Plunger Penetration Apparatus
Product Code : EL-CTLE-10350
Plunger Penetration Apparatus (code EL-CTLE-10350) is an instrument that measures how stiff a fresh masonry cement or building lime mortar is, from how far a falling plunger sinks into it. A steel base with a recess for the test cup carries a vertical column holding the 90 g plunger assembly, which drops from 100 mm, and the apparatus comes with an 80 mm dia. × 70 mm deep test cup and a tamper, weighing approximately 6 kg.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Determining the consistency of masonry cement and building limes |
| Base | Steel, with recess to house the test cup |
| Column | Vertical, holding the penetration plunger assembly |
| Height of drop | 100 mm |
| Plunger assembly weight | 90 g |
| Supplied with | Test cup 80 mm dia. × 70 mm deep, and tamper |
| Weight | Approx. 6 kg |
| Standards | EN 459-2, EN 413-2, EN 1015-4 |
| Product code | EL-CTLE-10350 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Plunger Penetration Apparatus Used For?
Consistency describes how stiff or fluid a fresh mortar is, and it is usually brought to a target value before other tests are made on the mix. The operator fills the test cup in layers, compacts the mortar with the tamper, levels the surface and seats the cup in the recess of the base. The plunger is raised to its 100 mm drop height and released, and the depth to which it penetrates the mortar is read as the measure of consistency, a deeper penetration meaning a softer mix.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of apparatus required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is the Plunger Penetration Apparatus used for?
It measures the consistency of masonry cement and of building limes, which are tested as fresh mortar placed in the cup supplied.
What are the drop height and plunger weight?
The plunger assembly weighs 90 g and falls from a height of 100 mm, so every drop strikes the mortar surface in the same way.
Which test cup is supplied?
The apparatus comes with a test cup of 80 mm diameter and 70 mm depth, which sits in a recess in the steel base, together with a tamper.
How is the result read?
The depth to which the plunger penetrates the mortar is the result; a deeper penetration shows a softer, wetter mix and a shallower one a stiffer mix.
Which standards are listed for the apparatus?
The standards listed are EN 459-2, EN 413-2 and EN 1015-4, and the apparatus weighs approximately 6 kg in all.
What should be included in an export enquiry?
Include the number of apparatus, the destination country with its port or city, the preferred delivery terms, for example FOB or CIF, packing needs and any tender reference.
OEM Manufacturer
The Plunger Penetration Apparatus 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 cement testing equipment such as Vicat and Blaine apparatus, moulds, mixers and curing equipment 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 cement 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 plunger penetration apparatus required and your delivery location through the contact page, or use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page.
Last updated: October 2026
