HEAVY COMPACTION TEST

Heavy Compaction Test Apparatus (ASTM Standard)

Product Code  :  MSI 3019)

• Standard Used : ASTM D698 | ASTM D558 

Fully compliant with American standards for evaluating the moisture-density relations of soil-cement mixtures and standard laboratory compaction efforts.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3019 Heavy Compaction Test Apparatus is a high-precision laboratory testing system built strictly according to American Standard (ASTM) dimensions. This apparatus is engineered to evaluate the moisture-density relationship of cohesive, granular, or stabilized soil mixtures. By utilizing a calibrated 4.5 kg (approx. 10 lb) rammer dropping from a controlled 18-inch height, it provides geotechnical engineering labs with highly reproducible test metrics to establish soil stability under heavy load conditions.

• Features

  • ASTM-Calibrated Large Steel Mould: Machined to high tolerances from premium tool steel to guarantee an exact internal testing volume of 2124 cc.

  • Precision Guide-Sleeve Rammer: The heavy compaction rammer features a built-in guide tube that ensures a standard 18-inch free fall with zero manual friction or variation.

  • Standard 2-Inch Striking Face: The rammer's face is precision-ground to a 2-inch diameter, distributing high-impact mechanical energy uniformly across the soil layers.

  • Quick-Clamp Collar System: Includes a heavy-duty, detachable extension collar that aligns seamlessly with the main mould body for overflow trimming.

• Application

  • Used to determine the Maximum Dry Density (MDD) and Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) according to American infrastructure standards.

  • Crucial for assessing soil-cement base courses, highway subgrades, embankment fills, and airport runway foundations.

  • Extensively utilized by global civil testing consultants, commercial export laboratories, and engineering research faculties.

• Technical Specifications

  • Mould Internal Diameter (I.D.): 152.4 mm (6 inches).

  • Mould Internal Height: 116.4 mm (4.584 inches).

  • Mould Internal Volume: 2124 cc (0.075 cu. ft.).

  • Compaction Rammer Weight: 4.5 kg (10 lbs).

  • Rammer Free Fall Height: 18 inches (457.2 mm).

  • Rammer Face Diameter: 2 inches (50.8 mm).

  • Standard Inclusions: 1 × 2124cc ASTM Steel Mould, 1 × Detachable Extension Collar, 1 × Heavy-Duty Base Plate, 1 × 4.5 kg Heavy Rammer with Guide Sleeve.

• Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

  • Flawless ASTM Dimensional Accuracy: Precision manufactured at our Anand Parbat industrial hub in New Delhi, ensuring the specific 152.4 mm inner diameter and 2124 cc volume comply exactly with ASTM D698 / D558 geometric protocols.

  • Extreme Structural Durability: Our moulds are heat-treated to resist surface scoring and volumetric expansion under continuous high-impact hammering.

  • Global Logistics & Export Quality: As a premium Indian manufacturer, we supply elite laboratory testing equipment built to international specifications, packaged safely for instant deployment.

  • Direct Factory Ecosystem: Fully backed by our direct manufacturer warranty with a reliable stock of replacement rammers, guide tubes, and base plates via our WhatsApp support desk.