SAND DENSITY CONE APPARATUS

Sand Density Cone Apparatus

Product Code  :  MSI 3035

Standard Used  :  ASTM D1556 | AASHTO T191 

Manufactured in strict compliance with American testing standards for determining the in-place density and unit weight of soil using the sand cone method.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3035 Sand Density Cone Apparatus is a rugged, field-ready instrument used for the in-situ density determination of fine-grained compacted soils. This apparatus standardizes the widely accepted sand cone method. The test procedure consists of digging a test hole into the soil substrate, collecting and weighing the excavated sample, and subsequently filling the void with calibrated dry sand from the cone container to calculate its exact volume. This provides geotechnical engineers and site inspectors with a direct, non-electrical calculation of field dry density and compaction percentage.

• Features

  • Precision Dual-Cone Valve: Engineered with a heavy-duty double metal cone assembly featuring a smooth-turning mechanical brass valve to ensure uniform sand distribution without shearing or bridging.

  • High-Capacity Plastic Storage Jar: Supplied with a thick-walled, shatterproof 5-liter plastic container jar that permits easy visual tracking of the sand levels during field execution.

  • Heavy-Gauge Guided Base Tray: Includes a sturdy metal excavation tray designed with a raised central rim flange to securely lock the 165.1 mm metal cone perfectly centered over the test hole.

  • Available Large-Diameter Configurations: While the standard unit features a 6½-inch setup, a heavy-duty 12-inch (305 mm) Sand Density Cone Apparatus variant can be supplied on request at an extra cost for coarse aggregates and deeper layer horizons.

• Application

  • Conducts rapid, reliable in-place bulk and dry density profiling on structural highway fills, airport runways, and building foundation earthworks.

  • Serves as the primary reference method to audit field compaction compliance against laboratory ASTM Proctor curves.

  • Extensively utilized by independent engineering testing consultancies, global infrastructure contractors, and public works testing departments.

• Technical Specifications

  • Standard Cone Outer Diameter: 6½ inches (165.1 mm).

  • Optional Cone Outer Diameter: 12 inches (305 mm) (Available on request).

  • Sand Storage Capacity: Heavy-duty 5 Liters plastic jar reservoir.

  • Standard Kit Inclusions: 1 × 165.1mm Double Metal Cone with Valve Mechanism, 1 × 5L Plastic Jar Container, and 1 × Metal Flanged Excavation Tray with a centered guide hole.

• Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

  • Strict ASTM Dimensional Calibration: Precision-machined at our Anand Parbat industrial hub in New Delhi, validating that the cone dimensions and pouring apertures satisfy ASTM D1556 geometric constraints to eliminate volumetric calculation errors.

  • Weatherproof Field Durability: Our metal cones are treated with anti-corrosive industrial finishes, and our plastic jars are UV-stabilized to withstand continuous exposure to hot, abrasive, and high-moisture field sites.

  • Complete Civil Testing Supply: We provide full laboratory single-source stocking by manufacturing matching moisture tins, standard Ottawa/Ennore sand supplies, and digital field balances.

  • Direct Factory Customer Support: Fully backed by our direct corporate warranty alongside immediate configuration charts and assembly troubleshooting accessible through our active corporate WhatsApp portal.