Vertek a Division of ARA products

The 10 Ton Portable Cone Penetrometer (CPT) hydraulic load frame is the lightest, most portable hydraulic CPT unit available. The hydraulic power pack and the hydraulic cylinders are independent and coupled by hydraulic quick disconnects. The aluminum twin cylinders and power pack weigh only 195 kg (430 lbs) and 160 kg (355 lbs) respectively. They are designed so that the handle weight is less than 10 kg (25 lbs) when tilted for travel. The large tires, 40 cm (16`) in diameter and 10 cm (4`) wide make each unit easy to roll. The twin cylinders are coupled by a platen that can push/pull digital electronic or mechanical cones and water or soil samplers.

Vertek Light CPT trucks are designed to be an economical platform for obtaining CPT data. Because of the Light Truck`s small size, it does not require special permits, licenses, or increased insurance costs. In most states and counties it can be licensed as a pickup truck. The combination of small size and light weight makes it easy to access tight spots while providing economical operation and maintenance. The Light CPT truck is furnished with an anchoring system allowing up to 20 tons of push force via manual hydraulic controls. This platform is recommended as an open-air design.

Vertek manufactures a full line of all-terrain, self-propelled CPT rigs for difficult to access areas offering 15 to 30 tons of push force. Our CPT platforms provide ample work area in an enclosed or open-air design. Track Rigs can be tele-operated or controlled via the existing driving station.

Unsurpassed Strength - Vertek manufactures a full line of CPT push rods with our proprietary Speed Lock dual-lead thread design. Speed Lock Rods provide unsurpassed joint strength- up to 50% stronger than industry standard Vthreads. Our unique rope thread design uses less of the available wall thickness and balances the strength between the male and female thread ends. In fact, aSpeed Lock coupled joint achieves nearly 90% of the strength of the heat treated rod stock!