Bitumen and Bituminous Binders

Automatic Electronic Bitumen Penetrometer

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Standards

EN 1426; ASTM D5; AASHTO T49

The UTB-0126 Automatic Electronic Penetrometer is used for determination of the needle penetration according to EN 1426, ASTM D5 and AASHTO T49 standards. The penetration depth of the needle is determined with a pulse type electronic measuring system, which is separated from the plunger during the test, this allows the free guidance of the plunger which virtually eliminates friction during the test.

The frame with levelling screws and spirit level consists of a digital control unit with touch screen, an anodised aluminum base plate with centering guide, magnifying lens and low voltage illuminator mounted on flexible arms. The penetration depth of the cone is determined with a pulse type electronic measuring system, which is separated from the plunger during the test, this allows the free guidance of the plunger which virtually eliminates friction during the test.

The cone is lowered so that the tip of the cone just touches the surface of the soil by pressing up and down arrows on the screen with fast and slow motion option.In this process, magnifying glass and led lamp help the operator. .The pernetrometer allows the cone to free fall into the sample for the specific seted time interval. which  can be set on display. 

A thermometer (IP38, ASTM 17C or 63C) required for the test should be ordered separately.

The Automatic Electronic Penetrometer is supplied complete with;

• Penetration Needle, 1 piece.
• Needle holder
• Weights of 50g and 100g
• Transfer Dish
• Sample Cup, Ø 55x35 mm, 6 pieces, stainless steel

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