Asphalt

INTRODUCTION

Bituminous materials, a by-product of the oil distillation process, look set to remain as a consti-
tuent material of road paving for some considerable time to come, being used to withstand the flexural
and compressive stresses caused by traffic. Due to the ever increasing intensity of today’s traffic con-
ditions there is a demand for higher levels of performance from asphalt. As a result, the testing of the
asphalt needs to look not only at the constituent mix but the performance characteristics as well. There is
an increasing demand to monitor the asphalt for voids percentage, look at the levels of compaction and
investigate parameters such as the stiffness modulus and fatigue resistance in relation to the temperature,
together with frequency of load or strain application.The range of testing equipment in this section of the
catalogue is in conformity with the new EN European Standards and the requirements of SHRP (Strategic
Highway Research Program) to allow for a more in depth and realistic analysis of asphalt mixes.

The new EN standards

Important new European Standards, specific to Asphalt and Road testing have been introduced since
the Controls 5th edition catalogue was published.
The new EN replace those previous National Standards and are grouped under the following headings:
Bituminous mixtures. Test methods for hot mix asphalt. Standards EN 12697-1 to 12697-44
Surface dressing. Test methods. Standards EN 12272-1 to 12272-3
Slurry surfacing. Test methods. Standards EN 12274-1 to 12274-5
Pavement surface characteristics. Test methods. Standards EN 13036-1 to 13036-7

In the majority of cases the new EN standards correspond to some existing National Standards and,
apart for some exception, there should be almost no difference in the specification of test apparatus.

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Contents
75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Soluble binder content, Hot and cold extraction methods .
Separation of mineral matter, Centrifuge extractors . . . . . .
364
368
80 Asphalt and road quality testing
Indentation penetrometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Particle loss (Los Angeles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
420
420
Automatic binder extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Sampling by coring (Pavement core drilling machine) . . . . . 421
Asphalt binder analysis - Ignition method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Tests on slurry seal mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Bitumen recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Rate of spread apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Determination of the maximum density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Vialit plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Determination of the affinity aggregate/bitumen . . . . . . . . 377 Electromagnetic asphalt density meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Binder drainage from porous asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Skid resistance tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Asphalt temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 MOT straightedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Solvent recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Sand patch apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures

Marshall stability (ASTM-AASHTO methods) . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Travelling beam device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benkelman beam apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulk density by specific gravity frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
425
426
427
Automatic compactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Permeameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Marshall stability (EN method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Gyratory compactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ILS Internal angle measurement apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibratory compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
386
390
391
81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Sampling bitumen and oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Water sensitivity, indirect tensile strength, Marshall test . . 392 Penetration of bituminous materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Tensile splitting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Softening point: ring and ball method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Marshall tester (EN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Water in bitumen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Laboratory mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Residue on sieving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Bitumix, automatic laboratory mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Degree of solubility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Water baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Particle charge of cationic emulsified asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Emulsified asphalts-residue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures

Static and dynamic systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Breaking point. Fraas method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kinematic and dynamic viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rolling thin-film oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
433
434
436
IMACS, Integrated Multi Axis System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Thin film oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Servo-Pneumatic testing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Rotary evaporation apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Servo-hydraulic testing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Standard TAR/BRTA viscometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Test modules and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Engler viscometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Environmental chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Saybolt viscometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Triaxial test on Unbound materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Settling and penetration power of bitumen emulsions . . . . 439
Buyers guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Breaking value of cationic bitumen emulsions . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Stand alone Beam Fatigue Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Flash point by tag open and closed cup tester . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Test software for dynamic asphalt testing systems . . . . . . . 412 Hubbard-Carmick pycnometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
SPT, Simple Performance Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Storage stability of asphalt emulsions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Dyna-Comp, pneumatic roller compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Wilhelmi softening point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Dyna-Track, wheel tracking apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Ductility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Tensile splitting device (CNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Distillation of cut-back asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Duriez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Pressure Ageing Vessel (PAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444

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The new EN 12697-1 standard

Test methods: Soluble binder content

 Test methods:
Soluble binder content
Introduction
This European standard describes a unified
approach to the examination of bitumi-
nous mixtures that allows some divergence
in the detail of procedures followed by
individual laboratories.
Guidance on the test method is given in
the following Table.
Although the apparatus specified for the
separation of mineral filler from the binder
solution obtained after extraction is of a
suitably efficient level not to affect the
precision of the test, a method for deter-
mining the amount of residual mineral
matter is the Incineration method (pos.
C of the table) for use in those particular
cases where some doubt may exist.
Methods and equipment, other than those,
including automated equipment, are per-
missible provided that it has been demon-
strated that they provide the same results
within the limits of the precision given in
the Standard.

EN 12697-1 Bituminous mixtures.

Test methods for hot mix asphalt.
Part 1 Soluble binder content - Test procedures with related specific test apparatus

Hot extraction

Binder
extraction

B.1.1 75-B0016 B.1.2 75-B0015

Hot extractor test Hot extraction apparatus
set (filter paper) or test set (wire mesh filter)
o p e r a t i o n

Separation
of mineral
matter
C.1 10-D1418 B.2.1 75-B0024 B.2.2 75-B0017
B a s i c

Muffle furnace for Continuous flow Pressure filter

incineration of portion filterless centrifuge
of recovered binder

Binder
quantity By difference
and soluble
bindent
content
C.1 75-B0165
Rotary evaporator

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The new EN 12697-1 standard
Test methods: Soluble binder content (continued)

 Test methods:
Soluble binder content
(continued)
General description and specifications
The test method for determining the binder
content of a test portion of bituminous
mixture, normally comprises the following
basic operations, which are shown in the
Table:
a) Binder extraction by dissolving in a hot
or cold solvent
b) Separation of mineral matter from the
binder solution
c) Determination of binder quantity by
difference or binder recovery and calcu-
lation of soluble binder content.
The sequence of operations and choice of
test procedures to be followed are illustra-
ted in the Table.
If it is suspected that water is present in
the laboratory sample, it should be dried to
constant mass or the water content may
be determined by the method described in
EN 12697-14 (see page 366) or the sample
treated as in EN 12697-28.
All test procedures and associated equi-
pment relating to each basic operation
shown on Table Å are equally acceptable.
Other equipment and procedures, inclu-
ding non-extraction methods, can also be
used. There are documented data to show
that the method and equipment will pro-
vide results with a precision no worse than
that of one of the procedures explicitly
shown in the Table.

Cold extraction

B.1.6
Agitation
(suitable containers)

B.1.5 75-B2212 B.1.4 75-B0011 Bottle roller

1500 g cap. centrifuge 75-B0011/1 600 ml bottle or larger
extractor (filter paper)

B.2.3 B.2.4
Bucket centrifuge Bucket centrifuge
type 1 type 2

B.3.2
Recovery of binder
portion,
mass calculation
(by general
laboratory apparatus)

B.3.1 75-B0025/A
Binder recovery apparatus

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Hot extraction methods / Binder extraction

 Paper filter method  Wire mesh filter method  Kumagawa method

M 75-B0016 M 75-B0015 Used for the quantitative determination

Hot extractor test set. Hot extraction apparatus test set
(Wire mesh filter method)
Paper filter method
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.1, EN 12697-1 clause B.1.2
EN 12697-14
General description and specifications General description and specifications
Used for the extraction of binder from Used for the quantitative determination of
hot mixed paving mixtures. The moisture bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures and
content may be determined using this pavement samples. The bitumen content is
apparatus. calculated by difference from the weight of
It consists of a: extracted aggregates.
- Steel pot with gasket and gauze contai- The filler, or ash, passing through the
74 µm basket has then to be separated
ner
- Dean and Stark receiver from the bitumen/solvent solution using
- Liebig condenser and a box of filter the appropriate centrifuge extractor - e.g.
paper. 75-B0024/A model.
Whatman No. 5x400 mm dia. or equiva-
lent.
Max. capacity of wire basket:
3 kg approx.
B Overall dimensions
(assembled): B Overall dimensions:
1000x500x500 mm 335 mm height x 165 mm dia.
A Weight approx.: 2.8 kg
A Weight approx.: 25 kg
Accessories
Accessories
s10-D1402
Hot plate 230 V, 50-60 Hz s10-D1402
Hot plate 230 V, 50-60 Hz
s86-D1441 Heat resistant wire
mesh
s75-B0015/5 Special 5 litres pyrex
glass jar with On/Off valve
of bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtu-
res and pavement samples. It consists of
a balloon, cooling unit, Dean-Stark
stopcock, electric heating mantle
with regulator and fittings. Two
models available: 1 litre and 2 litres
balloon capacity. The filtering car-
tridges are not part of the appara-
tus and have to be ordered separa-
tely. See accessories.
q STANDARD
CNR No. 38, LCPC
M 75-B0018
Kumagawa extraction
apparatus, 1 litre capacity.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B0018/A
Same as above but 2 litres
capacity
75-B0018
Accessories
s75-B0018/1 Kumagawa cartridges
dia. 58x170 mm for 1 litre cap. appara-
tus. Pack of 25
s75-B0018/A1 Kumagawa cartrid-
ges dia. 80x200 mm for 2 litres cap.
apparatus. Pack of 25
s75-B0018/A2 Kumagawa cartrid-
ges dia. 80x250 mm for 2 litres cap.
apparatus. Pack of 25

s75-B0015/6
Aluminium disc 160 mm dia.

Spare parts
s75-B0015/1 Metal condenser for
hot extraction apparatus

s75-B0015/2 Spare glass jar

s75-B0015/3 Wire basket for hot
extraction apparatus 0.074 mm ope-
ning

s75-B0015/4 Supporting ring

75-B0016
75-B0015 with 10-D1402 and 86-D1441

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 ASTM Reflux method
M 75-B0013/A
Reflux bitumen extractor
1000 g capacity
M 75-B0014/A
Reflux bitumen extractor 4000 g
capacity
q STANDARD
ASTM D2172, AASHTO T164-B
General description
Used for the quantitative determination
of bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures
and pavement samples. The bitumen con-
tent is calculated by difference from the
weight of extracted aggregates, moisture
content and ash from an aliquot part of
the extract.
The apparatus consists of two wire mesh
cones with interlocking frames, a cylindri-
cal glass jar and a water condenser with
inlet/outlet tubes.
Spare parts for Reflux extractors
for 75-B0013/A for 75-B0014/A
sCode Weight (kg) sCode Weight (kg)
Spare glass jar 75-B0013/1 2.5 75-B0014/1 5
Spare stainless 75-B0013/2 0.2 75-B0014/2 0.4
steel wire mesh cone
Spare brass condenser 75-B0013/3 0.5 75-B0014/3 1
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Hot and cold extraction methods / Binder extraction (continued)
Specifications  Cold extraction methods.
Bottle roller method
Capacity (g): 1000 (75-B0013/A), 4000
(75-B0014/A) M 75-B0011
B Overall dimensions (hxdia.) mm: Bottle roller. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
465x150 (75-B0013/A),
510x265 (75-B0014/A) q STANDARD
A Weight approx. (kg): 3 (75-B0013/A), EN 12697-1 clause B.1.4
9 (75-B0014/A)
Accessories for both models
s10-D1402
Hot plate 230 V, 50-60 Hz
s86-D1441 Heat resistant wire
mesh
s75-B0013/4 Filter paper 300 mm
dia. Pack of 50
75-B0011 with 75-B0011/2 and 75-B0011/3
s75-B0014/4 Filter paper 400 mm
dia. Pack of 50
General description and specifications
Used to extract the bitumen from asphalt
for binder determination either directly or
by difference. Compact bench mounted
machine, designed to rotate any size com-
bination of two bottles simultaneously
along their longitudinal axis.
Bottle rotating speed: 30 r.p.m.
Power: 180 W
B Overall dimensions:
170x600x350 mm (hxwxd)
A Weight approx.: 22 kg
Accessories
s75-B0011/1 Metal bottle 600 ml
cap., with rubber stopper 50 mm dia.
Weight 1 kg
s75-B0011/2 Metal bottle 2500 ml
cap., with rubber stopper 70 mm dia.
Weight 2.5 kg
s75-B0011/3 Metal bottle 7000 ml
cap., with rubber stopper 70 mm dia.
Weight 3.5 kg
s75-B0011/5 Flask funnel for 7000
ml metal bottle, with top rim that can
house a 200 mm dia. sieve. Weight 2
kg
75-B0013/A, 10-D1402, 86-D1441
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Cold extraction methods. Separation of mineral matter

Centrifuge extractors

 Centrifuge extractors
(filter paper) 1500 and 3000 g Main features
cap. - Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m. at 50 or 60 Hz by AC drive (inverter)
- Electric brake
- Stable and silent all over the test
q STANDARD - Electronic control and digital display
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.5 - CE version available with electromagnetic arrangement to prevent the opening of
cover during rotation
ASTM D2172, AASHTO T164A - Explosion proof option
- Supplied complete with 100 filter discs
General description and specifications
The centrifuges are used for the deter-
mination of bitumen percentage in bitu-
minous mixtures. All models comprise a
removable precision-machined rotor bowl
housed in a cylindrical aluminium box.
They are driven by an electric motor fitted
with AC drive (inverter) with the double
function of speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
regardless of the frequency (50 or 60 Hz)
and electrical braking. The centrifuge can
be set for the automatic speed ramp up to
3600 r.p.m. or to any intermediate speed by
the front knob. A digital display monitors
the frequency, which is proportional to
the speed.
The rotating unit is suspended on the base
by four calibrated springs, which assure a
perfect stability all over the test. The cover
is precisely machined and fitted with sol-
vent resistant gasket to avoid leakages.
All models are fitted, for emergency use,
by a hand brake system. The control panel
includes: Start/Stop button, speed control
knob, and digital display.
Two versions available: standard and explo-
sion proof. The standard model can be
upgraded with the electromagnetic system
to prevent the opening of the cover during
rotation. See code 75-B2210/UP1. These
upgrading option arrangements have to
be factory installed and specified at time
of order. 75-B2212, 75-B2312

General specifications

Power: 550 W
Voltage: 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
B Overall dimensions (lxdxh):
539x406x509 mm
A Weight approx.: 54 kg
All centrifuges are supplied complete with
100 filter discs.

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Cold extraction methods. Separation of mineral matter (continued)
Centrifuge extractors

75-B0022/2, 75-B0022/1

Accessories

s75-B0022/1 Filter discs for

1500 g cap. centrifuge. Pack of 100

s75-B0023/1 Filter discs for

75-B2222, 75-B2322 Explosion proof versions 3000 g cap. centrifuge. Pack of 100

Ordering information

Standard versions Upgrading options

M 75-B2212
1500 g cap. centrifuge extractor.
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B2214
1500 g cap. centrifuge extractor.
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B2312
3000 g cap. centrifuge extractor.
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B2314
3000 g cap. centrifuge extractor.
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B2210/UP1
Electromagnetic system to prevent
the opening of the cover during
rotation conforming to CE directive.
Suitable for 75-B2212 and
75-B2312 standard models only.
All upgrading option arrangements have to Spare parts
be factory installed and specified at time of
order. When ordering ask for the selected
s75-B0022/2 Spare bowl and
cover for 1500 g centrifuges. Made
centrifuge and the option (e.g. 75-B2312 of machined cast aluminium. Weight
plus 75-B2210/UP1). 3.5 kg
s75-B0023/2 Spare bowl and
cover for 3000 g centrifuges. Made of
machined cast aluminium.
Weight 4.5 kg

Explosion proof versions

The control panel is external for installation

in a non explosive area so the centrifuge
structure is explosion proof.

