Standard penetrometer Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Standard penetrometer (Product Code: SLE/CE/91) is a dial-type needle penetration instrument used to measure the consistency of bitumen and similar semi-solid materials in civil engineering and highway materials laboratories. Engineering colleges, polytechnics and road-materials labs use it for penetration tests, reading needle depth on a dial graduated in 400 divisions of 0.1 mm. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer of engineering lab equipment in India, at its own factory in Ambala.

Specifications

What Is the Bitumen Penetrometer Used For?

In a bitumen penetration test, the conditioned sample in its container is placed under the needle and the tip is lowered with the rack-and-pinion adjustment until it just touches the surface. The needle is then released for the time set by the test method, and the dial shows how far it sank in tenths of a millimetre. Harder grades give lower readings, so students and technicians use the result to compare and classify paving bitumen. The 50 g and 100 g ring weights let the operator make up the load the method calls for.

Fitted with the accessory penetration cone, the same stand gives empirical penetration values for lubricating grease and petroleum jelly, which makes it useful lab equipment for technical institutes that teach both highway materials and petroleum products. Level the base with its screws before each series, keep the needle clean and straight, and use the clutch to return the dial to zero.

What to Specify When Ordering

• Number of complete penetrometer stands required for your laboratory
• Whether the penetration cone for grease and petroleum jelly is needed
• Any spare bitumen penetration needles or sample containers beyond the supplied set (ask us)
• Any additional 50 g or 100 g ring weights

OEM Manufacturer

The Standard penetrometer is an OEM product of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company that trades as ScienceLab. Its pillar stand, measuring head and fittings are made and assembled at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, rather than bought in from a trader.

Units are supplied factory-direct to engineering colleges, polytechnics, testing laboratories, dealers and importers. For institutional vendor registration, the company's details are GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT and LEI 3358004HRD1JIVXKYX49. Learn more on the ScienceLab company profile, and ask the manufacturer directly about replacement needles or containers.

Related Civil Engineering Lab Equipment

These items are often used alongside the penetrometer when a laboratory tests bitumen and bituminous materials:

• Ring And Ball Apparatus (Electrical) — for the softening point test on the same bitumen grades
• Kinematic Viscometer Bath — for viscosity measurements that complement penetration results
• Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment — for separating cutback bitumen before residue testing
• Water Bath (6 Holes) — a laboratory bath for holding samples at a steady temperature

See the full range of Civil Engineering Lab Equipment for concrete, soil, aggregate and bitumen testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is supplied with the Standard penetrometer?
The Standard penetrometer (SLE/CE/91) is supplied with one bitumen penetration needle, one 50 g and one 100 g ring weight and two sample containers, on its pillar stand with levelling base. The penetration cone for grease and petroleum jelly is listed separately as an accessory.

How is penetration read on the Standard penetrometer?
Penetration on the Standard penetrometer is read from a dial graduated in 400 divisions of one-tenth of a millimetre, with millimetre subdivisions and a needle pointer against figures. A clutch mechanism makes taking the reading and resetting the dial for the next test simple.

Can the Standard penetrometer test grease or petroleum jelly?
Yes. With the accessory penetration cone fitted in place of the needle, the Standard penetrometer gives empirical penetration estimates for lubricating grease, petroleum jelly and similar materials. Mention the cone in your enquiry, because it is an accessory rather than part of the standard supply.

Who manufactures the Standard penetrometer?
The Standard penetrometer is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) as the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Buyers deal directly with the manufacturer for quotations, repeat orders and questions about replacement needles or containers.

Is a calibration certificate available for the Standard penetrometer?
Calibration-certificate availability for the Standard penetrometer is not stated in its listing, so please discuss your requirement with us through the contact page before ordering. Tell us the test method your laboratory follows so we can reply accurately.

What should a quotation request for the Standard penetrometer include?
A quotation request for the Standard penetrometer should state the quantity, whether the grease penetration cone is required, any spare needles, ring weights or sample containers, and the delivery location in India or abroad. Send it through the enquiry cart or the contact page.

Request a Quote

To price the Standard penetrometer (SLE/CE/91), send your quantity and accessory needs through our contact page or add the item to the enquiry cart. Quotations come direct from the manufacturer, for institutions and dealers in India and international markets.

Last updated: 24 September 2026