Standard Penetrometer — MOE Lab Tender Details

Standard Penetrometer

Description:
A depression made in the sample by a needle weight which is measured in tenths of a millimeter and expressed, as penetration number. A standard needle penetrated vertically under surcharge weight 50 gm into a sample under test temperature at 25°C for 5 second of duration. This test determine the consistency and thereby the grade of the bitumen.

Specification:
The apparatus is electrically operating with automatic timer. The apparatus consist of a cast aluminum base with an iron stand on which moves an aluminum arm. A 6” dial is fixed on this arm and a brass chromium plated rod slide through the lower portion of the arm. A needle with weight is fitted to this rod. The dial is graduated from 0-400 in one tenth millimeter sub division. complete with adjustable needle holder, penetration needle, sample container, transfer dish and weight of 50 gm.
The automatic model is supplied with automatic digital timer and electrical arrangement to carryout the test without need of stop watch and with great ease and accuracy.
Automatic penetro meter with LVDT and auto timer can be supplied with indication of time and penetration in digital mode.

Accessories:
Glass thermometer,
Electric hot plate.
Spare bitumen container 55 mm x 35 mm
Spare container 70 mm x 45 mm.
Enamel tray.
Stop watch mechanical/ digital.
Spare penetration needle.
Spare weight 50 gm.