M 75-B2222
1500 g cap. centrifuge extractor,
Detail of 75-B2210/UP1 safety device
explosion proof version. Speed con-
trol up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 75-B2322
3000 g cap. centrifuge extractor,
explosion proof version. Speed con-
trol up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

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Binder extraction and separation of mineral matter (continued)

Automatic extraction

 Binder extraction and separation

- Fully automatic testing cycle:
of mineral matter. - Sieving
Automatic extraction - Centrifuge extraction
- Solvent recovery
q STANDARD - Conforms to latest anti-pollution requirements
- Ideal for mastic asphalt
EN 12697-1, ASTM D2172 - Big reduction of toxic fumes in the laboratory
- High extraction capacity: up to 400 g of filler per test
- Sensible reduction of extraction time
Introduction
- Avoids solvent handling by the operator
- Low quantity of solvent material used and sensible reduction of extraction cost
Used for the separation and extraction of
- Use of perchloroethylene as solvent
bitumen by use of perchloroethylene sol-
vent and sieving, for the separation of filler
by centrifuge action and for the recovery
of solvent material. The complete cycle is
carried out automatically.
We propose two models: 75-B0005/A
without test sieves and model 75-B0005
complete with four 200 mm dia. sieves
with pan as described. The unit can be
completed with the cabinet with aspirator
as shown.

M 75-B0005/A
Automatic extraction unit.
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

M 75-B0005
Automatic extraction unit with set
of sieves. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

General description and specifications

The 75-B0005/A testing unit comprises:
- A sieving unit with solvent spraying noz-
zle to separate and wash out the asphalt
sample capacity 7 sieves 200 mm dia.
- A filterless centrifuge to separate the
filler from the solvent and bitumen solu-
tion.
- A solvent recovery unit to recover the
solvent.
The apparatus is supplied complete with
separate electric control panel and three
spare cups for the extraction centrifuge.
75-B0005 model is also supplied with the
following parts:
- 200 mm dia. stainless sieve 75 µm op.,
250 µm op., 710 µm op., 2 mm op.
- 200 mm dia. sieve frame only
- 200 mm dia. sieve pan
- O-ring gaskets for above.
- Pack of 100 lining paper sheet.
Other testing sieves of different openings
can be used on the machine. Please refer
to the testing sieves section of this general
catalogue.
This new version can operate with either
trichloroethylene or perchloroethylene sol-
vents. Older machines can be modified, on
request, to operate with perchloroethy-
lene.
75-B0005
Max. quantity of asphalt
per extraction: 3.5 kg
Max. quantity of filler: 300-400 g
Time required for a complete
extraction: from 25 to 45 min
Max. solvent recovery capacity:
from 40 to 50 l/h
Rotating speed: 12000 r.p.m.
Extraction solvent: use perchloroethylene
Current specifications:
220-380 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph., 3.5 kW
B Overall dimensions of the testing
unit: 1200x820x1200 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 170 kg
Spare parts
s75-B0005/1
Spare stainless cup for centrifuge
s15-D2330/J
200 mm dia. stainless sieve 75 µm op.
s15-D2275/J
200 mm dia. stainless sieve 250 µm op.
s15-D2230/J
200 mm dia. stainless sieve 710 µm op.
s15-D2185/J
200 mm dia. stainless sieve 2 mm op.
s75-B0005/2 Spare lining paper for
centrifuge cup. Pack of 100
s75-B0005/8 O-ring gasket. Pack of 10
s15-D2001/J
200 mm dia. sieve frame only

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 Binder extraction and separation
of mineral matter.
Automatic extraction (continued)
Accessories
M 75-B0005/50
Cabinet with aspirator for
automatic extraction unit.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Designed to house the extraction units.
Including wheel mounted carriage for easy
removal of the extraction unit, fitted with
electric aspirator and roof opening with
basket for activated charcoal. Supplied
complete with a bag of activated charcoal.
The use of this cabinet is recommended to
minimise the diffusion of toxic solvents in
the laboratory.
B Overall dimensions:
1635x920x2300 mm (wxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 200 kg
75-B0005 in the 75-B0005/50 cabinet
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Cold extraction methods. Separation of mineral matter (continued)
Filterless centrifuge
 Binder extraction
and separation of mineral
matter High speed filterless
centrifuge method
q STANDARD: EN 12697-1 clause
B.2.1 ASTM D1856
General description and specifications
Used for rapid filterless separation of filler
(ash) from binder solution. The test is carried
out by pouring the solvent from the top
funnel into the rotating aluminium cup. Due
to the centrifugal effect, the liquid spreads
on the wall and moves upwards, leaving
75-B0024/B
mineral particles in the cup whilst the liquid is
discharged outside through the outlet tubing.
A special electronic circuit provides for a pre-
set controlled ramp, which gradually incre-
ases the speed to the maximum.The models - High speed with continuous flow
available are 75-B0024/A for filler extraction - Filterless method assures complete
filler recovery
up to 100 g per test, and 75-B0024/B for filler
- Automatic ramp and preset speed
extraction up to 400 g per test. They are sup- control
plied complete with 200 mm dia. sieves (see - Up to 100 g or 400 g of filler can be
specification) and pack of 100 lining paper. extracted per test
M 75-B0024/A
Filterless extraction centrifuge 70
mm dia. cup. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B0024/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B0024/AY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B0024/B
Filterless extraction centrifuge 122
mm dia. cup. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.
Spare parts
s75-B0024/1 Spare aluminium cup
70x190 mm dia. for models 75-B0024/A
s75-B0005/1 Spare stainless cup
122x211 mm dia. for models
75-B0024/B
s75-B0005/2 Spare lining paper for
75-B0024/A and 75-B0024/B. Pack of 100
75-B0024/A
Specifications
75-B0024/A
75-B0024/B
Quantity of filler extracted per test (g) 50-100 400
Cup dimensions (mm) Ø 70x190 Ø 122x211
Max. speed (r.p.m.) 11000 11000
Power (W) 550 1000
Sieves supplied (mm op.) 0.075 - 0.149 0.075 - 0.25 - 0.71 - 2
Overall dimensions (lxwxh) mm 500x370x850 560x640x1200
Weight approx. (kg) 55 100
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Asphalt binder analysis - Ignition method

 Asphalt binder analysis -

Ignition method Main fatures
- Completely automatic test cycle with simultaneous display of all the test parameters
- High efficiency heating system with additional afterburner for complete combustion of
q STANDARD exhaust fumes, conforming to CE prescriptions
EN 12697-39, AASHTO TP53, ASTM - PID closed loop temperature control
- Test performance menu comprising the simultaneous display of all the test data
D6307 and BS (DD) American National - Internal database, up to 100 tests. Each test can be displayed and printed, or sent to a PC
Centre for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) - Windows XP® compatible software to display weight/time curve, complete with database
and certificate printout included
M 75-B0008
BITUMAX, Asphalt Binder Analyser
by the ignition method. 380 V, 50
Hz, 3 ph.

M 75-B0008/Z
BITUMAX, Asphalt Binder Analyser
by the ignition method.
220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph.

General description
The Bitumax consists essentially of a high
precision apparatus combining a ignition
oven to a continuous weighing system to
monitor the weight decrease of the asphalt
sample and, automatically, to determine at
the end of the test, the binder content and
percentage. An auxiliary afterburner cham-
ber, independently controlled, significantly
reduces the furnace emissions.

Specifications
OVEN AND AFTERBURNER
- High efficiency heating system with
afterburner chamber for a total
combustion of exhaust fumes to
minimise emissions within CE
prescription
- No need of filter or hoods, low
maintenance costs
- Sample size up to 4500 g for a more 75-B0008
representative test result
- Max. power rating : 8.5 kW
Holding power during the test: 3.5 kW FIRMWARE
- Supplied complete with 2 sample trays, - Language selection - Programmable oven preheating to
fork to catch pan, cooling cage. - Clock/calendar system reduce setting up time
- Bi-directional real time communication - Windows XP® compatible software
HARDWARE with the weighing system to display weight/time curve,
- 16 bit microprocessor - Test setting menu, complete with complete with test database and
- One only CPU card controls both test physical and descriptive sample certificate printout.
data display, temperature, database and parameters
internal functions - Calibration menu, to check and set SAFETY FEATURES
- Large permanent memory to store test temperature and weight calibration, for - Automatic door lock during the test,
results possible manual control of the test even in case of interruption of power
- On board 40 column serial printer performance supply
- Weighing system 10000 g capacity, 0.1 g - Test performance menu with - Automatic monitoring of closed door
resolution, ± 0.1 g repeatability simultaneous display of all the test data before test start.
- PID closed loop thermoregulation for - Internal database for up to 100 tests. -
both oven and afterburner chamber Each test can be sent to PC, displayed, B Overall dimensions: 590x830x973
- 10 key touch membrane keyboard printed or delated mm (lxdxh)
- 240x128 pixel large graphic display - Real time download to PC via RS 232 A Weight: 125 kg approx.
- RS 232 output for PC connection. serial port

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q STANDARD OUTFIT
This Bitumax includes double sample
basket with safety cover, extraction fork
and metal exhaust pipe 3 m.

Accessories

s75-B0008/5 Metal stand

s75-B0008/10 Face shield
s75-B0008/12 Safety cover for
sample basket. Bench mounting

s75-B0008/14 Additional double

sample basket

Pc software- Tipical weight / time curve

Example of printed report issued by the machine Extraction fork (supplied with the machine) Metal stand 75-B0008/5, face shield 75-B0008/10
and exhaust pipe (supplied with the machine).

75-B0008/14 Double sample basket.

Supplied with the machine.

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Asphalt binder analysis

Binder recovery by: Pressure filter method / Incineration / Fractionating column method

 Pressure filter method  Determination of residual  Recovery of binder

q STANDARD
EN 12697-1 clause B.2.2
M 75-B0017
Pressure filter
General description and specifications
Used for the extraction of binder from
asphalt. This method is not suitable for the
analysis of mastic or pitch mastic. It con-
sists of a metal pressure vessel with a filter
support. The top cylinder has a pressure
gauge and is fitted to the base section by
swivelling bolts.
B Overall dimensions:
120 mm height x 330 mm dia.
A Weight approx.: 25 kg
Spare parts
s75-B0017/1 Filter paper for pres-
sure filter. Whatman No. 5 x 270 mm
dia. Box of 100 circles
mineral matter by incineration
q STANDARD
EN 12697-1 clause C
M 10-D1418
Muffle furnace 1100°C max.
temperature. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Used for high temperature heating and
drying.
Max. temperature: 1100°C
Power: 3.9 kW
Inside dimensions: 210x320x145 mm
(lxwxh)
B Outside dimensions:
510x750x660 mm
A Weight approx.: 89 kg
by the fractionating column
method
q STANDARD
EN 12697-4
M 75-B0026/A
Distillation apparatus for recovery of
binder from solution by the fractio-
nating column. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description
The apparatus consists of a 500 ml round
bottomed flask with three-necked glass
adaptor, glass condenser with receiver
system, oil bath, thermometer, stirrer, flow
meter 0.25 to 1.8 litre/h, connection tubes,
clamps and stands.
Vacuum pump, vacuum regulator valve and
rubber tube are not included and have to
be ordered separately. See accessories.
A Weight: 10 kg approx.

10-D1418

75-B0026/A with accessories

75-B0017

Accessories
Accessories

s10-D1402/A Hot plate s86-D2001 Portable vacuum pump

160 mm dia. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
s86-D2004/1 Vacuum regulator
valve
s86-D1169
Silica evaporating dish
dia 100x25 mm s86-D2064 Rubber tube dia. 6.5x16
mm
s86-D1455 s75-B0026/A1 Gas flowmeter
Stainless steel oven tongs

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Analysis of bituminous mixtures
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Binder quantity Lby: Rotary evaporation / Vacumm pump / Abson method.
 Binder recovery
by rotary evaporation
q STANDARD
EN 12697-1, 12697-3 and ASTM
D5404, AASHTO TP2
To recover bitumen from a solvent to ensu-
re that changes in the asphalt properties
are minimised.
75-B0165
M 75-B0165
Rotary evaporation apparatus.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 75-B0165/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
The solution of solvent and asphalt from
a prior extraction is distilled by partially
immersing the rotating distillation flask of
the rotary evaporator apparatus in a hea-
ted oil bath while the solution is subjected
to high vacuum with fine regulation of
pressure (up to ± 0.1 kPa) according to EN
12697-3 or to partial vacuum and flow of
nitrogen gas according to ASTM D5404
and AASHTO TP2. The recovered asphalt
can then be subjected to further testing as
required. See accessories.
A Weight approx.: 27 kg
Accessories conforming EN 12697-3
M 75-B0165/5 Diathermic oil , can of
18 kg
M 86-D2004/1D Vacuum regulating valve
with digital gauge, 1 mbar resolution.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph
M 75-B0165/3 Glass tubing with three
way valve and transparent flexible hose
for Solution intake
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M 75-B0165/4 Glass flat evaporation bal-
loon, 3 l capacity
M 86-D2004/A Dual stage high vacuum
pump. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph
M 86-D2064 Rubber tube int/ext dia.
6.5/16.5 mm, 2 m long for vacuum
86-D2004/1D with
Accessories conforming ASTM D5404 86-D2004/A and 86-D2064
 Recovery of binder
M 75-B0165/5 Diathermic oil , can of 18 kg by Abson method
M 75-B0165/2 2000 ml balloon
M 86-D2004/3 Vacuum gauge 0 to 100 q STANDARD
kPa complete with connections for rubber ASTM D1856, CNR No. 133
Hoses and bleed/regulation pin valve
M 75-B0165/3 Glass tubing with three M 75-B0026
way valve and transparent flexible hose Distillation assembly for recovery
for Solution intake of binder from solution by Abson
M 75-B0165/4 Glass flat evaporation bal- method. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
loon, 3 l capacity
M 75-B0165/6 Flow control device and M 75-B0026/Z
flowmeter to monitor the CO2 flow rate Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
up To 1000 ml/min
 Binder recovery
by Vacuum pump method
q STANDARD
EN 12697-1 clause B.3.1, BS 598:102
M 75-B0025/A
Binder recovery apparatus, power
vacuum pump method.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
75-B0026
General description and specifications
Used to remove the solvent from the bin- General description and specifications
der/solvent solution in order to determine
directly the total content binder in the Used for recovering the asphalt from a
aggregate/binder mixtures. solution of a previous extraction. The
This apparatus consists of a power ope- asphalt is recovered with properties sub-
rated vacuum pump producing a vacuum stantially the same as those it possessed in
down to 200 mbar, a thermostatically con- the bituminous mixture and in quantities
trolled water bath and two flat-bottomed sufficient for further testing.
flasks 250 ml cap. with rubber bungs and
tube. All necessary fittings and connections
complete the set. Power 1000 W approx.
A Weight approx.: 23 kg
75-B0025/A
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Determination of the maximum density
75-D1122 with 15-D0407/B, 86-D2004/A, and 86-D2064
 Theoretical maximum specific
gravity and density
of bituminous mixtures (Rice
test)
q STANDARD
ASTM D2041
M 75-D1122
Large size heavy duty vacuum
pyknometer, 10000 ml approx
capacity
General description and specifications
Used for determining the theoretical maxi-
mum specific gravity of uncompacted bitu-
minous paving mixtures. It can also be used
for the calculation of the percent air voids
in compacted bituminous mixtures and
the amount of bitumen absorbed by the
aggregates. Made from robust transparent
plastic. Fitted with vacuum gauge and
valve.
Capacity: 10000 ml approx
B Internal dimensions:
280 mm dia. x 186 (h) mm
B External dimensions:
300 mm dia. x 450 mm high approx.
A Weight: 6.7 kg approx.
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N O T E
The 15-D0407/B vibrodeaerator can also
be used as a sieve shaker. See page 33.
75-D1123/B, 75-D1124/B
Accessories
s75-D1124/A Vibro-deaerator.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. For use with
75-D1123/A Vacuum pyknometer.
Accessories Complete with adjustable clamps
s15-D0407/B
Electromagnetic vibro-deaerator.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used to shake the pyknometer for
the evacuation of air. Complete with
timer. Weight 29 kg approx.
s86-D2004/A Two stages portable
vacuum pump. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
(For more detail see page 475)
Suitable for bituminous paving mixtures
s28-WF0491/2 Water trap with maximum aggregate size up to 50
mm (2”) and 6000 g sample. Made of
s86-D2064 Rubber tube, 6.5 mm ID lightweight polycarbonate with transpa-
x 16.5 mm, 2 m long
rent top lid for observation of sample.
s86-D2004/3 Vacuum gauge 0 to
760 mm Hg complete with connection
for rubber hoses and bleed regulation A Weight approx.: 4 kg
valve.
Alternative equipment Accessories
M 75-D1123/A
s75-D1124/B Vibro-deaerator.
Vacuum pyknometer 4500 ml cap. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. For use with
75-D1123/B Vacuum pyknometer.
Suitable for bituminous mixtures with Complete with adjustable clamps
maximum aggregate size up to 19.1 mm
(3/4”) and 2000 g sample. Transparent lid
for observation of sample.
A Weight approx.: 7 kg
M 75-D1123/B
Vacuum pyknometer 10000 ml cap.
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Affinity between aggregate and bitumen / Temperature measurement
Binder drainage from porous asphalt

