Automatic Ring And Ball Softening Point Apparatus

Used for determining softening point of bituminous materials by ring and ball method.

Automatic Ring and Ball Apparatus consist of a heater, electric lifting system and magnetic stirrer with speed control, barrier system with optic sensor, microprocessor controlled and large display with touch panel, 2 steel balls, ball centering guide, 2 brass rings, 600 ml glass beaker and max. 110°C thermometer.

The ring and ball values are automatically registered by two photoelectric cells.
 
Two test options are available;
       
         1.
30 to 80° C for water
         2.80 to 150° C for glycerole






EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T 53