DIRECT READING HAND VANE TESTER FOR QUICK AND
ACCURATE DETERMINATION OF SHEAR STRENGTH OF
COHESIVE SOILS
The Pilcon Hand Vane Tester
is an accurate
and portable instrument for the determination of
in-stitu shear strength of cohesive soils, either on
site or on undisturbed samples in the laboratory.
The instrument compromises a torque head with
direct reading scale which is turned by hand. A
non-return pointer indicates the reading.
Vanes either 19mm or 33mm diameter, with op
tional extension rods are screwed into the rear of
the torque head and pushed at least 200mm into
undisturbed clay. Extra 300mm or 1,000mm
extension rods can be used for greater
penetration and for gaining access to difficult or
dangerous locations.
The unit has recently been adapted to show on the
dial a conversion factor to S.S. 1377 Vane Test
Results.
STANDARD SUPPLY
Part No. 19-01-00
Transport case containing:
Vane Tester head complete with clip-on protective
perspex cover.
19mm vane for 0-120kPa of shear strength
33mm vane for 0-28kPa of shear strength
Spanners and instructions.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
P/N 19-01-17 300mm long extension rods
P/N 19-01-24A 1 metre long extension rods
Pilcon Hand Vane Tester
