STANDARDS: ASTM C403, AASHTO T197
Used to determine the setting time of the mortar fraction in concrete mixes with slump greater than zero, by testing mortar sieved from mix.
The apparatus consists of a spring penetrometer (capacity 100 kgf, precision 1 kgf) and six interchangeable stainless steel needle pointers of 16-32-65-160-325-650 mm² area.
Penetrometer with the handle, barrel and spring-reaction plunger, graduated 10 N to 981 N (1 to 100 kgf).
A sliding ring indicates the reached load on the handle of the penetrometer.
Supplied complete with carrying case.