Penetrometer, Fully Automatic

A compact instrument, microprocessor controlled, using the latest technologies and programming tools. It includes a 6" lateral touch screen display, intuitive and easy to use, which shows the penetration/time curve and can display and average up to 6 tests. The instrument reaches the test start point automatically, however it is supplied complete with led lamp to ease alternative manual positioning. The vertical movement is performed by a high precision stepper motor and measured by a contactless displacement transducer. The device also has the possibility to recall the vertical position for repeated tests. The apparatus is supplied complete with outfit for penetration of bituminous materials (needle, needle holder, 50 g weight, 150 g additional weight and 6 containers), centering guide, anodized aluminum base plate with spirit level and adjustable leveling feet. The test should be performed placing the penetration cup in thermostatically controlled water, using a suitable device as the 81-B0102/C Digital circulation water bath with conditioning vessel. See accessories.

81-PV0103
​PIVOT Automatic Penetrometer, microprocessor controlled

• Fully automatic test cycle including rapid approach and zero point determination.
• Penetration range: 0-50 mm with 0.01 resolution, measured with contactless displacement transducer.
• Intuitive and easy to use touch screen display (640 x 480 px).
• Real time display of penetration/time curve.
• USB Port for test database and LAN port for PC connection.
• Supplied with USB flash drive and outfit for penetration of bituminous materials: needle, needle holder, 50 g weight,150 g additional weight and 6 containers.
  110-230V, 50-60 Hz, 1ph

Penetrometer needles

• 81-B0113
  Penetrometer needle, 2.5 ± 0.05 g. Fully hardened, tempered and polished stainless steel. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied complete with conformity certificate.
• 81-B0113/A
  Penetrometer needles, 2.5 ± 0.05 g. Fully hardened, tempered and polished stainless steel. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied complete with conformity certificate. Set of 3 pieces
• 81-B0113/1
  Verified penetrometer needle 2.5 ± 0.5 g. Fully hardened, tempered and polished stainless steel. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied complete with official UKAS Verification Certificate
• 81-B0115
  Standard penetration cone conforming to ASTM D217 and EN 13880-2

Sample cups

• 81-B0110/A
  Sample cup, dia. 55x35 mm. Set of 6 pieces
• 81-B0110/B
  Sample cup, dia. 70x45 mm. Set of 6 pieces

Glass transfer dish

• 81-B0109
  Glass transfer dish with support, 100 mm dia. x 100 mm high.

Thermometers

• 82-B0100/6
  IP 38 C Thermometer, range from +23 to +26 °C, 0.1 °C graduation.
• 82-B0125/2
  EN thermometer, range from +19 to +27 °C, 0.1 °C graduation, type ASTM 17C.
• 82-B0122/4
  EN thermometer, range from -8 to +32 °C, 0.1 °C graduation, type ASTM 63C.

Digital circulation water bath with cooling unit

• 81-B0102/C
  Thermostatically controlled digital water bath with cooling system and conditioning vessel. 230V, 50-60Hz, 1ph.
  Provides water at the required temperature (25 ± 0.1 °C) to perform the penetration test. The apparatus consists of a water bath fitted with heater, water cooler, digital thermoregulator, cylindrical vessel with cooling coil and connections.

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Magnetic Needles

• 81-PV0113/AM
  Magnetic penetrometer needle, 2.5 ± 0.05 g. Set of 3 pieces.