Consolidation Apparatus Front Loading Type
Product Code : EL-STLE-10942
Consolidation Apparatus Front Loading Type (code EL-STLE-10942) is an aluminium alloy loading frame for consolidation tests on soil samples, in which the load bridge sits on self-aligning seat balls and the beam gives loading ratios of 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1. Up to 170 kg of slotted weights correspond to 1870 kg at the 11:1 ratio, the oedometer accepts cells of up to 100 cm², and the frame weighs about 25 kg.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Measuring and analysing consolidation of soil samples in the laboratory |
| Construction | Aluminium alloy |
| Load bridge | Supported on self-aligning seat balls |
| Rod holder | Fitted |
| Loading ratios | 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1 |
| Counterbalance | Adjustable counterbalance weight on the beam assembly |
| Supplied with | Rod for holding the weights; coupling block for holding the dial gauge or transducer |
| Oedometer cells | Accepts cells of up to 100 cm² |
| Maximum slotted weight | 170 kg, corresponding to 1870 kg at the 11:1 beam ratio |
| Maximum load | 150 kg of slotted weights |
| Ordered separately | Consolidation cell, dial gauge or transducer, and holding beam |
| Weight | Approx. 25 kg |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10942 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Consolidation Apparatus Front Loading Type Used For?
A consolidation test loads a laterally confined soil specimen in steps and records how much it compresses over time, giving the compressibility and rate of consolidation used to estimate foundation settlement. On this frame the cell sits under the load bridge, slotted weights hang on the rod, and the beam multiplies them by 9, 10 or 11 so that high specimen loads are reached without a tall stack of weights. The counterbalance is adjusted so that the empty beam puts no load on the specimen, and compression is read on a dial gauge or transducer held in the coupling block.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of front loading frames required.
- Separate items — the consolidation cell (up to 100 cm²), the dial gauge or transducer and the holding beam, which are ordered separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What loading ratios does the beam offer?
The beam gives three loading ratios, 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1, and the beam assembly carries an adjustable counterbalance weight.
How much load can the frame apply?
Slotted weights of up to 170 kg can be used, which corresponds to 1870 kg on the specimen when the beam is set at the 11:1 ratio.
What size of consolidation cell does it accept?
The oedometer accepts consolidation cells of up to 100 cm² in area, and the cell itself is ordered separately from the frame.
What comes with the frame, and what is ordered separately?
It comes with a rod for holding the weights and a coupling block for the dial gauge or transducer. Buyers order the consolidation cell, the dial gauge or transducer, and the holding beam as separate items.
What is the frame made of and how heavy is it?
The frame is made from aluminium alloy, its load bridge rests on self-aligning seat balls, and it weighs approximately 25 kg.
What details should an export enquiry give?
State the number of frames and separate items, the country of destination with the port or city, delivery terms such as FOB or CIF, packing requirements and any tender reference.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Consolidation Apparatus Front Loading Type at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its soil testing equipment for classification, compaction, density, shear and consolidation tests go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other soil testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of frames and the consolidation cells, dial gauges or transducers and holding beams needed with them and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Consolidation Apparatus Front Loading Type to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
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