Penetrometer Apparatus

Product Description

Fully Automatic Universal Penetrometer

It may be defined as the instrument reaches the test start point automatically, and it is supplied with an integrated led lamp the vertical movement is performed by a high precision stepper motor and measured by a contactless displacement transducer. The device also has the possibility to recall the vertical position for repeated tests. The test should be performed placing the penetration cup in thermostatically controlled water, using a suitable device as our water bath with thermoregulatory and immersed probe The apparatus is supplied complete with outfit for penetration of bituminous materials (needle, needle holder, 50 g weight, 150 g additional weight and 6 containers), centering guide, anodized aluminum base plate with spirit level and adjustable leveling feet. USB flash drive for saving data and test reports included.

Features:

• Fully Automatic operational Design
• Compact design and rugged construction ensures long service life
• Compact design also facilitates easy transport for field applications.
• Sturdy cast iron base provides excellent support
• Digital Alphanumerical LCD touch screen display with keyboard (LCD Make : Schneider Electric)
• Automatically timed programmable penetration
• Motorized placement of penetrator on sample surface
• Penetrometer arm automatically comes back to its home position at the end of 5 seconds penetration test
• In-built Facility to tear and reset the measurement results
• Display resolution of penetration depth in tenths of units (0.01mm)
• Magnifying lens for adjusting needle tip/cone tip exactly on the sample surface
• Low voltage Illuminator mounted on flexible arms to assist an operator during testing
• Built-in spirit level and leveling screws to ensure proper alignment

• Weight of the Needle/Cone and plunger match the criteria Large, removable base accommodates grease worker cups and other and non-standard sample containers

• Complete selection of Penetrometer cones, needles and accessories for petroleum products testing and for a wide range of other applications (See optional accessories)

• Supplied complete with Needle/cone, container and applicable weight
• Longer functional life
• Provides superior performance
• Commendable accuracy