The 1600F1, 5 Bar Pressure Plate Extractor, allows analysis of the water-holding characteristics of soil samples in the 0 to 5 bar pressure range. The pressure vessel is 9″ (22 cm) deep and has an inside diameter of 12″ (30 cm). Up to 4 ceramic plates can be accomodated at one time, allowing approximately 48 each 2-1/4″ (5.7 cm) diameter samples to be analyzed simultaneously. The Pressure Plate Extractor consists of a pressure vessel and lid, clamping bolts, O-ring seals,and outflow tube assemblies. The Pressure Plate Extractor can also be ordered with 4 one bar ceramic plates.