Lightweight Dynamic Penetrometer

Used to establish the thickness of different strata, when testing compaction works and to determine the relative density of fills and naturally deposited non-cohesive soils.
In general if the ground is not too compact, penetration tests can be carried of about 8 to 12 metres.

The penetrometer set consists of:

– 10 Kg. drop rammer, 500 mm. fall and anvil
– 11 sounding rod Ø 22 mm.x 1 m. lenght complete with threaded collar and guiding rod
– Grooved rod to extract samples
– 2 drive point 90°, 5 cm2 and 10 cm2 surface
– Lifting device for sounding rod, accessories
– Carrying case

Dimensions: 1080 x 360 x 220 mm
Weight: 72 Kg