Automatic Ball & Ring | Performance

Determination for the softening temperature of bitumens.

According to standards EN 1427 | ASTM D36 | AASHTO T53

• Infrared ray heating plate
• Magnetic stirrer with adjustable speed 0 – 100 Rpm
• Heating technology fast and homogeneous, no thermal inertia
• Ramp & temperature gradient control at 5°C / min by microcontroller
• Data acquisition frequency : 1s (1 température/s)
• Temperature precision : 0.01°C
• Automatic detection of falling beads by 2 optical cells (laser)
• Air fan for cooling the beaker after testing
• Automatic fan stop at a given adjustable temperature
• Device control by human / machine interface with touch screen
• Real-time display of temperature parameters as a function of time
• Trace curves in real time
• Intuitive and scalable program on demand
• Data stored and exportable in .xls (USB port via a key)
• Two test modes configured in the device:

* In water for TBA between 30 and 80°C
* In glycerol for TBAs between 80 and 150°C

Sold complete with:

• 600 ml low form beaker
• Agitation bars | water and glycerol
• Mechanical support in stainless steel
• 2 brass rings
• 2 stainless steel balls
• 2 centering devices
• Petri dish
• PT100 probe with height adjustment ring
• A pair of infrared protective glasses Instructions for use
• CE certificate
• Internal quality control sheet

Power supply 230 VAC | 50/60 Hz | 3.2 A | 0.7 – 1 KW | * 110V on request