Shelby Tube Permeameters

Shelby Tube Permeameters save time and money and allow soil permeability testing in a nearly in situ condition by performing the test in the actual undisturbed soil sample tube. They are especially suited for non-cohesive materials and sands, which require extra care to transfer to a standard permeability cell.

The Permeameters consist of two anodized aluminum end caps with O-Rings, secured with threaded tie rods over a standard 2in (50.8mm), 2.5in (63.5mm) or 3in (76.2mm) diameter Shelby tube section up to 6in (152mm) long (not included). Clamping knobs tilt for fast positioning over the tie rods. Each end cap contains a valve to control the flow of permeants, along with a Porous Stone to prevent loss of material. The concave shape on the inside of the top cap aids in deairing. Each Permeameter includes corrosion-resistant top and bottom end caps, two Porous Stones, two stainless steel valve openings, three threaded tie rods, and clamp knobs, and 10ft (3.0m) of 1/4in ID tubing.

Features:

• Minimizes disturbance or damage to sensitive samples
• Saves setup time and labor
• Use constant head or falling head methods

Included Items:

• Shelby Tube Permeameter
  • 2in includes two 50188014 Porous Stones
  • 2.5in includes two 50236014 Porous Stones
  • 3in includes two 50287514 Porous Stones
• Top and bottom end caps
• O-Rings
• Tie rods
• Clamping knobs
• 1/4in ID tubing (10ft)

Accessories:

• Single Tube Manometers
• 1.88 Diameter Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick
• 2.36in Diameter Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick
• 2.875in Diameter Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick