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Extremely accurate results, every time

The Rocklabs divider range is designed from the ground up to deliver extremely accurate results. Our sample dividers split representative portions of the sample to provide best-practice, unbiased and proportional subsampling with adjustable split ratio and either single or duplicate outputs.

Taking a representative split is not as simple as many believe. Rolling on a mat, multiple grabs or riffle splitting do not produce accurate results. Rocklabs sample dividers are able to take accurate, representative splits of any proportion from 2% to 50%.

Unlock your lab's edge with our range of sample dividers

Rotating sample dividers are part of our standard equipment range and come in either a standalone or bench top version. They can also be paired with our Rocklabs Crushers including our Boyd range to provide a crusher and splitter combination system.

Standalone Rotating Sample Divider
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Standalone Rotating Sample Divider

Divide large inputs up to 25 kg with the accurate Standalone rotating sample divider. The Rocklabs Standalone RSD (Rotating Sample Divider) is designed to split a representative portion of the sample with a proportion of 2% to 50%. The Standalone RSD features sealed bearings and two splitting options.

Options available include:

  • Single split and remainder
  • Duplicate split and remainder, with bypass bin available

Benefits

  • Robust design
  • Easy operation
  • Dust extraction port
  • Two splitting options
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Standalone Linear Sample Divider
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Standalone Linear Sample Divider

Divide samples exactly as desired with the accurate Standalone linear sample divider. offering significant Smarts and advantages over traditional splitting methods.

The Rocklabs Standalone LSD is designed to split up to four representative portions of the sample ready for the next analytical process. The Stand-Alone LSD features an HMI, weigh scales and a servo-driven splitter which can be configured to split to the desired mass or percentage.

Configurable Options available include:

  • Two to Four splits, plus waste
  • L.S.D Drawer can accept:
    • Split bins, ABM3000 Cups or Chrysos cups, with bypass bins available
    • Waste Bin (Or Waste bypass & feeder option)

Benefit of the Standalone LSD include:

  • Superior accuracy and consistency, through weighing input sample.
  • Multiple programmable recipes for % or exact mass splits
  • Split into containers ready for next stage: pulverizing, analysis, or archive
  • Robust design
  • Smart operation
  • Raiser Frame for ergonomic unloading
  • Dust extraction port & self-cleaning features

This machine is typically made to order, so please contact Rocklabs to discuss your specific requirements.

Benchtop Rotating Sample Divider
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Benchtop Rotating Sample Divider

The Rocklabs Benchtop RSD (Rotating Sample Divider) is designed to be placed on a workbench and can be used in conjunction with a Benchtop Ring Mill.

Featuring sealed bearings, the Benchtop RSD takes a representative split of any proportion from 2% to 50%. Get a representative split of the sample and remainder.

  • Compact and robust design
  • Easy operation
  • Sealed bearings
  • Two representative splits
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Smart Mid Boyd RSD
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Smart Mid Boyd RSD

The Rocklabs Mid Boyd RSD is the world's first double-acting fine jaw crusher, employing jaws that can hold up to 15 lb of sample and crush a 4 in sample to 0.08 in with a single pass.

Featuring top and bottom moving jaws, the design of the Rocklabs Mid Boyd delivers the maximum amount of crushing, reducing samples by 50 times the original size. Characterized by ease of maintenance and cleaning and equipped with stringent safety mechanisms as standard, the Mid Boyd reduces the time and cost associated with the crushing process.

  • Input Size - up to 15 lb of sample
  • Low Maintenance
  • Minimal Downtime
  • Improved Dust & Chip Control
  • Health & Safety Improvements
  • High-chrome iron wear plates resistant to abrasion
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Smart Mid Boyd LSD
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Smart Mid Boyd LSD

The Rocklabs Smart Mid Boyd LSD achieves a higher degree of splitting accuracy and is able to split smaller samples with the same accuracy as larger samples. The operator can select two splits of different weights as well as a retained waste sample.

The combo can be equipped with a barcode scanner, have preset splitting programs and retain data/sample logging details.

  • No manual split adjustment
  • Less operator input
  • Optional waste feeder
  • Sample can be discharged in specialized container (Chrysos, ABM etc.)
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How efficient and consistent are Rocklabs crushers?

Scott recently had the privilege of obtaining a comprehensive performance test report for our Boyd crusher and sample dividers. This test was conducted against one of our main Competing Crusher Machines (CCM) by
Professor Emeritus Richard Minnitt, a globally recognized expert in sample preparation, at an SGS laboratory in Perth, Australia. We believe that the report has provided valuable insights into our equipment's capabilities.

Key results:

  • Mid Boyd exhibited a faster average crushing rate on all percentages passed compared with the CCM machine
  • For the Boyd-LSD, a paired two-sample t-test on 24 samples showed sample masses of 350.56 g for LHS and 350.81 g for RHS, with precision rates of 1.15% and 1.11% respectively.
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How the Boyd Elite rotary divider outperforms traditional splitting

We recently reviewed an experimental validation report conducted by Professor Emeritus Richard Minnitt, a globally recognized authority in the Theory of Sampling, which puts our Rocklabs Boyd Elite Rotary Sample Divider (RSD) to the test against the industry-standard riffle splitter. This study provides a data-driven look at how systematic mechanical splitting delivers the compositional representativeness required for high-stakes analytical work.

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Support that's ready when and where you are

Our solutions are designed and built for greater durability and reduced complexity to mitigate downtime risk. But because not all mining laboratories are easy to access, we make sure that our parts, components, and service teams are, so you have peace of mind that if you need help, our global support network is standing ready.

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