Soiltest LC-2B Dial Indicator – Ultra Precision 0.0001″ Resolution, 1.0″ Range Mechanical Gauge

Soiltest LC-2B Dial Indicator – Ultra Precision 0.0001″ Resolution, 1.0″ Range Mechanical Gauge

Condition: Used. The item in the original packaging

The Soiltest LC-2B Dial Indicator (.0001″) is a high-precision mechanical dial gauge engineered for applications requiring ultra-fine displacement measurements, such as soil consolidation, triaxial, unconfined compression, and CBR testing in geotechnical and civil engineering laboratories. Unlike standard models with 0.001″ graduations, this ultra-sensitive version delivers ten times the resolution (0.0001″), making it suitable for testing where minute deformations must be captured accurately.
Manufactured by Soiltest Inc., a legacy leader in materials testing instruments, the LC-2B is compatible with a variety of ASTM and AASHTO-compliant testing systems, including load frames, proving rings, and displacement transducer mounts.

Specifications (High-Resolution Version)
Model: LC-2B (.0001″ Resolution)
Manufacturer: Soiltest Inc.
Measurement Range: 0 – 1.000 inch
Graduation/Resolution: 0.0001 inch per division
Dial Diameter: ~2.25–2.5 inches
Dial Style: Balanced dial, fine scale, clockwise rotation
Mounting Style: Stem mount or rear lug mount (verify actual unit)
Contact Tip: Hardened steel or carbide point, replaceable
Material: Precision-machined steel body with chrome or anodized bezel
Zeroing: Locking bezel with manual rotation
Return Type: Spring-loaded plunger
Country of Origin: USA

Features
Ultra-fine 0.0001″ graduations – excellent for precision soil deformation tracking
1″ full travel range – compatible with consolidation and CBR frames
Rotatable bezel with lock – simplifies zeroing and comparison
Rigid body with shock-resistant movement – built for durability in test labs
Compatible with ASTM-compliant testing standards (e.g., D2435, D1883)
Standard stem diameter – fits many dial indicator brackets and mounts
Clear, high-contrast faceplate – easy readability of fine increments

Applications
Used in advanced civil engineering and materials testing setups including:
Soil Consolidation Testing (ASTM D2435)
CBR (California Bearing Ratio) Testing (ASTM D1883)
Triaxial Compression Systems
Marshall Stability Tests
Proving Ring Systems
Elastic deformation and settlement monitoring
Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) Testing

Cross-Referenced / Equivalent Models
Mitutoyo 2046SB-10 – 1″ range, 0.0001″ precision
Starrett 25-511J – Precision 0.0001″ dial indicator
Humboldt H-1242 – ASTM-compliant indicator, 0.0001″ resolution
ELE International Analog Indicators – Used in similar geotechnical settings

Comparable Products
Mitutoyo 1046A – Ultra-precision dial gauge for metrology and testing
Starrett 655-2041 – High-accuracy dial for displacement and tolerance checks
Brown & Sharpe 599-7031-5 – High-res mechanical dial indicator
Humboldt H-1242.1F – Designed specifically for soil deformation testing at 0.0001″

Part of a Larger System
Often used in:
Soiltest or ELE International Consolidation Apparatus
Humboldt or Karol-Warner Load Frames
Proving ring-based deflection setups
High-accuracy CBR and Marshall stability testers

Related
Soiltest LC-2B dial indicator 0.0001
Precision mechanical indicator for soil deformation
High-resolution dial gauge for geotechnical testing
Analog dial indicator for ASTM D2435
Ultra-fine reading gauge for triaxial test setup

Common Requests:
“Is this indicator calibrated?” ⚠️ Used units should be calibrated before critical lab use
“Is it compatible with my Soiltest or Humboldt frame?” ✅ Yes – common stem diameter for dial brackets
“Can I use this for Marshall tests?” ✅ Yes – especially when finer resolution is needed
“What’s the resolution compared to standard dials?” – 10x finer than standard 0.001″ gauges
“Is this ASTM-compliant?” ✅ Yes – meets or exceeds most lab test resolution requirements

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