| Section |
Description |
| Reference Standards |
IS:1448 (Part 60), IS:1203, ASTM D5, IP 49, ASTM D1321, ASTM D2884, ASTM D1403, IP 310, BS:1377, BS:2000 (Part 49), BS:4691, BS:4698, ASTM D937, ISO 2137, IP 50, IP 179, ASTM D217, AASHTO T49, EN DDENV 1991-2 |
| Application |
Aimco Penetrometers are used for testing a wide variety of materials such as grease, petroleum, bitumen, tar, asphalt, wax polish, food products, rubber, cement, pharmaceutical creams, and soils. |
| Working Principle |
In this test, a selected force is applied over a specified area for a known period of time. The depth of penetration or depression made in the sample is measured in tenths of a millimetre and expressed as a penetration number. |
| Construction Features |
- Accurately fabricated steel base for wide surface area testing.
- Adjustable levelling feet provided on the base.
- Rotatable upright arrangement for testing samples immersed in thermostat bath.
- Strong and durable construction for laboratory applications.
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| Standard Accessories |
- Plunger weighing 47.5 g for testing bituminous products.
- One 50 g weight.
- One 100 g weight.
- Penetration cone.
- Penetration Unit.
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