IMANTS Penetrometer
Understanding the degree of compaction enables the right procedures to be taken to eliminate excessive levels
Hand operated professional compaction meter. The Imants penetrometer is a handheld, professional compaction meter to locate and monitor the compaction levels in the soil/rootzone. Understanding the degree of compaction enables the right procedures to be taken to eliminate excessive levels. Lack of air in compacted soil is a major problem, as the roots need access to oxygen to survive. As a rule of thumb, compaction greater than 20 bar pressure (285psi) will cause problems and action should be taken to relieve the compaction in the rootzone.
This simple tool allows you to observe the degree of soil compaction at depths from 0-18 inches (0-45 centimeters). The penetrometer consists of removal tapered-tip cone, a rod with depth marks at 3" (7.5cm) intervals, a machined precision-bore pressure chamber, and a 0-1000 Psi (0-60 bar) pressure gauge. The diameter of the bore / piston and tip cone base are essentially equal. This means that the pressure reading of the meter is approximately the same as the pressure required at the tip to force the rod through the soil.
Features:
- Measures soil compaction levels and resistance to penetration
- Equipped with a digital display for accurate and easy-to-read results
- Adjustable cone size for different soil types and testing applications
- Ergonomic handle design for comfortable operation
- Durable construction for long-term use
Benefits:
- Helps identify soil compaction issues that may be affecting plant growth and productivity
- Provides a precise and objective measure of soil strength and stability
- Enables targeted and effective soil improvement strategies, such as aeration, cultivation, or drainage
- Saves time and resources by identifying problem areas before they become more severe
- Suitable for a wide range of applications, such as agriculture, horticulture, and sports turf management.
About Imants
Imants has been manufacturing tillage machines for more than 135 years. Heavily compacted soil, challenges with soil water management or the wish to rip, spade and sow in a single pass are among the many possibilities.
Founded in 1885, Imants grew from a blacksmith’s shop to become a manufacturer of ploughs. In the 1960s, the company switched to the production of spading machines. Since then, we have been convinced of the benefits of spading as a tillage method par excellence. In addition, we produce a full range of sports field maintenance machines. These are called the “Greenline” in this catalogue.
Production has always been carried out in our own factory and has changed enormously and become more professionalised over the years. This means that custom products can be supplied without any huge increases in production time. The production and quality of the materials also continue to improve as a result.
Imants has now built up an extensive product range. The result? A suitable machine is available for every tractor type, every soil type, every working width, every working depth and any possible wish you may have in the area of soil tillage.
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Updated on: 19 July 2024
