Balloon Density Apparatus (UTS-0990A)

Compacted Road Base and Sub-base Soils

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Description:

• Balloon Density Apparatus are used for the on-site determination of the density of well bonded soil according to the ASTM and French standards respectively.
• UTS-0990A consists of a graduated cylinder of 1596 ml capacity housed inside an aluminium guard, a reversible rubber aspirator pump, a density plate 9 inches square, and 12 rubber balloons.
• The principle of operation is similar to the sand replacement but the hole is filled by a rubber balloon where water is pumped.
• The amount of water can be easily determined by the graduation of the cylinder.
• According to NF standard, a metal cylinder is filled with water which is then pumped into a rubber membrane mounted on the base of the cylinder.
• The water pressure is controlled by a pressure gauge and the volume of the balloon is measured on the graduated piston stem.

NF Type Balloon Density Apparatus are supplied complete with complete with:
• Reinforced Membranes, 6 pcs. /pack
• Base Plate
• Locking Clamps, 4 pcs. (6 pcs. for UTS-1000NF)

ASTM Type Balloon Density Apparatus is supplied complete with complete with:
• A graduated cylinder, 1596 mL capacity housed inside an aluminium guard,
• A reversible rubber aspirator pump,
• Density plate,
• Rubber balloons, 12pcs.

Due to the continuous development of our products, the goods supplied may vary in detail to that illustrated on this Website.