The Geosynthetic Disc Sampler | Geotextile GSM Cutter is a manual sampling tool designed to cut precise circular specimens from geotextiles, geocomposites, and textile materials. With adjustable cutting thickness, replaceable blades, and a durable aluminum alloy structure, it is commonly used with an electronic balance to prepare specimens for mass per unit area (GSM) testing.

Geosynthetic Disc Sampler | Geotextile GSM Cutter  

Model: TD1111Q-1

I. Product Introduction

This Geosynthetic Disc Sampler is designed for cutting circular specimens from various geotextiles and geocomposite materials. It is made of stamped aluminum alloy, with an adjustable cutting blade height. The disc sampler is commonly used together with an electronic balance to determine the mass per unit area (GSM) of geotextiles.

II. Product Structure and Operating Principle

1. The cutting blades are double-sided blades, with four blades evenly distributed around the circumference at 90° intervals. The blades are replaceable. To replace a blade, loosen the four Phillips screws on each blade, remove the blade clamp and cutting blade, and install a new blade. Reinstall the blade clamp, ensuring that the cutting edge is oriented clockwise and that all four cutting edges are on the same plane. Then tighten the Phillips screws.

2. The bottom of the instrument is provided with a textured anti-slip surface to secure the specimen during cutting, making the cutting process easier and preventing the specimen from slipping.

3. A knurled graduated dial is located below the corrugated handwheel and is used to adjust the cutting thickness. To adjust the thickness, loosen the locking screw and rotate the knurled graduated dial clockwise to decrease the cutting thickness or counterclockwise to increase it. Adjust it to the required thickness, then tighten the locking screw.

III. Product Uses

Used to cut round samples of various wool, blended, chemical fiber, and knitted fabrics by hand.

IV. Technical Parameters

1. Sampling Area: 100cm²

2. Cuttable Thickness: 15mm

3. Overall Dimensions: ф160X115mm

4. Weight: 1.5kg

V. Instructions for Use

1. Take the fabric to be cut, measure its thickness, and adjust the sampler disc as described above.

2. Lay the fabric flat on a cork mat. Place the disc sampler on the fabric, hold the outer cover with one hand, and grasp the corrugated handwheel 1 with the other hand, applying a certain amount of pressure. Then, rotate the corrugated handwheel clockwise (angle > 90 degrees) to cut the circular sample.

VI. Advantages and Features

1. Adjustable Cutting Thickness: The adjustable cutting blade height allows the sampler to accommodate specimens of different thicknesses and ensures consistent sample preparation.

2. Replaceable Blades: The four double-sided cutting blades are replaceable, helping maintain sharp cutting performance and extending the service life of the instrument.

3. Stable Sample Cutting: The anti-slip textured base helps keep the material securely in place during cutting, reducing specimen movement and improving cutting accuracy.

4. Durable Aluminum Alloy Construction: The sampler is manufactured from stamped aluminum alloy, providing a lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant structure for routine laboratory use.

5. Simple Manual Operation: The compact hand-operated design requires no external power supply and allows circular specimens to be prepared quickly and conveniently.

6. Suitable for GSM Testing: When used with an electronic balance, the sampler can be used to prepare specimens for determining the mass per unit area (GSM) of geotextiles, fabrics, and other flexible materials.

VII. Application Materials

The Geosynthetic Disc Sampler is suitable for preparing circular specimens from a wide range of flexible materials, including:

Geotextiles;

Nonwoven geotextiles;

Woven geotextiles;

Geocomposites;

Wool fabrics;

Blended fabrics;

Synthetic fiber fabrics;

Knitted fabrics;

Other textile and flexible sheet materials.