Laboratory Vane Apparatus

The VJ Tech Laboratory Vane Apparatus is based on the original design by the TRL and conforms to BS1377. Torsional load is applied through one of four calibrated springs to a laboratory vane, to determine the shear strength in soft soils of undisturbed or remoulded samples. The hand operated frame has a 200mm diameter base plate capable of accepting standard specimen moulds and sample tubes. Scales indicate the load application and any vane deflection. There are three different motorising attachments that can be fitted to automate the test process and provide better accuracy. If purchased with the machine, the motorising attachment will be fitted and tested. Alternatively, the motorising attachment can be purchased at a later date and easily fitted at the customer site.