STANDARD COMPACTION TEST

Standard Compaction Test Apparatus (British Standard)

• Product Code ;  : MSI 3017)

• Standard Used : BS 1377-4 | BS 1924-2 

 Precision-engineered to comply fully with British Standards for the determination of the dry density/moisture content relationship of soils and stabilized materials using a light compaction effort.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3017 Standard Compaction Test Apparatus is a premium laboratory testing system designed according to British standard dimensions. This apparatus establishes the Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) and Maximum Dry Density (MDD) of fine-grained and medium-grained soils. By applying a standard, reproducible mechanical impact energy using a 2.5 kg rammer, it allows geotechnical engineers to evaluate the compaction properties of subgrade layers, fills, and embankments prior to site construction.

• Features

  • BS-Calibrated Steel Mould: Machined from solid, high-density industrial steel to exact dimensions, providing a precise 1000 cc internal volume.

  • Controlled-Fall Guide Sleeve: The compaction rammer features an internal guide tube assembly that ensures a constant 300 mm free drop without manual calculation errors.

  • Interlocking Collar Design: Outfitted with a heavy-duty, quick-clamp extension collar to hold extra soil volume before final strike-off trimming.

  • Perfectly Flat 50mm Rammer Face: The rammer's striking face is precisely machined to a 50 mm diameter, distributing compaction energy uniformly across the soil layers.

• Application

  • Used to determine baseline compaction parameters (OMC/MDD) according to British standard project protocols.

  • Applied in testing soils, stabilized soil-cement mixtures, and lime-treated foundational layers.

  • Crucial for international construction projects, quality control testing agencies, and university soil mechanics laboratories.

• Technical Specifications

  • Mould Internal Diameter (I.D.): 105 mm.

  • Mould Internal Height: 115.5 mm.

  • Mould Internal Volume: 1000 cc (1000 cm³).

  • Compaction Rammer Weight: 2.5 kg.

  • Rammer Free Fall Height: 300 mm.

  • Rammer Face Diameter: 50 mm.

  • Standard Inclusions: 1 × 1000cc BS Steel Mould, 1 × Detachable Extension Collar, 1 × Clamping Base Plate, 1 × 2.5 kg Compaction Rammer with Guide Sleeve.

• Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

  • Strict BS Dimensional Compliance: Manufactured completely at our Anand Parbat industrial hub in New Delhi, ensuring the unique 105 mm inner diameter and 115.5 mm height conform exactly to BS 1377 structural requirements.

  • Wear-Resistant Hardened Steel: Our compaction moulds are treated against continuous structural impact, meaning they will not expand or warp over thousands of testing cycles.

  • Complete BS Testing Ranges: We manufacture matching 4.5 kg rammers and larger CBR/modified compaction moulds to satisfy all international infrastructure testing bills.

  • Factory Direct Value & Spares: Directly backed by our factory warranty with replacement rammers, collars, and components kept in stock for immediate dispatch via our corporate WhatsApp helpdesk.