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Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper
Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper (Product Code: SLE/CE/39) is a conical metal mould with a matching tamper, used to judge when fine aggregate reaches the saturated surface-dry condition for specific gravity and water absorption tests in civil engineering laboratories. The cone is 1.5 inch in diameter at the top, 3.5 inch at the base and 2 7/8 inch high, and the metal tamper weighs 12 ounces. Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) makes the set as an OEM manufacturer at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mould | Conical metal mould |
| Top diameter | 1.5 inch |
| Base diameter | 3.5 inch |
| Height | 2 7/8 inch |
| Tamper | Metal tamping rod |
| Tamper weight | 12 ounces |
| Tamping face | Flat and circular, 1 inch in diameter |
| Product code | SLE/CE/39 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Sand Absorption Cone Used For?
Specific gravity and absorption results for sand depend on testing it in the saturated surface-dry (SSD) state, when the particle pores are full of water but the surfaces carry no free film. To find that point, a soaked sample is spread out and dried gradually with gentle warm air while being stirred. At intervals, the cone is set large end down on a smooth, non-absorbent surface, filled loosely with sand, lightly tamped with the flat-faced tamper and lifted straight up.
If the moulded sand keeps the shape of the cone, surface moisture is still holding it together; when it slumps slightly on removal, the sample has reached SSD and can be weighed for the next step of the test. Use the tamping and drop procedure given in your laboratory's test standard, and keep the cone clean and dry between trials. It is a small but important item of lab equipment for technical institutes teaching aggregate testing.
OEM Manufacturer
This cone and tamper set is an OEM product of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab and manufactures it at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana. The company is a registered MSME enterprise (Udyam UDYAM-HR-01-0003714) whose major activity is manufacturing, and it ships export orders under Importer-Exporter Code AAECJ8618A (DGFT), supplying colleges, laboratories, dealers and importers factory-direct. See the ScienceLab profile for more.
Related Civil Engineering Lab Equipment
Complete the fine aggregate specific gravity and absorption workflow with these items:
- Specific Gravity And Water Absorption of Aggregates — weighing set for the specific gravity and absorption test itself.
- Specific Gravity Bottles — glass bottles for density measurements in the laboratory.
- Riffle Sample Divider — splits the sand into representative test portions.
- Moisture Tins — for drying and weighing portions to find moisture content.
Browse the whole Civil Engineering Lab Equipment range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper used for?
The Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper is used to identify the saturated surface-dry condition of fine aggregate. Sand is moulded in the cone and tamped, and its behaviour when the cone is lifted shows whether free surface moisture remains before specific gravity and absorption are measured.
What are the cone dimensions?
The conical metal mould of the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper (SLE/CE/39) measures 1.5 inch in diameter at the top, 3.5 inch in diameter at the base and 2 7/8 inch in height. Check these dimensions against the test standard your laboratory follows before ordering.
What are the tamper specifications?
The tamper supplied with the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper is a metal tamping rod weighing 12 ounces. It has a flat, circular tamping face 1 inch in diameter, which lets it compact the sand lightly and evenly without driving it hard into the cone.
How do I know the sand has reached SSD?
Using the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper, fill and tamp the cone, then lift it vertically. If the sand holds its conical shape, surface water is still present; when it slumps slightly for the first time as it dries, the sample is taken to be at the saturated surface-dry condition.
Who manufactures the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper?
The Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Laboratories and dealers buy it directly from the manufacturer, which also handles repeat orders.
Can I get an inspection or calibration document?
If your laboratory needs a dimensional inspection or calibration document with the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper, please discuss it with us before ordering so we can confirm what is possible. Include the request in your enquiry on the contact page.
Request a Quote
Ask for a quotation on the Sand Absorption Cone And Tamper through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with your other aggregate testing items. Prices are quoted directly by the manufacturer.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
