AASHTO T 153 – Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus

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AASHTO T 153 is the AASHTO standard method of test for the fineness of hydraulic cement using an air permeability apparatus. The current edition is T 153-25.

AASHTO publishes its materials test methods for use by transportation agencies, contractors and suppliers, and its 2025 release lists technical changes for this method, including a revised Section 4.2 and a deleted Table 3. Cement producers and testing labs use fineness results for cement acceptance and production control, where a specification or agency requirement calls for them. Before testing, labs confirm that their procedure and apparatus calibration follow the current edition and the specification that cites it.

Air permeability apparatus such as the BlaineGen Plus automatic Blaine apparatus is used for cement fineness testing to AASHTO T 153. If you need help matching AASHTO T 153 requirements to your parts or setup, contact our team.

Products With This Standard: AASHTO T 153

Below you can find the products in our catalog that support this standard and the related testing workflow.

BlaineGen Plus – Automatic Blaine Apparatus

BlaineGen Plus – Automatic Blaine Apparatus

BlaineGen Plus is an automated Blaine apparatus for determining cement fineness by the air permeability method. Built for EN 196-6 and ASTM C204 workflows, it automates fluid aspiration, timing, K-constant calibration, and result calculation while using four level sensors for precise manometric fluid control. A 7-inch touchscreen, balance integration, data storage, multilingual interface, and standalone operation improve lab efficiency.

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BlaineGen Classic – Digital Blaine Apparatus

BlaineGen Classic – Digital Blaine Apparatus

BlaineGen Classic is a digital Blaine apparatus for measuring cement, lime, and powder fineness by the air permeability method. It determines specific surface area from controlled airflow through a packed powder bed and follows EN 196-6, ASTM C204, GB/T 8074, and NF P15-403 workflows. Digital timing, calculation support, a Blaine cell set, and simple handling make it practical for routine QC.

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