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Specialist silica sands
Levenseat LV100 sand
OHS61759
A washed silica sand.
Applications
Mechanical analysis
• Equestrian surfaces.
Sectors
Sieve size
(mm)
Typical grading
% retained
Description
2 to 5
0.0
Fine gravel
1 to 2
0.0
Very coarse sand
0.5 to 1
2.1
Coarse sand
0.25 to 0.5
13.9
Medium sand
0.15 to 0.25
55.8
Fine sand
0.05 to 0.15
27.5
Very fine sand
<0.05
0.7
Silt plus clay
• Sports and leisure.
Available in
• Loose: bulk tippers
• Bulk bags (tote).
Description
LV100 Levenseat specialist silica sand is
extremely popular for use as an equestrian
sand due to its attractive colour and subangular particles which give it good free
draining properties. They are also non
staining which is ideal for the application.
Levenseat sands have a high silica content
that makes them ideal for the sports market.
Other reasons why Levenseat: tried and
tested, quality product, light colour, complete
range of products.
Specific gravity
2.69 Mg/m3
Uncompacted bulk density
1.38 t/m3
Nominal effective size
0.08 – 0.20mm
Uniformity coefficient
<2.5mm
pH (tested in distilled water)
7.0
Levenseat LV100 washed silica sand
Source:
Levenseat Quarry, West Lothian
Geology:
Carboniferous sandstone
Composition:
Quartz
Grain shape:
Sub-angular
Sphericity:
Medium
FM96927
EMS96928
Levenseat LV100 sand
Manufacturing standard
All Aggregate Industries products are
manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001
with factory compliance to ISO 14001.
Sustainability and local sourcing
Energy use: Aggregate Industries is at the
forefront of sustainability and has committed
to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by
2016 based on a 2012 base line.
Recyclable: 100% of the product can be
recycled thus reducing the amount of
material that is sent to landfill.
Manufacturing location: produced in the
UK, with locally sourced materials under
strict environmental and social legislation.
Responsible sourcing: Aggregate Industries
is the first company in the world to achieve
a BES 6001:2008 Responsible Sourcing
Certificate from BRE Global. Products are
assessed on:
Policies
• quality management
Aggregate Industries’ policies on the
environment and community, health and
safety and sustainable solutions for different
product applications can be viewed on our
website www.aggregate.com
• environmental management
COSHH data
• health and safety management
Full COSHH data on Levenseat Sands
products is available on request. Please call
01698 870970 for more information.
• greenhouse gas emissions
• minimising raw material usage
Technical support
• labour practice
• biodiversity
• community engagement.
Detailed guidance and assistance with the
preparation of specification and use of
Levenseat Sands products is available
through the sales offices. A free technical
service is also available.
Please call Levenseat Sands technical
services on 01698 870970.
Levenseat Specialist Sands, Levenseat Quarry,
Fauldhouse, West Lothian EH47 9AD.
T: 01698 870970
F: 01698 870221
E: [email protected]
W: www.bardon-aggregates.com
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