Standard Penetrometer for Bitumen-Asphalt Testing

Model BATE003

DESCRIPTION:

Standard Penetrometer which is supplied by us for Bitumen Testing is utilized to determine quality of bitumen. The penetration tests find out uniformity of bitumen for grading purpose .Depth to which a standard needle (units 1/10 of millimetre) with a particular weight will penetrate vertically in a duration of five seconds at a temperature of 25˚C governs penetration for gradation. Semi-automatic Penetrometer is also available on demand.

SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES:

It is made up of a vertical pillar fixed on a base provided with levelling screws. The head in combination with dial plunger rod a cone (or needle) slides on a pillar. It can be clamped at any desired height. A rack, pinion and pointer assemble provides fine adjustment of needle or cone tip to sample. It incorporates a clutch mechanism to make reading of penetration simple and accurate. The dial is graduated in 400 1/10 millimetre subdivisions and the needle pointer when points against figures make reading easy.

The complete apparatus is provided with a bitumen penetration needle, ring weight (50 gm and 100 gm), two sample containers. Supportive Accessories: Penetration cone for empirical estimation of penetration of lubricating grease, petroleum jelly etc.