The asphalt softening point tester is a specialized instrument used to determine the softening temperature of asphalt under specific conditions. This Asphalt softening point tester is designed and manufactured according to the American Standard ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring and Ball Apparatus). It is suitable for determining the softening point of Petroleum Asphalt, Coal Tar Asphalt, Liquid Petroleum Asphalt, and various types of asphalt, widely used in asphalt production enterprises, highway and bridge construction units, relevant universities, and research institutions.
Technical Specification:-
Measurement Range : a. 5°C to 80°C (softening point ≦ 80°C)
b. 32°C to 160°C (Softening Point > 80°C)
Temperature Resolution : 0.1°C
Stirrer : Electromagnetic Stirring; Speed can be adjusted continuously
Heating Mode : by using bottom electric heating plate method
Heating Rate : When the medium is water, it will automatically adjust to (5 ± 0.5)°C/min three minutes after the start of the experiment;
When the medium is oil, it will automatically adjust to (5 ± 0.5)°C/min after heating to 60°C
Beaker : Capacity : 1000 ml
Data Display : via inbuilt LCD Screen Display
Operating Conditions: Ambient Temp. : 15°C to 35°C
Power Consumption : ≤ 800W
Power Supply : 220 (± 10%）VAC, 50 Hz, Single Phase
