🌍 Product Overview
The Consolidation Apparatus – Single Gang is a precision-engineered laboratory instrument used to determine the rate and magnitude of soil consolidation when subjected to an applied load.
It is an essential equipment for geotechnical engineers, soil laboratories, and civil testing centers for analyzing the compressibility and settlement characteristics of cohesive soils.
Manufactured with accuracy and durability, this apparatus conforms to IS 2720 (Part XV), ASTM D2435, and BS 1377 standards, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.
⚙️ Key Features
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⚖️ High Accuracy Loading Frame – Sturdy frame with precision lever ratio for consistent loading.
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💧 Durable Consolidation Cell – Made from brass or stainless steel with interchangeable rings and porous stones.
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📏 Dial Gauge & Calibration System – Precision dial gauge for settlement measurement up to 0.002 mm accuracy.
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🔩 Smooth Loading Mechanism – Low-friction bearings ensure uniform load application.
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🧱 Interchangeable Sample Rings – Standard and optional sizes available for versatile testing.
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⚙️ Complies With International Standards – IS, ASTM, and BS testing procedures supported.
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🧰 Long-Lasting Build – Rigid, corrosion-resistant materials suitable for long-term laboratory use.
📐 Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Type |
Single Gang Consolidation Apparatus |
| Standard |
IS 2720 (Part XV), ASTM D2435, BS 1377 |
| Loading Unit |
Lever ratio 1:10 or 1:12 |
| Maximum Load |
10 kg/cm² |
| Sample Size |
60 mm dia × 20 mm thick (standard) |
| Consolidation Cell Material |
Brass / Stainless Steel |
| Water Reservoir |
Perspex / Polycarbonate chamber |
| Dial Gauge Sensitivity |
0.002 mm |
| Weights Set |
Supplied for incremental loading |
| Optional Accessories |
Single dial gauge holder, sample rings, porous stones, water container |
🧪 Applications
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Determination of soil compressibility and consolidation characteristics
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Measurement of rate and magnitude of settlement in cohesive soils
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Foundation design and load-bearing analysis
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Laboratory research in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
✅ Advantages
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Accurate and repeatable test results
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Simple setup and easy operation
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Rigid, maintenance-free frame design
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Compatible with single or multi-gang testing setups
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Optional data acquisition system available
🧭 Working Principle
In the consolidation test, a soil sample enclosed in a consolidation cell is subjected to an incremental loading sequence using a lever arm.
As the load increases, the water is expelled from the soil pores and vertical deformation is measured using a dial gauge or digital displacement sensor.
The data obtained helps determine the coefficient of consolidation, compression index, and degree of consolidation, crucial for foundation settlement analysis.
🏢 About Vertex Scientific & Lab Instruments
Founded in 2017 by Dr. Anshul Johri, Vertex Scientific and Lab Instruments Company is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of civil engineering, soil testing, and material testing instruments.
We supply Consolidation Apparatus, CBR machines, Direct Shear Apparatus, and Proctor Compaction devices to laboratories, universities, and construction industries across India, Asia, and the Middle East.
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🏭 ISO-certified calibration and service facility
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🚚 Worldwide export and quick delivery
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🔧 Full installation, training, and after-sales support
📞 Order & Enquiry
Contact for quotations, technical support, or bulk purchase:
📞 Vertex Scientific & Lab Instruments
📍 Delhi, India
🌐 www.vertexinstruments.com
✉️ info@vertexinstruments.com | 📱 +91-9999573785
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