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IMANTS – Penetrometer

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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.

 

Established in 1986 by Richard Campey

Richard Campey detected an untapped market need, he realised that there was a role for a specialist supplier of high quality purpose built equipment that would enable turf managers to meet the increased demands placed on modern sports turf surfaces.

What initially started out as business offering sports turf maintenance work within the North West of the United Kingdom, has now grown to be one of the leading UK’s independent distributors, with machinery available throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA.

 

 

Centaur Asia Pacific is the distributor for Campey Turf Care Systems range of products in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Brunei.

Updated on: 17 February 2023

GUIDELINES & INTERPRETATION:

Highly compacted soils are void of air spaces. Aerobic, oxygen-loving microbes are unable  to make nutrients available to plant rootlets under those conditions. Plant roots will have good growth patterns when soil penetrometer readings are less the 200 psi / 14 bar. When a pressure greater than 300 psi / 21 bar is required to force the tip through the soil, very poor growth condition will exist for most plant species.

The 0 – 1000 psi / 0 – 60 bar gauge allows you to monitor highly compacted soils and then measure the improvements as you modify farming practices. Tillage techniques and timing may be altered to see if relative improvement occurs. Soil wetting agents may also be evaluated for their effectiveness.

The depth marks along the rod allow you to determine the penetration resistance at various depths. By watching the gauge as you pass each mark, you can see the relative compaction at each depth.

 

REMINDER: Soil must be moist in order to obtain meaningful readings.

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