At Celtest, we take pride in being the United Kingdom’s leading provider of aggregate testing laboratory services.

Located in Bangor, North Wales, our extensively equipped laboratory is home to a dedicated team of experts who offer a comprehensive, one-stop-shop service on a range of aggregate products, including:

  • Aggregates for use in concrete BS EN 12620
  • Aggregates for use in asphalt BS EN 13043
  • SHW Series 600
  • SHW Series 800
  • Recycled aggregate products
Aggregate Testing in a Laboratory

Specialist Aggregate Testing Laboratories

Our facility encompasses an impressive 35,000-square-foot laboratory and is outfitted with cutting-edge equipment, ensuring that we can meet and exceed the demands of the aggregate testing industry.

Our aggregate testing laboratories' key resources include:

  • 7NO Shear Boxes 
    Equipped with seven shear boxes, we are well-prepared to conduct the necessary tests to assess the shear strength and behaviour of different aggregates.
  • 16No Frost Heave Machines
    With industry-leading capacity, our Frost Heave Laboratory is equipped to provide high-volume aggregate testing, at industry-leading turnaround times.
  • 3No Polished Stone Value (PSV) Machines
    Three PSV machines enable us to determine the polished stone value of aggregates.
  • 5No Slag Expansion Tanks
    With industry-leading capacity, our slag expansion testing capabilities allow us to provide high-volume testing, at industry-leading turnaround times.
Shearbox Testing

Our Aggregate Testing Services 

One of our core strengths lies in our ability to provide rapid, high-volume aggregate testing with industry-leading turnaround times.

We understand that time is often of the essence in construction and infrastructure projects. Rest assured, we're here to support your objectives by delivering rapid and accurate results. 

Our aggregate testing laboratories offer a range of services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Los Angeles (LA)
  • Particle Density and Water Absorption
  • Bulk Density
  • Polished Stone Value (PSV)
  • Sulfate testing (Water soluble, acid soluble, total sulfur)
  • Frost Heave
  • Magnesium Sulfate
  • Aggregate Abrasion Value (AAV)
  • Chloride
  • Drying Shrinkage
Testing materials in a laboratory

Why Choose Celtest for Aggregate Testing Services?

In addition to our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, Celtest boasts a team of well-trained professionals who are Lean Six Sigma Certified. This certification underscores our commitment to delivering the highest quality services, optimising operational efficiency, and continuously improving our processes.

  • We are well-versed in the latest industry standards and practices, ensuring quality and accuracy in our aggregate testing laboratories
  • Celtest is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), guaranteeing the highest level of quality and reliability in all our testing and services at our aggregate testing laboratories.
  • You can trust us to deliver results that meet or exceed industry standards.

For enquiries, quotations, or further information, contact our team today.

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