Penetration

Penetration test is probably the most popular traditional test on binders, since used to classify bitumen. The test evaluates the hardness of bitumen by measuring the penetration of needle at fixed temperature. The test can be performed with a manual digital penetrometer, with a semi-automatic model or with fully automatic penetrometer PIVOT, controlling both needle approach, contact, zero and test phase.

Penetrometer, Fully Automatic Model - PIVOT

Used to perform fully automatic binder penetration tests.

Standards EN 1426 ASTM D5 AASHTO T49 JIS K 2207 IP 49 DIN 52210 NF T66-004 ASTM D217

PIVOT Fully Automatic Penetrometer 81-PV0103
Description

 

A compact instrument, microprocessor controlled, using the latest technologies and programming tools. It includes a 6″ lateral touch screen display, intuitive and easy to use, which shows the penetration/time curve and can display and average up to 6 tests. 

The instrument reaches the test start point automatically, and it is supplied with an integrated led lamp.

The vertical movement is performed by a high precision stepper motor and measured by a contactless displacement transducer. The device also has the possibility to recall the vertical position for repeated tests.

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 (see accessories).

The apparatus is supplied complete with outfit for penetration of bituminous materials (needle, needle holder, 50 g weight, 150 g additional weight and 6 containers), centering guide, anodized aluminium base plate with spirit level and adjustable leveling feet. USB flash drive for saving data and test reports included.

Main features

 

  • Fully automatic operation. The entire test cycle (rapid approach, starting point determination, penetration and return to the initial position) is automatically performed by simply pressing the start button on the touch screen display
  • Rapid approach and automatic starting point determination to eliminate any operator inaccuracy during needle position
  • Penetration measurement via contactless displacement transducer, with 0.01 mm resolution
  • Real time display of penetration/time curve
  • 6″ color touch streen display, easy to use thanks to the user friendly software
  • High precision vertical movement by stepper motor
  • Eight programmable reference positions for the holder assembly
  • Saves time and grants first class results

 

Products

 

 
81-PV0103

PIVOT Automatic Penetrometer, microprocessor controlled. 110-230V/50-60Hz/1ph

Technical Specifications
  • Programmable reference positions for holder assemby: 8
  • Programmable penetration time: 0-9999 sec
  • Programmable delay time: 0-999 sec
  • Penetration range: 0-50 mm
  • Penetration resolution: 0.01 mm
  • Tests simultaneously displayed: up to 6
  • Languages: English or Italian 
  • Connections: USB port for test database and Lan port for PC connection
  • Overall dimensions (wxdxh): 360x410x680 mm
  • Weight approx.: 21 Kg
Accessories

 

81-B0100/1
Mirror with adjustable holder
 
81-B0110/A
Sample cup dia 55×35 mm. Kit of 6.
 
81-B0110/B
Aluminium cup dia 70×45 mm. Set of 6
 
81-B0113
Penetration needle made from hardened polished stainless steel. Univocally traceable by engraved serial number. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied with conformity certificate.
 
81-B0113/A
Penetration needle made from hardened polished stainless steel. Univocally traceable by engraved serial number. Set of 3. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied with conformity certificate.
 
81-B0113/1
Penetration needle, fully hardened, tempered and polished stainless steel. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied complete with official UKAS Verification Certificate
 
81-B0115
Standard penetration cone
 
81-PV0102/A
Water bath for penetration test complete with internal water coil, support for specimen and water connections. To be used with external chiller series 81-PV0102/CHx
 
81-PV0102/CH

Water chiller, with temperature controller with ± 0,1 °C accuracy and fluid temperature range between 5 and 30 °C. Suitable for chilling penetrometer water baths or temperature controlled setting time tests. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph

 
81-PV0102/CHZ

Water chiller, with temperature controller with ± 0,1 °C accuracy and fluid temperature range between 5 and30 °C. Suitable for chilling penetrometer water baths or temperature controlled setting time tests. 110V/60Hz/1ph

 
82-B0100/6MF
Thermometer IP 38C range + 23 to 27°C, mercury free with alternative liquid
 
82-B0122/4MF
Thermometer ASTM S63C, range -8 to +32°C, mercury free with alternative liquid
 
82-B0125/2MF
Saybolt thermometer ASTM 17C, range +19 to +27°C, mercury free with alernative liquid.
 
81-PV0102

Water bath for bitumen penetration tests, including heating controller and cooling coil, immersion temperature probe, internal support gridand connections to mains water. Temperature range 25 to 60 ± 0.1 °C. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

 
81-PV0102/Z

Water bath for bitumen penetration tests, including heating controller and cooling coil, immersion temperature probe, internal support gridand connections to mains water. Temperature range 25 to 60 ± 0.1 °C. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

 
81-B0109/A
Transfer dish with support and locking elements for 55 mm dia. and 70 mm dia. sample cups
 
81-PV0113/AM
Magnetic penetrometer needles for PIVOT automatic penetrometer, 2.5 ± 0.05 g. Set of 3.

 

Standard Penetrometers

Fully manual or Semi-automatic version to perform binder penetration tests.