 Determination of the affinity  Binder drainage from porous  Asphalt temperature measurement
between aggregate and bitumen asphalt. Basket method
q STANDARD
q STANDARD q STANDARD EN 12697-13
EN 12697-11 EN 12697-18

This test covers the determination of the
affinity between aggregate and bitumen,
expressed by visual registration of the
degree of bitumen coverage on uncom-
pacted bitumen-coated mineral aggregate
particles after influence of mechanical stir-
ring action in the presence of water.
Specific apparatus
M 75-B0011/A
Bottle rolling machine.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Capable of rolling 3 test bottles 75-B0011/
A1 at the same time. Adjustable rotating
speed up to 60 r.p.m.
B Dimensions:
380x300x160 mm (wxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
This test is performed for determining
binder drainage of bituminous mixtures,
for estimating the binder drainage for
different binder content and to evaluate
the effect of varying the fine aggregate or
anti-draining additive content.
Specific apparatus
M 75-B0019/A
Drainage basket 100x100x100 mm,
stainless steel perforated plate
3 mm dia., with feet.
Weight: 360 g approx.
M 82-D1229 /A
Digital thermometer range
-50 +950°C
The meter is supplied without probes, which
have to be selected and ordered separately.
See accessories.
For more information see page 459
Accessories
s82-D1229/1
Penetration probe 120 mm long
s82-D1229/2 Surface probe
s82-D1229/3 Air probe
s82-D1229/5 Penetration probe
220 mm long
s82-D1229/6
T bar probe 660 mm long to BS 594

s82-D1229/7
Sward probe 500 mm long
75-B0019/A, 75-B0019/B
s82-D1229/8
K type thermocouple 5 m long

M 75-B0019/B s82-D1229/9 Coupling unit

Metal tray 160 mm sq.,
10 mm deep. Weight: 210 g approx.

75-B0011/A Bottle rolling machine with 3 test

bottles 75-B0011/A1
N O T E
M 75-B0011/A1 The most suitable probes for asphalt use
Test bottle, Pyrex glass, 86 mm dia., are the 82-D1229/1 Penetration probe, the
176 mm high, 34 mm neck dia. 82-D1229/7 Sward probe and the
82-D1229/2 Surface probe.
M 75-B0011/A2
Glass rod 6 mm dia., one end fitted
with 30 mm long rubber tube

Test bottle 75-B0011/A1 with 75-B0011/A2 82-D1229/A with probes 82-D1229/A

glass rod

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Solvent recovery / Evacuation of toxic fumes
 Solvent recovery
M 75-B0027/A
Solvent recovery unit 10 l/h.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Used to recover the solvent liquid after its
use for binder extraction tests. This unit has
been designed to recover non-flammable
solvents and consists of two stainless steel
chambers, one for the dirty solvent and the
other for the cleaned solvent. An electric
heater in the left-hand chamber distils
the solvent, which then passes through a
water cooling system and drops into the
second chamber ready for re-use in a new
test. Once the process is completed a tem-
perature switch automatically stops the
heating elements. Supplied complete with
10 m plastic tube, tube clamps, sieve insert
0.6 mm opening and one lid.
Max. temperature: 150°C
Power: 1200 W
B Overall dimensions:
400x320x650 mm
A Weight approx.: 17 kg
75-B0027/A
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 Evacuation of toxic fumes
Warning
The extraction methods of the EN 12697-1
often require toxic solvent (e.g. methyle-
ne chloride). This solvent is hazardous to
health and is subject to occupational expo-
sure limits as described in relevant legisla-
tion and regulations. The use of suitable
Fume Exhaust Cupboard is recommended.
M 86-D3520
Fume exhaust cupboard 1.52 m
with aspirator. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Featuring a particular assembling metal
frame that can be easily dismantled. Front
and rear uprights are made of aluminium
draw pieces, chromium treated and pain- 86-D3520
ted with epoxy resins, acid and solvent
resistant. Front upright shape is designed
at a 45° angle section, for preventing any N O T E
reversal airflow and the generation of air This cupboard can also be fitted with other
whirls. facilities such as cold-water taps, methane
gas tap, fluid supplies, drain systems and
Waterproof illumination system electric installation. Please specify your
need for a complete proposal.
Box type positioned out of the working
area of the cupboard. Featuring a – 1x20
W-power – safety scattering crystal, with
a light intensity of 400 lux on the worktop
(DIN 5035 Part 1).
Worktop
Made of monolithic stoneware with ele-
vated edges, or of other materials on
request.
Under-frame cupboards
Manufactured with a Class 1 bilaminated
plastic, cupboards – banked on the edges
– feature post forming laminate doors and
drawers. Equipped with steel cored handles
of corrosion proof rubber.
86-D3520 Detail of electric aspirator
Electric aspirator
Included.
B Overall dimensions:
1520x910x2500 (h) mm
A Weight approx.: 380 kg
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Marshall stability (ASTM – AASHTO methods)

 Marshall stability Marshall compression testers General description and specifications

(ASTM - AASHTO methods) A vast range of compression frames and A bench mounted compression frames
machines is available: with motor and worm gear housed within
q STANDARD - 76-B0039 Single speed 30 kN cap. the base unit. A limit switch is provided for
ASTM D1559, AASHTO T245, ASTM D5581 Marshall tester the bottom limit of travel. The 76-B0030/A
- 76-B0030/A Single speed 50 kN cap. model is provided with handle for manual
(6” dia. specimens)
Marshall tester operation during calibration. The machines
- 76-B0038/CB Single speed 50 kN cap. are supplied complete with load ring 30 kN
Introduction digital Marshall tester cap. incorporating stem brake feature to
- 34-T0107 Multispeed tester, 50 kN cap. hold the maximum reading. For testing 6”
The above standards are very similar to the - 70-T0108/E Uniframe, digital tester, 50 (152.4 mm) dia. specimens the 82-T1009/F
new EN 12697-34 (see page 392). kN cap. 50 kN load ring should be used instead of
The major changes concern: the 30 kN fitted on the machine (50 kN
- The compression tester must be 50 kN cap. models are also suitable for cap. machines only). See accessories.
fitted with recorder to produce a testing 6” dia. specimens (152.4 mm) con- The stability mould and flow meter have to
complete graph. For this reason the forming to ASTM D5581. be ordered separately. (See accessories)
76-B0038/CB model complete with
software only complies to EN and to the Marshall standard compression frames
other standards.
- The design of moulds and clamping M 76-B0039/A
system of the Marshall compactor.
30 kN Marshall compression frame.
A full range of equipment for carrying
out testing procedures for Marshall Complete with 30 kN load ring. 230
specimens is listed on the following V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
pages.
M 76-B0039/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 76-B0039/AY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 76-B0030/A
50 kN Marshall compression frame
complete with 30 kN load ring. 230
V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

M 76-B0030/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 76-B0030/AY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

76-B0039/A

Specifications 76-B0039/A, AZ, AY 76-B0030/A, AZ, AY

Platen speed 50.8 mm/min 50.8 mm/min

Capacity 30 kN 50 kN
76-B0030/A with 76-B0033 and 76-B0034 Motor 550 W 736 W
Dimensions (hxlxd) 870x390x440 mm 1028x392x560 mm
Weight approx. 54 kg 85 kg

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Marshall digital compression testers

Accessories
M 76-B0038/CB
50 kN digital Marshall tester. s76-B0033 Stability mould, EN/
ASTM/CNR or alternatively
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
s76-B00033/A Stability mould,open
M 76-B0038/CBZ type, for a more pratical and easy
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. placement of the specimen. Made of
steel. Weight approx: 6 Kg
M 76-B0038/CBY
s76-B0034 Flow meter
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Please see page 392

Accessories for 6” dia. specimens.

N O T E
ASTM D5581
Note. This model is also conforming to EN
12697-12, 12697-23, 12697-34.
s76-B0033/C Stability mould for
6” (152.4 mm) dia. specimens. Weight
approx. 11.8 kg 76-B0034
s82-T1009/F Load ring 50 kN cap.
with stem brake. Weight approx. 3.9
kg (for 76-B0030/A only)

76-B0033, B0033/C

76-B0038/CB Digital Marshall Tester with 76-B0033.

The Digimax Plus display unit is part of the machine
76-B0033/A

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Marshall stability (continued)
Multispeed testers
q STANDARD
M 34-T0107
Multispeed compression tester 50
kN capacity, testing speeds adjusta-
ble from 0.1 to 51 mm/min. 230 V,
50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 34-T0107/Z
Multispeed compression tester same
as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
The machine, which is fully described on
page 150, has to be completed by the
suitable accessories depending on the pre-
ferred version:
- Analogical
- Digital with displacement transducer
as described on page 149 and 151.
The machine can also be used to perform
other important tests as for example CBR
and Indirect tensile. For more information
see pages 150 and 394.
Uniframe
M 70-T0108/E
UNIFRAME, digital universal com-
pression tester 50 kN capacity
strain controlled from 0.01 mm/min
to 51 mm/min and load rate con-
trolled from 1 to 9999 N/s.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
For more information see page 352
70-T0108/E equipped for Marshall test
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82-P0375/C
82-P0375
34-T0103/10
34-T0108/2
76-T0104/13
34-T0104/81
82-P0322
76-T0104/10
76-B0033
76-Q0802/C
34-T0107 with
accessories
for the Digital
version
Marshall test PC software Multispeed 34-T0107
Accessories to perform CBR and
M 82-S1001
Marshall test
Marshall PC test software*
Printing of test certificate, flow/stability Introduction
data etc. Also suitable for CBR and indirect Very often this machine is used for both
tensile test with 4 displacement transdu- CBR and Marshall tests. In order to speed
cers. For more information see page 395. up your selection, we also propose com-
* For 76-B0038/CB and 34-T0107 Digital plete set of accessories to perform the
version. above tests either in the analogic or digi-
tal mode.
In the digital mode, the complete testing
system: 34-T0107 tester plus the selected
accessories, shall also include the Digimax
data acquisition and processing system.
This datalogger is available in two ver-
sions: 76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus, dual
channels capacity for CBR and Marshall
N O T E tests and 82-Q0806/C, six channels capa-
These models are also conforming to EN city also suitable for Indirect tensile and
12697-12, 12697-23, 12697-34. Splitting tensile test (see page 394).
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CBR and Marshall test accessories for 34-T0107 Multispeed tester

Analogic mode

CBR Marshall

Code Code
82-T1009/F
Load ring 50 kN cap. 34-T0103/10 Guide and ball seating attachment
34-T0103/3
CBR penetration assembly including 82-T1007/F 30 kN load ring with stem brake
Adjustable penetration piston, Dial gauge 34-T0104/10 Compression device
holder, and dial gauge 30x0.01 mm 76-B0033 Stability mould
76-B0034 Flow meter

For more information see page 148 For more information see page 381

Digital mode

CBR Marshall

34-T0107/CBR Test set to perform the CBR test in digital 76-B0033 Stability mould
mode with the 34-T0107, 34-T0106 and 34-T0107/MAR Test set to perform the Marshall test
70-T0108 testers in digital mode with the 34-T0107
Including: and 70-T0108 testers
- Guide bracket Including:
- Load cell adapter - Guide bracket
- 50 kN load cell - Load cell adapter
- Connector load cell/accessory - 50 kN load cell
- Adjustable transducer holder - Connector load cell/accessory
- 25 mm electronic displacement transducer - Compression device extension
- Adjustable penetration piston. - Adjustable transducer holder
- 25 mm electronic displacement transducer
- Compression device

76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus, dual channel digital display 76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus, dual channel digital display and
and processing unit, suitable for CBR, processing unit, suitable for CBR, Marshall
Marshall and other load displacement tests. and other load displacement tests.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Not needed using 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Not needed using
70-T0108 Uniframe the 70-T0108 Uniframe
82-S1001 PC software MS Windows for CBR, 82-S1001 PC software MS Windows for CBR,
Marshall and Indirect tensile testing. Marshall and Indirect tensile testing.
(Optional. For more information see page 393) (Optional. For more information see page 393)

Combined CBR and Marshall (to avoid duplication)

34-T0107/CM Test set to perform the CBR and Marshall test in digital mode with the
34-T0107 and 70-T0108 testers
Including:
- Guide bracket
- Load cell adapter
- 50 kN load cell
- Connector load cell/accessory
- Compression device extension
- Adjustable transducer holder
- 25 mm electronic displacement transducer
- Compression device
- Adjustable penetration piston
76-B0033 Stability mould
76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus, dual channel digital display and processing unit, suitable for CBR,
Marshall and other load displacement tests. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Not needed using the 70-T0108 uniframe
82-S1001 (PC software MS Windows for CBR, Marshall and Indirect tensile testing.)
(Optional. For more information see page 393)

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Marshall stability (ASTM, AASHTO method)

Automatic compactors

Main features
 Marshall stability - Automatic control
 Marshall stability
Specimen compaction. - Complete protection for operator safety Hand specimen compaction
ASTM – AASHTO method - Digital touch button console
- Improved rammer lifting device, constant
height fall, modern and reliable design
M 76-B0058/AC
M 76-B4112 - User-friendly rammer replacement system Compaction hammer assembly
ASTM/AASHTO Marshall automatic - Noise-reduction cabinet available
compactor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. q STANDARD
ASTM D1559 / AASHTO T245
M 76-B4114
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. General description

