Penetration tests are performed on petroleum products to determine consistency and shear stability (lubricating greases) for design, quality control and identification purposes. A standard cone or needle is released from a penetrometer and allowed to drop freely into the sample for 5 seconds (or a different specified interval) at constant temperature. The depth of penetration of the cone or needle into the sample is measured in tenths of a millimeter by the penetrometer.
Technical Specifications
Compliant Standards | ASTM D5, D217, D937, D1321, D1403, D2884, D4950, D5329; IP 49, 50, 179, 310; ISO 2137; DIN 51579, 51580, 51804; FTM 791-311, 791-312, 791-313; AOCS Cc 16-60; AACC 58-14; NFT 60-119, 60-123, 60-132, 66-004 |
Penetration Range | 0-62.0mm (0-620 penetration scale) in 1⁄10mm or 1⁄100mm |
Penetration Interval | Operator variable from 0.1 to 9999.9 seconds with automatic repeat function and 5.0 second default |
Power Requirements | 115V 60Hz 220-240V 50/60Hz |
Dimensions (cm) | Base: 31.7 x 35.6 Overall: 31.7 x 35.6 x 45.7 |
Net Weight (kg) | 9.6 kg |