POCKET PENTROMETER

Pocket Penetrometer

Product Code  :   MSI 3023

Standard Used :  ASTM D1558 | ASTM D2573 

Universally recognized for field estimations of unconfined compressive strength and shear strength parameters of cohesive soil structures.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3023 Pocket Penetrometer is an ultra-portable, handy, and convenient laboratory and field instrument designed to quickly estimate the approximate unconfined compressive strength and shear strength of cohesive soils. By measuring penetration resistance on-site, this instrument allows geotechnical engineers and field technicians to classify cohesive soil samples instantly in terms of consistency (ranging from soft to very stiff). Built with a calibrated, rust-resistant internal spring and an automated maximum-read recording mechanism, it is the ultimate tool for rapid, on-the-spot soil quality auditing.

• Features

  • Direct-Reading Calibration Scale: Features a clear, laser-etched scale engraved directly onto the piston barrel to display instantaneous load metrics.

  • Maximum Load Indicator Ring: Outfitted with a specialized friction indicator ring on the plunger that slides and stays at the peak penetration value, preserving the measurement after the tool is removed.

  • Heat-Treated & Plated Spring: The internal calibrated spring undergoes advanced thermal treatment and corrosion-resistant plating to maintain its elastic calibration constant over thousands of field tests.

  • Ergonomic & Light Barrel Assembly: Formed into a pocket-sized, lightweight cylindrical footprint for seamless single-handed operation down in structural test pits.

  • Rugged Steel Plunger: Equipped with a precision-ground and highly polished steel loading piston to ensure friction-free vertical plunge displacement.

• Application

  • Used for fast field estimations of unconfined compressive strength and shear strength in clay-heavy and cohesive soil strata.

  • Rapidly classifies soil consistency profiles directly from thin-walled sample tubes, core samples, or freshly excavated trench walls.

  • Deployed across foundation drilling operations, agricultural soil mapping, trench safety inspections, and commercial building site surveys.

• Technical Specifications

  • Measurement Scale Metric: Calibrated to read compressive load directly in kg/sq. cm.

  • Barrel Unit Diameter: 20 mm.

  • Barrel Unit Total Length: 150 mm.

  • Internal Spring Metallurgy: High-tensile, heat-treated, rust-resistant plated spring steel.

  • Standard Kit Inclusions: 1 × Calibrated Pocket Penetrometer, 1 × Maximum Value Slideway Ring, 1 × Protective Pocket-Fit Carrying Case.

• Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

  • Industrial Calibration Rigidity: Formed directly at our Anand Parbat manufacturing center in New Delhi, ensuring the spring compression profile matches ASTM D1558 scale thresholds accurately.

  • Anti-Corrosive Electroplating: Engineered with specialized plating treatments to survive direct exposure to high-moisture field sites, muddy environments, and chemical soil additives without rusting.

  • Elite Structural Finishes: Unlike cheaper plastic models, our full-metal polished steel plungers do not bend, scratch, or bind when driven into stiff clay matrices.

  • Direct Factory Logistics: Fully backed by our direct manufacturer warranty with replacement indicator rings, springs, and carrying clips stocked locally for fast shipping via our corporate WhatsApp helpdesk.