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Digital Needle Penetration Bitumen test Penetrometer

This Penetrometer is used to test the needle penetration of petroleum asphalt for road, polymer modified asphalt penetration and liquid petroleum asphalt distillation or the residue after evaporation of emulsified asphalt recording by 0.1mm.

When the tester automatically control the temperature, the penetrometer measured with the displacement sensor and automatically calculate the average, equipped with 20 times the magnifying glass and spotlights, convenient and intuitive.

    Working Principle

    Under the specified temperature and time conditions, a standard needle with a certain weight is inserted vertically into the asphalt sample, and the penetration depth of the standard needle is measured using a digital displacement sensor to characterize the hardness and thinness of the asphalt.

    Functional Features

    High degree of automation: microcomputer technology is used to automatically control the penetration depth, heating temperature and test time.

    High measurement accuracy: the digital displacement sensor has an accuracy of up to 0.01mm and can accurately measure the penetration.

    Strong data processing function: Asphalt Needle Penetrometer can test three times in a row and automatically calculate the average value, can store multiple sets of test data, and can be connected to an external printer to print the results.

    Precise temperature control: Bitumen Penetrometer has its own heating and temperature control system, and the temperature control range is generally room temperature -50℃, with an accuracy of up to 0.1℃.

    Main features

    1. The collect nut fixed needle, to ensure that the needle bar and the needle are in the same center line.

    2. Displacement sensor test, the needle penetration display precision: 0.01 mm

    3. Equipped with cold light lighting device, had no effect on the asphalt surface temperature

    4. Bitumen Needle Penetration Test Apparatus with a heating device

    5. Asphalt Penetration Apparatus with low temperature water bath so penetration test at low temperature can be done

    6. The advanced digital temperature sensor enables temperature measurement more accurate.

    7. Pin and connecting rod are easy disassembly, easy to check the quality

    8. The printer can output directly

    9. LCD is more intuitive.

    The main technical indicators

    Main Technical Indicators

    Parameter Names

    Details

    Temperature Range Indoors temperature ~ 90 ℃
    Needle penetration time Boot time: 5s, you can set your own
    Needle penetration range 0-40mm ± 0.01 mm
    Time range 0-60s ±0.1s
    Total weight of the standard pin and connecting rod 50g ± 0.05g
    Weight mass 50g ± 0.05g
    Ambient temperature 5 ~ 40 ℃
    Ambient humidity ≦ 85%
    Power supply voltage 220V
    Boundary dimension 330 × 230 ×  520mm
    Power 600W
    Weight 7.2kg

    FAQ

    1. Testing Standards & Applications 
    Q: Which international test standards does this Digital Bitumen Penetrometer comply with?
    A: This penetrometer strictly conforms to standard testing methods including ASTM D5, AASHTO T49, EN 1426, and BS 2000-49. It is designed to determine the consistency and hardness of penetration-grade bitumen, modified asphalt, asphalt residue, and solid bitum

    2. Measurement Accuracy & Operation 
    Q: What is the measurement range, resolution, and timing control of this device?
    A:Displacement Range: 0 – 50 mm (0 – 500 penetration units / 0.1 dmm).
    Display Resolution: 0.01 mm (0.1 dmm).
    Timing Control: Microprocessor-controlled automatic release with adjustable timer (default 5.0 seconds ± 0.1 s). It features an automatic needle release and brake mechanism to eliminate human operator error.

    3. Standard Accessories & Weights Included 
    Q: What standard accessories and weights are included in the package?
    A: The standard package includes:
    Standard penetration needle (2.5g ± 0.05g) with individual calibration certificate.
    Needle holder/plunger rod (47.5g ± 0.05g).
    Additional weights: 50g and 100g (for total test loads of 100g and 200g).
    Sample containers (brass/stainless steel) and a transfer dish (glass/acrylic) with thermal insulation.
    Leveling feet and built-in bubble spirit level.

    4. Temperature Control & Optional Water Bath 
    Q: Is a constant temperature water bath required, and can you supply it together?
    A: Yes. According to ASTM D5, standard penetration testing requires sample conditioning at 25.0°C ± 0.1°C (or 4°C / 46.1°C for low/high temperature tests). We provide optional precision circulating constant temperature water baths with circulation pumps and external heat-exchange dishes to maintain exact temperature stability right on the testing stage.

    5. Calibration, Calibration Certificate & Power Supply
    Q: Can you provide third-party calibration certificates, and does it support 110V/220V power?
    A: Yes. Every unit is factory calibrated, and we can also arrange third-party ISO 17025 accredited calibration reports upon request. The electrical system supports universal AC 110V / 220V (50/60Hz) with local plug adapters (US, UK, EU, AU).