STANDARD PENETROMETER FOR PETROLEUM JELLY - AUTOMATIC DIGITAL TIMER - WITH GEARED HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT & DIAL GAUGE - IP 179, ASTM D937

Model Number : EIE-PTGT-147AT

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Compliance with following International Standard

ASTM D937, IS 1508, IS 4887, IP 179, ISO 2137

Test Objective

The test objective is to evaluate the hardness/firmness of Petroleum Jelly using a cone probe according to ASTM Standard method D937‑92, IP 179, ISO 2137.

Silent Features

Compact design and rugged construction ensures long service life and facilitates transport for field applications.
Powder coated body parts for aesthetical outer appearance
Sturdy cast iron base provides excellent support.
Built‑in spirit level and leveling screws ensure proper alignment during testing.
Supplied with Cone, container, weight, penetration plunger and Digital time controller

Brief construction details

The apparatus consists 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 Brass cone with plunger is fitted to this rod.
The dial is graduated from 0‑400 in one tenth millimeter sub division.
Rack, pinion and pointer assembly is provided for fine adjustment of Penetration Arm / Head
The base of the instrument is also user ‑ adjustable.
It can also be lifted up or down with the jack provided at the bottom.
The penetration time is controlled and indicated on Digital Timer Panel with least count of 0.1 second.
The automatic digital timer and electrical arrangement, which on push of a button, allows the plunger rod With cone to fall freely for 5 seconds and clamps it again automatically after 5 seconds.
The penetration value is measured and indicated on dial gauge.
Dial Gauge measures the penetration distance in 1/10th mm accuracy.
Operates on 230 Volt, 50 Hz, Single Phase, AC Supply

Supplied complete with following Accessories

Digital time controller with auto magnetic clutch release mechanism on push of a button. Having timing range 0‑99 minutes (No need of stop watch) 1 No
Cylindrical sample container, having flat bottom with 100 +/‑ 6mm in diameter and 65 mm in depth, constructed of 1.6 ‑mm (16‑gauge) metal and provided with a well fitting water‑tight cover 1 No
Weight 50 grams 1 No
Penetration plunger 47.5 Grams 1 No
Penetrometer Hollow 90° brass cone, Highly polished stainless steel tip 1 No
Magnetic coil for automatic controller 1 No