Penetrometer Cones and Accessories
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- Precision machined cones and needles for ASTM and related methods
- Sample containers
- Constant temperature baths
- Grease workers and accessories
- Roll stability testers
- USDA and AOCS penetrometer cones
Use together with K19500 and K955 series penetrometers to determine the consistency of petroleum products. Please reach out to your Koehler sales representative for information on non-petroleum test applications.
Consistency and hardness are some of the most important properties of any semi-solid material. A semi-solid material’s consistency is the degree of resistance to movement by an applier force. Penetration is the measure of consistency in tenths of millimeters. This concept is now used effectively for quality control of semi-solid substances through the petroleum industry, food industry, and more. The penetrometer is a useful tool for measuring the performance of these products. 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. Below is a list of some of Koehler’s offerings and their typical applications.
Needle Penetration of Petroleum Waxes
Test Method Standards: ASTM D1321; IP 376; DIN 51579
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K17700 | Needle, Stainless Steel, 2.5g |
| K17770 | Needle, Stainless Steel, 2.5g, NIST Certified |
| K17710 | Wax Specimen Container Brass cylinder with base plate conforming to ASTM D1321 specifications |
| K956 Series | Penetration Bath Series |
Penetration of Bituminous Materials
Test Method Standards: ASTM D5; IP 49; DIN 52010
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K20500-00000 | Needle, Stainless Steel with Brass Ferrule, 2.5g |
| K20570-00000 | Needle, Stainless Steel with Brass Ferrule, 2.5g, NIST Certified |
| K20600-00000 | Needle, Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Ferrule, 2.5g |
| K20670-00000 | Needle, Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Ferrule, 2.5g, NIST Certified |
| 388-001-003 | Sample Container, 55mm dia. x 35mm depth For penetrations below 200 |
| 388-001-006 | Sample Container, 70mm dia. x 45mm depth For penetrations between 200 and 350 |
| 357-000-001 | Transfer Dish Submerges sample container per ASTM specifications |
| K956 Series | Penetration Bath Series |
Cone Penetration of Lubricating Greases
Test Method Standards: ASTM D217; IP 50; ISO 2137; DIN 51804; FTM 791-311, FTM 791-313
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K20800 | Cone, Magnesium with Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g |
| K20000 | Cone, Brass with Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g |
| K181 Series | Grease Worker Series |
| K19100 | Grease Cutter for Block Penetration Tests |
| K956 Series | Penetration Bath Series |
Cone Penetration of Petrolatum
Test Method Standards: ASTM D937; IP 179; ISO 2137; DIN 51580
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K20800 | Cone, Magnesium With hardened stainless steel tip, 102.5g |
| K20700 | Sample Container With cover, conforms to ASTM D937 specifications |
| K95600 | Penetration Bath, 115V, 60Hz |
| K95690 | Penetration Bath, 230V, 50/60Hz |
Roll Stability of Lubricating Grease
Test Method Standards: ASTM D1831
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K183 Series | Roll Stability Tester Series |
| K20900 | Quarter Scale Cone, Aluminum, 2.48g |
| K21000 | Quarter Scale Grease Worker |
Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease - Half Scale
Test Method Standards: ASTM D1403; IP 310; ISO 2137; DIN 51804
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K20200 | Half Scale Cone, Stainless Steel, 22.5g |
| K19520 | Half Scale Plunger, 15g For use with K19500 Manual Penetrometer |
| K95573-00000 | Quarter Scale Plunger, 15g For use with K955 Series Digital Penetrometer |
| K20210 | Half Scale Grease Worker |
| K956 Series | Penetration Bath Series |
Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease - Quarter Scale
Test Method Standards: ASTM D1403; IP 310; ISO 2137; DIN 51804
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K20900 | Quarter Scale Cone, Aluminum, 2.48g |
| K20910 | Quarter Scale Plunger, 6.9g For use with K19500 Manual Penetrometer |
