Soil Testing Equipments

Sieve shaker electrically for 200 and 300 mm dia and Vibratory mode.
Sieve Shaker, which complies with ASTM C136 Standards, the ASEW Motorized Sieve Shaker can be used with 8", 10" and 12" sieves. 1/4 HP motor handles up to (11) 8" sieves, and (7) 12" full-height sieves, 220V, 60Hz with 999 Sec/minute digital timer. Mounting is required. ASTM C136.

Ro-tap Sieve shaker electrically operated for 200 mm dia with digital timer. 220V, 1 Ph, AC.
Designed for use with 8" sieves, this industrial-strength Sieve Shaker is engineered with rugged steel and alloy materials ready to withstand everyday, harsh duty cycles. Grease fittings are provided to ensure longer life for your bearings, and each unit is "burned in" by continuously running it for over 4 hours, guaranteeing performance right out of the box. Unit holds 6 full-height 8" sieves, plus one pan and cover . Uses a vertically-mounted, enclosed 1/4 hp electric motor and a built-in digital timer 999 Sec/Min)

Sedimentation analysis (Grain size) Anderson pipette method, IS 2720 (P-iv), BS: 1377.
A sliding carriage which is operated without transmitting vibration to pipette or to sedimentation tube when the pipette is inserted & withdrawn from the liquid. Supplied complete with Anderson pipette 10 ml cap, sedimentation tube glass 500 ml cap. Borosil glass.

ASEW-016.1 - Spares: Anderson Pipette 10 ml glass, Borosil

ASEW-016.2 - Spares: Sedimentation tube 500 ml cap. Borosil glass

Elegance combined with simplicity of operation. Sinking of Plummet to right depth is all that is required before taking a reading.Grain size distribution curve for the entire sub-sieve range of particle size is possible, which is not so with pipette method, where only specific sizes of particles can be determined. Eliminates computations involved in Hydrometer method. %age of soil in suspension can be directly read. Grain size distribution curve can be directly plotted as experiment progresses.
The Plummet Balance consists of a vertical rod mounted on a heavy base with leveling screws. A light weight pointer with pointed steel pivots, turning a jeweled bearings moves over a scale graduated in %age units 0-100 in 2% divisions. The pointer is provided with a hook for hanging plummet. The Balance moves up and down over the vertical rod with the help of rack and pinion arrangement. A chart showing the relationship between K and temp. of suspension of soils of varying specific gravity from 2.4 to 2.8 to help solve stroke’s equation is provided. Complete with one perspex plummet, one measuring jar, one rider weight for adjusting the pointer to 100%.

Core cutter 100 mm I. Dia x 130 mm long with steel dolly & rammer with steel rod.
In this method of determining the dry density of in-situ soil, a core cutter of known volume is driven into the soil by a rammer. The core cutter is removed , trimmed and the soil obtained is weighed and dried for a moisture/density check.

ASEW-018.1 Spares: Core cutter 100 mm I. Dia x 130 mm long

ASEW-018.2 Spares: Core cutter 100 mm I. Dia x 175 mm long

ASEW-018.3 Spares: Steel dolly

ASEW-018.4 Spares: Rammer with steel rod

Sand Pouring cylinder apparatus, Small, IS: 2720 (P- xxviii), BS : 1377.
The equipment is used to determine the dry density of in-situ soils.
The apparatus Consists of: Sand pouring cylinder fitted with conical funnel & shutter, cap 3 liter: 115 mm dia with calibrating container 100 mm ID x 150 mm depth & Metal tray 300 mm x 300mm sq. x 40 mm deep with 100 mm central hole & handles.

Sand Pouring cylinder, Large 215 mm dia. with calibrating container of 200 mm dia x 250 mm deep & a metal tray 500 mm square x 50 mm deep with 200 mm diameter central hole.

ASEW-021.1 Accessories: Tools: Scrapper 300 mm long for small

ASEW-021.2 Accessories: Tools: Scrapper 400 mm large.

ASEW-021.3 Tray 300 mm x300 mm with 100 mm dia central hole for 100mm Sand Pouring.

