Technical Testing. Practical Solutions.
Hima Lab provides laboratory testing, material analysis and technical support for construction materials, fuels and specialised applications.
Our capabilities support product quality, material assessment, concrete performance, research and the development of solutions suited to different project requirements.
Our Testing Services
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Cement & Mortar Testing
We assess key physical and performance properties of cement and mortar to support quality control, product development and technical investigations.
Testing capabilities include:
- Blaine fineness
- Consistency
- Initial and final setting time
- Soundness
- Compressive strength at 2, 7 and 28 days
- Flexural strength at 2, 7 and 28 days
- Air content
- Fresh mortar density
- Flow and workability
- Mortar heat evaluation
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Aggregate Testing
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Aggregate quality has a direct influence on concrete workability, strength and durability.
Our aggregate testing capabilities include:
- Sieve analysis and particle-size distribution
- Fineness modulus
- Los Angeles Abrasion
- Bulk density
- Clay and silt content
- Moisture content
- Alkali–Silica Reaction assessment
These tests help evaluate the suitability and performance of sand and stone used in concrete and other construction applications.
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Concrete Testing
Hima Lab provides testing for both fresh and hardened concrete, supporting the assessment of workability, strength and overall performance.
Fresh Concrete
- Slump cone testing
- Slump loss and retention
- Flow testing
- Air-content testing
Hardened Concrete
- Compressive strength testing
- Rebound hammer testing
- Flexural strength testing
These services support concrete quality assessment, mix optimisation and technical evaluation for different construction applications.
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Cement Chemical Testing
Our laboratory provides chemical analysis to better understand cement and other cementitious materials.
Testing capabilities include:
- Methylene Blue assessment
- Insoluble residues
- Chlorides
- Moisture content
- Bulk density
- Specific gravity
Specialised laboratory equipment supports the analysis and characterisation of materials for quality assurance, research and technical investigations.
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Fuel Testing
Hima Lab provides testing for fuels including Heavy Fuel Oil, coal, oils and biomass.
Testing capabilities include:
- Ash chemistry
- Calorific value
- Sulphur content
- Chloride content
- Moisture content
- Specific gravity
- Solid-fuel bulk density
- Volatile matter
- Fuel-mix design and optimisation
These services support fuel quality assessment and the optimisation of conventional and alternative fuel solutions.
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Specialised Material Testing
Our laboratory capabilities also extend to specialised construction and industrial applications.
Services include testing and technical assessment for:
- Mine tailings
- Dry mortars, including tile adhesives and grouts
- Precast and specialised concrete applications
- Unconfined Compressive Strength testing
- Material research and product development
Soil pH Testing
Supporting Better Soil Performance
Hima Lab conducts soil pH assessments for agricultural applications, helping determine soil acidity and support appropriate soil-improvement decisions.
The service complements Hima AgriLime, a fine-grade agricultural lime designed to help neutralise acidic soils and improve conditions for crop production.
Soil testing is recommended before application to help determine appropriate treatment requirements.
Need a Laboratory Test?
Determine the appropriate testing requirements
Whether you require material testing, concrete assessment, fuel analysis or another specialised laboratory service, our technical team can help determine the appropriate testing requirements.