Proctor Penetrometer

Proctor Penetrometer

Product Code : EL-STLE-10397
Quick Answer: The Proctor Penetrometer is used to establish the moisture content-penetration resistance relationship of fine-grained soils. It consists of a spring dynamometer with a pressure-indicating scale on the handle stem and a sliding ring that indicates the maximum pressure reached during the test, has a load scale of 0 to 55 kg in 1 kg subdivisions, comes with interchangeable needles, weighs approximately 3.5 kg, is supplied in a wooden carrying case, and conforms to the ASTM D1558 standard.

It consists of a special spring dynamometer with a pressure-indicating scale on the stem of the handle. A sliding ring on the stem indicates the maximum pressure obtained in the test. It is used for establishing the moisture content-penetration resistance relationship of fine-grained soils, and is supplied in a wooden carrying case.

Load scale: 0 to 55 kg, 1 kg subdivisions with max load indicator
Diameter of interchangeable needles: 28.55, 24.79, 20.22, 16.54, 12.83, 9.07, 6.40, 5.23 and 4.52 mm
Weight approx.: 3.5 kg

Standards: ASTM D1558

For this and other soil testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India.Last Updated: September 2026

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