ASEW-021.4 Tray for 150mm Sand Pouring.

ASEW-021.5 Tray for 200mm Sand Pouring.

Sand density apparatus determines the in-place density of soils. Set includes 1-gal. (5 L) threaded jar, detachable double cone consisting of a brass cylindrical valve with a 1/2" (12.7mm) dia. orifice. Valve has stops that prevent rotating past completely open or completely closed positions. Bottom cone is 6-1/2" (165mm) dia. with a flanged opening that fits the opening of the field density plate. Complies with ASTM D1556; AASHTO T191. Shipping wt. 10 lbs. (4.5kg).

Relative Density apparatus, IS: 2720 (P-xiv), IS:10837, ASTM D 4253-4254).
Apparatus determines the relative density of cohesionless, free-draining soils and provides well-defined results on soils that do not respond well to conventional moisture-density impact compaction testing. Soils for which this method is appropriate may contain up to 12 percent of soil particles passing a No. 200 (75?m) sieve, depending on the distribution of particle sizes, which causes them to have free-draining characteristics. Relative density of cohesion less soils uses vibratory compaction to obtain maximum density and pouring to obtain minimum density.

Consists of: Vibratory Table, electrically. 220V or 415 V, I Ph, 50 cycles, AC. Cylindrical Metal unit weight mould 3000 ml & 15000 ml cap, Guide sleeve with clamp assembly For 3000 & 15000 ml mould, Surcharge base plate for 3000 & 15000 ml moulds, Handle for moulds, Surcharge weight for moulds , Dial gauge holder, Dial gauge 0.01mm x 25 mm travel with an extension piece, Calibration bar 75x300x3 mm

Sand equivalent Apparatus, IS: 2720 (P-37), ASTM D 2419, AASHTO T 176
Sand equivalent tests serve as rapid field-correlation tests to show relative proportions of clay-like or plastic fines and dusts in granular soils and fine aggregates. The test separates sand and clay, a comparative reading is determined between the suspended clay and the settled sand in the measuring cylinder. Tests may be done in the laboratory or the field. Set meets ASTM D2419; AASHTO T176. Shipping wt. 21 lbs (9.5kg).

Consist of Plastic graduated Measuring Cylinders, Weighted Foot Assembly, Irrigator Tube, Rubber Tubing complete with Pinch clip, Funnel , siphon assembly with 5 ltr bottle & carrying Case

ASEW-024.1 Jar for Sand Equivalent

Recommended for use in laboratories performing a large number of test, this shaker provides a consistent and repeatable oscillation, minimizing variation in test results. The unit is available bench mounted and designed to meet the ASTM.

The stroke is 203 mm - Rate 175 strokes/min. that too adjustable 220 V ,1 ph, 50 hz.

Compaction test apparatus, IS: 2720 (P vii & viii), IS: 10074; BS: 1377, ASTM D 698, D558, D559, D560, D 1557, AASHTO T99, T134.
Proctor Mould 100 mm ID x 127.3 mm ht x 1000 c c volume with collar & base plate. Made of M. steel. Complete with Rammer 2.6 or 2.5 kg.

( For BS , ASTM or AASHTO sizes will be different )

ASEW-026 A Proctor Mould 100 mm ID x 127.3 mm ht. x 1000 c c volume Mould with collar & base plate, made of Gunmetal with rammer.

ASEW-026 B Proctor Mould 150 mm dia ID x 127.3 mm ht x 2250 c c volume with collar & base plate. Made of M. steel. Complete with Rammer 4.89 kg or 4.5 kg. Heavy compaction (Modified).

ASEW-026 C Proctor Mould 150 mm dia ID x 127.3 mm ht x 2250 c c volume with collar & base plate. Made of Gunmetal with Modified rammer 4.89 kg for heavy compaction.

ASEW-026 D Proctor Mould 100 mm I .dia x 127.3 mm ht x 1000 cc with collar and base plate. Mild steel.

