STANDARD PENETROMETER

IS 310, 1203 , 1448
Used to determine grade of bitumen . The penetration test determine consistency of bitumen for the purpose of grading : Depth units 1/10 of milimeter to which is standard needle having a standard weight will penetrate vertically in a duraion of five seconds at temperature of 25 C determines penetration of graduation .

SPECIFICATION: It consists of a vertical pillar mount5ed on a base provided with leveling screw. The dial is graduated in 400 1/10 and the millimeter subdivision and the needle pointer against figures makes easy reading . Supplied with a bitumen penetration needle, brass cone and weight 50 gms,100 gms( one each) and two samples containers.

ACCESSORIES AT EXTRA COST.

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