The assembly consists of the following

M 76-B4113 items:
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. M 76-B0058/A Compaction hammer
M 76-B0059 Compaction pedestal
M 76-B0059/1 Hammer guide
q STANDARD M 76-B0056/A Compaction mould holder
ASTM D1559 / AASHTO T245
Each item can be ordered separately.
Total net weight: 50 kg approx.
General description

This apparatus automatically compacts the

76-B0059/1
sample and stops after the preset number
of blows has been completed. All ope- 76-B0059
rations are easily driven and monitored with
by the digital display. All moving parts 76-B0056/A
are protected with safety guards, which
stop automatically the compactor when
opened.
The compactor is supplied complete with a
wooden pedestal. Three safety devices stop
the lifting mechanism when the rammer 76-B0057
is not in the start position. The moulds are
not part of the apparatus and have to be
ordered separately. See accessories
76-B4112
Technical specifications
76-B0057/B5
Total installed power rating (W):600 76-B0058/A
Drop frequency (blows/min): 55 ± 5
Tamping face dia. (mm): 98.5 Other accessories
Rammer weight (g): 4536 ± 9
Drop height (mm): 457 ± 3 s76-B0060
Dimensions (mm): 385x470x1867 Paper disc. 100 mm dia. Pack of 1000
Weight approx. (kg): 150 s16-T0080
Universal hydraulic extruder for 4” and 6”
specimens (101.6 and 152.4 mm- Marshall,
Proctor and CBR)
s76-B0057/B5 Extraction plate

76-B4112 and 76-B4012 compactors

Detail of the rammer handling operation. The
fast locking system allows easy maintenance
operation, and the removable handle makes the
rammer changing operation very fast and made
by one person only

76-B4112 and 76-B4012 compactors Detail of

the mould clamping device. The new system,
combined with the new mould, allows a really
fast mould change operation in full operator
safety condition. When door is opened, the
machine’s automatically set in safety mode and
cannot operate. In this conditions, all moving
part are accessible for maintenance operations 16-T0080

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Marshall stability (EN method)

 Test methods for hot mix asphalt Mould accessories

compactability. en METHOD
s76-B0043/4
q STANDARD Storage plate
EN 12697-10 A Weight: 10 kg approx.
M 76-B4012 s76-B0042/1
EN Impact (Marshall) automatic Steel block 100 mm dia. x 50 mm high
compactor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. A Weight: 3.5 kg approx.
Introduction
The new EN standard concerning the Im-
pact Compactor with wooden pedestal
(clause 4.2) substantially differs from the
ASTM D1559 and AASHTO T245 in the fol-
76-B0043/4
lowing construction major details:
- Total weight of the rammer (sliding mass:
Upgrading options
4550 ± 20 g plus cylindrical guide rod and
foot: 3960 ± 20 g) of 8510 ± 40 g instead (to be specified at time of order)
of 7850 ± 9 g
- Wooden pedestal and fixation system M 76-B4000/XUP
- Blows frequency: 55 blows within 60 s Soundproof and security cubicle for
(not specified by ASTM/AASHTO) both 76-B4112 and 76-B4012
- Concrete block 450x450x200 mm. Compactors
Furthermore, safety and inspection requi-
rements shall be applied as for example a The automatic compactor can be factory
soundproof cubicle to be locked automati- installed in a soundproof and security
cally when the apparatus is running. cubicle, which provides either the sound
Our model 76-B4012 upgraded with the isolation (less than 78 dB) or operator se-
76-B4012
76-B4000/XUP soundproof and security curity as the machine stops automatically
cabinet fully satisfy the CE prescriptions. opening the door. The electric controls are
General specifications Compaction moulds SUITABLE FOR BOTH placed externally.
ASTM/AASHTO and en STANDARDS B Dimensions: 800x800x2200 mm
The apparatus automatically compacts the
sample and stops after the preset number
A Weight: 200 kg approx.
of blows. The mould is held in position by a
q STANDARD
EN 12697-10, 12697-30-ASTM D1559, The equipment is delivered disassembled
quick clamping device. The trip mechanism
AASHTO T245 with instruction for the easy laboratory
is arranged so that the sliding hammer falls
at the same distance for every blow. fitting.
The compactor includes the laminate har- M 76-B0057 Standard compaction
dwood block and vibrated concrete base mould.101,6 mm (4”) dia.
450x450x200 mm. The soundproof and Consisting of:
security cabinet is not included and should M 76-B0057/1 Baseplate
be ordered separately and factory installed.
M 76-B0057/A2 Mould body
See code 76-B4000/XUP.
M 76-B0057/A3 Filling collar.
Technical specifications
Sliding mass weight: 4550 ± 20 g Each part can be ordered separately.
Foot and guide rod weight: 3960 ± 20 g A Total net weight: 3.3 kg approx.
Free fall height: 460 ± 3 mm
Blows frequency: 50 blows in 55/60 s
Laminated hardwood block 200x200x450
mm, Density: 670 to 770 kg/m3
Concrete base: 450x450x200 mm included
Power rating: 600 W
Current specs.: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
B Overall dimensions: 540x556x2066 mm
76-B0057 76-B4012 installed in the 76-B4000/XUP
A Total weight: 270 kg approx.
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Gyratory compactors

Applications
(standard and research versions)
- Excellent tool for volumetric mix design.
the only european
Provides better paving materials and cost
compactor savings in production
approved by - Compacts specimens of hot asphalt mix,
emulsion mix and other road construc-
fhwa- usa
tion materials. Prepares specimens for
strength, shear, indirect tensile and creep
tests
- Usable for other materials comprising
emulsions due to percolation collection
facility.

Gyratory compactors. Example of test certi-

ficate delivered with all machines including
the verification and measurement of internal
angle with the ILS 76-B0255 Apparatus. See
page 390.

76-B0252 with 76-B0252/14, and 76-B0250/2

 Gyratory compactors This Standard applies to bituminous mixtu-

Series res (both those made up in laboratory and

q STANDARD
EN 12697-10, 12697-31, AASHTO
T312, SHRP M-002
Introduction
These Standards specify the method for
compaction of cylindrical specimens of
bituminous mixtures using a gyratory com-
pactor. Such compaction is achieved by
combining a rotary shearing action and a
vertical resultant force applied by a mecha-
nical head.
The method can be used for:
- the preparation of specimens of given
height at a predetermined density, for
subsequent testing of their mechanical
properties;
- the derivation of a curve density versus
number of gyrations;
- the void content for a given number of
gyrations.
those resulting from work site sampling),
with an upper aggregate size not larger n
than 37.5 mm.
During operation the bituminous mixture
α
is contained within a cylindrical mould
limited by inserts and kept at a constant
F
temperature within specified tolerances
throughout the whole duration of the
test.
Compaction is achieved by the simulta-
neous action of a low static compression,
and of the shearing action resulting of
the motion of the centreline of the test
piece, which generates a conical surface of
revolution, while the ends of the test piece The gyratory angle of both
remain approximately perpendicular to the 76-B0252 and 76-B0251
axis of the conical surface.
standard and research versions
This method, recommended by the is accurately verified and
Strategic Highway Research Program -
SHRP - SuperPaveTM System and approved certified with the ILS
by the Federal Highway Administration apparatus. See page 390
(FHWA) is used to produce asphalt speci-
mens that best predict long term pave-
ment performance. The procedure has been
established by the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials
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Available models
We present two models in versions, with
pneumatically operated vertical pressure,
both fully complying with the specifica-
tions: the 76-B0252 - 76-B0252/E and
the most sophisticated model 76-B0251 -
76-B0251/E which can also measure in real
time the shear resistance of the material
during compaction.
This information is very important for
research work. Versions 76-B0252 and
76-B0251 are set to 1.16° internal angle
conforming to AASHTO T312 whilst ver-
sions 76-B0252/E and 76-B0251/E are set
to 0.82° internal angle conforming to EN
12697-31. Both models are PC controlled
and produce specimens, which really repre-
sent the in-situ compacted bituminous
mixture, and allow construction compac-
tion and traffic load to be simulated.
The gyratory angle of all model is accu-
rately verified and certified with the ILS
76-B0255 Internal Angle Measurement
apparatus (see page 390).
All models are supplied complete with
Macro Windows® based software for data
processing and volumetric calculations for
both 100 and 150 mm dia. samples. Reports
and graphs can be printed.
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Standard versions
M 76-B0252
Gyratory compactor ICT-150 TE
standard, set to 1.16° internal
angle, conforming to AASHTO T312.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 76-B0252/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 76-B0252/E
Gyratory compactor ICT-150 TE
standard, set to 0.82° internal
angle, conforming to EN 12697-31.
230 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 1 ph.
These version complie with all international
standards. It allows connection to a PC con-
trol with continuous measurement of the
specimen density as a function of cycles.
Compaction results can be followed during
the test and they are recorded by PC for
further usage. Other main features are good
measuring precision and rigid construction.
These models are a portable unit that, due
to its little dimension and weight, can be
easily fitted and located into laboratory
vans and mobile laboratories (see page 478).
The apparatus is easy to use and to main-
tain. Including height calibration device for
150 mm dia. specimens and Macro softwa-
re as specified.
Testing equipment for the construction industry
Gyratory compactors (continued)
Main features
(standard and research versions)
- Pneumatically operated vertical pressure
- High repeatability and accuracy verified
by international research centre
- Fully conform to the SHRP and
EN specifications
- Individual control of test parameters
- Test data stored on hard disk (ASCII files)
- The research version 76-B0251 has a
comprehensive measurement of results
including shear resistance of the mate-
rial during compaction. Results displayed
in real time
- Rigid construction ensures excellent
angle control
- The light and robust construction allows
easy field use with a laptop PC-control
for data storage.
The results are displayed in real time
- External specimen extrusion facility for
improved machine productivity
- Easy to use and to maintain
- Macro Windows based software for
result processing
76-B0251 with 76-B0250/2 and PC
Research version
M 76-B0251
Gyratory compactor ICT-150 RB
research, set to 1.16° internal
angle, conforming to AASHTO T312.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 76-B0251/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 76-B0251/E
Gyratory compactor ICT-150 RB
research, set to 0.82° internal
angle, conforming to EN 12697-31.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
These versions are the most complete rese-
arch tool, which also includes continuous
shear measurement during compaction
and a wider angle setting range. Other spe-
cifications identical to the standard model
76-B0252. Including height calibration
device for 150 mm dia. specimens and
Macro software as specified.
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Gyratory compactors (continued)

 Gyratory compactors
Series (continued)

Specifications (both models)

Compacted specimen size
Diameter mm: 150 and 100
Height mm from 120 to 200 and from 85 to 125
Moulds dimensions
Internal diameter mm: 150 and 100
Height mm: 270 and 190
Specimen height using 85 minimum for the 150 mm dia.
distance pieces mm 50 minimum for the 100 mm dia.
Gyratory angle easily adjustable from 0 to 50 m rad (0-3°
approx.) for 76-B0251, B0251/E models, 14 to
28 m rad (0.75-1.6° approx.) for 76-B0252,
B0252/E models
Number of cycles (gyratory) adjustable up to 512 (repeatable)
Gyration rate 15-60 work cycles/min
Shear strength range 0-600 kN/sq.m (76-B0251, B0251/E models only)
Vertical load(1) adjustable from 80 to 650 kPa (dia. 150 mm)
and from 200 to 1200 kPa (dia. 100mm)
Overall dimensions mm 600x650x1150 (76-B0251, B0251/E)
and 500x600x1100 (76-B0252, B0252/E)
Weight approx. kg 190 (76-B0251, B0251/E) and 98 (76-B0252,
B0252/E)

The machines are supplied complete with height calibration tool, control program, air
hose, metal stand (76-B0251 only) and operating instructions. Test moulds, mechanical
extruder and air compressor have to be ordered separately (see accessories). PC is not
supplied. Pentium model with RS 232 port is recommended.

(1) SHRP recommendation ask for 1000 kPa max. load that is never used in practice.
76-B0252 with 76-B0252/14, and 76-B0250/2
The new EN Standard requires 600 kPa approx. A bigger actuator is however available
on request.

Final display of a gyratory test. When using the 76-B0251 Gyratory research version it is
possible to measure in real time the shear resistance as shown in the graph on the right 76-B0252 Easy to use. External specimen extru-
sion facility for improved machine productivity

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Gyratory compactors (continued)

Example of prints using the Windows® based software

Accessories

s76-B0252/14 Integrated worktop

with mechanical specimen extruder (for
76-B0252 only)

s76-B0252/15 Motorised specimen

extruder mounted on a working table
with wheels (for 76-B0252). 230 V,
50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

s76-B0252/15Z Motorised speci-

men extruder mounted on a working
table with wheels (for 76-B0252). 110
V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

s 76-B0251/15 Universal motorised

extruder mounted on a working table
with wheels. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

s76-B0250/15Z Universal motorised

extruder mounted on a working table
with wheels. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

s76-B0250/2 Hardened specimen

Test result of a single test using the included Average results cylinder 150 mm dia. with top and bot-
macro software tom plates

s76-B0250/3 150 mm dia. distance

plates (50 mm total height) for low
samples

s76-B0250/4 Accessories to com-

pact 100 mm dia. specimens including
height calibration device

s76-B0250/5 100 mm dia. harde-

ned specimen cylinder with one distan-
ce plate and top and bottom plates

s76-B0250/6 100 mm dia. distance

plate (38 mm) for low samples

s76-B0250/7 Low noise air com-

pressor with 5 μm filter. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1
ph. (optional)

s76-B0250/10 Hardened cylinder

mould 150 mm dia. with holes for cold
mix compaction. Complete with top
and bottom plates

s76-B0250/11 Vertical force testing

76-B0250/3 76-B0250/10 Final print of bulk graphs for mix design device

76-B0250/6 76-B0250/5 76-B0250/4 76-B0250/3 76-B0250/2 76-B0250/7 76-B0251/15 with 76-B0250/2

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Gyratory compactors (continued)

 Gyratory compactors
PATENT PENDING
Measurement of internal angle - Summary print of measurement is automated with a PC
- Quick and accurate measurement: less than 30 minutes
q STANDARD - No hot mix asphalt required
- Fits to any make gyratory compactor
EN 12697-31 Annex C - No height extrapolation needed
- Reproducibility is in 0.01°Class, fitting to all standards
Introduction
The importance of a precise gyratory angle
has been widely noted. The measurement
of the internal angle represents, in practice,
the most accurate method of calibration.
This method comprises two individual
values:
- Angle between cylinder and top plate
and
- Angle between cylinder and bottom
plate.
The average of these two values is taken
as the “internal angle”. To date the angle
calibration of gyratory compactors has
been considered a difficult task leading to
wide variations in results even between
machines of the same brand.
The 76-B0255 ILS calibration device fully
satisfies the verifications requirements to
measure the internal angle conforming to
EN 12697-31 Annex C. It can also be used
on any makes of gyratory compactors.
76-B0255
M 76-B0255
ILS Internal Angle
Measurement apparatus

General description
and operating principle
The ILS measuring tool is an electromecha-
nical device in cylindrical shape, which will
perfectly suit into any gyratory mould (in
accordance with 150 mm standard).
One short run (10 cycles) is performed for 76-B0255 Complete set
measuring the internal compaction angle
of the upper end plate. The ILS is read, and
the same is repeated for the bottom end
plate. The all over gyratory angle is deter-
mined by these two angle values.
During the measurements the ILS is gene-
rating an accurate mechanical load simula-
ting the presence of mixture, at the correct
height of a real mix.
By using different generated load levels
similar way the angle response of the com-
paction machine can also be measured.
The ILS is supplied complete with Excel
macro for data capture and result calcu-
76-B0255 During calibration procedure.
lations. The ILS fits the 150 mm dia moulds without
With the ILS one gyratory machine can be filling it with asphalt
checked in 30 minutes, with highest accu-
racy and without need for hot mix.

