60mm Fixed Ring Consolidometer

60mm (2.36in) Fixed Ring Consolidometer has an acrylic inundation ring attached to a stainless steel base and is used in laboratory consolidation soil testing with Karol-Warner or other manufacturers Consolidation Load Frames. This consolidometer loads the specimen from the top while the sample ring base remains fixed in place. It is equipped with a 1in (25.4mm) high stainless steel cutting sample ring with built-in cutting edges for efficient sample preparation. Clamping rings are fitted with lifting knobs for easy removal after the test. Loading pad, attached acrylic inundation ring, top, and bottom porous stones, and a load-bearing ball are also included. Components are available separately. These Consolidometers work with most other manufacturer’s units.

Features:

• Soil Consolidometers fit most Consolidation Load Frames
• Stainless steel construction
• Acrylic inundation ring allows observation during preparation and testing

Included Items:

• 60mm Fixed Ring Consolidometer
• Cutting Sample Ring
• Two Porous Stones
• Loading Ball

Accessories:

• HMA-90C 60mm Cutting Sample Ring trims soil sample for testing
• HMA-88C 60mm Calibration Disc for testing consolidometer to verify performance and accuracy
• GSA-212 Top Porous Stone placed at the top of the soil specimen during consolidation testing
• GSA-230 Bottom Porous Stone placed at the bottom of the soil specimen during consolidation testing
• HMA-81 Loading Ball available as a replacement

Related blogs:

• Consolidation Test of Soil: A Comprehensive Guide