Plastic Limit Set Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SM-11913
Quick Answer: The Plastic Limit Set is used to find the plastic limit, the water content at which soil just begins to crumble when rolled into a 3 mm thread. It includes a 20 x 15 cm glass plate, a 3 mm rod, six moisture containers, a porcelain basin and a wash bottle.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Glass plate 20 x 15 cm with ground ends and one side frosted.
Brass or stainless steel rod, 3 mm dia x 150 mm long.
Flexible spatula.
Set of 6 moisture containers.
Porcelain basin, 150 mm diameter.
Plastic wash bottle, 500 ml.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Glass plate
20 x 15 cm, ground ends, one side frosted
Rod
Brass or stainless steel, 3 mm dia x 150 mm
Moisture containers
6
Basin
Porcelain, 150 mm dia
Wash bottle
Plastic, 500 ml
About This Product
Working on the frosted side of the glass plate, the student rolls the soil into a thread and compares it with the 3 mm rod; the water content at which it starts to crumble is the plastic limit, found from samples placed in the moisture containers. The porcelain basin and spatula are used to mix the soil beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the plastic limit defined for this test?
It is the water content at which a soil just begins to crumble when rolled into a thread of 3 mm diameter.
What is the rod made of?
The 3 mm x 150 mm rod is brass or stainless steel.
