Specifications
Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D36, E28; AASHTO T53; IP 58; ISO 4625; DIN 52011; NF T 66-008; EN 1427, 13179
Included Accessories
Glass Beaker
Ring and Ball Support with Temperature Probe
Test Rings (10)
Load Balls (10)
Ball Application and Centering Guide
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 42 lbs (19kg)
Dimensions: 4.9 Cu. ft.
Test Method
The sample is cast in shouldered rings and heated at a controlled rate under the weight of a steel ball. The softening point is the temperature at which the bitumen disks soften and sag downward a specified distance.
Features and Benefits
• Conforms to ASTM D36 and related test specifications
• Optical detectors for automatic measurement of softening point
• Overtemperature protection circuitry