Soil Testing Equipment
Quality control is the foundation of any successful civil engineering and geotechnical project. Primetek Instruments & Technology manufactures and supplies industry-leading soil testing equipment designed for extreme accuracy, durability, and strict compliance with international standards.
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Dolly Cutter with Rammer
Core cutter with dolly and rammer for field determination of in‑situ soil density using core cutter method.
Consolidation Apparatus 3 Gang
Three‑gang consolidation apparatus for simultaneous one‑dimensional consolidation tests to predict settlement of clay foundations.
Consolidation Apparatus Single Gang
Single‑gang consolidation apparatus for detailed study of compressibility and settlement behaviour of cohesive soils.
Digital Direct Shear 12 Speed
Fully automatic 12‑speed digital direct shear apparatus with load cell and LVDTs for precise drained shear tests.
Anderson Pipette Stand
Anderson pipette stand with glass sedimentation tube for accurate sub‑sieve particle size distribution of soils as per IS 2720 and BS 1377.
Automatic Soil Compactor
Programmable automatic soil compactor for Proctor and CBR specimens, ensuring uniform energy and repeatable compaction cycles in soil labs.
Direct Shear Test Apparatus
Motorized floor-mounted direct shear test apparatus with 12 speeds for consolidated drained shear strength.
HOT AIR OVEN
Thermostat-controlled hot air oven for dry sterilization with SS inner chamber and fiberglass insulation.
Brass Sieves
Spun brass jointless sieve 200mm diameter for chemical medical soil aggregate and cement powder testing.
Soil Cone Penetrometer
Soil cone penetrometer for liquid limit determination of low plasticity soils. Standard IS 2720 Part 5.
Digital CBR Testing Machine Speed
Digital CBR Testing Machine (Single Speed) for automated soil bearing ratio testing. IS 2720, ASTM D1883 compliant. Consistent 1.25mm/min penetration rate.
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Mould
Precision CBR Mould 150mm × 175mm for highway subgrade testing. IS 2720 Part 16 compliant. Essential for pavement design and soil bearing capacity labs.
Why Quality Soil Testing Matters
Geotechnical investigation and soil testing are the most critical phases before any construction project begins. Testing guarantees that the soil can safely bear the structural load without catastrophic settling or failure.
Using substandard equipment can lead to structural failures, massive financial liabilities, and compromised safety. Our precision testing equipment ensures that every test strictly conforms to IS, ASTM, and BS standards.
Common Applications
- Geotechnical Investigation and Soil Mechanics Analysis
- Highway, Roadway, and Pavement Construction Subgrade Testing
- Foundation Design and Settlement Analysis
- Earthworks and Compaction Control
- Academic and Commercial Research Laboratories
Standard Laboratory Safety Guidelines
Equip Your Laboratory with Primetek
Whether you are setting up a brand-new commercial testing laboratory or upgrading your existing quality control instruments, we manufacture solutions designed for unparalleled accuracy and long-term reliability.