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Sampling and Preparation

Flash and Fire Points

There are a number of test methods using different equipment with closed or open cups.The Cleveland Flash Cup Apparatus is used to test cutback bitumen and may sometimes also be used to test penetration grade bitumen. The apparatus utilises the open cup test method. Note that results from different methods cannot be correlated.

Bacon Sampler ASTM D140; AASHTO T40

The Bacon Sampler operates on the thief principle and can be used to obtain binder or oil samples from various depths within a storage tank.The cylindrical body is fitted with upper and lower covers and a tapered plunger acts as a valve to admit the sample. The top cover has a lock mechanism which keeps the plunger closed once the sample is taken. Guide holes for a drop cord (not supplied) are located at the top and mid-point of the sampler.

Cleveland Flash Cup Apparatus Cleveland Open Cup Method

BS 2000-36, EN ISO 2592; ASTM D92; IP36
The Cleveland Flash Cup Apparatus is used to determine the flash and fire point of mineral oils and bitumen above 80C. Bench mounting design, the unit consists of a case unit incorporating the controls, test flame mechanism, protection shield and test cup manufactured from brass. Mounted on the case assembly is the thermometer support rod and clamp to hold the thermometer, range 6 to +400C, that is supplied as standard. Gas supply is conventional mains gas source.

Ordering Information
EL46-0900 Bacon Sampler 237 ml capacity. Overall dimensions 250 x 50 mm (length x diameter). Weight 1 kg
EL46-0900 Bacon Sampler

Ordering Information
EL46-3310/01 Cleveland Flash Cup Apparatus. Weight 10 kg For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph
EL46-3310/01 Cleveland Flash Cup Apparatus

Hubbard-Carmick Specific Gravity Bottles

ISO 3838; ASTM D70; AASHTO T228; BS 4699 Ordering Information
EL46-2190 Hubbard-Carmick Specific Gravity Bottle conical type 25 ml. EL46-2191 Hubbard-Carmick Specific Gravity Bottle cylindrical type 24 ml
Specific Gravity Bottles

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Asphalt and Bitumen Ovens

The two ovens listed are specifically designed for the testing of bitumen.

Rolling Thin Film Oven

BS 2000-460.1, EN 12607-1; ASTM D2872; IP460-1
The Rolling Thin Film Oven Test is used to obtain a homogeneously aged material by the application of heat and air in order to simulate these effects in conventional mixing. The oven is of double wall construction with top and bottom vents and of the heated convection type of air circulation. An electronic controller maintains the temperature at 163 0.5C. A vertical, carriage is supplied to support 8 glass sample containers which are rotated at 15 0.2 rpm.Two models are available to meet the requirements of the EN and ASTM standards. Each oven is supplied with 8 glass sample containers and a thermometer (IP 47C/ASTM 13C). Weight 55 kg A separate source of compressed air is required to operate this oven.

Loss on Heating/Thin Film Oven

BS 2000-45, 460-2, EN 12607-2; ASTM D6, D1754; AASHTO T47,T179, IP45,
This dual purpose oven is designed to determine the loss in weight of bitumen and flux oils (loss on heating test) and the effect of heat and air on asphaltic materials (thin film test). The unit is heavily insulated and has a double glass door for viewing the test chamber thermometer and samples. Temperature is controlled at 163C 1C by means of a variable temperature controller and thermostat.The oven is supplied less rotating shelves that need to be ordered seperately, see accessories.The platforms are rotated at 5 to 6 rpm by an external motor. Chamber dimensions 330 x 330 x 330 mm (length x width x height). Weight 40 kg

Ordering Information
EL46-4154/01 Rolling Thin Film Oven, ASTM For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph EL46-4156/01 Rolling Thin Film Oven, EN For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph

Ordering Information
EL46-4104/01 Loss on Heating/Thin Film Oven For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph

Accessory
Compressor see EL38-0320/01

Accessories
EL46-4104/10 Rotating Shelf for loss on heating test complete with 9 containers, 55 mm dia x 35 mm high. Rotating Shelf for thin film test complete with 2 containers, 140 mm dia x 9.5 mm high.

Spares
EL46-4154/10 Glass Sample Container Thermometer see EL82-5259

EL46-4104/12

EL46-4104/01 Loss on Heating/Thin Film Oven

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Softening Point
The test is performed in duplicate under closely controlled conditions. Water is used as the bath medium for binders with softening points below 80C. Above this temperature glycerol is used in place of water. In the ASTM test the bath is not stirred and results are usually about 1.5C higher than BS or IP methods. The softening point is a fundamental property of binders other than cutbacks and emulsions. Both BS and ASTM use similar apparatus and procedures and the test is often referred to as the Ring and Ball test.

