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Automatic Penetrometer:
PNR 500

  • Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with touchscreen display, connected cone assembly, and sample positioning platform.
  • Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with needle probe and metal sample cup in place, showing completed test on touchscreen.
  • Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with sample cup positioned for penetration measurement and touchscreen showing completed test.
  • Various sample materials with test cones and needles for the Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500, including butter, grease, and a deodorant stick.
  • Close-up of Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with needle probe above sample in test vessel, illuminated by external light guides.
  • Close-up of Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with brass cone penetrating white semisolid sample in metal cup, with temperature sensor attached.
  • Selection of penetration probes for Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500, including needles, metal cones, brass cones, and special test bodies.
  • Close-up of Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with brass cone penetrating translucent amber sample in metal cup under focused lighting.
  • Technician operating Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 in a laboratory, preparing metal sample cup for penetration measurement.
  • Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with touchscreen display, connected cone assembly, and sample positioning platform.
  • Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with needle probe and metal sample cup in place, showing completed test on touchscreen.
  • Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with sample cup positioned for penetration measurement and touchscreen showing completed test.
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  • Fully automatic penetration testing for semi-solid samples
  • Wide application range – from bitumen to food and pharma
  • Preset methods for key applications ensure fast results
  • Automatic surface detection for reproducible measurements
  • Streamlined workflow with integrated statistics and data management

Based on more than 60 years of experience in penetration testing, our PNR 500 automatic penetrometer measures how far a test body sinks into a sample over a certain period. Choose among various standardized test bodies, like cones and needles with defined weights and geometries, to determine penetration depth. Determine, e.g., the consistency of bitumen, asphalt, grease, wax, Vaseline®, and butter.

Key features

Automatic sensor plunger ensures fast, accurate bitumen testing

The automatic penetrometer’s patented force-sensor plunger enables surface detection of highly viscous samples, even if they are submerged under water. This ensures reproducible penetration depth readings and eliminates the need for manual adjustment. A magnetic plunger and specialized bitumen needle simplify setup, while the Rapid Function accelerates workflows in busy QC environments. These features make the PNR 500 the ideal choice for reliable, automated bitumen testing in compliance with global standards. 

Close-up of Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with needle probe above sample in test vessel, illuminated by external light guides.

Quick, precise surface detection of conductive samples

For conductive, typically water-based samples, the PNR 500 automatic penetrometer offers surface recognition using an electrical conductive sensor. This smart detection function ensures precise positioning and minimizes user-dependent errors. The manual approach process is further simplified through a jog wheel, magnifier, and bright LED light for perfect visibility of the sample surface. Together, these tools guarantee accurate, reproducible penetration results even for challenging materials. 

Close-up of Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with brass cone penetrating white semisolid sample in metal cup, with temperature sensor attached.

One instrument for diverse materials meeting global standards

Rely on a single instrument that adapts to a wide range of materials – from bitumen and grease to waxes, butter, and pharmaceutical formulations while complying with all relevant international standards:

  • Bitumen needles and plungers: ASTM D5, EN 1426
  • Grease cones: ASTM D217, ASTM D1403, ISO 2137
  • Pharma cones and needles: European Pharmacopoeia 2.9.9, USP 915, USP 1912
  • Butter cones: AOCS Cc 16-60

Equip your automatic penetrometer with certified test kits to ensure traceable testing. Comprehensive IQ|OQ|PQ documentation supports quick qualification in regulated environments. 

Selection of penetration probes for Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500, including needles, metal cones, brass cones, and special test bodies.

Intelligent data management simplifies reporting across various industries

The PNR 500 automatic penetrometer streamlines data handling with integrated result evaluation and smart export functions. Test outcomes are converted into standardized values, such as NLGI class, EN bitumen, ¼-cone to solid-cone, or C-value for edible fats. Up to 200 test results can be stored and reviewed directly on the instrument. Results can then be exported via USB or LIMS connection for analysis in MS Excel or AP Connect – ensuring complete traceability and simplified reporting across departments.

Close-up of Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 with brass cone penetrating translucent amber sample in metal cup under focused lighting.

