Specification |
Details |
Model |
Plastic Limit Device / Casagrande Plastic Limit Apparatus |
Type |
Soil Testing Equipment for determining the plastic limit of fine-grained soils |
Compliance |
Conforms to ASTM D424, ISO 17892, BS 1377 standards |
Apparatus Type |
Manual, typically used with a hand-rolling technique |
Testing Method |
Soil is rolled into threads until it crumbles at 3 mm diameter to determine plastic limit |
Roller Diameter |
8 mm (standard roller size) |
Tray Material |
High-quality stainless steel or durable plastic |
Tray Dimensions |
130 mm diameter (standard size) |
Roller Length |
150 mm to 200 mm (varies depending on model) |
Moisture Content Range |
Typically from 10% to 40% |
Weight of Device |
0.5 - 2 kg (depending on the model and construction) |
Power Supply |
Manual operation (no electrical power required) |
Calibration |
Hand rolling technique calibrated using moisture content standards |
Base |
Stable base to support the tray and prevent movement during testing |
Dimensions |
Approx. 30 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm (varies depending on model) |
Material |
Heavy-duty metal or high-quality plastic parts |
Plastic Limit Range |
Suitable for soils with plasticity index between 10% and 40% |
Application |
Used for determining the plastic limit of fine-grained soils (clays and silts) |