Sand Density Cone Apparatus
Product Code : EL-STLE-10386
Sand Density Cone Apparatus (code EL-STLE-10386) is a sand cone set for checking the degree of compaction of soil on site by the sand replacement method. The set includes a double cone, two plastic sand jars and a metal base plate, one model is supplied with a single acrylic sand container instead, and the apparatus weighs approximately 5 kg.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | On-site verification of the degree of soil compaction by sand replacement |
| Set contents | Double cone, two plastic sand jars and metal base plate |
| Acrylic container model | Supplied with one acrylic sand container only |
| Weight | Approx. 5 kg |
| Standards | ASTM D1556, AASHTO T191, NF P94-061-3 |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10386 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Sand Density Cone Apparatus Used For?
The sand cone test finds the density of compacted soil in place, so that it can be compared with the density specified for the layer. A hole is dug through the opening in the base plate, and the excavated soil is weighed and its moisture content found. The jar of calibrated sand, fitted to the double cone, is then inverted over the plate and the sand is allowed to run into the hole; the mass of sand used, corrected for the sand held in the cone, gives the hole volume and hence the dry density. The standards listed are ASTM D1556, AASHTO T191 and NF P94-061-3.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of sand cone sets required.
- Sand container — the set with two plastic sand jars or the model with one acrylic sand container.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the sand cone set include?
A double cone, a metal base plate and two plastic sand jars make up the standard set, while one model comes with a single acrylic sand container only.
How much does the apparatus weigh?
The complete apparatus weighs approximately 5 kg, which allows it to be carried between test points on a compacted layer.
How is the dry density worked out?
After the soil from the test hole has been weighed, sand from the jar is run into the hole; the dry density follows from the soil mass, its moisture content and the volume of sand that filled the hole.
Which standards cover the sand cone method here?
The standards listed are ASTM D1556, AASHTO T191 and NF P94-061-3 for density of soil in place by the sand cone method.
How can the apparatus be ordered?
Orders can be placed with the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or by sending the quantity and delivery location through the contact page.
OEM Manufacturer
The Sand Density Cone Apparatus 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 sets and whether the plastic jars or the acrylic container model is wanted and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.
Last updated: October 2026
