Laboratory Testing & Analysis Equipment
Temperature control, sample preparation, and materials testing equipment for construction, geotechnical, asphalt, and general-purpose laboratory environments.
Built for Laboratory Testing Requirements
Reliable results in a laboratory depend on consistent conditions at every stage of the process. Temperature variation during drying, inconsistent sample preparation, or poorly conditioned specimens can introduce errors that affect every subsequent measurement. The equipment used to manage these variables needs to perform within defined tolerances day after day, not just on commissioning.
Our laboratory range covers the core equipment requirements for materials testing labs, geotechnical labs, asphalt testing facilities, and general-purpose laboratory environments. From drying ovens and water baths through to sieve shakers, sample splitters, and bitumen testing instruments, the range is built around the actual workflow requirements of labs that test to AS/NZS, ASTM, and EN standards.
Common Laboratory Applications
Sample Drying and Moisture Determination
Moisture content determination is one of the most frequently performed tests in any materials testing or geotechnical laboratory, and it depends entirely on consistent, accurate oven performance. TestingCore's drying oven range from Thermoline covers capacities from 80L through to 250L, with forced convection airflow, PID temperature control to 200°C, stainless steel internal chambers, and overheat protection as standard. Compliance with AS 1289 and AS 1141 evaporation rate requirements is met across the range. Multiple oven sizes allow labs to match capacity to throughput rather than over-specifying or under-specifying based on available options.
Glassware Drying and General Lab Ovens
Glassware drying ovens are a separate requirement from materials testing ovens - the temperature range, airflow characteristics, and chamber design differ to suit the specific demands of drying washed glassware without thermal stress or contamination.
Our Thermoline TGD glassware drying oven range operates to a maximum of 80°C with gentle convection airflow suited to glass. For applications where forced convection would disturb samples or interfere with the test, natural convection ovens are also available from the Thermoline TO range. High-temperature ovens reaching up to 300°C are available for applications requiring elevated processing temperatures beyond the standard 200°C ceiling.
Controlled Temperature Water Baths
Water baths are used across materials testing laboratories for specimen conditioning, bitumen testing at defined temperatures, and analytical applications requiring stable thermal environments. Our range from Thermoline covers uncirculated baths from 5L to 24L for straightforward conditioning tasks, circulated baths with integrated pumps for applications requiring temperature uniformity throughout the bath volume, and a refrigerated circulating water bath for tests requiring temperatures below ambient. For tissue processing and histology applications, the TFB-4E flotation bath is also available. All units operate with digital temperature control and are built to local power specifications.
Bitumen and Asphalt Laboratory Testing
Bitumen characterisation testing is primarily a laboratory discipline, and the instruments used for it require controlled temperature environments to produce valid results. Our asphalt lab testing range covers automatic ring and ball softening point testers, automatic penetrometers with integrated constant-temperature baths, asphalt centrifuge extractors for bitumen content determination, and ductility testing equipment. These instruments are suited to testing laboratories running routine bitumen characterisation to AS 2341, ASTM D36, ASTM D5, ASTM D2172, and related standards. The range spans entry-level to high-throughput automated configurations depending on sample volume requirements.
Specimen Heating and Dry Block Heaters
Dry block heaters provide rapid, accurate temperature conditioning of small specimens without the need for liquid media. They are used in calibration environments, materials testing workflows requiring temperature-stabilised specimens, and general laboratory heating tasks where a water bath is impractical or unnecessary. Our Thermoline TDB series covers single-block, two-block, and four-block configurations, allowing labs to match the unit to their throughput and bench space. Aluminium blocks are sold separately and are available in configurations suited to different tube and vial formats.
Sample Preparation
Accurate testing begins with representative samples. Sieve shakers and sample splitters are core items in any aggregate, soil, or asphalt testing laboratory, and the reliability of every downstream test depends on the quality of the preparation work that precedes it. Our motorised sieve shaker range covers 200mm, 300mm, and 450mm diameter sieve stacks, with variable timer settings and automatic cut-off. Sample splitters are available in configurations suited to coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and combined setups, including ergonomic container options for labs managing manual handling requirements. Equipment meets AS 1141 requirements.
Why Choose TestingCore
Equipment That Supports the Full Lab Workflow
A materials testing laboratory depends on more than one or two instruments. The accuracy of results at the analysis stage is directly affected by what happens earlier in the process; How samples are dried, how specimens are conditioned, how preparation equipment performs under daily use. Our range is assembled with that workflow in mind rather than as a collection of standalone products.
We supply laboratory equipment to testing labs, engineering consultancies, and research facilities across New Zealand. If you are building out a new lab, replacing ageing equipment, or looking to standardise across a range of instrument types from a single supplier, our team can assist with product selection, specifications, and lead times on request.
Standards and Compliance
Laboratory equipment across our range is built to meet the performance requirements of recognised testing standards including AS/NZS, ASTM, and EN specifications. Specific standard compliance is listed on individual product pages. For labs operating under IANZ accreditation or working to specific project quality plans, contact us to confirm whether individual instruments meet your programme requirements.
