Smart Single-Point Settlement Gauge

Kingmach’s smart single-point settlement gauge measures vertical displacement at a specific depth, typically just below a foundation, embankment, or excavation. The instrument consists of a sensor housing, a connecting rod, and an anchor plate. The sensor itself is a temperature-compensated vibrating wire displacement transducer with a typical range of 50 mm, though 100 mm and 150 mm options are available on request. The resolution is better than 0.025% of full scale, which for a 50 mm gauge works out to less than 0.0125 mm—fine enough to spot pre-failure creep in stiff clays or rock. The housing is IP68-rated and backfilled with nitrogen to prevent internal condensation. What sets this gauge apart is how it handles installation. The anchor can be a single plate, a triple-spider assembly for soft ground, or a groutable expandable body. The connecting rod segments are threaded, and the top cap includes a survey target so you can cross-check settlement optically if needed. Readings are taken through a vented cable with a quick-connect junction box at the surface; the cable carries a thermistor signal for temperature correction. Output is compatible with most Campbell Scientific, Geokon, or RST data loggers, which means your existing monitoring network doesn’t need a separate infrastructure. Kingmach supports these gauges with customization options: longer rods, different anchor types, dual-level configurations where two sensors share one borehole, and even a Bluetooth adapter for manual readouts via mobile phone. Our engineers typically work with your site plan to suggest the right anchor and grout mix before the order ships. Because we’re a mid-range manufacturer, we keep lead times shorter than premium brands while still maintaining batch calibration records for every sensor.