Penetrometer:
PNR 12
- Determines plasticity and consistency of pasty, creamy, semi-solid, or highly viscous samples
- Test kits for standardized methods covering measuring petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food
- Available with needles, cones, perforated disks, rods, and rams
PNR 12 automatically measures the resistance a material provides to being pierced by a specifically shaped test body. The harder the test material, the more pointed and needle-like the test body should be.
The penetrometer is used for consistency and plasticity determination of pasty, creamy, semi-solid or highly viscous samples.
Key features
Benefits at a Glance
- The patented force sensor plunger (optional) will detect the surface of samples even underneath a layer of water. It starts the standardized test sequence automatically and digitally reports the results on the display.
Suitable samples are bitumen < 160 PU (1 Penetration Unit = 0.1 mm), waxes and other comparable hard materials. - 20 programs (16 of which are individually user-definable)
- Automatic data conversion (NLGI-class, EN-bitumen value, ¼-cone to solid cone and ½-cone to solid cone)
- Limit indicator which gives an alarm when the test value falls outside preset values
- Statistical and database functionality (storage of 200 tests, evaluation of Min, Max, Mean)
- Data readout with USB stick, conversion to Excel®
- Automatic measurements of electrically conductive samples
Convenient Operation
- Magnifier and extra bright LED sample illumination for reliable manual surface detection
- Jog wheel driven menu (turn and push)
- Password protection
Customized User Flexibility
- Typical PNR 12 accessories:
Needles are suitable for measurements on bitumen, wax, food, cosmetics, etc.
Cones are used for measurements on fats, greases, jellies, creams and similar materials
Perforated disks are primarily used for measuring fluid and highly viscous materials
Rods & rams are suitable for semi-liquid fats, greases and pastes, emulsions, honey, paints, varnishes, potting compounds, ceramic pastes, bread and confectionery
Test kits for grease, waxes, food, cosmetics, sealing mass, pharmaceuticals, etc. are available. - Calibration kit (optional), officially certified for time, distance and temperature check
- Sensor (optional) for temperature measuring and recording
- Due to the variety of available test bodies PNR 12 is a modular system and comes without a test body
Technical specifications
Measuring range | 0 mm to 80 mm (plunger-dependent) |
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Max. test load | 2 kg |
Resolution | ±0.01 mm |
Test duration | 0.1 s to 999,999 s |
Start delay | up to 9999 s |
Interfaces | USB, LAN, LIMS compatibility |
Power supply | 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.5 A, 70 W |
Dimensions | 300 mm x 380 mm x 570 mm (W x D x H) |
Weight | 11 kg |
Standards
ABNT
ANP
ASTM
DIN
EN
ISO
JIS
Pharmacopoeia Europe (Ph. Eur.)
RANP
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Consistency of Bitumen Application Reports
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Consistency of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Paste (U.S. Pharmacopeia) Application Reports
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Consistency of Lipstick with Automatic Surface Detection Application Reports
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Consistency of Lotion and Balm Application Reports
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Consistency of Margarine and Other Edible Fats Application Reports
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Consistency of Microcrystalline Wax (U.S. Pharmacopeia) Application Reports
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Consistency of Ointment and Cream Application Reports
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Consistency of Vaselinum Album & Flavum - Micro Cone Method (EU Pharmacopoeia) Application Reports
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Consistency of Vaselinum Album and Flavum - Hollow Cone Method (EU Pharmacopeia) Application Reports
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Consistency of White Petrolatum (U.S. Pharmacopeia) Application Reports
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Easy Data Transfer via Network Application Reports
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PNR 12: Consistency of Greases According to DIN ISO 2137 Application Reports
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Penetration Test of a Glue Stick with Electric Surface Detection Application Reports
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Software Features of Anton Paar Instruments for the Pharma Industry Application Reports
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Testing the Consistency of Food Application Reports
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Brochure: PNR 12 Penetrometer Brochures
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Datasheet: PNR 12 Brochures
Consumables & Accessories
Consumables & Accessories
To find out if you can purchase online from your location, check the online availability below.
If you do not find the item you require, please contact your Anton Paar sales representative.

