LIQUID LIMIT DETERMINATION
STANDARDS: CEN ISO/TS 17892-12 | BS 1377:2 | NF P94-052-1
The test is based on the relationship between the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to a liquid state.
This value is obtained from the penetration capacity of the standard cone allowed to free fall into the sample for a period of 5 seconds.
SHEAR STRENGTH DETERMINATION
STANDARD: CEN ISO/TS 17892-06
The cone penetrometer is also suitable to measure the shear undrained strength of undisturbed and reconstituted soil samples as per
CEN ISO/TS 17892-06 Standard.

MODELS

S165 KIT
CONE DIAL PENETROMETER
The cone penetrometer consists of:
– Aluminium base with levelling screws and spirit level.
– Chromed vertical rod with micrometric vertical displacement
device.
– Dial gauge 150 mm diameter, graduated in 360°, division 0.1 mm
– Slider, brass made, with free fall, stop and release push button,
automatic zero set.
– Stainless steel penetration test cone 35 mm long, 30° angle
– Weight 20 g
– Two brass cups Ø 55×35 mm and 70×45 mm
Dimensions: 220x170x410 mm
Weight: 13 kg approx.

S166 KIT
SEMIAUTOMATIC CONE DIAL PENETROMETER
Basically structured as mod. S165KIT, but equipped with a magnetic
controller device with electronic digital programmable timer that
automatically releases the plunger head and ensures free falling of
the cone during the 5-seconds test.
Supplied complete.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 200W
Dimensions: 220x280x410 mm
Weight: 15 kg approx.

S165-01 KIT
CONE DIGITAL PENETROMETER
The cone penetrometer consists of:
– Aluminium base with levelling screws and spirit level.
– Chromed vertical rod with micrometric vertical displacement
device.
– Digital readout of the penetration values.
– Readings in mm and inch, with 0.1 mm resolution. LCD 5 digits
display, with zero set in any position.
Power: 1.5V battery.
– Slider, brass made, with free fall, stop and release push button,
automatic zero set.
– Stainless steel penetration test cone 35 mm long, 30° angle.
– Weight 20 g
– Two brass cups Ø 55×35 mm and 70×45 mm
Dimensions: 220x170x410 mm
Weight: 13 kg approx.

S165-02 KIT
SEMIAUTOMATIC CONE DIGITAL PENETROMETER
Basically structured as mod. S165-01 KIT, but equipped with a
magnetic controller device with electronic digital programmable
timer that automatically releases the plunger head and ensures free
falling of the cone during the 5-seconds test.
Supplied complete.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 200W
Dimensions: 220x280x410 mm
Weight: 15 kg approx.

ACCESSORIES for S165 KIT, S166 KIT, S165-01 KIT, S165-02 KIT
S166-03 TEST GAUGE, to check the condition of the cone point
30° angle.
B057-02 MIRROR, to facilitate the height adjustment of the cone.
S166-04 TEST CONE 60° angle and 60 g weight (liquid limit and
shear strength tests).
S166-05 TEST GAUGE, to check the condition of the cone point
60° angle.
S166-06 WEIGHT, 320g to be added to the cone 30° angle, to get
a total weight of 400 g (shear strength test).
V122-08 SAMPLE CUP, aluminum, Ø 55 mm by 40 mm deep, to
meet BS 1377:2 Specification
SPARES for S165 KIT, S166 KIT, S165-01 KIT, S165-02 KIT
S166-01 Test cone 35 mm long and 30° angle.
S166-02 Weight 20 g to be added to the cone 30° angle, to get
a total weight of 100 g
V122-05 Brass cup Ø 55×35 mm
V122-06 Brass cup Ø 70×45 mm