Ring and Ball Manual Softening Point Tester
Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring and Ball Apparatus)
This test method covers the determination of the softening point of bitumen in the range from 30 to 157°C (86 to 315°F) using the ring and ball apparatus immersed in distilled water (30 to 80°C), USP glycerine (above 80 to 157°C), or ethylene glycol (30 to 110°C).
Standard Test Methods for Softening Point of Resins Derived from Pine Chemicals and Hydrocarbons, by Ring-and-Ball Apparatus.
These test methods are intended for determining the softening point of resins (including rosin and terpene resins) and similar materials by means of the ring-and-ball apparatus.
LT/RB-217000/M
Manual apparatus for Softening Point of Bitumen – Ring and Ball Apparatus
- Metallic case structure painted with anti-acid products light and resistant, vibration-free feets.
- Heating plate with insulating ring, rod and clamp for motor stirrer.
- Tempered glass jar 85 mm diameter × 130 mm used as bath.
- Two-place brass cage adjustable in height equipped with rings and collars for centering the test balls.
- 2 × hardened steel test balls 9.5 mm diameter.
- Thermometer stand-by support.
- Control box equipped with heating regulation, main switch and stirrer activation switch.
Power Supply
- 220Vac or 115 Vac 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
- cm 40 × 40 × 60
Weight
- kg 5