How much stone do I need?
How much stone do I need for the ground?
For pebble and gravel:
• approximately 80kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.*For particle sizes >32mm, a thicker layer is required.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = 0.625m³.
• Coverage: approximately 12.5m² with a 5 cm layer.
For pine bark:
• approximately 70L per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000L = approximately 1m³ = approximately 600kg
• Coverage: approximately 14m² with a 5 cm layer.
For volcanic, slate and chamotte:
• approximately 50kg per m², based on a 5cm layer.
• Consumption per sack: 1000kg = approximately 1m³
• Coverage: approximately 20m² with a 5 cm layer
How much stone do I need to fill a gabion?
Density of approximately 1,650kg per 1m³.
The calculation is very easy to understand with an example: if you have a gabion of 100x50x30 cm, you must do the following calculations:
1x0.5x0.3 = 0.15m³
0.15x1,650 = 247.50kg of stone.
*It is always a good idea to calculate an extra 5%, since when gabions are filled they expand a little and a little more stone always fits than in the theoretical calculations.
Clarifications
ATTENTION!
The grain sizes of GRAVELS AND pebbles are sieve sizes
The actual sizes may vary slightly, since when talking about, for example, 60-80mm stone, it means that the stones pass through an 80x80mm square mesh and do not pass through a 60x60mm one.
Through that 80x80 mesh, a stone 100mm long and 65mm wide can pass, so there may be a percentage of stones larger than 80 and smaller than 60mm.
Breakage of pebbles
On the other hand, in pebbles larger than 60mm, there is a percentage of up to 10% of stones that can break during sorting, washing, loading and unloading; to this day we do not have machinery that prevents such breakages.
In the photos you can see, only real products are shown; broken pieces have not been removed.
Dust and sand in the products
This product is not washed, so it contains dust, sand and even traces of other products due to processing and transport. This is not a problem when using it; the stone will wash itself over time or you can pour water on it before using it.
Olivino Arena Chorreo Antisilicosis
Olivino Arena Chorreo AntisilicosisA Natural abrasive and efficient, ideal for operations of Sandblasting. This product, composed of Olivina, is valued by its High cleaning capacity and abrasion, thanks to its hardness of 6.5-7 in the Mohs scale and its angular form.
Key advantages
The greatest advantage of our Olivino Healthy Chorreo Arena is that it does not contain free silica, eliminating the risk of silicosis, a severe lung disease caused by silica dust. Due to this concern, Many countries, such as Türkiye, England, Netherlands, Sweden and Norway, they have prohibited the use of quartz sand or free silica in drip operations. In addition, more and more customers demand the use of silica -free alternatives to protect the health of operators.
Chemical composition
Our Olivino Arena Chorreo has the following Chemical composition:
| Formula | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mgo | 37,2 % |
| Cao | 1,8 % |
| Sio₂ | 40,7 % |
| Al₂o₃ | 2,4 % |
| Faith₂o₃ | 8,3 % |
| Na₂o | 0,1 % |
| K₂o | < 0,1 % |
| L.O.I. | 9,2 % |
Olivine mineralogical analysis
The mineralogical analysis of our Dunita reveals the following composition:
| Minera | Chemical formula | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Forsterita | 2 • mgo • sio₂ | 47 % |
| Clinoenstatita | Mgo • sio₂ | 27 % |
| Bronzita | [Mgo, ugly] • sio₂ | 19,5 % |
| Quartz | Sio₂ | 1,5 % |
| Amorphous | - | 5 % |
Available sizes
We offer three standard sizes To adapt to different types of drip applications:
- 0.2 - 0.6 mm
- 0.6 - 2 mm
- 2 - 3 mm
FORMS OF PRESENTATION
- Big Bags of 1000 Kg
- 20 kg bags
- Pallets with 50 kg bags
Commitment to health and safety
Our Healthy Chorreo Arena Olivino is not only efficient, but also safe. Being silica free, it protects workers from diseases such as silicosis, complying with the regulations of Health and safety stricter. In addition, its chemical composition ensures that it does not cause corrosion or cohesion problems on treated surfaces.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a safe and effective solution for your operations of Sandblasting, Olivino Healthy Chorreo Arena is the best option. In Vetonek.com, we are committed to offering high quality products and best security practices for our customers. Contact us for more information and guarantee a reliable supply with formats adapted to your needs.