B Overall dimensions: Test result of the verification of the internal

angle of a gyratory compactor using the
150 mm dia. x 115 mm 76-B0255 ILS Unit and the Macro Windows®
A Weight approx.: 5.6 kg based software

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Vibratory compactor

 Vibratory compactor

q STANDARD
EN 12697-9,
EN 12697-10, 12697-32

Introduction and operating principle

This test method is used for the prepara-
tion of bituminous test specimens using
a vibratory compaction technique. It is
applicable to loose mixtures and cores and
is used to establish a reference density for
a bituminous mixture in accordance with
the procedures described in EN 12697-9,
or the ease of compaction as described in
EN 12697-10.
During operation, after the mixing, prepa-
ration and conditioning of a bituminous
specimen in the laboratory, the heating of
a core extracted from the road surface to
compaction temperature, or the conditio-
ning of plant-mixed material, the material
or core is placed in a standard mould with
attached baseplate and collar and compac-
ted by a vibratory hammer.
If required, the specimen is compacted to
refusal and the refusal density is determi-
ned in accordance with EN 12697-9.
After completion of compaction, the bulk
density of the compacted specimen is
determined in accordance with pr EN
12697-6. For loose material prepared or
compacted in the laboratory, or plant-mi-
xed material compacted in the laboratory,
the refusal density is an indication of the
potential maximum density, which may be
achieved under field conditions.
N O T E
The vibration compaction hammer
33-T8700 is also conforming to the EN
13286-4 for Proctor and CBR compaction.
See page 140
33-T8700 with 33-T0087/6, 33-T0087/7 and 33-T0087/8
M 33-T8700
Vibrating hammer.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Used for compacting asphalt in the per-
centage refusal density test and for the
compaction of Proctor and CBR soil speci-
mens. Using the appropriate tamping foot
it can also be used for compacting concrete
cube or beam specimens. Double insulated
motor, plastic trigger handle.
Power: 750 W
76-B0088
Length: 445 mm
A Weight approx.: 7 kg
M 76-B0088
The hammer is supplied without support P.R.D. Split mould and baseplate
frame and tamper which have to be orde-
red separately.
General description
Used to determine the degree of compac-
tion of asphalt for road pavement quality
Specific accessories control testing. The unit consists of a
mould split vertically on one side together
with a clamp-attached baseplate. Plated
s33-T0087/A Supporting frame for for protection against corrosion.
33-T8700. Weight 70 kg approx.

s33-T0087/6 Small tamping foot A Weight approx.: 20 kg

102 mm dia. (head only)

s33-T0087/7 Large tamping foot

146 mm dia. (head only)

s33-T0087/8 Shank 300 mm long

33-T8700 with 33-T0087/A, and 33-T0087/7,
33-T0087/8 and mould

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Water sensitivity / Indirect tensile strength / Marshall test (EN)
 Water sensitivity
Indirect tensile strength
Marshall test
q STANDARD
EN 12697-12 Determination of water
sensitivity of bituminous specimens
EN 12697-23 Determination of the
indirect tensile strength of bituminous
specimens
EN 12697-34 Marshall test
Introduction
The above standards have been grouped
because they require, as basic apparatus,
the same compression tester used for the
Marshall test, to be completed by the speci-
fic accessory/apparatus as indicated below.
We propose the 76-B0038/CB Marshall
tester in the digital version only as the
above standards require a test graph which,
with this model, is easy to obtain by con-
necting the Digimax Plus unit to a PC and
printer. See page 393.
EN 12697-12
This standard describes a procedure for
determination of the effect of saturation and
accelerated water conditioning on the indi-
rect tensile strength of cylindrical specimens
of bituminous mixtures. This method can be
used to evaluate the effect of moisture with
or without antistripping additives including
liquids, such as amines, and fillers, such as
hydrated lime or cement.
EN 12697-23
This standard specifies a test method for
determining the (splitting) indirect tensile
strength of cylindrical specimens of bitumi-
nous mixtures. Determination of the water
sensitivity of bituminous specimens in accor-
dance with EN 12697-12 is based on deter-
mination of the indirect tensile strength in
accordance with this test method.
EN 12697-34
This test procedure is used to determine
the stability, the flow and the Marshall
quotient values of specimens of bitumi-
nous mixtures mixed according to EN
12697-35 and prepared using the impact
compactor method of test EN 12697-30
392 Testing equipment for the construction industry
76-B0038/CB Digital Marshall Tester with
Digimax Plus, fitted with stability head to
perform EN 12697-34 Marshall test
 Compression testing machine
M 76-B0038/CB
50 kN digital Marshall tester.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 76-B0038/CBZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 76-B0038/CBY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
EN 12697-12, 23, 34
ASTM D1559 – AASHTO T245
General description
The machine features a robust two-column
frame with motor and worm gear housed
within the base unit producing a platen
speed of 50.8 mm/min. The measuring
system consists of a strain gauge load
cell and displacement transducer applied
externally connected to the Digimax Plus
unit with large graphical display and stan-
dard software covering either the Marshall
or the Indirect tensile test, as specified
successively.
ASPHALT
Main features
- 50 kN capacity
- Large digital graphic display with real
time graph
- High resolution: 130000 points
- Large permanent memory
- RS 232 port for connection to PC at
38400 baud
- Language selection: English, French,
Spanish, German, and Italian
- Software package available for data
processing and print including data-
base
76-B0078/C tensile splitting device
with 76-B0078/C1 and 76-B0078/C2
used to perform EN 12697-12 and
EN 12697-23.
See also page 394.
Technical specifications (load frame)
Capacity (kN) 50
Safety features emergency
stop button
Accuracy ± 1%
Test speed (mm/min) 50.8
Max. travel lower
crossbeam (mm) 100
Power rating (W) 750
Horizontal span (mm) 270
Max. vertical span (mm) 544
(without accessories)
Weight approx. (kg) 85
Dimensions (lxdxh) (mm) 560x392x1028
Accessories
See pages 381 to 383.
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Water sensitivity / Indirect tensile strength / Marshall test

 Digimax PLUS data acquisition

and processing system

The Digimax Plus features the display in

real time of the Marshall/flow stability, or
the Indirect tensile test values including
graph. The results can be stored in the large
memory or downloaded to PC in ASCII or
Controls software format. Dedicated sof-
tware packages are available for further
data processing, database management
and certificate printing.

Hardware specifications Digimax Plus 76-Q0802/C included in 76-B0038/CB

- Microprocessor Hitachi H8S 16 bit
- Chip clock calendar N O T E
- 8 KB large permanent memory to store The Digimax Plus fitted to the
test data and results 76-B0038/CB tester is also available as a
- No. 2 RS 232 serial ports for connection separate instrument to upgrade existing
to PC and printer for real time transmis- machines completed with the suitable
sion of data transducers. The code of the instrument is
- No. 2 analogic channels: one for strain 76-Q0802/C and is suitable for:
gauge transducer and one for linear - CBR test
transducer - MARSHALL test
- INDIRECT tensile
- Resolution of each channel: 130000
- GENERAL LOAD/DISPLACEMENT tests
points
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- No. 10 keys membrane keyboard: No. 4
of which interactive with the specific
software.

Firmware
- Simultaneous measurement of load and
displacement (Marshall test) or Indirect
tensile strength in Gpa
- Choice of language: English, French,
Spanish, German, and Italian
- Input of operator name
- Automatic or manual zeroing option.
Displacement reading taken only above
the pre-load input value and simulta-
neous display of load and displacement
(Marshall test)
- Simultaneous display of load, displace-
ment, and graph option
- Permanent memory to store results
including date, time, test number, ope-
rator, test type, load and displacement,
and curves
- File management including test display,
print, test certificate to printer by the
dedicated serial port, downloading data
to PC by the RS 232 port, delete single
or all files
- Calibration function using different coef-
ficient for the two channels.
PC software
M 82-S1001
PC software for CBR, Marshall, and Indirect
tensile test with 4 displacement transdu-
cers.
General description
This program is written to run in MS
Windows for data acquisition, via a RS 232
serial port, from Controls instruments used
for Marshall, CBR, and Indirect tensile tests
with 4 displacement transducers, produ-
cing the test certificates as shown in the
examples.
- Compatible with Digimax Plus model
76-Q0802/C and 82-Q0806/C, Uniframe
model 53-T0108/A and 70-T0108/E
- Graphical and numerical display of
acquired data in real or deferred time
- Input of descriptive data used to create
a test report
- Saving and management of tests through
single files
- Data export in MS Excel
- Language selection between English,
Italian, French, and Spanish plus an extra
language that can be input by the user
by translating the various messages.
The minimum PC requirements are as fol-
lows:
- Processor with clock 500 MHz or better
- At least 200 Mb of free space on hard
disk
- 256 Mb of RAM memory (recommended
512 or more)
- CD-ROM Reader
- 1 free RS 232 port

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 Water sensitivity
and Indirect tensile strength
q STANDARD
EN 12697-12, 12697-23
Specific accessories
M 76-B0078/B(1)
Tensile splitting device for compac-
ted bituminous samples 100 mm
(4”) dia.
Steel construction, weight approx. 9 kg
M 76-B0078/C(1)
Tensile splitting device for compac-
ted bituminous samples up to 160
mm (6”) dia., complete with loading
strips for 150 mm dia. samples
Steel construction, weight approx. 10 kg
M 76-B0078/C1
Pair of loading strips for 100 mm
dia. samples. To be used with
76-B0078/C device
M 76-B0078/C2
Pair of loading strips for 160 mm
dia. samples. To be used with
76-B0078/C device
(1) The tensile splitting devices also com-
ply with AASHTO T283.
76-B0078/C with 76-B0078/C1 and 76-B0078/C2
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General purpose water curing bath with cooler unit
M 65-D1409/A
Digital circulating water bath with
cooler unit. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 65-D1409/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Used for controlling water temperatures
in areas where the ambient temperature
is quite high. It is used for curing cement
specimens 40x40x160 mm but can also be
used for storing the hydrated samples at a
temperature of 20°C. Internal surfaces are
65-D1409/A
polished stainless steel with a sheet steel
insulated outer case. The cooler unit is loca-
ted under the water bath.
- Automatically maintains the water
Supplied complete with stainless cover. temperature
- Complete with recirculating unit
Capacity: 40 litres and 70 cement speci- - Incorporating refrigeration compressor
mens 40x40x160 mm and electronic thermoregulator with
digital display
Ricirculating pump included
Power: 2000 W
Temperature range: +5 to +60°C
Accuracy: ± 1%.
Inside dimensions: 550x360x200 mm
B Outside dimensions: 830x480x950 mm N O T E
A Weight: 62 kg approx. The EN 12697-12 and 12697-23 standards,
specify that the test temperature shall be
selected in the range between 5 and 25°C.
This unit can be conveniently used for this
purpose including the Marshall test where
the test temperature is 60°C.
76-B0038/CB with 76-B0078/C
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Marshall test

 Marshall test  SOFTWARE

q STANDARD M 82-S1001
EN 12697-34, ASTM D1559, PC software for CBR, Marshall, and
AASHTO T245, ASTM D5581 Indirect tensile test with 4 displace-
ment transducers
M 76-B0038/CB
50 kN digital Marshall tester General description
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
(See complete description on page 392) This program is written to run in MS
Windows for data acquisition, via a RS
Specific accessories 232 serial port, from Controls instruments
used for Marshall, CBR, and Indirect ten-
M 76-B0033 sile tests with 4 displacement transducers,
Stability mould producing the test certificates as shown in
Manufactured from steel and plated the examples.
against corrosion. Weight approx. 7 kg
- Compatible with Digimax model
76-Q0802/C and 82-Q0806/C, Uniframe
model 53-T0108/A and 70-T0108/E
 Water baths - Graphical and numerical display of
acquired data in real or deferred time
For complete information and details see 76-B0038/CB with 76-B0033 - Input of descriptive data used to create
page 399 a test report
- Saving and management of tests
through single files
82-S1001 Examples of display - Data export in MS Excel
- Language selection between English,
Italian, French, and Spanish plus an
extra language that can be input by
the user by translating the various
messages.

The minimum PC requirements are as

follows:
- Processor with clock 500 MHz or better
- At least 200 Mb of free space on hard
disk
- 256 Mb of RAM memory (recommended
82-S1001 Graph page 82-S1001 Test descriprion page 512 or more)
- CD-ROM Reader
- 1 free RS 232 port

Options
It is also available a MS Excel Macro
for Marshall tests (76-S0100/C1) that
easily allows to display and to print
the test curve with a brief rheological
test report.

s76-S0100/C1 MS Excel Macro

for Marshall test

82-S1001 Print preview

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Laboratory mixing

 Laboratory mixing Specifications 16-L0005/B 16-B0072 16-B0075

q STANDARD: EN 12697-35
This standard concerns the mixing of
samples to be used for mechanical tests
as compaction, indirect tensile, Marshall
etc. The quantity must be related to the
effective capacity of the planetary type
mixer: up to 2-5 of the capacity of bowl.
The bituminous mix must be prepared at
a prescribed temperature depending on
the paving grade bitumen’s within a time
limited according to EN standard. For this
reason the mixers must be equipped with
a thermostatically controlled heating and
mechanical speed control.
Nominal/Effective cap. (l) 5/2 10/4 20/8
Planetary speeds (r.p.m.) 62-125 8 positions 10 positions
from 50 to 150 from 50 to 150
Spindle speeds (r.p.m.) 140-285 10 positions 10 positions
from 115 to 400 from 180 to 540
Power (W) 120 370 736
Overall dimensions (mm) 570x340x580 570x340x585 730x610x1180
Weight approx. (kg) 38 12 128
Accessories and spares
Spare bowl 16-L0005/2 16-B0072/6 16-B0075/1
Spare whisk 16-L0005/6S 16-B0072/8 16-B0075/6
Mixing hook / 16-B0072/9 16-B0075/9

Laboratory mixers

Standard planetary models

All models are supplied complete with
whisk. The bowls of the 5 and 10 litres
models can be fitted with an isomantle
electric heater. The 20 litres model
16-B0075 is fitted with gas heater.
110 V, 60 Hz and 220 V, 60 Hz models are
available on order.

