used in HANDASAT AL EMAR Engineering's facility for construction materials testing and quality control. Maintained and calibrated in accordance with applicable British and ASTM standards.

Additional laboratory testing equipment supporting HANDASAT AL EMAR Engineering's full range of geotechnical and materials testing services. Regularly maintained to ensure accurate, reliable, and repeatable test results.

Supporting laboratory instruments used across HANDASAT AL EMAR Engineering's testing programmes. All equipment is operated by qualified engineers and technicians to ensure compliance with project specifications and recognised standards.

Full set of sample preparation tools and equipment including sample splitters, mixing apparatus, and preparation benches to ensure representative and properly conditioned samples for all laboratory tests.

Mobile geotechnical drilling rig capable of advancing boreholes to significant depths in a wide range of soil and soft rock conditions. Equipped for SPT testing, undisturbed sampling, and groundwater monitoring.

Comprehensive set of field soil sampling tools including split-barrel samplers, thin-walled tube samplers, and hand augers for collecting disturbed and undisturbed soil samples during site investigations.

Portable field density testing equipment including sand replacement apparatus and nuclear density gauge for rapid, reliable measurement of in-place density and moisture content of compacted soils and asphalt layers.

Portable diamond-tipped core cutting equipment for extracting asphalt cores from completed road pavements in the field. Used for thickness verification, density testing, and pavement quality control.

Full range of ground investigation tools including hand augers, trial pit equipment, groundwater monitoring standpipes, and in-situ testing instruments for shallow and deep site investigations.

Portable site testing instruments including dynamic cone penetrometers, hand vane shear devices, and field measurement tools for rapid in-situ assessment of soil strength and site conditions.

Comprehensive concrete compression testing capability covering cube, cylinder, and core specimens at all curing ages. Provides reliable compressive strength data for concrete mix design verification and quality control.

Full Marshall stability and flow testing capability for asphalt mix design and in-place quality control. Evaluates the stability, flow, and void characteristics of bituminous mixtures to ensure pavement performance.

California Bearing Ratio testing for subgrade soils and sub-base materials, both in the laboratory and in the field. Provides the CBR values required for pavement thickness design and subgrade quality control.

Standard and modified Proctor compaction testing to determine the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of soils. Results are used to specify and verify compaction requirements for earthworks and subgrade construction.

Comprehensive aggregate and construction materials testing including sieve analysis, specific gravity, absorption, Los Angeles abrasion, flakiness index, and other physical property tests for coarse and fine aggregates.

Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and bend testing of steel reinforcement bars to verify compliance with project specifications and applicable standards for structural steel.

End-to-end quality control testing for all major construction materials including concrete, cement, aggregates, bricks, blocks, steel, and asphalt. Provides the test data and certified reports needed to verify compliance with project specifications.