STANDARD PENETROMETER FOR BITUMEN - AUTOMATIC DIGITAL TIMER

Compliance Standards:

IS 1448 (part 60), IS 1203, ASTM D5, EN 1426, AASHTO T49

Standard Penetrometer (with automatic time controller):

1. Base with leveling screws with a vertical pillar mounted on it
2. Head having a dial graduated in 40 x 0.1 mm divisions, plunger rod and needle sliding on the pillar,
3. Clamp on the pillar to tighten the needle
4. Rack, pinion and pointer assembly
5. Micrometer differential gearing system: Mechanism for fine movement for head
6. Automatic time controller the timer head allow the plunger rod to fall freely for 5 seconds and clamps it automatically after 5 seconds.
7. 220V, 50Hz, single phase supply

Accessories:

1. Container : flat bottomed cylindrical metallic dish, 55 mm in diameter and 35 mm in depth.
2. Transfer dish or tray
3. Digital Automatic Timer

Optional Accessories at Extra cost

1. Low Temp.waterbath to maintain 25 deg C
2. Digital readout of Penetration Value (In stead of Analog Dial Gauge)
3. Penetration cup 55 mm dia X 70 mm depth
4. Penetration cup 70 mm dia X 45 mm depth
5. Thermometer ASTM 17C (+19 to 27 °C)  

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