SEMI AUTOMATIC CONE PENETROMETER BS 1377-2

Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer

Product Code : MSI 3005

Standard Used : BS 1377-2 

Standardised for the determination of liquid limit of clay and fine-grained soils using the cone penetration method.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer is an advanced laboratory testing machine used to accurately determine the moisture content at which clay soils transition from a plastic to a liquid state. This model features a fully automated electronic release system that eliminates human error during timing. It is an indispensable asset for civil engineering laboratories, research facilities, and quality control departments looking for highly reproducible results that strictly adhere to British Standards.

Features

• • Automated Electronic Timer: Features a built-in digital preset controller that automatically regulates the precise 5-second free-fall window, completely removing operator variations.

  • Precision Dial / Digital Indicator: Equipped with a micro-adjustable gauge allowing for exact penetration depth measurements down to a fraction of a millimetre.

  • Frictionless Free-Fall: The electro-magnetic release system drops the plunger instantly without applying any secondary frictional resistance.

  • Versatile Weight Configuration: Easily adaptable weight platform allowing quick modifications for varying test specifications.

  • Complete Diagnostic Kit: Ready-to-use setup out of the box, including multiple calibration weights, a standardised cone, and a heavy-duty specimen cup.

• Application

  • Used to locate the Liquid Limit (LL) of clay-heavy agricultural, structural, and foundational subgrade soils.

  • Engineered for rapid, high-volume testing environments where manual stopwatch timing introduces unacceptable variations in test metrics.

  • Deployed globally by international infrastructure laboratories, engineering institutes, commercial soil testing labs, and soil mechanics departments.

• Technical Specifications

  • Release Duration: 5 seconds automated free-fall (controlled via an electronic preset circuit).

  • Included Calibration Weights: 50-gram and 100-gram modular stainless steel weights.

  • Penetration Cone: Includes one precision-ground, highly polished standard penetration cone.

  • Specimen Container: Includes one heavy-duty brass/stainless steel measuring cup designed to resist deformation.

  • Base Setup: Heavy cast-base plate with integrated alignment system to guarantee 100% vertical plunger paths.

Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

• • Strict BS 1377 Compliance: Precision-engineered at our Anand Parbat industrial hub in New Delhi to fully satisfy all geometric and mechanical constraints of British standards.

  • Durable Laboratory Build: Assembled using heavy-duty materials designed to withstand rugged, continuous use across commercial project sites.

  • Quality Checked & Calibrated: Every electronic circuit and physical weight is rigorously inspected against master gauges before shipping to ensure zero failure during independent lab audits.

  • Direct Factory Support: Clients receive direct warranty backing, rapid replacement parts supply, and instant troubleshooting assistance via our WhatsApp response line.