ASEW-026 E Proctor mould 100 mm I. dia, but made of Gunmetal

ASEW-026.F Rammer 2.6 kg or 2.5 kg for light compaction.

ASEW-026 G Proctor Mould 150 mm dia ID x 127.3 mm ht x 2250 c c volume with collar & base plate (MS).

ASEW-026 H Proctor Mould 150 mm dia ID x 127.3 mm ht x 2250 c c volume with collar & base plate (Gunmetal).

ASEW-026 I Rammer 4.89 kg or 4.5 kg for heavy compaction, modified

Soil Automatic Compactor DIGITAL, BS 1377,1924; ASTM D558 , D560, D698, D1557; motorized 220 V AC 50 hz 1 Ph

• Universal automatic application: one single model that fulfill standards and modified Moulds requirements including the central and side blow
• User friendly selection of standard and modified moulds/height required
• Possibility to program user defined compaction cycles and sequences
• Rammers and rammers kit for easy interchangeability according to standards included
• All safety features as protection guards and emergency button included as standard with the compactor
• Noise reduction cabinet is available (extra if required)
• Unique rammer lifting device to guarantee correct and long life drop height
• To set desired compaction cycle ( number of blows and count of the number of inner and outer drops) by user. Which ensures even compaction.

The automatic compactor provides a fully automatic and uniform compaction of specified effort, thus ensuring repeatable test results and eliminating any operator fatigue during the tests. Conforming to all the above and other major International Standards, designed for moulds 100 to 102 and 150 to 152.4 mm diameter, this programmable microprocessor-controlled soil compactor is particularly suitable for research purposes as it is possible to program a user-defined compaction sequence and a sequence conforming to standards. A sophisticated compaction technique permits the central blow required for the 150-152.4 mm diameter moulds. The machine is supplied complete with all relevant accessories as: 2 rammer faces with weights that are easily interchangeable according to the reference standard. Automatic preset Digital Counter for number of blows and another digital for which ensures even compaction.

The Machine automatically compacts specimen eliminating the laborious hand compaction method. The height & weight of Rammer is adjustable to suit the test requirements. An automatic blow pattern ensures optimum compaction for each layer of soil. The rammer travels across the mould and the table rotates the mould in equal steps on a base that is extremely stable.

Rammer for BS Circular faced , 50 mm dia. adjustable to 2.5kg or 4.5 kg weight Rammer for ASTM Circular faced , 50.8mm dia. Adjustable to 5.5lb or 10 lb weight Rammer for IS Circular faced , 50 mm dia. adjustable to 2.6kg or 4.89 kg weight

• Drop for BS Adjustable to 300 or 450 mm
• Drop for ASTM Adjustable to 305 or 457 mm
• Drop for IS Adjustable to 310 or 450 mm

Universal Automatic Compactor, IS: 2720 (P-xvi), IS: 9669, BS 1377,1924; ASTM D558, D560, D698, D1557; motorized 220 V AC 50 hz 1 Ph with automatic preset Digital Counter which ensures even compaction.

The Machine automatically compacts specimen eliminating the laborious hand compaction method. The height & weight of Rammer is adjustable to suit the test requirements. An automatic blow pattern ensures optimum compaction for each layer of soil. The rammer travels across the mould and the table rotates the mould in equal steps on a base that is extremely stable. The no. of blows can be set before beginning the test.
Rammer for is Circular faced , 50 mm dia. Adjustable to 2.6 kg or 4.89 kg weight Drop for 100mm & 150 mm dia moulds, Rammer adjustable to 310 or 450 mm fall.
COMPACTION CONTROL

Proctor Needle, (Proctor Penetrometer), ASTM D-1558. Consists of a body housing a spring , a plunger calibrated to read 0-40 kg x 1 kg & a handle. Two stems are provided, a larger stem and a shorter stem, both graduated at 12.5 mm intervals, to indicate the depth of penetration. The larger stem & the smaller stem are used with needles of larger & smaller areas respectively. Complete with Needles points set comprising each of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.25, 2, 3.5, & 6 cm. sq. & taming pin complete in a nice teak wooden carrying case.