Low Temperature Asphalt Penetrometer
This low temperature penetrometer determines the penetration resistance of bituminous materials. The instrument features a temperature-controlled bath, a precision penetration needle, and a digital display for accurate measurement.
Technical Specifications
Overview
Precision Low Temperature Testing
The Low Temperature Penetrometer is a specialized instrument engineered for determining the needle penetration of petroleum asphalt and bituminous materials. Designed in accordance with rigorous national and industry standards, it ensures accurate consistency and hardness assessment, which is critical for pavement design and material selection. Beyond highway engineering, its versatile design allows for reliable testing of solid granules, powders, colloids, creams, and various food products.
Technical Specifications
- Power Supply
- AC220V±10%, 50 Hz
- Total Power Consumption
- 1000 W
Constant Temperature Bath
- Bath Capacity
- 8.5 L
- Temperature Range
- 5.0 to 100.0
- Temperature Accuracy
- 0.1 °C
- Circulated Water Quantity
- 5 L/min
- Pump Head
- 1 m
Penetrometer Performance
- Timing Selection
- 5 s60 s
- Timing Error
- ±0.1 s
- Penetration Accuracy
- ±1 penetration
- Maximum Penetration
- 600
- Standard Needle Weight
- 2.5 g
Compliance
Standards Compliance
- GB/T4509 (Needle Penetration of Petroleum Asphalt)
- JTJ052 (Test Methods of Bitumen and Bituminous Mixture for Highway Engineering)
