Used to determine the setting time of the mortar fraction in concrete mixes with slump greater than zero, by testing mortar sieved from mix. The apparatus consists of a spring penetrometer (capacity 100 kgf, precision 1 kgf) and six interchangeable stainless steel needle pointers of 16-32-65-160-325-650 mm² area. Penetrometer with the handle, barrel and spring-reaction plunger, graduated 10 N to 981 N (1 to 100 kgf). A sliding ring indicates the reached load on the handle of the penetrometer. Supplied complete with carrying case.