| K95519-00000 | Quarter Scale Plunger, 6.9g For use with K955 Series Digital Penetrometer |
| K21000 | Quarter Scale Grease Worker |
| K21002 | Retaining Base Plate Mounts on bench or wall to retain Quarter Scale Grease Worker when working heavy greases |
| K21001 | Blank Lid With seal, for Quarter Scale Grease Worker Use when hearing samples prior to test |
| K956 Series | Penetration Bath Series |
Additional Penetration Cones
| Catalog No. | Description |
| K19800 | Magnesium Cone, 15g For ASTM D2884 testing of Heterogeneous Propellants |
| K19900 | Aluminum Cone, 45g For AOCS CC 16-60 testing of fats, butter, and margarine |
| K20090 | Aluminum Cone, 35g For USDA testing of pastes |
| K20300 | Aluminum Micro-Cone, 5g For lubricating greases and cosmetic creams Use together with K20310 Sample Cup and Collar |
Food Industry
| Material | Test Method | Description | Catalog No. |
| - Chocolate - Confectioneries - Yeast |
- ASTM D5 - DIN 52010 - IP 49 |
Standard needle, Stainless Steel w/Brass Ferrule, 2.5g | K20500-00000 K20570-00000 (Cert) |
| - Putty and Fruit - Viscous Pastes - Cheese |
Pin Needle | K20340 | |
| - Chocolate - Yeast - Sausages - Meat Products |
- ASTM D1321 - DIN 51579 |
K17700 K17770 (Cert) |
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| - Edible Fats - Pudding - Jelly - Yogurt - Mayonnaise |
- ASTM D217 - IP 50 - IP 179 - ISO 2137 - DIN 51580 |
Standard Hollow Cone, Brass w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20000 |
| - Fats (small quantities) | - ASTM D1403 - IP 310 - DIN 51804 Part 2 |
Quarter-Scale Cone, Aluminum, 2.48g | K20900 |
| - Jam - Marmalade - Ketchup - Mustard - Fruit Preparations |
- ASTM D217 - IP 167 - ISO 2137 |
Solid Cone, Magnesium w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20800 |
| - Yogurt - Cream |
Hollow Plexiglass Cone, 15g | K20370 | |
| - Puddings - Gelatin - Jam - Mustard |
Perforated Disk with Cylindrical Holes, 10g | K20380 | |
| - Edible Fats - Butter - Margarine - Confectioneries |
- AOCS Method Cc 16-60 - AACC 58-14 |
Aluminum Cone, 45g | K19900 |
Petroleum Industry
| Material | Test Method | Description | Catalog No. |
| - Greases | - ASTM D217 - IP 50 - IS 2137 - DIN 51804 - FTM 791-311 - FTM 791-313 - ASTM D1403 - IP 310 |
Solid Cone, Magnesium w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g Standard Hollow Cone, Brass w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g Quarter-Scale Cone, Aluminum, 2.48g Half-Scale Cone, Stainless Steel, 22.5g |
K20800
K20900 |
| - Vaselines - Paraffins (Penetration over 150) |
- ASTM D217 - IP 50 - ISO 2137 - DIN 51580 - ASTM D937 - IP 179 |
Standard Hollow Cone, Brass w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20000 |
| - Petrolatum | - ASTM D937 - IP 179 - ISO 2137 - DIN 51580 |
Solid Cone, Magnesium w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20800 |
| - Petroleum Waxes - Paraffins |
- ASTM - D1321 - IP 376 - DIN 51579 |
Tapered Needle, Stainless Steel, 2.5g | K17700 K17770 (Cert) |
| - Bitumens - Asphalts |
- ASTM D5 - IP 49 - DIN 52010 |
Standard needle, Stainless Steel w/Brass Ferrule, 2.5g | K20500-00000 K20570-00000 (Cert) |
Cosmetics Industry
| Material | Test Method | Description | Catalog No. |
| - Lipstick - Compact Powder |
- DIN 52010 | Standard needle, Stainless Steel w/Brass Ferrule, 2.5g | K20500-00000 K20570-00000 (Cert) |
| - Face and Skin Cream | - ASTM D937 - IP 50 - ISO 2137 - DIN 51580 - ASTM D217 - IP 179 |
Standard Hollow Cone, Brass w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20000 |
| - Solid or Semi-Liquid Cosmetic Cream | Aluminum Micro-Cone, 5g | K20300 |
Miscellaneous Industries
| Material | Test Method | Description | Catalog No. |
| - Pastes - Emulsions - Paints - Putty Fillers |
- ASTM D217 - IP 50 - IP 179 - ISO 2137 - DIN 51580 |
Standard Hollow Cone, Brass w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20000 |
| - Paints - Varnishes - Printing Inks |
- ASTM D217 - IP 167 - ISO 2137 |
Solid Cone, Magnesium w/Hardened Stainless Steel Tip, 102.5g | K20800 |
| - Solid Emulsions | - AOCS Method Cc 16-60 - AACC 58-14 |
Aluminum Cone, 45g | K19900 |
| - Pastes | - USDA | Aluminum Cone, 35g | K20090 |
| - Heterogeneous Propellants | - ASTM D2884 | Magnesium Cone, 15g | K19800 |