The Heavy Duty Vibrating Wire Piezometer is designed for long term monitoring and accurate measurement of pore water pressures in fully or partially saturated soil and rock.

The Heavy Duty Vibrating Wire Piezometer accurately measures pore water pressures in fully or partially saturated soil.

The heavy duty design prevents case stresses from affecting readings in extreme installations (dams and high ground stresses). The transducer is fitted with either a low air entry sintered steel or a high air entry ceramic filter. A cone shaped nose piece is available for push in installations.

The transducer is made from high quality 316 grade stainless steel and designed for pressure ranges from -50 to 15,000 kPa.

The Heavy Duty Vibrating Wire Piezometer incorporates an over voltage surge arrestor to offer protection from an indirect lightning strike. The piezometer is also available with a thermistor for temperature monitoring.

The Heavy Duty Vibrating Wire Piezometer is specifically designed for demanding geotechnical and environmental monitoring applications where long-term stability, durability, and reliable data are critical. Engineered with a robust stainless-steel body, the instrument performs exceptionally well in harsh site conditions such as tailings storage facilities, embankment dams, deep excavations, and tunnelling projects. Its vibrating wire technology ensures precise pore water pressure measurement with minimal drift over time, making it ideal for both short-term construction control and long-term safety monitoring.

In addition to its surge arrestor and optional thermistor for temperature measurement, the piezometer can be seamlessly integrated with automated data acquisition systems, allowing remote monitoring and real-time decision making. Installation flexibility is another advantage, as it can be fully grouted or embedded within boreholes with minimal disturbance to the surrounding ground profile. Combined with wireless dataloggers, this heavy-duty sensor provides reliable performance in remote or hard-to-access locations, supporting proactive risk management and compliance with modern safety standards.