Automatic Digital Ring and Ball Apparatus – Softening Point Determination of Bitumen
The Automatic Digital Ring and Ball Apparatus is an advanced laboratory device engineered for accurate softening point determination of bitumen, asphalt, and coal tar pitch within a temperature range of 30°C to 157°C. This automated unit is widely used in road construction labs, asphalt production, and material testing facilities for quality control and compliance verification.
Unlike traditional manual setups, this fully digital version integrates microprocessor control, touch-screen interface, and automated test cycles to ensure consistent results with minimal operator intervention. The system heats the sample bath precisely at a standardized gradient of 5°C/min and utilizes laser sensors to detect the exact moment the steel ball passes through the softened bitumen sample.
Key Features
Automated Softening Point Test: Fully compliant with EN 1427 and BS 2000-58 standards.
Precision Temperature Control: Electronic system maintains a standard heating gradient of 5°C/min for accurate softening point detection.
Touchscreen Interface: Easy-to-use PC-style display with multilingual support and intuitive navigation.
Unlimited Data Storage: Supports USB pen drives and SD cards for easy test result export and data backup.
Smart Operation: Microprocessor-controlled system automates all test phases for reproducible and efficient testing.
Premium Components: Built with laser sensors, ceramic-glass heating plate, and electronic magnetic stirrer for durability and precision.
Applications
Road Construction Laboratories: Determine the softening point of bitumen used in asphalt pavement design.
Petroleum Industry: Evaluate thermal behavior of asphalt and coal tar-based products.
Educational Institutions: Ideal for teaching bitumen behavior and testing standards in civil engineering courses.
Material Research & Development: Analyze softening characteristics of viscoelastic compounds under heat.
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