Automatic Ball & Ring | Simple


The test is about determining the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders for temperatures ranging from 28 °C to 150 °C. Two horizontal bitumen rings, molded in shouldered brass are heated in a liquid bath with a controlled temperature rise of +5°C per minute, while each supports a stainless steel ball of defined size and weight .

The final softening point value is the average of the temperatures at which the two rings soften enough to allow each ball, wrapped in bituminous binder, to get in contact with the bottom plate (25 ± 0.4 mm below the rings).

Our advice : This device is an intermediate between the manual set and the Performance model. The Simple model facilitates the original test, whereas the Performance model is better for repeated test sessions.


Products

TBA AUTO MATEST

BALL & RING DEVICE | AUTOMATIC

Determination of the softening point of bitumen.

According to standards EN 1427 | ASTM D36 | AASHTO T53

  • Determination of R&B temperatures in distilled water (30 to 80°C) and glycerol (80 to 150°C)
  • Ceramic hot plate
  • Double laser beam for automatic ball drop detection
  • PT100 probe for controlling the temperature rise ramp (5°C/min)
  • Microprocessor control
  • Temperature homogenization by magnetic stirring from 0 to 160 rpm
  • Cooling system to chain the tests
  • 800×480 pixel color touch screen
  • Graphic touch interface allowing:
    • The configuration of the tests,
    • Viewing during testing
    • Data recording and analysis
    • Export after test (usb)

Specifications :

  • Power supply:single-phase 230 V, 50/60 Hz
  • Consumption : 700W
  • Dimensions : 435x330xh510mm
  • Weight : 20 kg.

F025.135.1620

Accessories & Options

CASTING PLATE

Specifications

  • U-Shaped by bending
  • Stainless steel
  • 50 × 75 mm
  • Thickness ± 0.15 mm

F025.135.1606

Pince droite 250 mm

RIGHT GRIPPER CLAMP

Specifications

  • Stainless steel
  • Double ribbed pliers
  • Length 250 mm

F039.230.1251

Testo 175T2

DATA RECORDER | TESTO 175T2

Specifications

To measure and record the temperature during the test.

  • Ideal to use the data afterwards
  • Temperature range : -40 /+120°C
  • Accuracy : 0.1°C
  • Frequence of measurment : 10 sec à 24 h
  • Body IP 65
  • 3 AAA batteries (data saved even when out of battery)
  • 3-year lifetime
  • Dimensions : 89x53x27 mm

F138.253.1752

ANTI-ADHESIVE PAPER

Specifications

  • Roll 15 m x 30 cm

F00X.135.0001

Anneau en laiton

BRASS RINGS

Specifications

  • Brass rings for bitumen testing
  • EN 1427 | ASTM D36

F025.135.1603

Engraved brass ring

BRASS RINGS

Specifications

  • Brass rings as per EN 1427 | ASTM D36
  • Engraved with 7 digits for traceability (metrologic controls)

F025.135.1603

CENTERING DEVICE

Specifications

  • Centering device for testing balls
  • EN 1427 | ASTM D36

F025.135.1602

Billes EN 1427

BALLS | EN 1427 | STAINLESS STEEL

Specifications

  • Stainless steel AISI 420C
  • Ø 9.5 ± 0.05 mm
  • Mass 3.5 ± 0.05 g
  • Density 7.68 kg/dm3

F134.135.8952

Bécher à bec forme basse

BEAKER | LOW FORM | 600 ml

Specifications

  • Low form with beak
  • Borosilicate glass
  • White graduations
  • Sold by 10

F039.310.0601

Bécher à bec forme basse

BEAKER | LOW FORM | 800 ml

Specifications

  • Low form with beak
  • Borosilicate glass
  • White graduations
  • Sold by 10

F039.310.0801