Standards EN 1426 ASTM D5 AASHTO T49

Digital standard penetrometer complete with micrometer vertical adjustment
Description

Cast iron base with leveling screws, digital penetration measurement gauge 0.01 mm precision, release button, automatic zeroing. Semi-automatic model 81-B0101/E 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, according to EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T49. Both models are fit with a micrometer vertical adjustment device. Needles, cups, thermometer  and mirror are not included and have to be ordered separately. See accessories.

The instrument is provided with lead screw gear arrangement, Leveling screws, Spirit level. The head can be clamped at any desired height. A rack and pinion and pointer assemble provides fine adjustment of needle or cone tip to sample. It incorporates a clutch mechanism. 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.

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 (see accessories).

  • Weight approx.: 8.5 kg
Main features
  • Digital penetration measurement
  • Complete with micrometer vertical adjustment
  • Semi-automatic version with automatic controller, complete with micrometer vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time
  • Digital circulation water bath with cooling coil and immersion probe available. An additional water chiller is available but not strictly necessary
  • The electronic timer allows the user to set up and read the fall time of the needle during testing
Products
81-B0100/D
Standard digital penetrometer with micrometer vertical adjustment and digital penetration measurement
 
81-B0101/E
Digital electronic semi-automatic penetrometer complete with micrometer vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time, according to EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T49. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
 
81-B0101/EZ
Digital electronic semi-automatic penetrometer complete with micrometer vertical adjustment and adjustable electronic timer of the fall time, according to EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T49. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
Technical Specifications
  • Load capacity: Static 10 kN <0.1 Hz, Dynamic 15 kN ≥ 0.1 Hz 
  • Actuator stroke: 30 mm (+/- 15 mm stroke)
  • Actuator type: E-Mech electromechanical Servoactuation (EmS)
  • Temperature range: 2 ° to 60 ° C in an ambient condition of 15-27 ° C
  • Cell dimension (dia xh): 305 x 584 mm 
  • Confining pressure: 0 to 225 kPa
  • Noise level: less than 70 db at 2m
  • Computer control: integrated All-in-One PC touchscreen (optional)
  • Air compressor and dryer: low noise, integrated, automatic operation-on-demand (optional)
  • Specimen size: 38/50/75/100 mm dia. x 110/130/135/150 mm h
  • Dimensions (hxwxd): 1526 x 832 x 739 mm
  • Weight 250 kg

Transducers

  • Load cell: +/- 20 kN low profile pancake type
  • Built-in LVDT Actuator: 30 mm stroke (+/- 15 mm)
  • Pressure: 0 to 300 kPa
  • On-specimen displacement: 3 clips on +/- 0.5 mm LVDTs Compatible with up to 4 (various optional loose-core, strain gauge transducers available)
  • Temperature probe range: -25 to 80 ° C
  • Plug-and-Play: up to 4 interchangeable on-specimen displacement transducers, plus easily interchangeable load cells

Services

  • Power without air compressor: 220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph, 9 A or 208 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph, 11 A
  • Power with air compressor: 220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph, 13 A or 208 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph, 16 A
  • Clean dry air at 450-800 kPa; 2 L / sec (optional integrated air compressor available)
Accessories
81-B0100/1
Mirror with adjustable holder
 
81-B0109
Transfer dish with support
 
81-B0110/A
Sample cup dia 55×35 mm. Kit of 6.
 
81-B0110/B
Aluminium cup dia 70×45 mm. Set of 6
 
81-B0113
Penetration needle made from hardened polished stainless steel. Univocally traceable by engraved serial number. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied with conformity certificate.
 
81-B0113/A
Penetration needle made from hardened polished stainless steel. Univocally traceable by engraved serial number. Set of 3. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied with conformity certificate.
 
81-B0113/1
Penetration needle, fully hardened, tempered and polished stainless steel. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied complete with official UKAS Verification Certificate
 
81-B0115
Standard penetration cone
 
81-PV0102/A
Water bath for penetration test complete with internal water coil, support for specimen and water connections. To be used with external chiller series 81-PV0102/CHx
 
81-PV0102/CH

Water chiller, with temperature controller with ± 0,1 °C accuracy and fluid temperature range between 5 and 30 °C. Suitable for chilling penetrometer water baths or temperature controlled setting time tests. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph

 
81-PV0102/CHZ

Water chiller, with temperature controller with ± 0,1 °C accuracy and fluid temperature range between 5 and30 °C. Suitable for chilling penetrometer water baths or temperature controlled setting time tests. 110V/60Hz/1ph

 
82-B0100/6MF
Thermometer IP 38C range + 23 to 27°C, mercury free with alternative liquid
 
82-B0122/4MF
Thermometer ASTM S63C, range -8 to +32°C, mercury free with alternative liquid
 
82-B0125/2MF
Saybolt thermometer ASTM 17C, range +19 to +27°C, mercury free with alernative liquid.
 
81-PV0102

Water bath for bitumen penetration tests, including heating controller and cooling coil, immersion temperature probe, internal support gridand connections to mains water. Temperature range 25 to 60 ± 0.1 °C. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

 
81-PV0102/Z

Water bath for bitumen penetration tests, including heating controller and cooling coil, immersion temperature probe, internal support gridand connections to mains water. Temperature range 25 to 60 ± 0.1 °C. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

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