Penetration Test

Standard Penetrometer

Penetration readings are quickly taken using this simple to operate apparatus. The 150 mm diameter dial is graduated in 400 divisions of 0.1 mm. Supplied without needles and penetration tins.

Semi-Automatic Penetrometer

As 46-5290 but incorporates Digital Automatic Controller which releases the needle assembly. The time set is displayed by a bright, easy to read display.

Penetration Needle

Hardened steel.

Penetration Needle

Hardened steel, supplied with an UKAS verification certificate. For testing to BS 2000-49 and ASTM D5. (Pack contains 1 needle only).

Transfer Dish

For use with ELE Penetrometer 46-5295.

Penetration Tin

For penetrations between 200 and 350, approximately 70 mm diameter x 45 mm deep.

Penetration Tin

For penetrations below 200, approximately 55 mm diameter x 35 mm deep.

Automatic Penetrometer

• Fully automatic 
• Built-in software
• Four programmable reference positions for cone holder assy
• Stepper motor for penetration depth as low as 0.01 mm
• Programmable Penetration time between 0 and 999 min 
• Range: 0 to 75 mm
• Results: in 1/10 mm on full range 
• Microprocessor control 
• Optoelectronic penetration direction 

Includes: Holder for accessories, magnifying lens and low voltage illuminator, centering guide with screw and nut, power cord, set of 2 fusibles, RS232C output, accessories for automatic level detection for  conductive sample comprising probe cable, mini grip & test probe and instruction manual.  Supplied without penetration needles. 

Standards: ASTM D 5 - ISO EN 1426 - IP 49 - DIN 52010 & D 217 - ISO 2137 - IP 50 - DIN 51580 & D 937 - IP 179 - DIN 51579 & D 1321 - ISO 3992 - DIN 51579  & D 1403- ISO 6298 - IP 310 

Constant Temperature Bath 21 - 56ºC

Conforms to Penetration Testing Standards. A bench mounting bath specially designed for the conditioning of bitumen samples prior to penetration tests. Incorporating a highly accurate thermostat, the bath maintains a temperature between 21°C and 56°C ± 0.1°C (at ambient). An integral cover and deep tray for penetration testing are supplied as standard.

• Heater and circulation included.
• Cooling coil incorporated.
• Maximum temperature 100°C.
• Minimum temperature +2°C above water supply.
• Maximum fill volume 38 litres.
• External tank dimensions: 490 x 335 x 255 mm (L x W x H).
• Internal tank dimensions: 485 x 330 x 250 mm (L x W x H).