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