Field Inspection Testing Kit

Product Code : EL-STLE-10401

Field Inspection Testing Kit (code EL-STLE-10401) is a hand vane tester for measuring the undrained shear strength (CU) of cohesive soils. A cylindrical body with a torsional spring takes three interchangeable vanes of different sizes, each with a height/diameter ratio of 2, which are driven 5-6 cm into the soil and turned with the handle; the kit comes in a 240 × 210 × 50 mm carrying case and weighs about 1.8 kg.

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Specifications

What Is the Field Inspection Testing Kit Used For?

A hand vane gives a quick reading of the undrained shear strength of clay in a trial pit, on a trench wall, at the ground surface or at the end of a tube sample, so that soft and firm zones can be mapped on site. The operator chooses the vane for the expected strength, pushes it 5-6 cm into the soil and turns the handle steadily; the torsional spring winds up until the soil shears, and the reading at failure gives the shear strength. With the extension rod, the same check can be made at greater depth. The standard listed for it is ASTM D2573.

What to Specify When Ordering

• Quantity — the number of field inspection kits required.
• Extension rod — whether the extension rod accessory is needed for deeper measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the kit measure?
It measures the undrained shear strength (CU) of cohesive soils on site, by shearing the soil with a vane turned through a torsional spring.

Why are there three vanes?
The three interchangeable vanes differ in size and are used depending on the expected strength of the soil; all of them have a height to diameter ratio of 2.

How far is the vane pushed into the soil?
Before turning, the vane is pushed into the soil to a depth of 5-6 cm; the handle is then used to rotate it until the soil shears.

Can readings be taken below the surface?
Yes. Deeper measurements, for example on top of undisturbed samples, are made by fitting the extension rod offered among the accessories.

How is the kit packed?
The two units are contained in a carrying case measuring 240 × 210 × 50 mm, and the kit weighs approximately 1.8 kg.

Which standard is the field vane kit listed with?
The standard listed for it is ASTM D2573, and the kit is used for strength checks on cohesive soils in the field.

OEM Manufacturer

The Field Inspection Testing Kit is made by Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) at its works at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests soil testing equipment for classification, compaction, density, shear and consolidation tests for engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and can build equipment to an institution's own requirements. Tender and OEM enquiries are handled through 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. To ask for a quotation, send the number of kits and whether the extension rod is needed and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.

Last updated: October 2026