300kN Pushing Frame

CPT Rig Specifications
Height (while travelling):	2.5m
Height (while probing)	3.85 (max. height)m
Length:	1.2m
Width:	0.5m
For use in areas such as:	Near-shore / Jack-up barge

Our 300kN Portable CPT Pushing Frame is perfect for mounting on jack-up barges to conduct near-shore CPT testing.  With the addition of equipment developed by Probedrill in-house, we have the ability to probe from zero mudline (undisturbed) in any conditions.

PUSHING FRAME SPECIFICATIONS 

Overall Dimensions	Width: 0.5m; Length: 1.2m; Height: 2.5m (max 3.85m)
Gross Weight	Approx. 750kg
Pushing Force	Max. 300kN
Hydraulic Cylinders	2 x vertical hydraulic cylinders (4” Bore, 1 ¾” Piston), stroke 1350mm with piston protection covers

HYDRAULIC POWER PACK SPECIFICATIONS 

Overall Dimensions	Width: 0.73m; Length: 2.0m; Height: 0.87m
Gross Weight	Approx. 750kg (with fuel/oil)
Engine	Hatz Silentpack diesel engine; 9.1kW @ 3,000rpm
Hydraulic Pump	Roxworth hydraulic pump – max. capacity of 80L/min
Hydraulic Tanks	180 L
Transport	Possible with crane or forklift (light weight aluminium frame with forklift ports)
Additional	2 x optional Hydraulic Power Packs available to suit barge layout

EQUIPMENT / FEATURES 
300kN Pushing Frame

• Hydraulic control unit, mounted on a console next to the pushing frame
• Retractable wheel assembly for portability
• Hydraulic-operated catching clamp incorporated into sounding beam

Other Equipment / Features

• Portable CPT rod rack and CPT rods
• Portable CPT computer and printer
• Hydraulic Hoses: available in 10m or 50m lengths
• 2 x 3m I-beams for spreading push/pull load
• Aluminium toolbox for transport and workplace storage  

SERVICES 
Geotechnical Services provided

• CPT, CPTu, SCPT, SCPTu (1, 5, 10, & 15 tonne cones)
• Ball Penetrometer
• DMT, SDMT
• Dissipation Testing
• CPT casing for additional rod support
• Vane Shear Testing (Electrictronically driven)
• Vibrating Wire Installation
• Water Sampling
• Standpipe Installation (20mm and 32mm)

300kN Pushing Frame Spec Sheet