Description
The cone penetrometer apparatus is used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to a liquid state and it is used also for the determination of undrained shear strength (CEN ISO/TS 17892-12). Two versions available: the standard 22-T0029/D and the semi-automatic 22-T0029/E.
The penetrometer has a cast iron base with levelling screws, digital penetration measurement gauge 0.01 mm precision, release button and automatic zeroing. It is provided with lead screw gear arrangement, Levelling screws, Spirit level. The head can be clamped at any desired height. A rack and pinion and pointer assemble provides fine adjustment of the cone tip to sample. It incorporates a clutch mechanism which makes reading of penetration and subsequent resetting a simple and accurate operation.
The semi-automatic model is complete with automatic controller, which automatically releases the plunger by a magnetic device, complete with micro-meter vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time. The electronic timer allows the user to set up and read the fall time of the needle during testing.
Penetration cones and sample cups must be ordered separately. See accessories.
Technical Specs
Weight approx.: 8.5 kg
Accessories
22-T0029/D : Liquid Limit Penetrometer (AS 1289.3.9.1)
22-T0029/1.LOC : Liquid Limit Penetrometer Cone (AS 1289.3.9.1)
22-T0029/2A.LOC : Liquid Limit Penetrometer Cone Test Gauge (AS 1289.3.9.1)
22-T0029/3.LOC : Liquid Limit Penetrometer Test Cup (AS 1289.3.9.1)
22-T0029/4.LOC : Liquid Limit Penetrometer Test Cup (AS 1289.3.9.1 and Q104A)
