Mortar Penetrometer
Product Code : EL-CTLE-10914
Mortar Penetrometer (code EL-CTLE-10914) is a spring-loaded instrument for following the rate of hardening of the mortar sieved from freshly mixed concrete. Its stem is graduated 0–70 kg × 1 kg, it has 6 interchangeable penetration needles, and the force needed to push a needle 25 mm into the mortar is shown by a sliding ring on the stem; it comes complete in a wooden carrying case.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Finding the rate of hardening of mortar sieved from freshly mixed concrete |
| Spring and stem | Stem graduated 0–70 kg × 1 kg |
| Penetration needles | 6 interchangeable; areas 645, 323, 65, 32 and 16 mm² |
| Penetration resistance | Force exerted to penetrate the mortar by 25 mm, indicated by a sliding ring on the graduated stem |
| Needle shank marking | Every 12.5 mm |
| Supplied in | Wooden carrying case |
| Product code | EL-CTLE-10914 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Mortar Penetrometer Used For?
The setting time of concrete is found on its mortar fraction, obtained by sieving the coarse aggregate out of a fresh sample, because stones would obstruct the needle. The mortar is placed in a container and, at intervals, the operator pushes a needle into it to the 25 mm depth shown by the shank markings, reading the force from the sliding ring on the graduated stem. Dividing that force by the needle area gives the penetration resistance, and larger needles are exchanged for smaller ones as the mortar stiffens. Plotting resistance against time shows the rate of hardening and the times of setting.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of penetrometers required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Mortar Penetrometer measure?
It measures the penetration resistance of mortar sieved from fresh concrete, from which the rate of hardening of the mortar component of the concrete is found.
What load range does the stem cover?
The spring and stem are graduated from 0 to 70 kg in 1 kg divisions, and a sliding ring on the stem indicates the force applied.
Which needle sizes are provided?
There are 6 interchangeable penetration needles, with areas including 645, 323, 65, 32 and 16 mm²; smaller needles are used as the mortar hardens.
How deep does the needle go for a reading?
Penetration resistance is the force exerted to push the needle 25 mm into the mortar, and the needle shanks are marked every 12.5 mm to show the depth.
How is the instrument stored and carried?
It is supplied complete in a wooden carrying case, which holds the penetrometer and its interchangeable needles for use in the laboratory or on site.
How can the penetrometer be ordered?
Use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or pass the quantity and delivery location to the sales team through the contact page.
OEM Manufacturer
The Mortar Penetrometer is made by Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) at its works at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests concrete testing equipment, from workability apparatus and specimen moulds to compression and flexure machines for engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and can build equipment to an institution's own requirements. Tender and OEM enquiries are handled through the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other concrete testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. To ask for a quotation, send the number of penetrometers required and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.
Last updated: October 2026
