Physical Properties Analysis Series I SDHG60a Hardgrove Grindability Index Tester (HGI) This instrument can be used to determine grindability of coal in the field of coal industry, power plants, metallurgical industry and scientific ISO 5074:1994 Hard coal - Determination of Hardgrove Grindability ASTM D 409-08 Standard Test Method for Grindability of Coal by the Hardgrove-Machine Method.