About us.
The MEXE Probe.
LabQuip Limited are a supplier of testing equipment to industries such as construction, food, scientific and all industries that require testing of materials prior to manufacturing.
LabQuip Ltd is also the manufacturer of the Soil Assessment Cone Penetrometer, MEXE Probe. Licenced by the UK government to manufacture and supply to UK Armed Forces as well as civilian industries such as geotechnical investigation companies.
Originally designed by the Military Engineering Experimental Establishment (MEXE) to overcome a problem that was highlighted during the 2nd world war, when soldiers would sleep beneath heavy armour (tanks and large guns etc), during the night the tanks could sink into the ground killing the unfortunate soul beneath.
The army therefore designed the MEXE Probe to enable it to test the condition of the ground to see if it was suitable to take a specific weight.
This is called the cone index (CI) and there is a chart that tells the operator at which point various military vehicles can be used, using the Mexe Probe a soldier can quickly establish the condition of the ground, this is used particularly for landing aircraft and heavy vehicles in the theatre of war.
The instrument can be used for testing all ground conditions, the California Bearing Ration (CBR) used in civil engineering and is today one of the most reliable and cost effective ways in which to investigate ground conditions.
Who We Are.
Since 1997, LabQuip Ltd has been a trusted supplier and manufacturer of high-quality testing equipment.
What began as a small business specialising in the purchase and resale of pre-owned equipment has evolved into a leading provider of testing solutions. Today, alongside supplying an extensive range of test equipment, we design and manufacture specialist products in our dedicated machine shop, including the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP), Soil Assessment Cone Penetrometer (MEXE Probe), and
Moisture Condition Value (MCV) Apparatus.
Following our relocation to Ipswich in 2024, we have expanded our manufacturing capacity and product range, enabling us to better serve customers across the construction, food, scientific, and other industrial sectors.
At Labquip Ltd, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Our knowledgeable and experienced team takes pride in providing expert advice, responsive support, and tailored solutions to help you find the right equipment
for your application.
