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. For training institutes, colleges, tender contractors and distributors, Science Lab Supplies in Ambala, India puts the apparatus and its field accessories on one quotation.
Specifications
Look to the table for each part and accessory of the 305 mm sand cone. In brief, two identical cones are joined by a central valve, the upper cone carries a metal cylinder with a clear plastic end for watching the sand flow, and handles make the unit easy to carry on site.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-SM-10653 |
| Use | Density of gravels and coarse soils |
| Cone diameter | 305 mm (12 in) |
| Cones | Two identical cones |
| Valve | Central, between the cones |
| Sand container | Metal cylinder attached to the top cone |
| Viewing end | Clear plastic, for watching sand flow |
| Handles | For carrying |
| Brush | Bristle brush |
| Chisel | 1 in steel chisel |
| Density plate | Circular |
| Sample bags | Poly, quantity 100 |
| Thermometer | Pocket dial, 25–125 °F (about −4 to 52 °C) |
| Spoon | Stainless steel |
| Mallet | Rubber |
| 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. Comparing field dry density with laboratory maximum dry density, from specimens made on the Automatic Mechanical Soil Compactor, gives relative compaction.
- 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, describing the material with the Sand Gauge Chart.
- 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 for several sets for student 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.
Science Lab Supplies has an Importer-Exporter Code as a registered exporter and can ship to buyers in Uganda, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Philippines and Nepal. Field teams wanting the sand cone priced can note how many units they need on the contact page, keep it in the enquiry cart while choosing other density items, or turn to the lab tender page for tender rules.
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 from the cylinder through the cones and close the central valve when the flow stops, which keeps the volume reading consistent from test to test.
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 handles this apparatus from Ambala in India. Soil and road labs can have it quoted on a single document together with other vocational training equipment, with packing and delivery time shown.
Related Field Density and Bearing Equipment
Field density work often combines several methods with a moisture check and a bearing test. These Soil Mechanics and Concrete Laboratory items cover other in-place density tests, moisture content and bearing capacity on the same compacted layer, and any of them can go on one quotation.
- Sand Replacement Equipment — precisely machined cast aluminium pouring cylinder for fine and medium-grained soils.
- Core Cutter — 100 x 130 mm and 150 x 180 mm cutters with a driving dolly and rammer.
- Bulk Density Kit — five brass cylinders of 10, 30 and 60 mm length that give soil samples of known volume.
- Laboratory Bench Oven — two shelves in three positions for moisture tins.
- Drying Oven — 225-litre oven listed for drying large quantities of soil samples.
- Plate Bearing Test — 25 mm thick mild steel plates of 30, 45 and 60 cm square.
- Field CBR Equipment — slotted surcharge weights of 4.54 kg and 9.07 kg around a 50 mm piston.
Browse the full Soil Mechanics range, the Concrete Laboratory range for aggregate density tests, or all TVET lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
