Geosynthetics and Geotextile Testing Equipment

Geosynthetics and Geotextile Testing Equipment | ASTM and ISO Test Methods

Geosynthetics and geotextile testing equipment measures the physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties that govern how geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, and drainage composites perform in the ground. Manufacturers, QC laboratories, and geotechnical consultants use these instruments to run ASTM and ISO index tests on incoming rolls and finished product. Results support acceptance testing, product certification, and design verification for landfill liners, road bases, and drainage systems.

The range covers hydraulic, mechanical, physical, and durability testing, from apparent opening size and permittivity through wide-width tensile and puncture resistance. Each instrument follows a defined ASTM or ISO method, so results stay comparable between the mill, the buyer, and the third-party lab.

 

Geosynthetics and Geotextile Testing Equipment

 

Applications

Geosynthetic testing supports both production quality control and project acceptance across civil and environmental construction.

  • Geotextile and Geomembrane Manufacturing: verifies roll goods against published minimum average roll values before shipment.
  • Landfill and Containment Engineering: confirms that liner systems meet hydrostatic resistance and puncture requirements for waste cells and ponds.
  • Highway and Transportation Agencies: checks separation and stabilization fabrics against AASHTO M288 property tables using ASTM test methods.
  • Drainage and Erosion Control: measures in-plane flow capacity of geocomposite drains and permittivity of filter fabrics.
  • Third-Party Testing Laboratories: performs independent conformance testing for owners, contractors, and specifiers.
  • Research and Materials Development: evaluates new polymer formulations and fabric constructions under standardized conditions.

Why Choose Qualitest for Your Geosynthetics and Geotextile Testing Equipment

Qualitest North America supplies testing and measurement equipment to laboratories, quality teams, and manufacturers, backed by responsive technical support and calibration service. The geosynthetics and geotextile testing equipment range is built for reliable, standards-driven results, so you can source confidently from a single partner. Our team helps you match the right configuration to your samples, applicable standards, and throughput, then supports you through installation and beyond.

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Tell us which geosynthetic products you test, the standards in your scope, and your expected sample volume, and we will recommend a suitable configuration. Contact the Qualitest team for pricing, lead times, and application support.

Geosynthetics and Geotextile Testing Equipment | Available Products

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HDPE Geomembrane Carbon Black Content Tester

HDPE Geomembrane Carbon Black Content Tester

Carbon black content tester using nitrogen pyrolysis to 990 C for HDPE geomembranes, pipe, and polyolefins. Programmable segmented control. Request…
Rapid CBR Puncture Tester

Rapid CBR Puncture Tester

Geotextile CBR puncture tester with 5 kN capacity, automatic clamping, and touchscreen control for geomembranes, geogrids, and GCLs. Request pricing…
Geotextile Permeability Testers

Geotextile Permeability Testers

Compare geotextile permeability testers for ISO 11058 and ASTM D4491 cross-plane flow testing. Ten manual, automatic, and de-aired models. Request a…
Geotextile Characteristic Opening Size (COS) Tester

Geotextile Characteristic Opening Size (COS) Tester

Geotextile characteristic opening size tester using the wet sieving method to ISO 12956. Ø176 mm clamp, graded particles included. Request pricing…
Geotextile Thickness Gauges

Geotextile Thickness Gauges

Compare geotextile thickness gauges built to ASTM D5199 and ISO 9863. Manual, digital, automatic, and multilayer models from 0.001 mm. Request a…
Guarded Hot Plate Thermal Conductivity Tester

Guarded Hot Plate Thermal Conductivity Tester

Guarded hot plate thermal conductivity tester for insulation boards and mortars, 300 x 300 mm specimens, 0.010 to 3.000 W/mK to ISO 8302. Request…
In-Plane Water Flow Rate Tester

In-Plane Water Flow Rate Tester

Compare in-plane water flow rate testers for geosynthetics and drainage geocomposites. Five models up to 500 kPa normal stress. Request a quote today.
Geosynthetic Tensile Creep Tester (20 kN)

Geosynthetic Tensile Creep Tester (20 kN)

Geosynthetic tensile creep tester with four stations, 20 kN capacity, and 800 mm creep space for ISO 13431 creep and creep rupture work. Request…
Geosynthetic Hydrostatic Pressure Testers

Geosynthetic Hydrostatic Pressure Testers

Compare geosynthetic hydrostatic pressure testers rated to 2.5 MPa, from entry-level benches to 3-station systems. Request a quote from Qualitest…
Geomembrane Impermeability Tester

Geomembrane Impermeability Tester

Compare geomembrane impermeability testers for hydrostatic resistance, permeability, and burst strength up to 2.5 MPa. ASTM D5385 methods. Request a…
Apparent Opening Size (AOS) Testers

Apparent Opening Size (AOS) Testers

Compare dry sieve apparent opening size testers for geotextiles built to ASTM D4751. Touchscreen, manual, and compact models. Request a quote from…
Drain Discharge Capacity Testers

Drain Discharge Capacity Testers

Drain discharge capacity testers for PVD longitudinal water flow to ISO 18325 and ASTM D4716. Vertical and horizontal frame models. Request a quote…
Geotextile Cone Drop Testers

Geotextile Cone Drop Testers

Geotextile cone drop testers for EN ISO 13433 dynamic perforation testing. Automatic, manual, and compact models with 1 kg cone. Request a quote…
De-Aired Water Supply Systems

De-Aired Water Supply Systems

De-aired water supply systems in 30 L and 50 L capacities for geosynthetics permeability and transmissivity testing. Compare models and request a…
Geotextile Abrasion Testers

Geotextile Abrasion Testers

Compare geotextile abrasion testers built to the ASTM D4886 and ISO 13427 sliding block method. 6 kg load, 90 cycles per minute. Request a quote…
Geosynthetic Clay Liner Permeameters

Geosynthetic Clay Liner Permeameters

Compare geosynthetic clay liner permeameters for ASTM D5887 index flux testing. Two QualiGGTE CLP configurations for GCL and bentonite liner QC. Get…
Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) Hydrostatic Pressure Testers

Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) Hydrostatic Pressure Testers

Compare GCL hydrostatic pressure testers for sodium bentonite liners, rated to 2.5 MPa with touchscreen control. Request a quote from Qualitest today.
Circular Sample Cutters

Circular Sample Cutters

Circular sample cutters that take fixed 100 cm² specimens up to 15 mm thick for geotextile mass per unit area testing. Bench and handheld models. Get…
Geotextile Acid and Alkali Resistance Chamber

Geotextile Acid and Alkali Resistance Chamber

Geotextile acid and alkali resistance chamber with two independent tanks and 60 C plus or minus 1 C control for parallel chemical exposure. Request…