Preset or custom programs for instant testing

Testing starts immediately with five preset programs for the most common applications or up to 15 individually customizable programs. Individual test sequences can be configured for maximum flexibility, while limit indicators trigger alarms when results deviate from preset ranges. Complement your setup with optional accessories such as circulator baths, and transfer dishes for temperature control, various sample containers, and a printer for direct documentation – ensuring full adaptability for any testing need.

Technician operating Anton Paar Penetrometer PNR 500 in a laboratory, preparing metal sample cup for penetration measurement.

Specifications

Measuring range0 mm to 80 mm (plunger-dependent)
Max. test load2 kg
Resolution±0.01 mm
Test duration0.1 s to 999.9 s
Start delayUp to 9999 s
InterfacesUSB, LAN, LIMS compatibility
Memory capacity Up to 200 results
Power supply100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.5 A, 70 W
Dimensions300 mm x 380 mm x 570 mm (W x D x H)
Weight11 kg

Patents: CN Pat. CN101578511B, DE Pat. DE102006049813B4, FR Pat. EP2082210B1, FR/DE Pat. EP2420816B1, US Pat. US8201441B2

Standards

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ASTM

D5
D217
D1321
D1403
D7342

ASBC

D937

IP

49
50
179
310
376

ISO

2137

JIS

K 2207
K 2220
K 2235

AASHTO

T49

DIN

51579
51580

EN

1426
13179-2
13880-2

AOSC

Cc 16-60

European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)

2.9.9. Measurement of consistency by penetrometry

US Pharmacopoeia (USP)

915 - Measurement of Structural Strength of Semisolids by Penetrometry
1912 - Measurement of Yield Stress of Semisolids

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Test kit, needle (automatic detection). ASTM D5, EN 1426. The set consists of:
- Bitumen needle, 2.5 g, made of brass / stainless steel (P/N 106912)
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TEST KIT, KLEIN MICRO CONE (EURO PHARMA)

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Test kit, micro cone. Eur. Pharmacopoeia 2.9.9. The set consists of:
- Micro cone, 7 g, made of aluminum, Euro-Pharma (P/N 106877)
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TEST KIT, SOLID ALUMINUM CONE 40° Test kit, aluminum cone.

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The set consists of:
- 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).

TEST KIT, HOLLOW BRASS CONE

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Test kit, hollow cone. ASTM D217, ISO 2137. The set consists of:
- 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

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Test kit, quarter scale cone. ASTM D1403, ISO 2137. The set consists of:
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- Sample container, d 19 x 11 mm, with lid (P/N 106864)

HOLLOW CONE, 15 g, ACRYLIC GLASS/ALUMINUM

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Hollow cone, 15 g, made of acrylic glass with aluminum tip

SOLID CONE, 102.5 g, ALUMINUM/STEEL

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Standard solid cone, 102.5 g, made of aluminium with steel tip. ASTM D217, ASTM D937, ISO 2137

SPECIAL CONE, 45 g, 20°, DURALUMIN/STAINLESS STEEL, (AOCS TYPE)

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

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Wax test cilinder, d 25.4/27 × H 32 mm, made of nickel plated brass. DIN 51579, ASTM D1321

PLUNGER, 10g, 107mm ALUMINUM

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Plunger, 10g, 107mm, made of aluminium. Application: 15g acrylic glass cone (106860).

PLUNGER, 97.5 g, 154 mm, BRASS NICKEL-PLATED

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Plunger, 97.5 g, 154 mm, made of nickel plated brass. General purpose. In particular with:
- tapered and standard needles
- standard cones (in accordance with DIN-ISO-ASTM-IP)

LOAD WEIGHT, BORED, 50 g

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Load weight, bored, 50 g, made of brass

LOAD WEIGHT, BORED, 100 g

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Load weight, bored, 100 g, made of brass

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 55 x 35 mm

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Part number : 106834
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Sample container, d 55 × 35 mm, made of nickel plated brass. ASTM D5, EN 1426 (<200 PU)

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 70 x 45 mm

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Sample container, d 70 × 45 mm, made of nickel plated brass. ASTM D5, EN 1426 (200-350 PU)

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

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Tapered needle with engraved ID-number. Made of stainless steel. ASTM D1321, DIN 51579

QUARTER SCALE CONE, 1.08 g, ACRYLIC GLASS/STEEL

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MICRO GREASE WORKER, 1/2 CONE METHOD

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Micro grease worker for half scale cone method. ASTM D1403, ISO 2137.

