Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-STLE-11332
Quick Answer: The Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus is used to establish the relationship between soil moisture content and compacted dry density, with a 50 mm diameter hammer, a 300 mm drop and a 100 mm × 127 mm compaction mould.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Hammer diameter of 50 mm with a 300 mm drop
- Hammer weight of 2.5 kg
- Compaction mould of 100 mm diameter × 127 mm
- Relates soil moisture content to compacted dry density
- Used for construction specifications and quality control of compacted earth fill
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Hammer diameter | 50 mm |
| Hammer drop | 300 mm |
| Hammer weight | 2.5 kg |
| Compaction mould | 100 mm diameter × 127 mm |
About This Product
The apparatus compares soil moisture content with the compacted dry density reached, information used to set construction specifications and to control the quality of compacted earth fill. This applies to earth fill for dams, reservoirs, canal embankments, highways, railways and runways. Checking the density of compacted soil achieved in the field also gives a check on its strength. The Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus is offered to export buyers in Barbados, Bahrain, Guinea, Uzbekistan and Equatorial Guinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus used for?
It is used to relate soil moisture content to compacted dry density for construction specifications and quality control of compacted earth fill, such as fill for dams, canal embankments, highways, railways and runways.
What are the hammer and mould sizes?
The hammer is 50 mm in diameter, weighs 2.5 kg and drops 300 mm. The compaction mould measures 100 mm in diameter by 127 mm.
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For a quotation on the Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus, contact Didactic Lab.
