Balloon Density Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-STLE-11335
Quick Answer: The Balloon Density Apparatus is used to determine the in-place density of compacted or firmly bonded soils with a rubber balloon and a graduated cylinder of 1596 ml capacity.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Graduated cylinder of 1596 ml capacity housed in an aluminium guard
- Threaded plastic cylinder, open at both ends and double graduated
- Minimum graduation of 7 cm³
- Pressure-vacuum pump assembly with pressure gauge and quick coupler valve
- Supplied with rubber balloons and a 9 inch square density plate
- Approximate weight of 6 kg
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cylinder capacity | 1596 ml |
| Minimum graduation | 7 cm³ |
| Cylinder guard | Aluminium |
| Density plate | 9 inch square |
| Weight | 6 kg approx |
About This Product
This rubber balloon method is used to determine the density of in-place compacted or firmly bonded soils. The set combines a double graduated cylinder in an aluminium guard with a pressure-vacuum pump, pressure gauge, quick coupler valve, rubber balloons and a density plate. It is not suitable for very soft soil that deforms under slight pressure, or for soil in which the volume of the hole cannot be kept constant. Beyond India, the Balloon Density Apparatus is available for export to Gabon, Poland, Qatar, Uganda, Italy and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which soils is the Balloon Density Apparatus not suited to?
It is not suitable for very soft soil that deforms under slight pressure, or for soil in which the volume of the hole cannot be kept constant.
What is the cylinder capacity?
The graduated cylinder holds 1596 ml and has a minimum graduation of 7 cm³.
Related: Soil Testing lab Equipment, Constant Head Permeability Apparatus and Falling Head Permeability Apparatus.
For a quotation on the Balloon Density Apparatus, contact Didactic Lab.
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