Penetrometer - Fully Automatic
Product Code: BT007
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Working Principle
Penetration tests are conducted on petroleum products to determine consistency and slip stability (for lubricating greases) for design, quality control, and identification purposes. A standard cone or needle is released from a penetrometer and allowed to fall freely onto the sample for 5 seconds (or a specified different interval) at a constant temperature. The depth of penetration of the cone or needle into the sample is measured in tenths of a millimeter by an optoelectronic sensor installed in the penetrometer.
Applications
- Needle Penetration of Bituminous Materials: ASTM D5; IP 49; DIN 52010
- Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease ASTM D217; IP 50; ISO 2137; DIN 51804; FTM 791-311, FTM 791-313
- Cone Penetration of Petroleum: ASTM D937; IP 179; ISO 2137; DIN 51580
- Needle Penetration of Petroleum Paraffins: ASTM D1321; IP 376; DIN 51579
- Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease Using Quarter and Half-Scale Cone Equipment: ASTM D1403; IP310; ISO 2137; DIN 51804
Key Features
- Fully Automatic Operational Design
- Compact design and robust construction ensure long service life
- The compact design also facilitates easy transportation for field applications
- Stable cast iron base provides excellent support
- Keyboard-equipped Digital Alphanumeric LCD Touch Screen
- Optical depth detection
- Automatically timed programmable penetration measurements - Factory preset penetration time (Operator can also enter user-defined penetration interval via LCD touch screen)
- Motorized placement of the penetrator on the sample surface
- Penetrometer arm automatically returns to home position after 5 seconds
- Measurement results are configured for narrowing and resetting
- Display resolution of penetration depth in tenths of a unit (0.01 mm)
- Micrometer differential gear mechanism for fine movement of the head. Needle/Cone Weight and piston weight comply with ASTM and IP requirement criteria
- Penetration value is measured and displayed on the digital LCD screen
- Large, removable base includes grease working cups and other ASTM and non-standard sample containers
- Complete selection of penetrometer cones, needles, and accessories for petroleum product testing and many other applications (See optional accessories)
- Needle/cone, container
Technical Specifications
| Specifications | Features |
|---|---|
| Device body | Manufactured from Light Steel Material |
| Paint | Paint coating |
| Device dimensions | 22" x 14" x 21" (L x W x H) |
| Electric motor | Recognized motorized asynchronous motor for up and down movement of the penetrometer arm |
| Sensor | Optoelectronic Sensor for penetration depth measurement |
| Controls | Programmable Touch Screen LCD Controller |
| Display | Color LCD Screen |
| Touch screen | Schneider Electric |
| Penetration measurement accuracy | 1/100 mm (0.01 mm) |
| Data storage | td>Last 10 readings and expandable (optional)|
| Power | 220 Volt, 50 Hz, Single Phase, AC Supply |
| 40°C | |
| Ambient humidity | 40% - 80% Rh |
| Special Features | Automatic return when penetration test cycle is completed |
| Standard supplied items | 1) Penetrometer Unit 2) Needle / Hollow cone / Solid cone as per test requirement |
