Introduction:

A depression made in the sample by a needle weight which is measured in tenths of a millimeter and expressed, as penetration number. A standard needle penetrated vertically under surcharge weight 50 gm into a sample under test temperature at 25°C for 5 second of duration. This test determine the consistency and thereby the grade of the bitumen.

Specification:

• The apparatus is available in two versions, hand operated and electrically operated with automatic timer. The apparatus consist 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 needle with weight is fitted to this rod. The dial is graduated from 0-400 in one tenth millimeter sub division. Supplied complete with adjustable needle holder, penetration needle, sample container, transfer dish and weight of 50 gm.
• The automatic model is supplied with automatic digital timer and electrical arrangement to carryout the test without need of stop watch and with great ease and accuracy.
• Automatic penetro meter with LVDT and auto timer can be supplied with indication of time and penetration in digital mode.

Optional accessories:

• Constant temperature water bath EIE 403/ 406.
• Glass thermometer,
• Electric hot plate.
• Spare bitumen container 55 mm x 35 mm
• Spare container 70 mm x 45 mm.
• Enamel tray.
• Stop watch mechanical/ digital.
• Spare penetration needle.
• Spare weight 50 gm.