Manual Ball & Ring | Softening Point


The test is about determining the softening point of bitumens and bituminous binders in a temperature range 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 correspond to 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 which is 25 ± 0.4 mm bellow the rings.

Warning : The manual set requires a good knowledge of the test, constent presence and is made for casual tests with binders of softening point below 65 °C. For a bigger amount of tests and variety of binders, we recommend going for an automatic device like the Infratest model.


Products

BALL & RING DEVICE | MANUAL

Complete set :

  • 600 ml or 800 ml beaker with low spout
  • Stirring bar
  • Mechanical support
  • 2 Rings in brass
  • 2 Stainless steel balls | EN 1427 | ASTM D36
  • 2 Centering devices
  • Magnetic heating stirrer – Digital

Specifications

  • Better temperature accuracy
  • Reduced heating time
  • Ideal for coupling an optional PT1000 probe
  • Magnetic stirring speed : 100 to 1,400 rpm
  • Temperature of the plate : 20 to 300 ° C (for R&B < 65 °C)
  • Heating power 800 W
  • Heating accuracy ± 1 ° C
  • Temperature accuracy with external probe ± 1 ° C
  • Plate diameter 145 mm
  • Kera-Disk® plate (Silumin with ceramic coating)

* Probe to be ordered separately

F025.135.1604

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REFRIGERATED INCUBATOR (0°C to +70°C)

  • Volume: 52 L
  • All-stainless steel chamber: 52 L (40 x 40 x 33 cm internal dimensions)
  • 23 mm cable port with silicone stopper
  • 2 shelves
  • PELTIER-effect cooling
  • Network connection
  • USB port for data export
  • Power supply: 230/115V; 50/60 Hz

F007.106.052

  • Volume: 54 L
  • All-stainless steel chamber: 54 L (40 x 39 x 35 cm internal dimensions)
  • 30 mm cable port with silicone stopper
  • 5 programs (6 segments)

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Incubateur

Accessories & Options

CASTING PLATE

Specifications

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

F025.135.1606

RIGHT GRIPPER CLAMP

Specifications

  • Stainless steel
  • Double ribbed pliers
  • Length 250 mm

F039.230.1251

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

BRASS RINGS

Specifications

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

F025.135.1603

BRASS RINGS | ENGRAVED 7 DIGITS

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

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

BEAKER | LOW FORM | 600 ml

Specifications

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

F039.310.0601

BEAKER | LOW FORM | 800 ml

Specifications

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

F039.310.0801

HEATING MAGNETIC AGITATOR

Specifications

  • Temperature rise of 5 ° C / minute
  • Control by adjusting the heating power by the operator

Technical specifications :

  • Digital screen
  • Speed range: 100 – 1500 rpm
  • Heating power: 1000 W
  • Temperature range: 50 – 500 ° C
  • Heating temperature adjustment accuracy: 1 ± K
  • Possibility of speed adjustment: graduated screen 0 – 6
  • Fixed safety circuit: 550 ° C
  • Connection for an external temperature probe: PT1000
  • Measurement accuracy: ± 0.2 + tolerance PT1000 (DIN IEC 751 class A) K
  • Ceramic plate: 180 x 180 mm

F041.115.3487

PROBE PT1000

Specifications

  • High precision regulation directly in the product ± 0.2°C

F007.115.6101

PROBE SUPPORT

Specifications

  • For digital and connect models

F007.115.6136

Thermometer Recorder | 6 channels | With PT100 probe

Specifications

Thermometer / Data logger 10,000 values on 6 channels

  • Measuring range from: -200 to + 800 ° C (PT100)
  • Thermocouples K, T, J or S: from -200 to + 1760 ° C
  • 6 measurement channels possible
  • Recording via PC (software supplied) or via internal memory
  • ABS case: 220x74x46 mm

Supplied with PT100 probe:

  • From -50 to + 400 ° C
  • Accuracy Class A from -50 to + 300 ° C from ± 0.2 ° C from -100 to + 199.9 ° C
  • 1.2 m cable
  • Mini-DIN male connection

F138.253.3522

Thermometer Recorder | 6 channels | Calibrated With PT100 probe

Specifications

Thermometer / Data logger 10,000 values on 6 channels

  • Calibrated device with certificate
  • Measuring range from: -200 to + 800 ° C (PT100)
  • Thermocouples K, T, J or S: from -200 to + 1760 ° C
  • 6 measurement channels possible
  • Recording via PC (software supplied) or via internal memory
  • ABS case: 220x74x46 mm

Supplied with PT100 probe:

  • Calibrated probe with certificate
  • From -50 to + 400 ° C
  • Accuracy Class A from -50 to + 300 ° C from ± 0.2 ° C from -100 to + 199.9 ° C
  • 1.2 m cable
  • Mini-DIN male connection

F138.253.3532

Thermometer | Infrared | -30/500°C

Specifications

Contactless thermometer to reduce risk
Facilitates the temperature control of bitumen and / or the aqueous phase

Specifications:

  • Temperature range: -30°C to 500°C ± 1.5°C
  • Display resolution: 0.1°C
  • Response time: < 500 ms
  • Repeatability of readings: ± 0.8% of readings
  • Power supply AA battery
  • Battery life 10 hours with laser and backlight

F138.253.0830T2