Asphalt & Bitumen

PBI-222

Fully Automatic Bitumen Penetrometer

The Fully Automatic Bitumen Penetrometer is designed to determine the penetration grade of bitumen by automatically measuring the penetration depth of a standard needle under controlled load and time conditions.

Technical Specifications

  • Application: Determination of the penetration grade of bitumen.
  • Operation: Fully automatic measurement of penetration depth and test duration.
  • Penetration Range: 0–500 units (0–50 mm).
  • Resolution: 0.01 mm.
  • Total Applied Load: 100 g, consisting of:
    • Loading rod: 47.5 g
    • Standard weight: 50 g
    • Penetration needle: 2.5 g
  • Test Duration: Adjustable from 0.1 to 600 seconds.
  • Control System: Digital touchscreen.
  • Supplied Accessory: Standard penetration needle.

EN 1426, ASTM D5/D5M, AASHTO T 49

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The Fully Automatic Bitumen Penetrometer is designed to determine the penetration grade of bitumen by automatically measuring the penetration depth of a standard needle under controlled load and time conditions.

Technical Specifications

  • Application: Determination of the penetration grade of bitumen.
  • Operation: Fully automatic measurement of penetration depth and test duration.
  • Penetration Range: 0–500 units (0–50 mm).
  • Resolution: 0.01 mm.
  • Total Applied Load: 100 g, consisting of:
    • Loading rod: 47.5 g
    • Standard weight: 50 g
    • Penetration needle: 2.5 g
  • Test Duration: Adjustable from 0.1 to 600 seconds.
  • Control System: Digital touchscreen.
  • Supplied Accessory: Standard penetration needle.