Automatic Ring and Ball Apparatus

BS 2000-58, EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53 s Microprocessor control s Automatic logging of bitumen softening point s LCD display

Ring and Ball Apparatus

BS 2000-58, EN 1427, ASTM D36 Ordering Information
EL46-4605 BS/EN Ring and Ball Apparatus with 2 shouldered pattern rings, 2 ball-centring guides and 2 balls.The apparatus has a support frame and is retained in a heat resistant container. Weight 560 g

Accessory
EL46-4662 ASTM Ball Centring Guide

Spares
Description Glass Container Shouldered Ring Ball, stainless steel, 9.5 mm diameter (pack of 10) BS/EN, ASTM EL46-4605/10 EL46-4620 EL46-4640
EL46-4850/01 Automatic Ring and Ball Apparatus

EL46-4821/01 Magnetic Stirrer with Ring and Ball Apparatus and Accessories

The Automatic Ring and Ball Apparatus features microprocessor control with automatic logging of the bitumen softening point. Temperature is measured via a precision PT100 sensor and the softening point value taken automatically by two photoelectric cells. The device comes complete with the ring and ball frame, magnetic stirrer, two test rings, two 9.5 mm diameter test balls, one knife, and one 600 mm diameter glass beaker.

Ordering Information
EL46-4850/01 Automatic Ring and Ball Apparatus For 230 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph EL46-4821/01 Magnetic Stirrer. Utilises a rotating magnetic field to induce variable speed stirring action. A built-in regulating transformer provides fine temperature control of liquid up to a maximum temperature of 140C. Supplied complete with immersion heater, bosshead and clamp, the unit is suitable for use with the Ring and Ball Apparatus. Weight 2 kg. For 220 240 V AC, 50 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Accessories
Thermometer (IP 60C) see EL82-5261 Thermometer (IP 61C) see EL82-5263 Thermometer (IP 89C) see EL82-5265

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Automatic Penetrometer
s Fully automatic s Microprocessor control s Optoelectronic penetration detection
The unit is compact with an anodised aluminium baseplate, levelling screws, spirit level, centring guide and optoelectronic detection of depth penetration. Penetration depth is displayed in increments of 0.01 mm.

Ordering Information
EL46-5380/01 Automatic Penetrometer supplied without penetration needles. Dimensions (l x w x h) 260 x 320 x 540 mm. Weight 23 kg. For 220 240 V AC, 50 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Accessories
EL46-5380/11 EL46-5380/12 EL46-5800 EL46-5860 Penetration Needle, 2.5 0.05 g 50 g Weight Transfer Dish Penetration Tin for penetrations between 200 and 350, approximately 70 mm diameter x 45 mm deep. Weight 30 g Penetration Tin for penetrations below 200, approximately 55 mm diameter x 35 mm deep. Weight 25 g.

EL46-5380/01 Automatic Penetrometer with Accessories

EL46-5861

Penetration Test
BS 2000-49 EN 1426, 13179-2, ; ASTM D5; AASHTO T49; IP 49 Ordering Information
EL46-5290 Standard Penetrometer. Penetration readings are quickly taken using this simple to operate apparatus.The 150 mm diameter dial is graduated in 400 divisions of 0.1 mm.The indicating pointer is fitted with a friction/geared knob which can be rotated freely to any position on the dial. Resetting the needle can be carried out quickly and positively ready for the next measurement Supplied without needles and penetration tins. Weight 6 kg EL46-5295/01 Semi-automatic Penetrometer. As EL46-5290 but incorporates Digital Automatic Controller which releases the needle assembly.The time set is displayed by a bright easy to read display. Weight 8.6 kg. For 220 240 V AC, 50 60 Hz,1 ph

EL46-5295 series Semi-automatic Penetrometer with Accessories

Accessories
EL46-5340/C Penetration Needle, hardened steel supplied with an NPL (National Physical Laboratory, UK) verification certificate. For testing to BS 2000-49 and ASTM D5. (Pack contains 1 needle only). Weight 2.5 g Penetration Needle (unverified), hardened steel

EL46-5360/10

EL46-5500/01 Constant Temperature Bath. A bench mounting bath specially designed for the conditioning of bitumen samples prior to penetration or ductility tests. Incorporating a highly accurate thermostat, the bath maintains a temperature between 21 and 56C 0.1C. An integral cooling coil, cover and deep tray for penetration testing are supplied as standard. Weight 18.2 kg. For 220 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

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Ordering Information

Saybolt-Furol Viscosity

Saybolt Viscometer
ASTM D88, D244;AASHTO T72 s s s s Accepts 2 tubes Precise temperature control Silent stirrer Corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel

EL46-7003/01 Saybolt Viscometer supplied with Furol and Universal orifices and two 60 ml viscosity flasks. For 220 240 V AC, 50 60 Hz, 1 ph

Accessories
EL46-7002/22 Saybolt Viscosity Oil flashpoint 120C. Supplied in1 gallon container. Timer Clock see EL81-0518

Used to measure the viscosity of American grades of cutback bitumen.The apparatus is of the Redwood type and utilises a much smaller orifice than the Standard Tar Viscometer. Because of this higher temperatures are required and it is usual to conduct the test in an oil bath. Specification Dimensions (l x w x h) Capacity Temperature range 270 x 270 x 550 mm 2 viscometer tubes 21 to 135C

Thermometers
for testing to ASTM D88, AASHTO T72
The standard test temperatures are 25.0 C, 37.8C, 50.0C, 60.0C 82.2C and 98.9C.Two thermometers of each temperature range are necessary.

Ordering Information
EL46-7006 Thermometer Pack comprising two thermometers in each of the following temperature ranges 19 to 27C, 34 to 42C, 49 to 57C, 57 to 65C, 79 to 87C and 95 to 103C

EL46-7003/01 Saybolt Viscometer

EL46-7006 Thermometer Pack

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