Cone penetrometer

Cone penetrometer Description and Specifications for Lab Tenders

Cone penetrometer Use: Performing liquid limit and other penetration tests; for testing a wide variety of materials such as grease, petroleum, bitumen, tar, asphalt, wax, polish, food stuffs, rubber, cement, pharmaceutical creams and soils.

Standard:

·  BS 1377, 1924-2, EN DD ENV 1997-2

Specifications:

·  Dial Indicator:           150 mm diameter graduated in 400 x 0.1 mm divisions.                                Indicator incorporates a friction/gear system.

·  Height:                      Adjustable using rapid integral clamping mechanism.

·  Cone Release.           Manual.

·  Cone.                        1 x 30°, 35 mm test cone included.

·  Base.                         Cast aluminium with adjustable levelling feet.

·  Weight.         Net 6 kg (13.25 lbs.).

·  Test Gauge for checking the condition of the cone point.

·  Penetration test cup:  55 mm diam. x 40 mm deep with rim parallel to the                           flat base.

·   Penetration test cone:           Stainless steel; 35 mm long with smooth surface at an                                     angle of 30°.

Accessories (same standards as above)

·  Evaporating/mixing dish,

·  Ground glass plate 305x305x10mm (12x12x3/8in) with seamed edges,

·  24 aluminium containers 51x22mm (2in dia. x 0.9in H) with snug-fitting lids,

·  Wash pan

·  Wooden-handled spatula with stainless steel blade 19x102mm, WxL,