M 16-L0005/B
Laboratory mixer 5 litres capacity.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

M 16-B0072
Laboratory mixer 10 litres capacity.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 16-B0072

M 16-B0075
Laboratory mixer 20 litres capacity.
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

16-B0072/9, B0075/9 16-L0005/B 16-B0075

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Laboratory mixing

 Isomantle heaters Specifications 16-L0005/HM 16-B0072/HM

Used to heat the mixing bowl of
16-L0005/B (5 l cap.) and 16-B0072 (10 l
cap.) mixers containing bituminous mixtu-
res. They are fitted with an electronic tem-
perature regulator and can be easily fitted
to the machine bowls by two spring.
Two models available:
Current spec.* 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Power W 700 1200
Max. temp. °C 180 180
Overall dimension (dia. x h mm) 285x205 330x230
Weight approx. (kg) 5 16
110 V, 60 Hz models also available: ask for 16-L0005/HMZ and 16-B0072/HMZ

M 16-L0005/HM
Isomantle heater for 16-L0005/B,
5 l cap. mixer
and
M 16-B0072/HM
Isomantle heater for 16-B0072,
10 l cap. mixer

16-B0072/HM, 16-L0005/HM

16-L0005/B with 16-L0005/HM

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Laboratory mixing (continued)

 Laboratory mixing
Heavy-duty automatic model Main features
- 30 l capacity
- Temperature control by PT100 probe
q STANDARD - Speed adjustment
EN 12697-35 - Double helical mixing motion

This model, featuring 30 litres capacity,

temperature control, continuous electronic
speed adjustment and double helical mixing
motion, assures the best and homogeneous
mixing conforming to the standards.

M 76-B0077/A
Bitumix, Automatic laboratory
mixer 30 litres capacity.
230-400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

General description
This mixer, which has been specially desi-
gned for bituminous mixing, consists
essentially in a horizontal tilting stainless
steel mixing container with double helical
horizontal mixing shaft: one scraping the
wall and the other, centrally positioned, to
complete the mixing.
The mixing container is electrically heated
and the temperature is controlled by a
PT100 probe and digital display. The bitu-
minous mixture can be easily unloaded by
the total turnover of the mixing container
by a pneumatic piston. The air compressor
is not included.

Technical specifications
76-B0077/A
Mixing capacity: 30 litres approx.
Temperature control:
PT100 probe and digital display
Heating power: 6000 W
submerged in diathermic oil
Temperature control range: up to 250°C
Electric motor: 2200 W
Speed: adjustable from 5 to 35 rpm
B Overall dimensions (lxdxh):
1270x730x1570 mm
A Weight approx.: 350 kg

76-B0077/A Unloading position

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Water baths for Marshall specimens

 Water baths

q STANDARD
EN 12697-34 - ASTM D1559, D5581 -
AASHTO T245

Used to maintain in water the Marshall

specimens to be tested at 60 ± 1°C (asphalt
specimens) or 37.8 ± 1°C (tar specimens) as
prescribed by the specifications. Available
in 2 different sizes and 2 versions: standard
and fitted with continuous recirculating
water system to ensure temperature uni-
formity as prescribed by EN 12697-34;
Digital thermoregulator, external and inter-
nal/outer case in stainless steel. Complete
with perforated base shelf and cover.
76-B0066/B
76-B0067/B
Specifications 76-B0066/A 76-B0067/A
76-B0066/AZ 76-B0067/AZ
76-B0066/B 76-B0067/B
76-B0066/BZ 76-B0067/BZ
Max. Marshall specimen capacity No. 12 20
Capacity (litres) 28 56
Temp. range ambient to 60°C 60°C
Power W 1200 1200
Resolution ±1°C ±1°C
Inside dimensions mm 500x300x185(h) 610x500x185(h)
Outside dimensions mm 640x340x240(h) 650x540x240(h)
Weight approx. kg 9.5 20

Standard size model High capacity models

(12 specimen capacity) (20 specimen capacity)

M 76-B0066/A M 76-B0067/A
Digital water bath. Large digital water bath.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 76-B0066/AZ M 76-B0067/AZ
Digital water bath. Large digital water bath.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
76-B0066/1

Water circulating version Water circulating version

M 76-B0066/B M 76-B0067/B
Digital circulating water bath. Large digital circulating water bath.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 76-B0066/BZ M 76-B0067/BZ
Digital circulating water bath. Large digital circulating water bath.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Accessories

s76-B0066/1 Cover with cooling

coil for 76-B0066 series water baths

s76-B0066/2 Adjustable base tray

for 76-B0066/A and /B models

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 Static and Dynamic Asphalt Servo-pneumatic models

Testing Systems
M 77-B3100 UTM-5P, Servo-pneumatic testing system 5 kN capacity
M 77-B3110 UTM-14P, Servo-pneumatic testing system 14 kN capacity
q STANDARD For a complete description see page 403.
EN 12697-24, 12697-25, 12697-
26 / ASTM D4123

Stiffness properties of bituminous

mixtures

Introduction
New testing procedures, which implement
the existing ASTM methods have been uti-
lised to determine the stiffness properties
of bituminous mixtures. New EN specifica-
tions now cover these important determi-
nations too. We propose a vaste range of
advanced testing systems including Servo-
pneumatic and Servo-hydraulic Universal
Testing Machines for tension, compres-
sion, and dynamic loading.

UTM, Universal Testing Machines

General description
The UTM materials testing systems are a
completely integrated apparatus allowing
you to specify the load frame capacity, data
acquisition system with test software, and 77-B3110 UTM-14P Servo-pneumatic system fitted with accessory, PC and
hydraulic or pneumatic loading system best temperature controlled chamber
suited for your testing program. This is care-
fully integrated into a total testing package
with advanced user-friendly test software to
make reporting test results a fast, efficient Servo-hydraulic models
and easy process. M 77-B3202 UTM-25, Servo-hydraulic
Our innovative approach to system design testing system 25 kN capacity
has allowed us to produce more advanced, M 77-B3210 UTM-100, Servo-hydraulic
cost-effective designs without degrading testing system 100 kN capacity
system performance. The systems we pro- For a complete description see page 404.
pose are shown and described on the next
pages. For a detailed buyers guide see page
409.

77-B3210 utm-100- hydaraulic system with

accessory and PC

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IMACS, Integrated Multi-Axis
Control System
All the above Servo-pneumatic and Servo-
hydraulic testing systems comprises a sepa-
rate control and data acquisition apparatus:
IMACS for short. The major advantage of
using a separate controller as distinct from
a “plug-in” card is that the control and data
acquisition functions are fully integrated.
This is important with very fast real-time
systems, where it is essential to have very
accurate timing control of the signal wave-
form, control of the machine loading and
collection of data.
In the IMACS controller this is achieved by a
very fast digital signal processing unit, which
provides all necessary control features and
generates the wave-form functions.
This is synchronised with the data acquisition
functions, where all transducer readings are
taken in parallel, at precisely the same time.
An extremely useful feature of the IMACS
controller is its ability to generate virtually
any required wave-form. All of the usual
sine, haversine, square, ramp, triangular, etc.
wave-forms are readily available, but it is
also possible to input any wave-forms, which
can be defined in up to 512 points and inclu-
de them in the library.
If necessary, changing from one computer to
another is done easily and quickly without
the need to remove and install the acqui-
sition card.
IMACS, Integrated Multi-Axis
Control System (continued)
Specification
System parameters
- RS 232 communications port at 115 kb/s
or USB communications port at 10 Mb/s
- 12 digital inputs
- 8 digital outputs
- 19” enclosure has capacity for up to 4
I/O modules, configurable as acquisition,
split axis-acquisition/control or dual axis
control
- Flash based firmware allows field updates
of all modules
I/O module
- 8 low noise “normalised” analog input
channels
- Up to 20 bit auto-ranging data acquisition
4x oversampled data acquisition for low
noise performance
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- Data acquisition speeds of up to 5 kHz,
simultaneous for all channels
- Up to 2 axes servo control
- Up to 3 analog inputs can be used for
feedback for each axis
- Analog inputs can have “real-time” 43
point linearisation applied
- Analog inputs are software selectable for
x1, x4, x16 or auto gain ranges
- Analog inputs are auto calibrating on
power-up
- 2-channel, 16 bit digital to analog output
- Analog output channels provide flexible
driver configuration; (bipolar, unipolar,
current or voltage) The Integrated Multi-Axis Control System
- 2 solenoid driver outputs per module. provides the user with leading-edge per-
formance, delivering unparalleled levels of
control and the ultimate in flexible data
Normalised Transducers acquisition for servo testing machines.
An important feature of the system is that
transducers are not tied to a specific signal Main features
- Provides real-time computer control of
conditioner channel within the IMACS con- UTM testing machines
troller. In fact, they are not necessarily tied - Integrated, channel acquisition and control
to a specific IMACS controller. This has been functions at speeds of up to 5 kHz
achieved by “normalising” the transducers, - Expandable up to 8 control axes and 32
channel acquisition
i.e. adjusting them so they all present the
- Up to 20 bit auto-ranging data acquisition
same input voltage range to the signal - Normalised analog channel inputs allow
conditioners. To do this, signal conditioning any transducer to be plugged into any
modules are fitted in-line with the connec- channel
tion leads of the transducers, thus providing - Selectable software noise filtration
all the necessary amplification and matched
signal filtering to convert individual tran-
sducers to a standard output level. Signal
conditioner supply voltages are provided by
the IMACS controller.
Another significant benefit of this approach
is that transducers may be calibrated or
replaced independently of the IMACS con-
troller to meet certification requirements.
As transducer technology evolves, this also
provides a means to substitute newer, more
accurate devices without internal modifica-
tions to the IMACS controller.
N O T E
For more information and details on the
installed software see page 412.
LVDT Normalised transducers
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Examples of UTS (Universal Testing Software)

IMACS, Integrated Multi-Axis

Control System (continued)

Example of UTS ( universal testing software) screenshots

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 Static and Dynamic Asphalt Specifications N O T E

Testing Systems (CONTINUED)
Servo-Pneumatic TESTING SYSTEMS
q STANDARD
EN 12697-25*, EN 12697-26*,
EN 12697-24*, ASTM D4123*
* Using the suitable testing module
M 77-B3100
UTM-5P, Servo-pneumatic testing
system 5 kN capacity, complete
with testing frame, 2-axis control
unit, air reservoir and load cell.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 77-B3110
UTM-14P, Servo-pneumatic testing
system 14 kN capacity, complete
with testing frame, 2-axis control
unit, air reservoir and load cell.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
For a complete Buyer’s Guide see page 409.
Load capacity: 5 kN / 14 kN
Distance between columns: 345 mm
Vertical space: 600 mm  Testing modules and accessories
Actuator stroke: 300 mm
See page 406.
Air supply: clean dry air at 800-900 kPa;
5 litres/s
B Overall dimensions:
1000x300x450 mm (hxdxw)
A Weight: 80 kg approx
Main features
- Double acting servo-pneumatic actuator
- Low cost compared with hydraulic systems
- Dynamic loading, utilising digital servo control
- Compact frame design
- Ideally suited to asphalt and unbound granular materials testing
- Ingraded, channel acquisition and control functions at speeds of up to 5 kHz
- Expandable up to 8 control axes and 32 channel acquisition
- Up to 20 bit auto- ranging data acquisition
- Normalised analog channel inputs allow any transducer to be plugged into any
channel
- Selectable software noise filtration

Introduction
Our innovative approach to system design
has allowed us to produce smaller, more
cost effective designs without degrading
system performance. In many cases, our
lower capacity pneumatic machines out-
perform larger, more expensive hydraulic
systems.
Pneumatically driven machines excel at
low forces where accurate control of force
is imperative. Whit stiff specimens, due to
the compressibility of air, the servo-valve
operates over a greater proportion of its
dynamic range. We offer two models 5 and
14 kN capacity.

General description
Base system capable of applying loads up
to 5 or 14 kN comprising: test frame, pneu-
matic actuator, pneumatic interface, filters,
regulators, connections etc.
The load frame includes the Control and Data
Acquisition System (see IMACS: Integrated
Multi-Axis Control System on page 401). The
test module has to be selected depending
on the test to be performed. See accessories
page 406. Pc and printer not included.

77-B3110 with accessories

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77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures . . . . . . .
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 Static and Dynamic Asphalt
Testing Systems (CONTINUED)
Servo-hydrauilc Testing Systems
q STANDARD
EN 12697-25*, EN 12697-26*, EN
12697-24* ASTM D4123*
* Using the suitable testing module
M 77-B3202
UTM-25, Servo-hydraulic testing
system 25 kN capacity, complete with
testing frame, 2-axis control unit,
hydraulic power pack and load cell.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 77-B3204
UTM-25, Servo-hydraulic testing
system 25 kN capacity, complete with
testing frame, 2-axis control unit,
hydraulic power pack and load cell.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 77-B3210
UTM-100, Servo-hydraulic testing
system 100 kN capacity, complete
with testing frame, 2-axis control unit,
hydraulic power pack and load cell.
380-220 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph.
77-B3210 UTM-100- hydaraulic system with
accessory and PC
404 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Introduction
Hydraulic machines excel at high forces and
outperform pneumatics in displacement
control. With more compliant specimens,
there is sufficient oil flow to adequately
utilise the dynamic range of a hydraulic
servo-valve.
They are offered in two sizes, 25 and 100 kN
capacity. All are ideally suited to a multitude
of advanced materials testing applications.
- Highest quality materials and durable sur-
face finishes ensure long service life
- Precision machined components for total
accuracy
- Mechanised crosshead adjustment and
clamping on all models
A virtually limitless range of testing acces-
sories is available, including transducers,
grips, compression platens, bending jigs
and environmental chambers are available
as standard and specialised items can be
custom fabricated, inexpensively and quickly
to satisfy your requirements.
ASPHALT
General description
The frame consists essentially of:
- Hydraulic actuator with low-cost,
replaceable, low-friction seals rated to
50x106 cycles
- Servo-valve mounted on the hydraulic
actuator for improved response
- Internal displacement transducer
coupled with the servo-actuator for
precise displacement measurement and
control and enhanced reliability
- Crosshead made from high-grade 6061
aluminium ensuring optimum stiffness
with low mass
- Columns made from high-grade steel
to ensure superior rigidity, and
hard-chrome plated for corrosion
resistance and long-life
- Hydraulic crosshead clamping featured
on all models for operator convenience
and safety
- Choose from a wide range of standard
grips, compression platens and bending
jigs, or discuss your requirements with our
specialised design team
- Precision, fatigue-rated load cell
- Mechanised crosshead height adjustment,
electrically driven for UTM-25 and
hydraulic lift cylinders for UTM-100.
- The load frame includes the Control
and Data Acquisition System (see IMACS:
Integrated Multi-Axis Control System on
page 401). The test module has to be
selected depending on the test to be
performed. See accessories page 406.
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Specifications 77-B3202 UTM-25 77-B3210 UTM-100  Testing modules and accessories

Load frame See pages 406 and 407

Load capacity 25 kN 100 kN N O T E
Distance between columns 450 mm 590 mm For a complete Buyer’s Guide see page 409.
Vertical space 800 mm 1000 mm
Stroke 50 mm 100 mm
Overall dimensions 1850x580x600 mm (hxdxw) 2350x1275x990 mm (hxdxw)
Weight 130 kg 450 kg

Hydraulic power supply

Flow rate 5 litres/min 20 litres/min

High pressure 160 bar 210 bar
Low pressure 2 to 160 bar (adjustable) 10 to 160 bar (adjustable)
Mains power 208/230 V, 50 Hz; 380-415 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph. or
2.6 kW 220 V, 60 Hz; 7.5 kW
Noise level less than 70 db at 2 m less than 70 db at 2 m
Overall dimensions 810x400x700 mm (hxdxw) 1040x810x610 mm (hxdxw)
Weight 75 kg (without oil) 120 kg (without oil)

Main features
- Rigid 2-column load frame
- Double acting servo-hydraulic actuator
- High performance servo-valve allows sinusoidal loading frequencies beyond 70 Hz
- Motorised adjustable lower crosshead with automatic hydraulic clamping
- Adjustable high/low hydraulic pressure control
- Jigs available to suit a range of applications
- Optional temperature controlled chamber
- Ingraded, channel acquisition and control functions at speeds of up to 5 kHz
- Expandable up to 8 control axes and 32 channel acquisition
- Up to 20 bit auto- ranging data acquisition
- Normalised analog channel inputs allow any transducer to be plugged into any
channel
- Selectable software noise filtration

77-B3202, UTM-25 servo- hydraulic frame

fitted in the 77-B3282 Enviromental chamber,
with accessories.

