BESMAK Semi-Automatic Penetrometer Set
Introduction
Semi-Automatic Penetrometer Set used to determine the consistency of a bituminous sample under fi xed conditions of load, time and temperature. The penetration is expressed in distance of tenths of millimeters vertically penetrated by a standard needle.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC PENETROMETER
The penetrometer comprises:
- baseplate with spirit level,
- vertical mounting rod with height-adjustable penetration arm,
- integrated displacement transducer to measure the penetration,
- electronic plunger release.
Features
Technical Specification
Standards : EN 1426, ASTM D5, BS 2000,
AASHTO T53
Method : Semi-automatic
Controller : Digital Automatic
Measuring Range : 0-350 penetration units
(equivalent to 0-35mm)
Resolution : 0.04 mm
Test Load : 100g for needle penetration,
150g for conic penetration
Test Time : 5 sec (adjustable from 1 to 99 seconds)
Weight : 24 kg
Dimensions : 250 x 380 x 574 mm
Power : 230V, 50Hz