Penetration

 

 

Penetration tests are performed on petroleum products to determine the consistency and shear stability for design, quality control, and identification purposes. The penetration of petroleum products is important for rating lubricants and greases for use in industry applications.

Penetration Products

Penetration

K19500
Manual Penetrometer

Penetration tests are performed on petroleum products to determine consistency and shear stability (lubricating greases) for design, quality control and identification purposes. Conforms to the specifications of D5, D217, D1321, D1403, and related specifications.
 

K95500
K95590
Digital Penetrometer

Penetration tests are performed on petroleum products to determine consistency and shear stability (lubricating greases) for design, quality control and identification purposes. Conforms to the specifications of D5, D217, D1321, D1403, and related specifications.
 

K18100
K18110
K18119
K18190
K18191
K18192
Mechanical Grease Worker

For “worked penetration’’ and “prolonged worked penetration” tests to determine consistency of lubricating greases. Consists of single or dual steel ASTM grease workers mounted on a sturdy base and driven by a powerful gear reduction motor. Meets ASTM specifications for stroke length and rate. Conforms to the specifications of ASTM D217, D4950, and related specifications.
 

K95600
K95690
Penetrometer Bath

Constant temperature water bath for conditioning samples prior to a penetration test. Full visibility bath has a large shelf to accommodate a wide range of sample containers, including all containers used in ASTM tests. Conforms to the specifications of ASTM D5, D217, D937, and related specifications.
 

Accessories
Penetrometer Cones and Accessories

The wide range of accessories, such as needles, cones, and plunger assemblies may seem daunting to configure, but are easier to select than they seem enable the user to confirm to a wide array of standard test procedures, develop their own methods for their unique products. Conforms to a variety of ASTM, IP, and ISO specifications.