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Determination of stiffness. Accessories

 Static and Dynamic Asphalt Indirect tensile fatigue LVDT transducers for test jigs
Testing Systems (CONTINUED)
q STANDARD q STANDARD
Test ModuleS and Accessories EN 12697-24E BS / AS / NCHRP

M 77-B3019 M 77-B3014
Asphalt Testing Modules Indirect tensile fatigue jig for 100 Set of two 10 mm LVDTs, with in-
For use with servo-pneumatic and servo- and 150 mm dia. samples line conditioners
hydraulic load frames.
M 77-B3020 M 77-B3015
Set of two 0.1 mm LVDTs, with in-
Two LVDT, 3.75 mm transducers,
Indirect tensile stiffness line conditioners
double ball end, with in-line condi-
tioners
q STANDARD M 77-B3021
EN 12697-26 C / ASTM D4123 /
LVDT strip mounting bar
AASHTO TP31-94
M 77-B3022
100 mm specimen LVDT mounting
M 77-B3011 strip for IDT
Indirect tensile test jig for 100 and M 77-B3023
150 mm dia. samples 150 mm specimen LVDT mounting 77-B3014 LVDT transducers
strip for IDT
Dynamic and static creep Various accessories

q STANDARD s77-B3031
BS DD 226 / BS 2891.12.1 / NCHRP 9-29 Asphalt proving ring for routine
check of load cell and deformation
transducers
M 77-B3012
Creep testing jig, 100 mm dia. sam-
ples. s77-B3032
100 mm diameter PVC specimen
M 77-B3013
Creep testing jig, 150 mm dia. sam-
ples. s77-B3033
150 mm diameter PVC specimen

s77-B3017
Indirect tensile jig loading plate
77-B3011 Indirect tensile test jig verification kit

Creep testing –
s77-B3034 Torque screwdriver
Permanent deformation s77-B3071 PVC dummy beam
uniaxial and triaxial
s77-B3016 Temperature measuring
kit
q STANDARD
EN 12697-25, method A and B

M 77-B3018 77-B3151
Uniaxial permanent deformation jig
(Indentation test), for 150 mm dia.
samples (Method A)

M 77-B3151
Automated universal triaxial cell, for
100 mm dia. specimens, with auto-
matic opening system (Method B)

M 77-B3054/1
LVDT Holder for 77-B3151 cell
77-B3031
77-B3018 with 77-B3014 LVDTs

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Determination of stiffness. Accessories

 Static and Dynamic Asphalt Environmental chambers

Testing Systems (CONTINUED) For servopneumatic testing system

Test modules and accessories (conti- M 77-B3192

nued) Environmental chamber –10°C to
4-Point Beam Fatigue test +60°C. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph

M 77-B3194
q STANDARD Environmental chamber –10°C to
EN 12697-24 / AASHTO TP8/94, T321 +60°C. 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 77-B3080 General specifications

Beam Fatigue module (for both servopneumatic
and servohydraulic system)
General description
- Stainless steel AISI 304, 18/10, internal
The beam cradle has been designed to and exterior frame
subject an asphalt beam specimen to 4 - Three glass door
- Forced ventilation 77-B3192 with 77-B3110 UTM-14P and accessory
point bending with free rotation and hori-
- PID digital temperature controller
zontal and translation of all load and reac- - Cooling unit complete with defrost
tion points as shown below. The specimen system
is laterally positioned and clamped using - Internal lightning
pneumatically operated side clamps.
The module includes:
- Test software Environmental chambers
- Cradle assembly and clamps for For servohydraulic testing system
50.8x63.5x400 to 70x70x400 mm
specimens
- One LVDT displacement transducer M 77-B3282
for controlled strain or controlled UTM-25 Environmental chamber,
stress 4-point bending Beam Fatigue –10°C to +60°C. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
tests.
M 77-B3284
B Overall dimensions: 580x250x530 UTM-25 Environmental chamber,
mm (hxdxw) –10°C to +60°C. 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
A Weight: 28 kg approx.
M 77-B3292
UTM-100 Environmental chamber,
–10°C to +60°C. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

M 77-B3294 77-B3282 with 77-B3202 UTM-25 frame and

UTM-100 Environmental chamber, accessory
–10°C to +60°C. 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Specifications 77-B3192, 77-B3194 77-B3282, 77-B3284 77-B3292, 77-B3294

Temperature range –10 to +60°C –10 to +60°C –10 to +60°C

Accuracy ± 0.2°C ± 0.2°C ± 0.2°C

77-B3080

Internal capacity 512 l 450 l 364 l

Ex. Dimensions 700x700x2030 mm 780x900x1560 mm 550x1000x1000 mm
Installed power 1800 W 2300 W 2300 W
Weight approx. 140 kg 180 kg 150 kg

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Dynamic triaxial on unbound materials

 TEST MODULES AND ACCESSORIES Accessories for 77-B3060/A and

General description 77-B3051 triaxial cells
(CONTINUED)
Standard model 77-B3060/A is practically M 77-B3052 Pneumatic reservoir assem-
Triaxial test on identical to the standard triaxial cells for bly with servo-valve (for use with servo-
Unbound Materials Testing Modules soil testing. Specifications on page 84 hydraulic machines only)
For use with servo-pneumatic and servo- Universal model 77-B3051 has more M 77-B3052/1 Confining cell pressure
hydraulic load frames. advanced features as follows: reservoir upgrade kit (for use with servo-
pneumatic machines only)
q STANDARD - Low friction linear (Thompson) ball
bushing on loading shaft M 77-B3053 600 kPa pressure transducer
AASHTO TP46/T307
(as recommended in AASHTO TP46/T307) M 77-B3014 Two 10 mm LVDTs transdu-
- Limited acrylic (see through) area for cers
M 77-B3060/A
greater safety. Maximum working M 77-B3054 External axial LVDT mounting
Standard triaxial cell for 100 mm
pressure: 1000 kPa (water) / 600 kPa kit
dia. specimens (air)
- Fitted with pressure relief valve for M 77-B3055 Servo-valve cable
M 77-B3051 greater safety M 77-B3058 Unbound dummy specimen
Universal triaxial cell for 150 and - Facilitates external axial strain M 77-B3059 Steel proving ring for
100 mm dia. specimens transducer mounting system unbound
(as recommended in AASHTO TP46/T307)
- Facilitates up to 3 “through the wall” Additional accessories for 77-B3051
radial strain transducers triaxial cell
- Facilitates internal temperature
measurement
M 77-B3064 Bottom plate for 100 mm
- Provision of anchor points for the
dia. x 200 mm specimens
bottom platen and triaxial cell, to
M 77-B3065 Bottom plate for dia.150 x
facilitate direct tension testing. Special
300 mm specimens
top and bottom tension platens are
M 77-B3066 Top plate for dia.100 x 200
available
mm specimens
- Converts from 150 mm dia. x 300 mm
M 77-B3067 Top plate for dia.150 x 300
(specimen size)
mm specimens
to 100 mm dia. x 200 mm
(specimen size) in seconds.
Other specimen sizes can also be
adapted
- Provision of up to 5 electrical “feed
through” connectors (3 provided as
standard) to accommodate internal
transducers
- A range of top and bottom platens are
77-B3051 available to accommodate various
specimen sizes
(metric and US customary sizes)

77-B3060/A

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Buyers guide

Introduction
The following sets are our interpretation of equipment needed to comply with the relevant standards and to provide the materials engineer
with accurate and reliable test results. Laboratories can often have their own method of conducting a test and each set can be modified
according to a particular requirement.
1-Indirect tensile stiffness 4-Static and dynamic creep on 100 and 150 mm dia.
EN 12697-26C / ASTM D4123 / AASHTO TP31-94 Specimens. BS/AS/NCHRP
2-Permanent deformation Uniaxial and Triaxial (Creep). 5-Four point beam fatigue test. EN 12697-24;
EN 12697-25 A e B AASHTO TP8/94, T321

3-Indirect tensile fatigue. UNI EN 12697-24 E 6-Triaxial test on Unbound Materials. AASHTO TP46/
T307
Model Description 1 2 3 4 5 6
77-B3100 UTM-5P Servo-pneumatic testing system 5 kN cap X X X X X X
77-B3110(a) UTM-14P Servo-pneumatic testing system 14 kN cap
77-B3202(a) UTM-25 Servo-hydraulic testing system 25 kN cap
77-B3210(a) UTM 100 Servo-hydraulic testing system 100 kN cap
77-B3011 Indirect tensile testing jig X
77-B3018 Uniaxial permanent deformation jig, method A X
77-B3151 Automated universal triaxial cell, method B X
77-B3019 Indirect tensile fatigue jig for 100 and 150 mm dia. specimens X
77-B3012 Creep testing jig for 100 mm dia. specimens X
77-B3013 Creep testing jig for 150 mm dia. specimens X
77-B3080 Beam fatigue module (4 point) X
77-B3060/A Standard triaxial cell for 100mm dia specimens X
77-B3051(b) Universal triaxial cell for 100 and 150 mm dia specimens
77-B3192 Environmental chamber for servo-pneumatic testing systems X X X X X
77-B3282(c) Environmental chamber for 77-B3202 servo-hydraulic testing system
77-B3292(c) Environmental chamber for 77-B3210 servo-hydraulic testing system
77-B3014 Set of two 10 mm LVDTs with in-line conditioners X X X
77-B3015 Set of two 0.1 mm LVDTs with in-line conditioners X
77-B3054/1 LVDT holder for 77-B3151 cell X
77-B3020 Set of two 3.75 mm LVDTs, double ball end with in-line conditioners X
77-B3021 LVDT strip mounting bar X
77-B3022 100 mm dia. specimen LVDT mounting strip X
77-B3023 150 mm dia. Specimen LVDT mounting strip X
77-B3031 Proving ring for routine check of load cell and deformation transducers X
77-B3032 100 mm dia. PVC specimen X X
77-B3033 150 mm dia. PVC specimen X X
77-B3017 Indirect tensile jig loading plate verification kit X X
77-B3034 Torque screwdriver X
77-B3071 PVC dummy beam 50,8x63,5x400 mm X
77-B3052(d) Pneumatic reservoir assembly with servo-valve X X
77-B3052/1(e) Confining cell pressure reservoir upgrade kit X X
77-B3053 Pressure transducer 600 bar X X
77-B3054 External axial LVDT mounting kit X
77-B3055 Servo-valve cable X X
77-B3058 Unbound dummy specimeni X
77-B3059 Steel proving ring for unbound X
77-B3064(f) Bottom plate for 100 mm dia.x200 mm specimens X
77-B3065(f) Bottom plate for 150 mm dia.x300 mm specimens X
77-B3066(f) Top plate for 100 mm dia specimens X
77-B3067(f) Top plate for 150 mm dia. specimensestina superiore per provini
dia. 150x300 mm X
77-B3016 Temperature measuring kit X X X X X
(a) As alternative to model 77-B3100 depending on the expected test results and the requested performances.
(b) As alternative to model 77-B3060/A
(c) Depending on the selected testing system
(d) For triaxial test with 77-B3202 e 77-B3210 systems only
(e) For triaxial test with 77-B3100 e 77-B3110 systems only
(f) For universal triaxial cell 77-B3051 only

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Stand alone 4-point bending Fatigue Apparatus

 stand alone Beam Fatigue Apparatus The Beam Fatigue Apparatus includes
q STANDARD
EN 12697-26 Annex B, EN 12697-
24 Annex D, EN 13108-20 Annex
D / AASHTO TP8, T321
Introduction
The beam fatigue test can be performed
using the servo-pneumatic load testing
systems (models 77-B3100, 77-B3310) or
the servo-hydraulic load testing systems
(77-B3202, 77-B3210), with the 77-B3080
Beam Fatigue module (see page 407); or
with the Stand Alone apparatus, which we
propose in two versions:
77-B3300 Servo-pneumatic stand alone
Beam Fatigue Apparatus, 4.5 kN max. load
capacity, 10 Hz max. load frequency
77-B3310 Servo-hydraulic stand alone
Beam Fatigue Apparatus, 10 kN max. load
capacity, 60 Hz max. load frequency
Accessories (for 77-B3300 system
the Control and Data Acquisition System only)
(see IMACS, Integrated Multi-Axis Control
System on page 401) and the test software
conforming to EN 12697-24, 12697-26 and
s77-B3192
Environmental chamber –10 to +60°C. 230
13108-20. V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. (Full description on page
407)
Specifications
Load capacity: 4.5 kN
Actuator stroke: 10 mm
On specimen transducer displacement:
1 mm
Loading frequency: up to 10 Hz
Beam dimensions: 63.5x50x400 mm to
70x70x400 mm
Air supply: clean dry air at 800-900 kPa;
5 litres/s
IMACS, Integrated Multi-Axis Control System,
B Overall dimensions: 580x250x530 supplied with the 77-B3300 apparatus
mm (hxdxw)
A Weight: 30 kg approx.

