1.5in Membrane Stretcher is used for easy placement of Latex Membranes over soil specimens in Triaxial Cells or Flexible-Wall Permeability Test Cells. The 1.5in (38.1mm) stretcher is a specifically-sized aluminum tube equipped with a barb fitting and vinyl tube for connection to the user’s vacuum source.

Features:

Sturdy aluminum construction
Helps easily place a membrane over the specimen

Included Items:

1.5in Membrane Stretcher
Vinyl tubing

Product tags

AASHTO T 296 (166)
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ASTM D2850 (166)
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ASTM D4767 (166)
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ASTM D5085 (1)

Specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Specimen Size	1.5in (38.1mm)
Estimated Shipping Weight	1.0lb (0.45kg)

Product Q&A

Q: How are longer specimens extracted and the piston returned?

Specimens longer than 5in are extracted by repositioning the Adapter Ring after maximum piston travel, and the spring-loaded piston automatically returns to the start position when the release valve is opened.