Ring & Ball Apparatus

Ring & Ball Electrically Operated Apparatus for Bitumen Softening Point

 

The Ring & Ball Electrically Operated Apparatus is designed for accurate determination of the softening point of bitumen in laboratory and construction settings. The machine comes with a hot plate and magnetic stirrer, a heat-resistant glass water bath, two tapered rings, two balls centering guides, and two steel balls (9.5 mm diameter) along with a ring holder.




    Product Overview

     

    This electrically operated apparatus ensures uniform heating and precise testing and is suitable for operation on 220/230 Volts, single-phase AC supply. It is ideal for quality control of bitumen, asphalt mix testing, and civil engineering laboratories..

    Key Features

     

                  • Electrically operated 50 kN Loading Frame

                  • Constant strain rate: 50.8 mm/minute

                  • Operates on 220/230 V, single-phase AC supply

                  • Chromium-plated Compaction Mold with interchangeable collar and base

                  • Compliant with latest Marshall mix design standards

                  • Designed for durability and long-term laboratory use

    Product Specifications

     

    • High precision and repeatable ductility measurements

    • Robust construction for long-term durability

    • Easy-to-use electric operation ensures labor efficiency

    • Fully enclosed water bath prevents spillage and ensures safety

    • Compliant with IS: 1208 standard for ductility testing

    Technical Advantages

     

        • Ensures uniform heating and accurate softening point measurement

        • Robust, durable construction for long-term laboratory use

        • Simple and safe to operate

        • High repeatability and precision for quality control applications

        • Electrically operated for effortless testing and smooth operation

    Applications

     

        • Determination of softening point of bitumen

        • Asphalt quality control in road and pavement construction

        • Civil engineering material testing laboratories

        • R&D of bituminous mixes and asphalt formulations

        • Quality assurance in bitumen manufacturing units

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