Standard Penetrometer

Usage :

• Helps to establish consistency of specimen bituminous mix under pre-specified settings

Construction :

• Base fitted with vertical pillar mounted & leveling screws

Dial Plunger Assembly :

• Head along with dial plunger rod (cone or needle) slides on pillar and can be easily clamped to desired height

Needle Movement :

• Rack and Pinion and Pointer assembly for fine adjustment of needle / cone tip to sample

Clutch Mechanism :

• Provided to determine penetration level easily

Dial Gauge :

• Graduated in 400 1/10 and millimeter subdivisions with needle pointer

Sample Containers :

• Provided, 2 Nos.

Standard Accessories :

• Bitumen Penetration Needle (1 No.)
• Ring Weight – 50 gms& 100 gms (1 Each)
• Lead Screw
• Gear Arrangement
• Spirit Level

Standards Compliance :

• ASTM D5, BS 2000