Key Engineering Highlights
- Drop hammer precisely balanced at 8.0 kg (575 mm standard drop)
- High-grade stainless steel graduated guide rod with millimeter etching
- Hardened alloy tool steel disposable and fixed cone tips (60° included angle)
- Heavy-duty padded transport case with custom foam cutouts
Standard Inclusions & Accessories
- Spare 60° hardened steel cones (pack of 5)
- 1000mm extension rods with hardened couplers
- Rod extraction jack and clamp tool
Best SellerSKU: EXEL-GEO-DCP8Model: EXEL-DCP-8KQuality Inspected
Standard Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) 8kg Field Kit
Heavy-duty portable DCP kit for rapid in-situ assessment of subgrade soil strength, compaction uniformity, and structural CBR profiling up to 2m depth.
Testing Standard Compliance
ASTM D6951AASHTO T180AS 1289.6.3.2TRRL Road Note 8
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Technical Overview & Engineering Design
The Exel Scientific 8kg Dynamic Cone Penetrometer provides fast, non-destructive field measurement of California Bearing Ratio (CBR) profiles for road subgrades, granular bases, and pavement layers. Featuring precision-hardened tool steel components, threaded extension rods, and replaceable 60° cone tips.
Technical Specifications
| Hammer Weight | 8.0 kg ± 0.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Free Fall Drop Height | 575 mm ± 2 mm |
| Cone Diameter | 20 mm (60° apex angle) |
| Sounding Depth | Up to 1000 mm standard (2000 mm with extensions) |
| Case Dimensions | 1200 x 250 x 140 mm |
| Total Kit Weight | 22 kg |