The set with the hand penetrometer from Eijkelkamp can be used for probing to a depth of 1 meter. The set contains various cones, probing- and extension rods, a measuring instrument with a pressure gauge, tool set, a cone check, a calibration certificate and an instruction manual. The set is packed in a compact aluminium carrying case.

The measuring range of the pressure gauge is 10000 kN/m2 (=10000 kPa). The scale range runs from 0 up to 1.0 kPa. The accuracy is +/– 8% in the advised measuring range.

Applications

• General soil research.
• Basic advise for foundations.
• Checking artificial compaction of the soil.
• Research of the growing circumstances (to be expected) of plants in the soil.
• Tracing compacted layers in the soil.

Benefits

• Accurate hydraulic reading dial
• Perfect for agronomists and contractors
• Can be operated with full body weight
• Dial equiped with drag pointer
• Comes with all rods and cones 1-5 cm2
• Cone check to check quality of cones
• Auger to remove hard layers
• Very simple operation