Description

Penetrometer Apparatus PSAW As per IP 49, 50 and 167 specifications. The apparatus is used for penetration test on a wide variety of materials such as grease, petroleum , bitumen, tar, wax, polish, food stuff, rubber asphalts and pharmaceutical creams. A given force is applied for a given period of time and a depression is made in the sample which is measured in tenth of milimeter on a vertical rod which can be adjusted for height. A rack and pinion and pointer assembly provides fine adjustment for needle tip to sample and incorporates a slipping clutch mechanism which makes reading of penetration and subsequent resetting of sample for accurate operation. The dial is graduated from 0-400 in 1/10 milimter sub-division. Provided with two sample containers.