SAND POURING CYLINDER

Sand Pouring Cylinder Apparatus

Product Code  :   MSI 3033

Standard Used  :  IS 2720 (Part 28) 1966 

Formally standardized for the in-place determination of the dry density of fine and medium-grained compacted soils.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3033 Sand Pouring Cylinder Apparatus is a robust field-testing kit designed for the in-situ evaluation of dry density in compacted soil layers. Essential for structural earthworks verification, this sand replacement method is optimized for layers not exceeding 500 mm in thickness. The system works by replacing a hand-dug field test hole with a known volume of calibrated standard sand, allowing field technicians to accurately calculate the bulk and dry density of field subgrades without relying on complex electrical indicators.

• Features

  • Smooth Shutter Release Valve: Built with a precise, friction-free mechanical shutter valve that guarantees quick, unhindered sand flow into the calibration zone.

  • Seamless Conical Funnel: The pouring cylinder terminates at a perfectly cast conical funnel designed to prevent sand bridging and uneven dispersal.

  • Heavy-Gauge Calibrating Cylinder: Includes a structurally stable calibration container with precisely machined internal walls to maintain true volumetric standards over time.

  • Multi-Size Product Versatility: While the standard kit utilizes a 100mm core, Medium (150mm) and Large (200mm) sand pouring cylinder modules are also manufactured and available to accommodate thicker layers and larger soil aggregate sizes.

• Application

  • Used for standard in-place dry density and compaction verification of highway subgrades, earthen embankments, and structural backfills.

  • Provides on-site quality control verification to check field compaction margins against laboratory Proctor maximum dry density (MDD) curves.

  • Heavily deployed by highway contractors, government public works departments (PWD), and private geotechnical engineering auditors.

• Technical Specifications

  • Pouring Cylinder Capacity: 3 Liters storage volume.

  • Calibrating Container Dimensions: 100 mm Internal Diameter (I.D.) × 150 mm Internal Height.

  • Max Testing Layer Boundary: Suitable for compacted profiles up to 500 mm deep.

  • Standard Kit Inclusions: 1 × Small Sand Pouring Cylinder with Shutter Valve, 1 × 100mm Calibrating Container, 1 × Metal Square Excavation Tray (300 mm × 300 mm × 40 mm Deep) featuring a central guide hole.

• Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

  • Strict IS 2720 Dimension Compliance: Manufactured entirely at our Anand Parbat industrial hub in New Delhi, ensuring the inner diameter and height tolerances are calibrated to yield an exact physical volume benchmark.

  • Durable Sheet-Metal Metallurgy: Built using reinforced galvanized steel or brass fittings to resist dents and warping during transport across rugged field conditions.

  • Complete Soil Density Support: We serve as a single-source producer, stocking all matching standard Ennore sand bags, core cutters, moisture tins, and field balances.

  • Direct Factory Customer Support: Fully backed by our direct corporate warranty alongside quick assembly instructions and test calibration guidance accessible via our corporate WhatsApp channel.