Consolidation Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SM-11904
Quick Answer: The Consolidation Apparatus tests 60 mm diameter x 20 mm thick soil specimens in a fixed ring consolidometer (oedometer) cell, loaded through a lever arm with a 1:1 ratio from a unit of 20 kg/sq cm maximum capacity. The steel frame stand also takes cells of other diameters and floating ring types.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Loading unit, maximum capacity 20 kg/sq cm, with loading yoke on a lever arm and counterbalance adjustment.
Lever ratio 1:1; assembly mounted on a steel frame stand.
Fixed ring cell for 60 mm dia x 20 mm thick specimens, with guide ring and top and bottom porous stones.
Perforated pressure pad, channelled base with water inlet, and gasket.
Flanged water jacket and water reservoir with plastic tube and pinch cock.
Weight set giving 10 kg/sq cm on a 60 mm specimen.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Loading capacity | 20 kg/sq cm max. |
| Lever ratio | 1:1 |
| Specimen | 60 mm dia x 20 mm thick, fixed ring |
| Weight set | 7 x 0.05, 5 x 0.1, 6 x 0.2, 6 x 0.5, 5 x 1.0 kg/sq cm |
| Pressure from weights | 10 kg/sq cm on 60 mm specimen |
| Dial gauge (accessory) | 0.002 mm x 10 mm |
About This Product
In a test the specimen is held in the fixed ring between porous stones, with water supplied through the channelled base and reservoir, and pressure is built up by adding weights to the lever-arm yoke. Settlement is read on a dial gauge, which is an accessory, and pads of 50 test forms are offered for plotting one-dimensional consolidation results. Colleges and TVET centres in Zambia, Kenya, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Cyprus and Grenada can source the Consolidation Apparatus from Educational Lab Equipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specimen size does the Consolidation Apparatus take?
The fixed ring cell takes specimens 60 mm in diameter and 20 mm thick, between top and bottom porous stones.
Is a dial gauge included?
No. The outfit is supplied without a dial gauge; a 0.002 mm x 10 mm dial gauge and a 40 mm extension piece are available as accessories.
Can other cell sizes be used?
Yes. The loading unit accepts consolidation cells of different diameters, including floating ring type cells.
Related: Soil Mechanics, Soil Permeability Apparatus, Direct Shear Apparatus, Automatic Mechanical Soil Compactor.
For a quotation on the Consolidation Apparatus, contact Educational Lab Equipments.
