Three-Axis Cells

GDS produces a wide range of triaxial cells to meet the complex tests required by modern geotechnical laboratories today.

Traditional passive triaxial cells (known as passive because they are used with an external actuator such as a load frame to apply axial loads), large diameter triaxial cells (up to 500 mm sample diameter), active triaxial cells (based on Bishops), and Wesley's original hydraulic stress path apparatus (with a 'built-in' actuator) are available from GDS. Additionally, cells specially designed for dynamic triaxial testing with low friction bearings and seals are available. Furthermore, there are a number of features such as balanced ram triaxial cells, access ports, and access rings for the provided internal transducers.

Features and Advantages
Pressure ranges:Wide pressure range up to 100MPa.
Sample size range:Wide variety of standard sample sizes. Special sample sizes can be supplied on request with diameters from 20mm - 500mm.
Optional balanced ram:Accurate testing with a Balanced Ram.
Low pressure cell construction:Plexiglass walled aluminum makes it lightweight and easy to use.
High pressure cell construction:Manufactured from stainless steel for corrosion-free, long life.
Technical specifications
1) Low Pressure (<4MPa) Passive cells; maximum sample size / pressure range:50mm / 2MPa, 70mm / 2MPa, 76mm / 3.5MPa, 100mm / 2MPa, 100mm / 4MPa, 150mm / 2MPa, 200mm / 1MPa, 300mm / 1MPa.
2) High Pressure (> 4MPa) Piston passive cells; maximum sample size / pressure range:54mm / 32MPa, 100mm / 64MPa.
3) High Pressure (> 4MPa) Pistonless passive cells; maximum sample size / pressure range:50mm / 100MPa, 54mm / 32MPa, 70mm / 70MPa, 76mm / 14MPa, 100mm / 14MPa, 100mm / 20MPa, 150mm / 14MPa.
4) Hydraulic Actuator cells; maximum sample size / pressure range:50mm / 2MPa, 55mm / 10MPa, 100mm / 2MPa, 150mm / 64MPa.

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