Standard Penetrometer

Product Details:

Temperature	25 degree C
Weight	50 to 100 gram
Depth	1 to 10 mm
Model	RSEP-180
Precision	0.1 mm
Measuring Range	75 mm

Used to determine the grade of bitumen. The Standard Penetrometer tests determine the consistency of bitumen for the purpose of grading Depth in units 1/10 of a millimeter to which a standard needle having a standard weight will penetrate vertically in a duration of five seconds at a temperature of 25 ºC determines penetration for graduation. Consists of a vertical pillar mounted on a base provided with leveling screw The head together with dial gauge rod and cone (or needle) slides on a pillar and can be clamped at the required height. A rack and pinion and pointer assembly provide adjustment of needle or cone tip to sample. It incorporates a slipping clutch mechanism which makes the reading of penetration and subsequent resting a simple and accurate operation The dial is graduated in 400 1/10th mm sub-divisions, and the red needle pointer against black figures makes for easy reading. Supplied complete with one 50 gram weight, and one 100 gram weight and one needle.

Accessories:
·         Penetrometer Cone: made of Gunmetal and is fitted with a hardened and ground detachable steel, tip and a stem, Total moving weight is 150 0.1 gram.

Rajco Automatic Standard Penetrometer:
·         Same as above RSEP-180, but supplied with transistorized timer and electro-magnet incorporated in the clutch mechanism to accurately control penetration time to exact five seconds.

Additional Information:
·         Item Code: RSEP-180