Softening Point Ring and Ball Apparatus

Softening Point Ring and Ball Apparatus determine the softening point of asphalt, coal tar pitch and other viscoelastic bitumens in the range of 30°–157°C (86°–315°F). The unit simultaneously tests two samples for optimal compliance with standard test procedures.  Steel balls are placed on top of bitumen specimen disks in test rings in a bath. The temperature of the bath is increased gradually until the specimens soften and fall under the ball weight to the shelf 1in (25.4mm) below.

The LP-16 Apparatus includes two square-shouldered brass test rings, two 3/8in (9.5mm) steel balls, two brass ball-centering guide rings, an 800ml heat-resistant beaker (bath), and a brass ring holder suspension assembly with cover and shelf to fit the beaker.

Features:

• Determines to soften point of asphalt, coal tar pitch and viscoelastic bitumen from 30°–157°C (86°–315°F)
• Tests two samples simultaneously for proficiency and optimal compliance with test procedures

Included Items:

• Softening Point Ring and Ball Apparatus
• Two square-shouldered brass test rings
• Two 3/8in (9.5mm) steel balls
• Two brass ball-centering guide rings
• 800ml heat-resistant beaker
• Brass ring holder suspension assembly with cover and shelf

Accessories:

• Laboratory Burners
• LP-18 Softening Point Beaker Stand Assembly
• ASTM Mercury Softening Point Thermometers
• ASTM Non-Mercury Softening Point Thermometers
• ASTM Equivalent Non-Mercury Softening Point Thermometers