Our penetration testing apparatus is designed for accurate measurement of the consistency and hardness of bituminous materials, lubricating greases, petrolatum, petroleum waxes, and gels. All instruments comply with international standards, including ASTM, ISO, DIN, IP, and NF, and are CE marked for laboratory and industrial applications.

Test Methods & Applications
• Bituminous Materials – Needle Penetration
ASTM D5 · IP 49 · DIN 52010
Measures the penetration of semi-solid and solid bitumen to assess consistency and performance.
• Lubricating Grease – Cone Penetration
ASTM D217 · ASTM D1403 · IP 50 · IP 310 · DIN 51804 · ISO 2137 · NF T60-132 · NF T60-140
Determines the consistency of lubricating greases using cone penetration under standardised conditions.
• Petrolatum – Cone Penetration
ASTM D937 · IP 179 · DIN 51580 · ISO 2137 · NF T60-119
Empirical consistency measurement of petrolatum with a precision penetrometer.
• Petroleum Waxes – Needle Penetration
ASTM D1321 · IP 376 · DIN 51579
Estimates wax hardness and consistency by needle penetration (≤ 250 units).
• Lubricating Grease – Roll Stability
ASTM D1831
Evaluates consistency changes in lubricating greases under roll stability test conditions.
• Heterogeneous Propellants – Cone Penetration
ASTM D2884
Determines the yield stress of gel and emulsion propellants with solid additives (0–70%).

Equipment

LT/P-65000/M – Manual Penetration Apparatus
• Aluminium base with spirit level and adjustable feet
• Steel sliding bar with safety brake for head movement
• Analytical head with digital calibre for millimetre precision
• Lever system for manual release of penetration weight
• Adjustable viewing mirror
• Supplied with 47.5 g plunger/slider
• Stainless steel container centring device

LT/P-66000/M – Semi-Automatic Penetration Apparatus
• Aluminium base with spirit level and adjustable feet
• Steel sliding bar with security brake
• Analytical head with digital calibre for millimetre measurement
• Manual lever release plus programmable automatic release system
• Integrated timer for automatic penetration control
• Adjustable viewing mirror with check light
• Supplied with 47.5 g plunger/slider
• Stainless steel container centring device