Ring & Ball (Softening Point) Test Apparatus

Product Details :

This apparatus is meant for the determination of softening point of bituminous materials according to IP 58 and IS 1205. Softening point is the temp, at which the specimen under test becomes soft enough to allow a steel ball of a specific dimension to fall a required distance under test conditions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS :

The apparatus consist of Glass beaker of heat resistant glass of internal dia 8.5 cm X12 cm depth (approx.). Two steel balls each of 9.5 mm dia. (Weighing 3.50 ±0.05 gm). Two tapered brass mould, Two ball guides, ring stand. Supplied with a heating unit designed to give temp, rise at 5 C per minute required under standard. The temperature is controlled with an energy regulator. In addition, there is an electrically operated stirrer mounted on a stand with chuck and glass rod or aluminum rod and for stirring the water in the water bath. Operation on 230 Volts, single phase, 50 Cycles, AC.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES :

The following accessories are not part of the standard supply and are supplied at an extra cost.

1) Thermometer IP 60C.

2) Thermometer IP 61C.

3)Programmable Digital Temp, indicator cum controller.

4) Brass plate for specimen preparation.

5) Glycerin.

6) Cooling Cabinet