Penetrometer Cones and Accessories



  • 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)
- 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