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

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Micro cone, 7 g, made of aluminum, Euro-Pharma

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

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Plunger, 16.8 g, 116 mm, made of aluminum / nickel-plated brass. Application: KLEIN microcone (106877).

PERFORATED DISK, 102.5 g, D 70 mm, ALUMINUM

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With tip and conical holes.

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Electronic surface detector, cpl. with hook and wire, for surface detection of inductive samples

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Mini spirit level for PNR 12

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Load weight for sensor plunger, bored, 100 g, made of brass

BITUMEN NEEDLE, 2.5 g, EXTENDED TYPE

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Bitumen needle, 2.5 g, made of brass / stainless steel, extended type. ASTM D5, EN 1426 (350-500 PU).

TEMPERATURE SENSOR, SAMPLE PT100, METAL (PNR)

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Pt100 temperature sensor made of metal

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 70 x 60 mm

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Part number : 106837
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Sample container, d 70 × 60 mm, made of nickel plated brass. ASTM D5 (200-350 PU), EN 1426 (350-500 PU)

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 55 x 70 mm

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Part number : 106839
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Sample container, d 55 × 70 mm, made of nickel plated brass. ASTM D5 (200-500 PU), EN 1426

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 55 x 45 mm

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Part number : 106845
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Sample container, d 55 × 45 mm, made of nickel plated brass. ASTM D5 (200-350 PU), EN 1426

SAMPLE CONTAINER, d 76 x 63.5 mm

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Sample container, d 76 × 63.5 mm, made of nickel plated brass. Fat and greases with the ASTM / DIN standard cones (106848, 106849, 106854, 106859, 106860, 106901, 106902) and perforated disk (106885). Bitumen acc. to ASTM D5 (200-350 PU), EN 1426.

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

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Part number : 106882
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Special cone, 31.5 g, 40°, made of duralumin with stainless steel tip, UNILEVER.

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

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Plunger, 48.5 g, 135 mm, made of nickel-plated brass. Application: UNILEVER Margarine Cone (106882).

LOAD WEIGHT, SLOTTED, 80 g

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Load weight, slotted, 80 g, made of brass

SENSOR PLUNGER, 47.5 g, PNR 12 AUTOMATIC SURFACE DETECTION

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Part number : 106904
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Sensor plunger, 47.5 g, for automatic surface detection. Application: Bitumen samples <160 PU (total weight 50-100 g).

SENSOR PLUNGER, 97.5 g, PNR 12 AUTOMATIC SURFACE DETECTION

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Sensor plunger, 97.5 g, for automatic surface detection. Application: Bitumen samples <160 PU (total weight 100-200 g).

BITUMEN NEEDLE, 2.5 g

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Bitumen needle, 2.5 g, made of brass / stainless steel, with engraved ID-number. For measurements up to 350 PU (35 mm). ASTM D5, AASHTO T49, EN 1426, IP 49, JIS K 2207, and other applications.

PLUNGER, 47.5 g, 162 mm, BRASS NICKEL PLATED

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Plunger, 47.5 g, 162 mm, made of nickel plated brass. General purpose. In particular with: tapered and standard needles, standard cones (in accordance with DIN-ISO-ASTM-IP)

PLUNGER, 15 g, 118 mm, ALUMINUM

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Plunger, 15 g, 118 mm, made of aluminum. Application:
- Micro cone (106872, 106873)
- SHELL half-scale-cone (106868)

HOLLOW CONE, 102.5 g, BRASS/STEEL

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Part number : 106848
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Hollow cone, 102.5 g, made of brass with steel tip. ASTM D217, ASTM D937, ISO 2137, DIN 51580

GLASS PLATE, 70 x 70 mm

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Base plate, made of glass. For wax test cylinder (acc. to DIN 51579, DIN 51580).
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