The Los Angeles test covers the procedure for testing coarse aggregates for resistance to abrasion. The Los Angeles Abrasion machine consists of a rolled steel drum with an inner diameter of 711 mm and an internal length of 508 mm.

The drum is rotated by a speed reducer driven by an electric motor at a speed of between 31 and 33 r.p.m.

Equipped with an automatic counter, the drum of the Los Angeles Abrasion machine can be preset to perform for either a set  number of revolutions or  or a pre-defined duration. The unit is supplied without the abrasive charge, which has to be ordered separately depending on the standard in use (see accessories).

• High stiffness welded steel frame
• High resolution graphical display 128 x 80 pixels
• 6 keys membrane keyboard
• 8 languages can be set: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Cesky
• Double test procedure: ability to set the target revolutions / drops or the total working time
• Los Angeles Abrasion machine can be mounted inside a noise reduction and CE compliant safety cabinet with door opening switch.

The machine is supplied without the safety cabinet and it can be upgraded with:

• A CE compliant safety cabinet with door opening switch
• A noise reduction and CE compliant safety cabinet with door opening switch