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Density Basket
Density Basket (Product Code: SLE/CE/100) is a wire-mesh basket used to hold coarse aggregate while it is weighed under water for specific gravity, density and water absorption tests in civil engineering laboratories. Materials labs and engineering colleges hang it from a buoyancy balance; it is built in brass or GI with 6.3 mm or 4.75 mm stainless steel wire mesh, about 203 mm across and high. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Brass or GI, ruggedly constructed |
| Mesh | Stainless steel wire mesh, 6.3 mm or 4.75 mm size |
| Construction | Reinforced No. 8 wire mesh |
| Size | Approx. 20 cm diameter × 20 cm high (8 in × 8 in, 203 × 203 mm) |
| Handle | Bail-type handle |
| Net weight | 2 lb (0.91 kg) |
| Product code | SLE/CE/100 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Density Basket Used For?
To find the specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate, a soaked sample is placed in the basket, lowered into water and weighed while fully immersed. The same sample is then surface-dried and weighed in air, and finally oven-dried and weighed again. From these three weights the laboratory calculates particle density, specific gravity and the percentage of water the aggregate absorbs, all of which feed into concrete mix design.
The bail-type handle lets the basket hang freely from the balance hook so it does not touch the sides of the water tank. Choose the 4.75 mm mesh when finer coarse particles must be retained, shake off trapped air before weighing, and rinse the basket after use. It suits engineering lab equipment set-ups in colleges and polytechnics that teach aggregate testing.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Frame material: brass or GI
- Mesh size: 6.3 mm or 4.75 mm stainless steel wire mesh
- Number of baskets required
- Whether a buoyancy balance and water tank are also needed
OEM Manufacturer
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, is the OEM for this Density Basket. The frame, mesh and handle are assembled at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, and sold factory-direct.
Laboratories, institutions, dealers and importers can order mixed materials and mesh sizes from the maker in one quotation and come back to the same manufacturer for repeat baskets. Company background is on the ScienceLab profile.
Related Civil Engineering Lab Equipment
The basket works as part of this specific gravity set-up:
- Buoyancy Balance Apparatus — weighs the basket and sample suspended in water
- Specific Gravity And Water Absorption of Aggregates — the full test set for this procedure
- Cylindrical Measures — for the related bulk density test
- Moisture Tins — for drying and weighing samples
See all Civil Engineering Lab Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Density Basket made of?
The Density Basket is made of brass or GI with stainless steel wire mesh in 6.3 mm or 4.75 mm size, and is described as reinforced No. 8 wire mesh construction. State the frame material and mesh size you prefer when you request a quotation.
What size is the Density Basket?
The Density Basket is approximately 20 cm in diameter and 20 cm high, listed as 8 in by 8 in (203 by 203 mm). Its net weight is 2 lb (0.91 kg), light enough to hang from a balance hook with the sample inside.
What is the Density Basket used for in aggregate testing?
The Density Basket holds a soaked coarse aggregate sample while it is weighed under water. Combined with its saturated surface-dry and oven-dry weights, this gives the aggregate's specific gravity, density and water absorption for concrete mix design.
Does the Density Basket come with a handle?
Yes, the Density Basket comes complete with a bail-type handle. The handle lets the basket hang freely from the balance so that it stays fully immersed without touching the sides or bottom of the water tank during weighing.
Who manufactures the Density Basket?
The Density Basket is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) as the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Quotations and repeat orders come directly from the manufacturer.
What should a quotation request for the Density Basket include?
A quotation request for the Density Basket should give the frame material, mesh size, number of baskets and delivery location, plus any buoyancy balance or water tank needed. Send it through our contact page or the enquiry cart.
Request a Quote
To get pricing for the Density Basket (SLE/CE/100), share your material, mesh size and quantity on our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart. Quotations come direct from the manufacturer for India and international markets.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
