2.42in (61.5mm) Cutter has a square design and is used to trim soil specimens to fit inside the corresponding-size Shear Box for direct and residual shear tests. The cutter has a 1in (25.4mm) height.

Features

Precision trimming of a soil sample to the specific size
Corresponds to matching size Shear Box and Extruder

Included Items

2.42in Cutter

Related blogs

Soil Direct Shear Test: Understanding the Process

Specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Specimen Size	2.42in (61.47mm)
Shape	Square
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.