Liquid Limit Penetrometer

UNE 7002, UNE 7377, UNI 10014, BS 1377:2, DIN 18122, NF P94-052-1

The Liquid Limit Penetrometer apparatus is used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to a liquid state and it is also used for the determination of undrained shear strength. There are two versions available: the standard version and the semi-automatic version.

The penetrometer has a cast iron base with leveling screws, digital penetration measurement gauge 0.01 mm precision, release button and automatic zeroing. It is provided with lead screw gear arrangement, Leveling screws and 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 re-setting 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 micrometer 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.

Main Features:

• Cast iron base with leveling feet
• Digital penetration measurement gauge 0.01 mm precision
• Micrometer vertical adjustment device
• Automatic zeroing
• Electronic release mechanism