The Semi-Automatic Bitumen Penetrometer is used to determine the penetration of bituminous samples under constant load, time and temperature.
The Penetrometer consists of a cast iron base with coarse and fine levelling screws, a penetration timer unit, and a digital penetration measurement gauge with 0.01 mm readability.
To start the 5 second test, the user must press the start button of the penetration timer unit and the plunger, which is fitted with the needle, will be released.
A water bath (UTGE-4000 or UTGE-4050, 25±0,1 C) and a thermometer (IP38, ASTM 17C or 63C) required for the test should be ordered separately.
The Semi-Automatic Digital Penetrometer is supplied complete with;