Cone Apparatus
Product Code : LSK-SM-10653
Cone Apparatus (SKU LSK-SM-10653) is a 305 mm (12 in) sand cone for measuring the in-place density of gravels and coarse soils. It is used in highway and geotechnical field practicals in engineering colleges, polytechnics and TVET road construction courses, where students check how well fill and granular layers have been compacted. Science Lab Supplies supplies it from Ambala, India to training institutes, colleges, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Two identical cones are joined by a central valve, and the upper cone is attached to a metal cylinder with a clear plastic end so the operator can watch the sand flow. Carrying handles make the unit easy to move on site, and a circular density plate seats it over the test hole.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-SM-10653 |
| Use | Density of gravels and coarse soils |
| Cone diameter | 305 mm (12 in) |
| Construction | Two identical cones, central valve; metal cylinder with clear plastic end; handles |
| Accessories | Bristle brush, 1 in steel chisel, circular density plate, 100 poly sample bags, stainless steel spoon, rubber mallet |
| Thermometer | Pocket dial, 25–125 °F (about −4 to 52 °C) |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Cone Apparatus
The apparatus measures field density: a hole is dug through the density plate, the excavated material is bagged and weighed, and the hole volume is found from the sand that runs into it through the valve. Comparing field dry density with laboratory maximum dry density gives the relative compaction of a fill.
- B.E./B.Tech civil engineering: field density by the sand cone method in highway practicals.
- Diploma civil engineering: checking compaction of granular sub-base and embankment fill.
- TVET road construction modules: site quality control of compacted layers.
Standard Scope of Supply
The unit is listed with accessories for field work: bristle brush, 1 in steel chisel, circular density plate, 100 poly sample bags, a pocket dial thermometer, stainless steel spoon and rubber mallet, and the quotation itemises every part supplied. Test sand and a field balance are separate.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can be prepared for one apparatus or several for field teams, stating packing, delivery time and price for the quantity. Sand replacement equipment, core cutters and an oven for moisture content can be listed alongside it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What soils is the Cone Apparatus meant for?
Gravels and coarse soils, which need a larger test hole than fine soils. The 305 mm cone is sized for that work in field density testing.
Why does the cylinder have a clear plastic end?
So the operator can see the sand flowing and close the central valve when the flow stops, which keeps the volume reading consistent.
What accessories are listed with it?
A bristle brush, 1 in steel chisel, circular density plate, 100 poly sample bags, a 25–125 °F pocket dial thermometer, stainless steel spoon and rubber mallet.
Who supplies the Cone Apparatus?
Science Lab Supplies supplies it from Ambala, India, alongside other vocational training equipment for soil and road labs, on a single quotation.
Related Field Density Equipment
Field density work usually combines several methods and a moisture check. These four items from the Soil Mechanics range cover other in-place density tests, moisture content and bearing capacity on the same compacted layer, and can go on one quotation.
- Sand Replacement Equipment — field density by the sand replacement method.
- Core Cutter — field density of soft, cohesive soils.
- Laboratory Bench Oven — moisture content of the excavated material.
- Plate Bearing Test — bearing capacity of the same layer.
Browse the full Soil Mechanics range or all TVET lab equipment.
Last updated: 25 September 2026
