Softening Point Apparatus

About Softening Point Apparatus

• Conforms to Ring & Ball method testing
• Brass rings and steel balls for accurate testing
• Glass beaker with heat-resistant properties
• Magnetic stirrer or manual stirring arrangement
• Precision thermometer or digital temperature display
• Uniform heating arrangement (electric heater or hot plate)
• Sturdy and corrosion-resistant construction
• Easy to operate and maintain

Technical Specifications:

• Temperature Range: Ambient to 200C (approx.)
• Heating Rate: 5C per minute (controlled)
• Ball Size: 9.5 mm diameter (standard)
• Ring Material: Brass
• Test Medium: Water or glycerin (depending on temperature range)
• Power Supply: 220230V AC, 50 Hz
• Display: Analog thermometer / Digital controller

Standards Compliance:

• ASTM D36
• IS 1205
• AASHTO T53
• BS 2000

Applications:

• Bitumen and asphalt testing
• Road construction and highway engineering
• Petroleum and refinery laboratories
• Quality control in construction materials
• Research and educational laboratories