Cast iron base with leveling screws, digital penetration measurement gauge 0.01 mm precision, release button, automatic zeroing. Both models are fit with a micrometer vertical adjustment device. Needles, cups, thermometer  and mirror are not included and have to be ordered separately. Semi-automatic is supplied complete with automatic controller, which automatically releases the plunger by a magnetic device, complete with micrometer vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time.

The instrument is provided with lead screw gear arrangement, Leveling screws, Spirit level. The head can be clamped at any desired height. Which makes reading of penetration and subsequent resetting a simple and accurate operation. The electronic timer allows the user to set up and read the fall time of the needle during testing. A rack and pinion and pointer assemble provides fine adjustment of needle or cone tip to sample. It incorporates a clutch mechanism. The test should be performed placing the penetration cup in thermostatically controlled water, using a suitable device as our water bath with thermoregulator and immersed probe.

Weight approx.: 8.5 kg

Main Features:

Digital penetration measurement

Digital circulation water bath with cooling coil and immersion probe available. An additional water chiller is available but not strictly necessary.

Complete with micrometer vertical adjustment.

The electronic timer allows the user to set up and read the fall time of the needle during testing.

Semi-automatic version with automatic controller, complete with micrometer vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time.