Linear Shrinkage Mould
Product Code : EL-STLE-10388
Linear Shrinkage Mould (code EL-STLE-10388) is a 140 mm long mould, 25 mm in diameter and 12.5 mm high, in which a soil specimen is dried to measure its linear shrinkage. Soil under test is placed in the mould and dried, and the resulting shortening of the specimen is measured and reported as its linear shrinkage.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Determining the linear shrinkage of soil |
| Size | 25 mm dia. × 12.5 mm height × 140 mm length |
| Method | Mould filled with the soil under test; soil dried; decrease in specimen length measured and expressed as linear shrinkage |
| Standards | BS 1377:2 |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10388 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Linear Shrinkage Mould Used For?
Linear shrinkage gives a straightforward measure of how much a fine grained soil contracts as it dries, and it is used as an indicator of the soil's plasticity. Soil mixed to a paste is pressed into the mould and struck off level, then dried, and the shrunken bar is measured; the reduction in length is expressed as a percentage of the original 140 mm length. The standard listed for it is BS 1377:2.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of linear shrinkage moulds required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the mould?
The mould measures 25 mm dia. × 12.5 mm height × 140 mm length, giving a bar-shaped soil specimen whose change in length on drying is measured.
How is linear shrinkage measured?
After the soil has been placed in the mould and dried, the shortening of the bar is measured and reported as linear shrinkage, usually as a percentage of the original length.
Which standard covers the linear shrinkage mould?
The standard listed for it is BS 1377:2, under which the mould is used for laboratory testing of soil.
How can Linear Shrinkage Mould be ordered?
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OEM Manufacturer
Buyers of the Linear Shrinkage Mould deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are 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, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on 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. Quotations are given on request: send the number of moulds required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Linear Shrinkage Mould to the enquiry cart from this page.
Last updated: October 2026