WAX TEST CYLINDER, d 25.4/27 x H 32 mm

PLUNGER, 10g, 107mm ALUMINUM

PLUNGER, 97.5 g, 154 mm, BRASS NICKEL-PLATED
- tapered and standard needles
- standard cones (in accordance with DIN-ISO-ASTM-IP)

LOAD WEIGHT, BORED, 50 g

LOAD WEIGHT, BORED, 100 g

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 55 x 35 mm

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 70 x 45 mm

WAX TAPERED NEEDLE, 2.5 g, STANDARD, WITH ID NUMBER

SOLID CONE, 102.5 g, ALUMINUM/STAINLESS STEEL

HOLLOW CONE, 15 g, ACRYLIC GLASS/ALUMINUM

QUARTER SCALE CONE, 1.08 g, ACRYLIC GLASS/STAINLESS STEEL

PLUNGER, 8.3 g, 99 mm, ELEKTRON / MAGNESIUM

MICRO GREASE WORKER, 1/4 CONE METHOD

MICRO GREASE WORKER, 1/2 CONE METHOD

GREASE CONTAINER, 3-PARTS CPL. WITH INSERT CYLINDER

MICRO CONE (PHARMA), 7 g, ALUMINUM (KLEIN TYPE)

PLUNGER, 16.8g, 116mm ALUMINUM/NICKEL-PLATED BRASS

ELECTRONIC SURFACE-DETECTOR CPL. WITH HOOK AND WIRE

MINI SPIRIT LEVEL FOR ADJUSTING THE PNR 12

LOAD WEIGHT (SENSOR PLUNGER), 50 g

LOAD WEIGHT (SENSOR PLUNGER), 100 g

TEST KIT, NEEDLE (AUTOMATIC DETECTION)
- Bitumen needle, 2.5 g, made of brass / stainless steel (P/N 106912)
- Sensor plunger, 97.5 g, for automatic surface detection (P/N 106905)
- Sample container, d 55 × 35 mm, made of nickel plated brass (P/N 106834)
- Transfer dish with heat exchanger, nickel-plated brass, d 160 x 80 mm (P/N 106838)
- Intermediate bottom (transfer dish) (P/N 106846)
- Thermometer holder (transfer dish) for thermometer up to d 7.5 mm (P/N 106847)
- Pt100 temperature sensor made of metal (P/N 107002)

TEST KIT, HOLLOW BRASS CONE
- Hollow cone, 102.5 g, made of brass with stainless steel tip (P/N 106848)
- Plunger, 47.5 g, 162 mm, made of nickel plated brass (P/N 106822)
- Sample container, d 76 × 63.5 mm, made of nickel plated brass (P/N 106850)
- Option: Centering disk, d 76.5 mm (P/N 106858)

TEST KIT, QUARTER SCALE ACRYLIC CONE
- Quarter scale cone, 1.08 g, made of acrylic glass with stainless steel tip (P/N 106862)
- Plunger, 8.3 g, 99 mm, made of elektron / magnesium (P/N 106863)
- Sample container, d 19 x 11 mm, with lid (P/N 106864)

TEST KIT, KLEIN MICRO CONE (EURO PHARMA)
- Micro cone, 7 g, made of aluminum, Euro-Pharma (P/N 106877)
- Plunger, 16.8 g, 116 mm, made of aluminum / nickel plated brass (P/N 106878)
- Grease sample container, 3 parts (P/N 106874)
- Centering disk, d 11 or 12.75 mm (P/N 106875)

BITUMEN NEEDLE, 2.5 g, EXTENDED TYPE

TEMPERATURE SENSOR, SAMPLE PT100, METAL (PNR)

HOLLOW CONE (PHARMA), 102.5 g, BRASS/STAINLESS STEEL

GLASS PLATE, 70 x 70 mm

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 70 x 60 mm

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 55 x 70 mm

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 55 x 45 mm

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 76 x 63.5 mm

SPECIAL CONE, 31.5g, 40°, DURALUMINUM (UNILEVER TYPE)

PLUNGER, 48.5g, 135mm, NICKEL-PLATED BRASS

LOAD WEIGHT, SLOTTED, 80 g

TEST KIT, SOLID ALUMINUM CONE 40° Test kit, aluminum cone.
- Special cone, 31.5 g, 40°, made of duralumin, UNILEVER (P/N 106882),
- Plunger, 48.5 g, 135 mm, made of nickel plated brass (P/N 106883),
- Load weight, slotted, 80 g, made of brass (P/N 106884).

SENSOR PLUNGER, 47.5 g, PNR 12 AUTOMATIC SURFACE DETECTION

SENSOR PLUNGER, 97.5 g, PNR 12 AUTOMATIC SURFACE DETECTION

BITUMEN NEEDLE, 2.5 g

PLUNGER, 47.5 g, 162 mm, BRASS NICKEL PLATED

HOLLOW CONE, 102.5 g, BRASS/STAINLESS STEEL

PLUNGER, 15 g, 118 mm, ALUMINUM
- Micro cone (106872, 106873)
- SHELL half-scale-cone (106868)