- Quality Control: Used by lubricant manufacturers and quality control laboratories to assess the consistency and performance of lubricating greases, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Product Development: Aids in the formulation and development of lubricating greases with desired consistency, viscosity, and penetration characteristics for specific applications and operating conditions.
- Grease Selection: Helps users select the appropriate grade or type of lubricating grease based on its penetration characteristics and operating requirements, such as temperature, load, and speed.
- Equipment Lubrication: Guides the proper lubrication of machinery components, such as bearings, gears, and seals, by ensuring the correct consistency of applied grease for optimal performance and durability.
The Cone Penetration Tester for lubricating grease consists of a standardized cone-shaped penetrometer probe attached to a calibrated rod or shaft. The probe is vertically driven into a sample of lubricating grease at a controlled rate, and the depth of penetration is measured and recorded. The penetration depth indicates the consistency or firmness of the grease, with softer greases exhibiting greater penetration depths and harder greases displaying lower penetration depths. The test results provide valuable information on the rheological properties of lubricating greases, including their resistance to deformation, shear stability, and structural integrity. This helps lubricant manufacturers, users, and maintenance professionals ensure the optimal performance and reliability of lubricated machinery and equipment.
penetration display |
LCD digital display,precision 0.01mm (0.1 cone penetration) |
maximum sounding depth |
greater than 620 cone penetration |
timer setting tange |
0~99 seconds±0.1seconds |
instrument power supply |
220V±22V,50Hz±1Hz |
cone penetration display battery |
LR44H button battery |