Adjustable Soil Trimmer Top Platens are interchangeable sizes to fit both the HM-231 and HM-232 Adjustable Soil Trimmers and provide precise control of diameters when preparing soil specimens for various laboratory tests. Top Platens come in eight different diameters ranging from 1.0 to 4.0in (25.4 to 101.6mm). They feature sealed cartridge bearings and are easily and quickly attached to the soil trimmer.

Features:

Have sealed cartridge bearings
Precision control of diameters for triaxial, permeability, and unconfined strength soil samples

Included Items:

Top Platen

Specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Specimen Size	HMA-850: 1.0in (25.4mm) HMA-851: 1.4in (35.6mm) HMA-852: 1.875in (47.7mm) HMA-853: 2.0in (50.8mm) HMA-854: 2.5in (63.5mm) HMA-855: 2.8in (71.2mm) HMA-856: 3.0in (76.2mm) HMA-857: 4.0in (101.6mm)
Estimated Shipping Weight	HMA-850: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-851: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-852: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-853: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-854: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-855: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-856: 1.0lb (0.45kg) HMA-857: 2.0lb (0.91kg)

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.