Automatic Ring and Ball Tester
Ring and Ball Tester – Bituminous Binder (Bitumen) Analysis Equipment
Determining the softening point of bitumen is fundamental because this parameter indicates the temperature at which the bituminous binder begins to lose its solid consistency and becomes soft. This data is key to ensuring the performance and durability of asphalt pavements, especially in regions with high temperatures or heavy traffic loading.
If the softening point is too low, the asphalt can become excessively soft on hot days, leading to permanent deformations such as rutting, shoving, and depressions on the pavement surface. This negatively impacts both the service life and the ride quality of the road.
Automatic Ring and Ball Tester (20-22000)
Function: Determines the softening point of bitumen using the Ring and Ball method.
Standards: EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53
Applications: Thermal evaluation of asphalt binders, comparison between bitumen grades.
Advantages: Touchscreen interface, precise temperature control, and optical sensors for ball drop detection.
Features: Temperature range: up to 200°C, internal data storage, USB compatible.
Automatic Ring and Ball Tester (20-22000)
The Automatic Ring and Ball Tester is an advanced instrument designed for the precise and reliable determination of the softening point of bitumen and other bituminous binders, in full compliance with international standards EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53, and GOST 11506-73. Its core functionality is to accurately measure the temperature at which the material loses its solid consistency and begins to flow—a critical parameter for ensuring the quality and durability of asphalt pavements, particularly under high-temperature conditions or heavy traffic loads.
This equipment is an essential solution for pavement laboratories seeking to guarantee the quality of bituminous binders, optimize asphalt mix designs, and comply with international standards for road material control.
Key Features
Ceramic glass plate and halogen heater: ensure uniform and precise heating of the medium during testing.
Adjustable speed magnetic stirrer: ensures thermal homogeneity throughout the entire liquid volume.
Electronic microprocessor regulation: allows for controlled temperature increments (5 K/min), in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Automatic ball drop detection: via light barrier, ensuring superior accuracy and repeatability
Digital temperature display: real-time monitoring for precise test supervision.
Touchscreen operation: intuitive and user-friendly interface.
Testing media versatility: supports water, glycerol, and silicone oil, expanding the temperature range and types of bitumen that can be analyzed.
Beaker cooling system: facilitates test preparation and operational efficiency.
Internal storage for up to 15,000 results and a USB port for data transfer, enhancing traceability and historical data analysis.
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