Penetrometer

This Koehler K19500 penetrometer is designed for ASTM penetration tests on petroleum products and for consistency tests on a wide range of food products, cosmetics, pastes and other solid to semisolid products. Precision machined and assembled to exacting specifications, and ruggedly constructed to insure long service life in both laboratory and field applications. This instrument features a full penetration range of 0-62.0mm with 1/10mm subdivisions (0-620 penetration scale) and accommodates cones and needles to perform all of the ASTM tests on lubricating greases, asphalts, petroleum waxes and petrolatums. Compact design facilitates transport for field use. Head assembly adjusts for accurate placement of the tip of the needle or cone on the surface of the sample. Sturdy cast iron base provides excellent support and has a built-in spirit level and leveling screws to insure proper alignment of the penetrometer during testing. It is supplied with 50 and 100 gram weights and standard 47.5g plunger assembly. Test cones, needles and lightweight plunger (where applicable) are available to be ordered separately.

AVAILABLE NEW CONES (extra cost):
Needle Penetration of Petroleum Waxes Test Method Standards ASTM D1321; IP 376; DIN 51579
Needle, Stainless Steel, 2.5g
Needle, Stainless Steel, 2.5g NIST Certified
Wax Specimen Container Brass cylinder with base plate conforming to ASTM D1321 specifications.

Penetration of Bituminous Materials Test Method Standards ASTM D5; IP 49; DIN 52010
Needle Stainless steel with brass ferrule, 2.5g
Needle Similar to K20500, NIST certified, 2.5g
Needle Stainless steel with stainless steel ferrule, 2.5g
Needle Similar to K20600, NIST certified, 2.5g

Cone Penetration of Lubricating Greases Test Method Standards ASTM D217; IP 50; ISO 2137; DIN 51804; FTM 791-311, FTM 791-313
Magnesium cone with hardened stainless steel tip - 102.5g. Standard cone per ASTM D217
Brass cone with hardened stainless steel tip - 102.5g. Optional cone per ASTM D217.

Cone Penetration of Lubricating Greases Using One-Quarter and One-Half Scale Cone Equipment Test Method Standards
ASTM D1403; IP 310; ISO 2137; DIN 51804
Quarter-scale aluminum cone - 2.48g

Cone Penetration of Petrolatum Test Method Standards ASTM D937; IP 179; ISO 2137; DIN 51580
Magnesium cone with hardened stainless steel tip - 102.5g

Additional Penetration Cones
Magnesium Cone - 15g for ASTM D2884 testing of Heterogeneous Propellants
Aluminum Cone - 45g for AOCS CC 16-60 testing of fats, butter and margarine
Aluminum Cone - 35g for USDA testing of pastes
Aluminum Micro-Cone - 5g for lubricating greases, cosmetic creams - Use this together with K20310 Sample Cup and Collar