Dial Penetrometers
Product Code : EL-STLE-10398
Dial Penetrometers (code EL-STLE-10398) are hand penetrometers used to evaluate the angle of internal friction of sandy soil and the cohesion of clay soils. They have a 60 mm dial with a peak hold feature and push-button zero setting, are supplied complete with 5 different plungers and weigh approximately 300 g.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Evaluating the angle of internal friction of sandy soil and the cohesion of clay soils |
| Plungers | 5 different plungers supplied |
| Dial | 60 mm diameter |
| Peak hold | Peak hold feature, with zero setting by push button |
| Weight | Approx. 300 g |
| Standards | ASTM D2573-94 |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10398 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Are the Dial Penetrometers Used For?
Strength indications from a hand penetrometer help an engineer or technician compare soil across a site, on an excavation face or in a sample, quickly and before or alongside laboratory tests. The plunger is pressed into the soil and the resistance shows on the dial, where the peak hold keeps the maximum value until it is cleared with the push button. Changing between the 5 plungers lets the same instrument be used on soils of different strength, from loose sand to stiffer clay. The standard listed for it is ASTM D2573-94.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of dial penetrometers required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What soil properties do the penetrometers evaluate?
They give an evaluation of two strength properties, the angle of internal friction in sandy soil and the cohesion in clay soil, from the resistance a plunger meets.
How many plungers are supplied?
Each penetrometer is supplied complete with 5 different plungers, which allow it to be used on soils of different strength.
How is the maximum reading held?
All of them include a peak hold feature that keeps the maximum value on the 60 mm dial, and the dial is set back to zero with a push button.
Which standard is cited for the dial penetrometers?
The standard listed for them is ASTM D2573-94, and each instrument weighs approximately 300 g.
OEM Manufacturer
The Dial Penetrometers are 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 dial penetrometers required and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.
Last updated: October 2026
