Asphalt Softening Point Tester
This asphalt softening point tester determines the temperature at which asphalt transitions from a solid to a softened state. It is designed for asphalt characterization and quality control in pavement engineering and construction.
Technical Specifications
Product Overview
Asphalt Softening Point Tester
This instrument is designed for determining the softening point of petroleum asphalt, coal pitch, liquid petroleum asphalt, and various other asphalt materials. It utilizes the Ring and Ball Method to evaluate the temperature at which asphalt transitions from a solid to a softened state. This critical parameter is essential for quality control in pavement engineering and construction projects.
Technical Specifications
- Test Capacity
- Parallel tests for two groups of samples simultaneously
- Bath Capacity
- 1000 ml
- Instrument Weight
- 1.5 kg
- Bottom Plate Distance
- 25.4 mm
Component Dimensions
Shouldered Ring Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.4 mm |
| Upper Opening Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Lower Opening Diameter | 15.9 mm |
Steel Ball Specifications
9.5 mm
Diameter
3.5 g
Weight
Steel Ball Centering Ring
23 mm
Inside Diameter
9.55 mm
Center Diameter
Measurement
- Thermometer Range
- 30°C to 180°C
- Scale Division
- 0.5 °C
Compliance
- Applicable Standards
- GB/T 4507-1999JTJ052ASTM D36AASHTO T53
