Bitumen Penetrometers

Conforms to Standards: EN 1426 | ASTM D5 | AASHTO T49 | JIS K 2207 | IP 49 | DIN 52210 | AFNOR T66-004 | ASTM D217 Fully automatic operation. The entire test cycle (rapid approach, starting point determination, penetration and return to the initial position) is automatically performed by simply pressing the start button on the touch screen display Rapid approach and automatic starting point determination to eliminate any operator inaccuracy during needle position Penetration measurement via contactless displacement transducer, with 0.01 mm resolution Real time display of penetration/time curve 6″ colour touch screen display, easy to use thanks to the user-friendly software High precision vertical movement by stepper motor Eight programmable reference positions for the holder assembly Saves time and grants first class results Links: Brochure

Conforms to Test Standards EN 1426 | ASTM D5 | AASHTO T49 Digital penetration measurement Complete with micrometer vertical adjustment Semi-automatic version with automatic controller, complete with micrometer vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time Digital circulation water bath with cooling coil and immersion probe available. An additional water chiller is available but not strictly necessary The electronic timer allows the user to set up and read the fall time of the needle during testing Links: Data Sheet

Great accuracy – PID control of bath temperature (not of chiller temperature) Immersion PT100 probe included Easy to set up and use Fast heating and cooling Minimum power and water consumption Chiller is not mandatory – only for low temperatures Links: Data Sheet