Load Ring Penetrometer
Product Code : EL-STLE-10396
Load Ring Penetrometer (code EL-STLE-10396) is a hand penetrometer for measuring the bearing strength and degree of compaction of soils. A T-shaped handle pushes a 30° end cone of 645 mm² (1 sq. in) area through a 1 kN (100 kgf) load ring with maximum load pointer, the extension rod carries five 100 mm graduations, and the 4 kg instrument comes with a calibration chart.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Measuring the bearing strength and compaction degree of soils |
| Handle | T-shaped |
| Load ring | 1 kN (100 kgf) capacity, with maximum load pointer |
| Extension rod | Five 100 mm graduations |
| End cone | 30°, area 645 mm² (1 sq. in) |
| Supplied with | Calibration chart |
| Weight | Approx. 4 kg |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10396 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Load Ring Penetrometer Used For?
Pushing a cone of known area into the ground and reading the force needed gives a quick measure of how firm and how well compacted a soil is, which is useful for checking fill, trench backfill and subgrade before more detailed tests. The operator pushes the cone into the soil by the T handle at a steady rate, using the 100 mm graduations on the rod to note the depth, while the load ring deflects in proportion to the force. The maximum load pointer holds the highest reading, the calibration chart converts it to force, and dividing by the 645 mm² cone area gives the penetration resistance.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of load ring penetrometers required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the load ring?
The load ring has a capacity of 1 kN (100 kgf) and a maximum load pointer that keeps the highest reading after the cone is pushed in.
What are the cone angle and area?
The end cone has a 30° angle and an area of 645 mm², which is equal to 1 sq. in.
How is the penetration depth read?
The extension rod carries five graduations at 100 mm intervals, so the depth of the cone can be read as it is pushed into the soil.
What comes with the penetrometer?
The penetrometer is supplied complete with a calibration chart for converting the load ring reading, and the instrument weighs approximately 4 kg.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Load Ring Penetrometer 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 load ring penetrometers required and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Load Ring Penetrometer to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
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