SGN Scales
Identify your fertilizer blend’s Size Guide Number with a Sylvite SGN Scale.
Why It’s Important
The Sylvite SGN Scale is an instrument designed for simple screen tests of fertilizer samples. It is a small Plexiglas box fitted with five sieves. It directly produces a size histogram of the sample tested, from which the Size Guide Number (SGN) can be estimated.
Particle size is the most important factor in the selection of non-segregating materials. Particle size is commonly identified by SGN, the median dimension in millimeters times 100. For example, if the screen test indicated that a sieve of 2.40 mm opening would retain exactly one half of the sample, the average particle size would be 2.40 mm, or SGN 240.
Scale | Model | Screens | Dimensions | Cost |
Agriculture | 60-R5 100 x 400 CBG SGN | 100, 140, 200, 280, 400 | 14 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm | $190.00 CAD |
Fairways | 60-R5 140 x 280 CBG SGN | 140, 170, 200, 240, 280 | 14 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm | $190.00 CAD |
Greens | 60-R5 70 x 140 CBG SGN | 70, 85, 100, 120, 140 | 14 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm | $190.00 CAD |
Specialty | 225-R6 70 x 280 CBG SGN | 70, 100, 140, 200, 400 | 24.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 6.3 cm | $290.00 CAD |
Using the form below, select the scale or scales you wish to purchase, enter your contact information, and click “Submit Order.” Once complete, a Sylvite representative will contact you to finalize details and collect payment.