Sand Absorption Cone and Tamper

Product Code : EL-CTLE-10322

Sand Absorption Cone and Tamper (code EL-CTLE-10322) are a conical metal mould and a metal tamping rod used together in the absorption test on sand. The mould is 1.5 inch in diameter at the top, 3.5 inch at the base and 2 7/8 inch high, while the tamper weighs 12 ounces and ends in a flat circular tamping face 1 inch in diameter.

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Specifications

What Are the Sand Absorption Cone and Tamper Used For?

Absorption and specific gravity of sand are worked out from the sample in a saturated surface-dry state, when the particles are fully soaked but carry no free water on their surfaces. After soaking, the sand is spread out and dried gradually; at intervals the operator fills the cone loosely, tamps the surface lightly with the tamper and lifts the mould straight up. While surface moisture remains, the moulded sand holds its cone shape, and the first slight slump shows that the saturated surface-dry condition has been reached. The standards listed for it are ASTM C 128 and AASHTO T 84.

What to Specify When Ordering

• Quantity — the number of cone and tamper sets required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the cone?
The conical metal mould is 1.5 inch in diameter at the top and 3.5 inch at the base, with a height of 2 7/8 inch.

How heavy is the tamper and what face does it have?
The metal tamping rod has a weight of 12 ounces and finishes in a flat, circular tamping face of 1 inch diameter.

What does the slump of the moulded sand indicate?
When the mould is lifted, sand that still carries surface moisture keeps its cone shape. A slight slump shows that the sand has dried to the saturated surface-dry condition used for absorption testing.

Which standards are listed for the cone and tamper?
The standards listed are ASTM C 128 and AASHTO T 84, and the equipment comprises both the conical mould and the tamping rod.

What should an export enquiry for the set include?
An export enquiry should state the number of sets, the destination country and port or city, delivery terms such as FOB or CIF, any packing requirements and any tender reference.

OEM Manufacturer

Buyers of the Sand Absorption Cone and Tamper deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests concrete testing equipment, from workability apparatus and specimen moulds to compression and flexure machines, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on the Tenders/OEM page.

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Request a Quote

For this and other concrete testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. Quotations are given on request: send the number of cone and tamper sets required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Sand Absorption Cone and Tamper to the enquiry cart from this page.

Last updated: October 2026