Bitumen, wax & grease

Automatic softening point - ball & ring method

NBA 450

  • 4 programs (water, glycerine, glycol, silicone oil)
  • Temperature range: up to 200°C
  • Automatic detection by optical system
  • 2 samples simultaneously
  • 8.4″ capacitive color display
  • Storage capacity: 320 GB
  • Adjustable heating ramp and stirring speed
  • Fan cooling at end of test

Supplied with :

  • Beakers
  • Shoulder test rings
  • Beads
  • Support
  • Pt 100 sensor
  • Mechanical stirrer
  • Magnetic stirrer
  • Magnetic extractor
  • Magnetic ball deposit
  • Ball centerers
  • Casting plate
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Options and accessories
  • Magnetic ball deposit
  • Magnetic stirrer and mechanical stirrer
  • Magnetic extractor for magnetic stirrer
  • Different types of rings
  • ASTM D36 or EN ISO 1427 beaker
  • Moulding plate
  • Ball centerer
  • Printer
  • ASTM E28 beaker with anti-condensation treatment
Security
  • Configurable user access level
  • Protection against sample overheating
  • Audible and visual alarm
  • Automatic shutdown in case of sensor failure
  • Liquid-resistant heating element
  • Solvent-resistant screen
Software
  • Data update and backup via USB
  • Connects keyboard, mouse, barcode scanner and printer
  • Data storage: 320 GB HDD
  • Data export via USB, LIMS, PDF or e-mail
  • Fully customizable report
  • User-friendly software interface
  • Defining user profiles and passwords
  • Transfer results to printer
  • Method configuration
Prerequisites
  • Power supply: 200V/250V, 50/60Hz, 3.3A
  • Dimensions (mm): (W) 380x (D) 290 x (H) 580
  • Weight: 14.8kg
Summary
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ASTM D36 method: measurement of the softening point of bitumen and similar materials

This test method covers the determination of the softening point of bitumens from 30°C to 157°C using beads and rings immersed in distilled water, silicone oil or glycerine.
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