Plate Bearing Test Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SM-11906
Quick Answer: The Plate Bearing Test set estimates the bearing capacity of shallow foundations and serves flexible pavement design and load tests, using a 0–500 kN hydraulic jack read in 0.5 kN steps. Mild steel bearing plates of 30, 45 and 60 cm square, all 25 mm thick, are supplied.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Hydraulic jack with fixed pumping unit, 0–500 kN x 0.5 kN.
Pressure gauge with 5 m flexible metal pipe.
Ball and socket seating between jack and bearing plate.
Columns: two 15 cm dia x 25 cm and one 15 cm x 50 cm, flanged, with bolts and nuts.
Sixteen 12 mm dia x 25 cm extension rods, 4 magnetic bases and 4 dial gauges (0.01 mm x 25 mm).
Welded steel angle bridge support, 5 m span, about 30 cm high, with two quick-release clamps.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Jack | Hydraulic, fixed pump, 0–500 kN x 0.5 kN |
| Bearing plates | Mild steel, 30, 45 and 60 cm square, 25 mm thick |
| Columns | 2 x 15 cm dia x 25 cm; 1 x 15 cm x 50 cm |
| Extension rods | 16, 12 mm dia x 25 cm |
| Dial gauges | 4, 0.01 mm x 25 mm |
| Bridge support | Welded steel angle, 5 m span, approx. 30 cm high |
About This Product
Load from the jack passes through the columns and ball-and-socket seat into a steel plate resting on the soil or pavement layer, while four dial gauges on magnetic bases follow the plate's settlement from the bridge. Plain plates of 50 and 75 cm, grooved plates from 30 to 75 cm and a 1 m flexible rubber pipe in place of the metal pipe are offered as accessories. Educational Lab Equipments can supply and export the Plate Bearing Test to Chile, Syria, Botswana, São Tomé and Príncipe and Tajikistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plate sizes come with the Plate Bearing Test set?
Plain mild steel plates of 30 x 30, 45 x 45 and 60 x 60 cm, each 25 mm thick. Plain 50 and 75 cm plates and grooved plates are listed as accessories.
What is the jack capacity?
The hydraulic jack with fixed pumping unit works from 0 to 500 kN in 0.5 kN steps, with a pressure gauge on a 5 m flexible metal pipe.
How is settlement measured?
Four 0.01 mm x 25 mm dial gauges are held on magnetic bases and extension rods, referenced from a 5 m welded steel angle bridge support.
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For a quotation on the Plate Bearing Test, contact Educational Lab Equipments.
