Automatic Softening Point Apparatus Ring And Ball Apparatus

Automatic Softening Point Apparatus (Ring And Ball Apparatus)
The microprocessor controlled automatic tester is used to determine the softening point of bitumen using water or glycerol as a heating fluid.
Temperature gradient is maintained throughout the test by electronic system hich conforms to the standards.
The Automatic Ring and Ball Apparatus is an innovative microprocessor controlled automatic tester which is used to determine the softening point of bituminous materials using water or glycerol as the heating fluid.
Th softening point determines a disk of the sample held within a horizontal ring is forced downward a distance of 25.4 mm under the mass of a steel ball as the sample is heated at a prescribed rate in a water or glycerine bath.

Specifications:
Heater and magnetic stirrer with speed control
Temperature probe
Equipped with a cooling and heating system
Glass beaker test rings and ball support
Application for and centering device for steel balls
Microprocessor system graphic display with membrane keyboard
R232 port for PC or printer

Firmware
Uses distilled or deionized water for softening point between 30 and 800C
Uses glycerol for softening point above 80 and up to 150°C
Test configuration Set up
Light barrier system
Application and centering device of steel balls
User defined sequences and automatic finalization of the test
Magnetic stirrer adjustment from 0 to 150rpm
Test parameters conforming to the type of test up to 800C or above 1500C
Hot plate preheating thermocouple calibration
Power 230V 50/60Hz 1 phase

Safety
Emergence stop button.
Hot plate which automatically turn off at the end of the test.
Hot plate protected from damage by water or glycerol leakages.
Automatic test cancellation if probe fails or is incorrectly positioned.

Accessories:
RS32 cable
Spares
Brass ring
Steel ball (4 quantity)
Ball centering guide (1 x Quantity)
600ml beaker (3 quantity) .