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Permeability

Tri-Flex2 Permeability System System Set Includes:

ASTM D5084 Quantity in set
Tri-Flex2 Master Control Panel 1
■ Digital pressure display Tri-Flex2 Auxiliary Control Panel 1
■ Independent pressure control Tri-Flex2 Water De-airing Tank System 1
Tri-Flex2 Permeability Test Cell 3
■ Modular system tests up to three samples 70 mm Acrylic Cap and Base Set 3
■ Options for testing toxic permeants 70 mm Porous Disc, pack of 2 3
70 mm Membrane Sealing Rings, pack of 10 3
The Tri-Flex2 is a flexi-wall permeameter system designed for 70 mm Membranes, pack of 10 3
determining hydraulic conductivity of saturated porous materials, 70 mm O-ring Placing Tool 1
saturated leachate conductivity and intrinsic permeability.The 70 mm Membrane Tester 1
system is of modular design enabling one or three samples to be 70 mm Suction Membrane Device 1
tested simultaneously when using the optional panels.The three cell
system allows the operator to have one specimen in saturation,
one in consolidation and the other in shear at different confining Ordering Information
pressures. EL25-0687/01
Tri-Flex2,Three Cell Permeability Apparatus.
Simple to use, the systems comprise a master control panel, For 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
permeability cell and de-aired water system. Optional 70 mm and
100 mm diameter specimen accessories are available to test non-
toxic specimens.The system is supplied with one auxiliary control
panel as standard.

Specification
Dimensions Master control panel Auxiliary control panel
(l x w x h) 533 x 178 x 933 mm 692 x 178 x 933 mm
Measurement range
Permeability 10 -4 to 10 -10 cm/sec 10 -4 to 10 -10 cm/sec
Pressure 14 to 1000 kPa 14 to 1000 kPa
(2 to 160 lbf2) (2 to 150 lbf2)
Vacuum 0 to -100 kPa –
(0 to 30 in Hg)
Burette 25 to 400 ml capacity 25 to 400 ml capacity
Weight 22.7 kg 36.3 kg

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Tri-Flex 2 Permeability Test Cell Pressure Interface Chamber
ASTM D5084 The Pressure Interface Chamber (PIC) is used during permeability
The Tri-Flex2 Permeability Test Cell consists of an aluminium alloy test application involving toxic permeants.
head assembly and a stainless steel base for corrosion resistance
and long service life. Specification
Offered as optional accessories the Platen Sets enable the cell to Construction Stainless steel base and lower chamber, clear
accept specimens, 70 mm and 100 mm diameter. Platen Sets are acrylic upper chamber and top, Viton®
available in either acrylic or stainless steel construction depending diaphragm and O-rings
on test requirements. Weight 5.5 kg

Specification Ordering Information

Dimensions Approx 203 x 381 mm (excluding valves) EL25-0695
Head assembly Anodized aluminium with quick-disconnect Pressure Interface Chamber
fill/vent port and three clamping rods Special Note:
Base assembly Stainless steel with four stainless steel no- Two Pressure Interface Chambers are required for use with each test
volume change ball valves for inflow and cell.
outflow ports and one brass no-volume
change ball valve for lateral port
Cylinder Clear acrylic
Max. pressure 1034 kPa
Weight 10.4 kg

Ordering Information
EL25-0690
Tri-Flex2 Permeability Test Cell
Accessories EL25-0695 Pressure Interface Chamber
EL25-0690/12 100 mm Platen Set, acrylic
EL25-0695/12 100 mm Platen Set, stainless steel

EL25-0690 Tri-Flex 2 Permeability Test Cell with Accessories

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