Penetrometer - Fully Automatic

Principle of operation

Penetration tests are performed on petroleum products to determine consistency and shear stability (lubricating greases) for design, quality control, and identification purposes. A standard cone or needle is released from a penetrometer and allowed to drop freely into the sample for 5 seconds (or a different specified interval) at a constant temperature. The penetration depth of the cone or needle into the sample is measured in tenths of a millimeter by the optoelectronic sensor fitted within the penetrometer.

Applications

1) Needle Penetration of Bituminous Materials ASTM D5; IP 49; DIN 52010

2) Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease ASTM D217; IP 50; ISO 2137; DIN 51804; FTM 791-311, FTM 791-313

3) Cone Penetration of Petroleum ASTM D937; IP 179; ISO 2137; DIN 51580

4) Needle Penetration of Petroleum Waxes ASTM D1321; IP 376; DIN 51579

5) Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease Using One-Quarter and One-Half Scale Cone Equipment ASTM D1403; IP 310; ISO 2137; DIN 51804

Salient Features

• Fully Automatic operational Design
• Compact design and rugged construction ensure a long service life
• The compact design also facilitates easy transport for field applications.
• A sturdy cast iron base provides excellent support
• Digital Alphanumerical LCD touchscreen
   
  display with a keyboard 
• Optoelectronic ally depth detection & measurement through an optoelectronic sensor
• Automatically timed programmable penetration measurements - Preset penetration time at the factory (Operator can also enter the user-defined penetration interval through LCD touch screen)
• Motorized placement of penetrator on the sample surface
• The penetrometer arm automatically comes back to its home position at the end of 5 seconds penetration test
• In-built Facility to tare and reset the measurement results
• Display resolution of penetration depth in tenths of units (0.01mm)
• Magnifying lens for adjusting needle tip/cone tip exactly on the sample surface
• Low voltage Illuminator mounted on flexible arms to assist an operator during testing  Built-in spirit level and leveling screws to ensure proper alignment
• Micrometer differential gearing mechanism for fine movement of head  Weight of the Needle/Cone and plunger match the criteria of ASTM and IP requirements.
• The penetration value is measured and indicated on the digital LCD display
• The large, removable base accommodates grease worker cups and other ASTM and non-standard sample containers
• Complete selection of penetrometer cones, needles, and accessories for petroleum products testing and for a wide range of other applications (See optional accessories)
• Supplied complete with Needle/cone, container and applicable weight