Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker | End-over-End Shaker
STANDART: BS 1377:2
LT-S0048 Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker | End-over-End Shaker
LT-S0048/1 Hydrometer Measuring Cylinder | 1 Liter
The Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker is designed for the uniform mixing and shaking of soil-water suspensions used in hydrometer testing. Its end-over-end shaking motion continuously moves the material inside the cylinders and supports consistent sample preparation before sedimentation analysis.
- End-over-end shaking: Provides continuous inversion and mixing of the soil suspension.
- Hydrometer sample preparation: Designed for preparing soil-water mixtures before sedimentation testing.
- Two-cylinder capacity: Accommodates two measuring cylinders simultaneously.
- Uniform mixing: Helps maintain a homogeneous suspension before testing.
- Reduced manual handling: Mechanizes repetitive cylinder shaking.
- Compatible accessory: LT-S0048/1, 1 litre Hydrometer Measuring Cylinder.
- Laboratory application: Suitable for soil classification and particle-size analysis workflows.
- External dimensions: 900 × 700 × 600 mm.
- Approximate weight: 21 kg.
- Product code: LT-S0048.
| Product Code | Product Name | External Dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) |
| LT-S0048 | Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker | 900 × 700 × 600 | 21 |
What Is a Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker?
The Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker is designed to prepare soil suspensions used in hydrometer and sedimentation testing. The machine mechanically shakes measuring cylinders containing a soil-water mixture, helping the material become uniformly distributed before the sedimentation stage begins.
Proper sample preparation is important in particle-size analysis. Fine soil particles must be adequately dispersed throughout the suspension so that subsequent hydrometer readings can be performed under consistent conditions.
The LT-S0048 reduces the repetitive manual work associated with shaking large measuring cylinders and provides a more controlled laboratory preparation process.
End-over-End Shaking Motion
The LT-S0048 operates with an end-over-end motion. During operation, the measuring cylinders continuously rotate through an inversion movement.
This action moves the suspension repeatedly from one end of the cylinder to the other. As a result, settled particles are redistributed through the liquid and a more homogeneous soil suspension can be obtained before testing.
The mechanical movement also helps laboratories apply a similar preparation procedure to successive specimens.
Two Measuring Cylinders at the Same Time
The machine can accommodate two measuring cylinders simultaneously.
This arrangement allows two soil suspensions to be prepared within the same operating cycle. It can therefore improve workflow in laboratories performing repeated hydrometer analyses or routine soil classification tests.
The compatible LT-S0048/1 Hydrometer Measuring Cylinder provides a nominal capacity of 1 litre.
Hydrometer and Sedimentation Test Preparation
Hydrometer analysis is used to evaluate the particle-size distribution of the fine fraction of soils through sedimentation behaviour.
Before measurements begin, the soil particles must be dispersed throughout the liquid. Mechanical shaking assists this preparation by maintaining the particles in motion and reducing inconsistencies associated with manual cylinder inversion.
The current BS 1377-2:2022 covers soil classification and geotechnical laboratory properties and includes particle-size distribution and sedimentation techniques.
Compact Laboratory Test Equipment
The LT-S0048 has external dimensions of 900 × 700 × 600 mm and weighs approximately 21 kg.
Its mechanical configuration makes the device suitable for soil mechanics, geotechnical and civil engineering laboratories that routinely prepare hydrometer specimens.
Overall, the Mechanical Measuring Cylinder Shaker provides a practical solution for preparing homogeneous soil suspensions through controlled end-over-end movement. Its two-cylinder capacity also helps laboratories perform repeated hydrometer sample preparation more efficiently.