Main features of IMACS, Integrated Multi

Servo-pneumatic apparatus Axis Control System

M 77-B3300 - Provides real-time computer control of

testing system
Servo-pneumatic stand alone 4 - Ingraded, channel acquisition and control
points Beam Fatigue Apparatus, functions at speeds of up to 5 kHz
complete with actuator, control unit - Expandable up to 8 control axes and 32
channel acquisition
and pneumatic reservoir. 110-230 V, - Up to 20 bit auto- ranging data acquisition
50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Normalised analog channel inputs allow
any transducer to be plugged into any
channel
General description - Selectable software noise filtration
The Beam Fatigue Apparatus comprises a
77-B3300
cradle with pneumatic lateral positioning
and clamping and a digital servo-controlled
pneumatic actuator built into the base.
The beam cradle has been designed to
subject an asphalt beam specimen to 4
points bending with free rotation and hori-
zontal and translation of all load and reac-
tion points as shown below.
The specimen is laterally positioned and
clamped using pneumatically operated side
clamps. Two sets of pads are provided for
the side clamps to accommodate specimens
from 50 mm to 70 mm in width.
Servo-motor driven recirculating ball screws
are used to clamp the specimen vertically.
The motors are operated continuously
during the test to take up the slack resul-
ting from permanent deformation of the
specimen at the clamping surfaces.
The clamping force is controlled by regu-
lating the motor current. The system is
provided with backlash free rotation and
translation on all load and reaction points.
The electrical supply to motor drive circuit is
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(continued)
Servo-hydraulic apparatus
M 77-B3310
Servo-hydraulic stand alone Beam
Fatigue Apparatus, complete with
hydraulic actuator and control unit.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description
The machine comprises an electrically
powered hydraulic loading system, a beam
cradle, IMACS Data acquisition and control
system and Windows operating software.
The test control system is computer based,
using sensors on the machine for feedback
(load and strain) signals. The beam cradle
has been designed to subject an asphalt
beam specimen to 4 points bending with
free rotation and horizontal and translation
of all load and reaction points. The speci-
men is laterally positioned by hand using
grooved marks for specimen sizes, from 50
to 70 mm in width.
Servo-motor driven re-circulating ball
screws are used to clamp the specimen
vertically. The motors are operated conti-
nuously during the test to take up the slack
resulting from permanent deformation of
the specimen at the clamping surfaces.
The clamping force is controlled by regula-
ting the motor current. The electrical supply
to motor drive circuit is provided by the
IMACS.
The hydraulic system uses a bottom loading
actuator system with an electro-hydraulic
servo-valve, with PID feedback loop control
and a run time adaptive control that adjusts
the command signal on the fly during
testing. The pump motor is 230 V, single
phase, approximately 2 HP.
The pump uses a thermostatically controlled
fan-forced air cooling system to cool the
hydraulic oil.
The PC software, conforming to EN
12697-26, 12697-24, and 13108-20, is
user friendly, menu driven and written in
Borland Dephi (Windows). In operation, the
system gathers the dynamic data from the
specimen under test, then displays plots
appropriate to each test type and function
mode, in real time on the PC. The software
automatically saves test information in
binary files, which then provides the off-line
facilities of reviewing previously run tests
through the graphics screens of the system
or generation of data files for importing
into a spreadsheet package.
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Specifications Temperature chamber (for 77-B3310)
Loading frequency: up to 60 Hz
Load capacity: up to 10 kN dynamic M 77-B3313
Temperature chamber.
Actuator stroke: 30 mm
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Specimen size:
up to 70 x 70 x 400 mm
General description
Environmental temperature:
Fits the apparatus as shown in the picture.
-5 up to +40°C
Noise level: less than 70 db at 2 m
Specifications
Control and data acquisition:
see IMACS specifications (page 401) - Stainless steel AISI 304, 18/10, internal
B Overall dimensions: and exterior frame
1100x630x1500 (h) mm - Three glass door
- Forced ventilation
A Weight: 250 kg (excluding oil)
- PID digital temperature controller
- Cooling unit complete with defrost
system
Main features
- Internal lightning
- To determine resistance to fatigue and
stiffness of bituminous mixtures - Temperature range: 0 to +60°C
- Digital servo-controlled hydraulic actua- - Accuracy: ± 0.2°C
tor provides accurate control of loading - Installed power: 1500 W
waveshape
- Innovative “floating straightedge” on-
specimen transducer eliminates errors,
including frame compliance
Accessories (for both 77-B3300 and
- Sinusoidal or haversine controlled strain or
controlled stress loading 77-B3310 systems)
- Force controlled, motorised specimen
clamping
- Totally integrated stand alone system s77-B3071 PVC Dummy beam
- Cost effective solution for high volume s77-B3016 Temperature measuring kit
testing s77-B3311 Reference beam assembly
- Main features of IMACS. See page 401. for Beam Fatigue Apparatus
77-B3311
77-B3310 with 77-B3313 Temperature chamber
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Static and Dynamic Asphalt Testing Systems. Universal test software

 Static and Dynamic Asphalt Testing
Systems. UTS Universal Test
Software
(Part of the Servo-Pneumatic and
Servo-Hydraulic Testing Systems)
The UTS software is user friendly and menu
driven. In operation, the system gathers
the dynamic data from the transducers
attached to the specimen under test then
displays plots of stress vs. strain or stress,
strain vs. time (as appropriate for each test
type and function mode) in real time on
the PC.
The loading rate and loading sequence are
pre-specified in each test program by the
operator. This allows the operator to select
maximum position, force and strain limits
for different parts of a test sequence.
As well as ASCII data file generation, for ex-
port to a spreadsheet program, UTS software
also provides the facility to archive test data
in a binary form. A binary file is automati- some standard test method or a standard
cally created whenever a test is performed specimen size so that the operator does not
and, by definition, is unique to the specific need to re-enter the same data at the start
test run. The binary file describes every detail of each test. It also allows a researcher or
of the test and includes the set-up and laboratory manager to set-up the complete
loading parameters, specimen and transdu- testing regime for subsequent running by a
cer calibration details, and in most cases, routine operator.
snapshots of transducer signals for viewing
dynamic performance. Binary files may be
reloaded on any computer, allowing data
from test runs to be re-viewed, create an
ASCII data file or a printed report generated.
Files may even be e-mailed to another per-
son, allowing them to view the test results
as if they had run the test themselves. This is
particularly useful for problem solving over
long distances.
UTS software makes extensive use of
“template” files. These files store configu-
ration data and set-up parameters. The
template file might be configured to follow

Main features
Provides comprehensive test and reporting
facilities

Real-time graphing of data

Transducer allocation and management
Wide range of application software for
testing asphalt and unbound granular
materials
“Live” transducer levels
Unique transducer allocation map
Software selectable transducer calibration
and linearisation
Configurable transducer levels screen
User customisable test templates to stre-
amline the testing process
User-selectable test termination sequences
Integrated machine process monitoring and
control

UTS Test Software in conjunction with the

IMACS controller delivers unprecedented
levels of machine control.

SPT Dynamic modulus window

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Example of displays

Indirect tensile stiffness window Unbound test window

Indirect tensile fatigue window Indirect tensile fatigue window

User configurable test

In addition to the standard materials strength
and cyclic fatigue tests, the suite of software
includes a “User configurable test”. This test
allows the more advanced users to construct
complex loading sequences with associated
data acquisition functions suited to a wide
range of non-standard or experimental te-
sting applications. This may be achieved wi-
thout the need for in-depth computer pro-
gramming.
The “User configurable test” can also be
packaged with LabViewTM to create a “virtual
data pipe” from UTS software to LabViewTM,
further enhancing the processing and presen-
tation of acquired data.

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Static and Dynamic Asphalt Testing Systems

 SPT – SiMPle Performance Tester Main features

To perform:
- Dynamic modulus test
q STANDARD - Repeated load
- Flow number test
NCHRP projects 9-19 and 9-29 - Static creep
- Flow time test
M 77-B3402 - Test protocols based on extensive U.S. Research
- Determination of the Dynamic Modulus E
SPT Simple performance tester. 230 - Used for structural design in AASHTO 2002 design guide
V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. - Flow Time (Static Creep)
- Simple Test
- Flow Number (Repeated Load)
M 77-B3404 - Potentially the best simulation of actual loading
- Totally integrated stand alone system
SPT Simple performance tester. 110 V, - Cost effective solution for high volume testing
60 Hz, 1 ph.

Introduction
Since Superpave’s inception more than
a decade ago, asphalt mix designers in
North America have searched for a simple
mechanical “proof” test analogous to
Marshall stability and flow tests and Hveem
stabilometer method, so as not to rely solely
on performance-grade (PG) binder specifica-
tions and volumetric design method.
The Simple Performance Tester (SPT) is the
culmination of that search, based on the
success of two National Cooperative High-
way Research Program (NCHRP) projects.
We have been involved in these projects
from the beginning and the SPT has been
approved by NCHRP.
SPT is an innovative, integrated hydraulic
testing machine incorporating a high-
performance hydraulic actuator, air-cooled
hydraulic power pack, Control and Data Ac-
quisition System (see IMACS on page 401),
a combined triaxial cell and environmental
chamber, with its own temperature control
unit, in one compact machine.
The SPT was specifically designed to perform
the three candidate tests developed under
NCHRP projects 9-19 and 9-29.
Numerous sensors and safety interlocks are
incorporated in the design for operator sa-
fety and the triaxial cell is self-opening and
closing for ease and speed of operation.

Test software covering the application of these

tests ensures fast, accurate performance, with
crisp, easy to understand graphics screens for
test set-up and review of test results

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 SPT – SiMPLE Performance Tester Specifications

Accessories
(continued) Loading frequency: up to 60 Hz
Load capacity:
s77-B3410
General description 15 kN static, 10 kN dynamic LVDT target fixing jig. Used to fit the
Actuator stroke: 30 mm LVDT transducers
The machine comprises an electrically powe-
red hydraulic loading system, a confining Specimen size:
100 mm (dia.) x 150 mm (h) nominally
s77-B3420 SPT proving ring for
pressure system, an environmental chamber, LVDTs and system verification
and appropriate control systems. A highly Environmental temperature:
modified geotechnical triaxial cell doubles 2 up to +60°C s77-B3430 SPT consumable kit
as the environmental chamber. Air is used Confining pressure: 0 to 210 kPa
as the confining medium since the pressuri-
sation requirements are fairly modest (up to Mains power: 230 V, 50 Hz; 3.4 kW
210 kPa) and air is a clean approach for the Noise level: less than 70 db at 2 m
technician. The test control system is com- Air supply: clean dry air at 400-500 kPa;
puter based, using sensors on the machine 2 litres/s
for feedback (load and confining pressure)
B Overall dimensions:
signals. Additional sensors are used for
1330x630x1100 mm (hxdxw)
pseudo-feedback activities such as stopping
or altering the conduct of the test based A Weight: 250 kg (excluding oil)
on a given criterion or conditional limit.
The hydraulic system uses a bottom loading
actuator system with an electro-hydraulic
servo-valve, with PID feedback loop control
and a run time adaptive control that adjusts
the command signal on the fly during
testing. The pump motor is a 230 V single
phase, approximately 2 HP. The pump uses
a thermostatically controlled fan-forced air
cooling system to cool the hydraulic oil. The
confining pressure system and the environ-
mental chamber is a triaxial cell configured 77-B3420
for internal instrumentation. Heat content
of the confining medium is changed by a
unit outside the triaxial cell controlled by
feedback from a temperature sensor inside
the cell. The heat exchange unit comprises
a small refrigeration unit to cool the air that
is subsequently heated to the desired tem-
perature with a process heater controlled by
the feedback signal. Thermally conditioned
and pressurised air can be provided to the
triaxial cell upon command by the operator, Example of LVDT fitting to the specimen
thus providing thermal equilibrium within a
three minute time limit. The triaxial cell is
raised and lowered by the control system so
that the operator is not required to manual-
ly dismantle and move the cell by hand 77-B3410
when changing specimens. The PC software
is user friendly, menu driven and written in
Borland Dephi (Windows). In operation, the
system gathers the dynamic data from the
transducers attached to the specimen under
test then displays plots appropriate to each
test type and function mode, in real time
on the PC. The software automatically saves
test information in binary files, which then
provides the off-line facilities of reviewing
previously run tests through the graphics
screens of the system or generation of
data files for importing into a spreadsheet
package.

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Sample preparation by roller compaction
 Slabs laboratory compaction
q STANDARD
EN 12697-33
M 77-B3602
Dyna-Comp, pneumatic roller com-
pactor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 77-B3604
Dyna-Comp, pneumatic roller com-
pactor. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Introduction
The Dyna-Comp has been designed to make
representative specimens of the material laid
and compacted in the highway.
This apparatus, in fact, can compact asphalt
slabs to a target density using loads per unit
roll width, which are consistent to those of
pavements rollers used in the highway con-
struction.
The Dyna-Comp slabs can be:
- Used as wheel tracking specimens.
See our 77-B3502 Dyna-Track wheel tracking
apparatus
- Cored to provide specimens for indi-
rect tensile, static and dynamic creep
tests. See our 77-B3018 and 77-B3012 ap-
paratus
- Cut into beams for bending fatigue
tests. See our 77-B3080 with 77-B3300 and
77-B3310 apparatus.
General description and specifications
The Dyna-Comp provides a pneumatically
powered means of compacting slabs of as-
phaltic material in the laboratory under con-
ditions, which simulate in-situ compaction.
The levels of vertical force can be selected up
to approximately 30 kN. As the width of the
roller is 300 mm, the compactive effort of the
largest static site roller can be reproduced.
The precise depth of a slab can be preset ena-
bling the user to compact a certain mass of
material to a selected volume thus providing
a target mix density. The Dyna-Comp is con-
tained within a safety enclosure.
The apparatus consists of a:
- Steel framed roller compactor with roller
segment, reciprocating mould support table
and pneumatic actuators
- Automatic control for compaction start,
emergency stop, automatic selection of com-
paction forces and number of roller passes
- Safety enclosure.
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Specifications
Max. vertical force: 30 kN approx.
Roller dimensions: width 300 mm, radius
400 mm
Slabs obtainable:
400x300x25 to 100 mm thick
Power: 500 W
Air supply: clean and dry air at 10 bar and
1200 Nl/min
B Overall dimensions: 1800x450x1900
mm (lxwxh)
A Weight: 500 kg approx.
77-B3602
 Wheel Tracking Apparatus
q STANDARD
EN 12697-22
M 77-B3502
Dyna-Track, wheel tracking apparatus.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Introduction
The susceptibility of bituminous materials to
deform is assessed by the rut formed by re-
peated passes of a loaded wheel at constant
temperature. The test can be performed in the
laboratory by the Dyna-Track, wheel tracking
apparatus, conforming to the EN 12697-22
standards.
ASPHALT
Accessories
s77-B3600/1 400x300x120 mm,
roller compactor mould
77-B3602
Main features
- Pneumatically powered
- Easy to maintain
- Load per unit roll width equal to largest
site roller
- Safety enclosure
- Slabs 300x400 mm, 25 to 100 mm thick
- Compacts to target density
- Moulds easy to install and remove
General description
The Dyna-Track apparatus consists essentially
of a loaded wheel, which bears on a sample
held on a moving table. The table reciprocates
with simple harmonic motion. The wheel is fit-
ted with a solid rubber tyre of outside diameter
of 200 mm. The sample table is fitted with a
locking clamp for 200 mm dia. core sample
and for rectangular slabs 300x400 mm using
the sample confinement frames (see accessori-
es). The machine is also provided by an auxiliary
electric motor to lower and to lift the wheel
assembly on and off the specimen at the be-
ginning and at the end of the test. Furthermore
two temperature sensors are provided: one to
be placed inside the specimen and the other
in the controlled temperature cabinet, which is
part of the apparatus. The test is automatically
controlled by a Data acquisition and processing
system with large graphic display to monitor
in real time number of cycles, rut depth and
temperature.
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Specifications
Travel of the table: 230 ± 5 mm
Load cycle frequency: adjustable 20 to 40
cycles per minute
Wheel load: 700 ± 10 N
Transducer for rut depth measurement:
travel 25 mm
Rut depth measurement accuracy: better
than 0.01 mm
Temperature controlled cabinet: adju-
stable from 30 to 65°C, ± 1.0°C
Moulds/sample dimensions:
300x400 mm (see accessories)
Power rating:
- table 550 W
- auxiliary vertical displacement wheel motor
50 W
Temperature monitoring: two sensors, one
for the specimen and one for the cabinet
Control system: Data acquisition and pro-
cessing system featuring
- SD128 Mb permanent memory to store test
data and results
- No. 2 RS 232 port for connection to PC and
printer
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- Real time display of number of cycles, rut
depth and temperatures.
Testing software
The multilingual testing software supplied
with the machine (5 most spoken languages,
plus one that can be introduced by the user),
provides data acquisition and processing,
display in numerical and graphical mode of
test data, data storing, data conversion in
XLS format, batching of test data, print of
test certificates and retrieve test data.
In particular, the software satisfies the two
test procedure of the EN 12697-22 Standard,
plus a “Custom” procedure user defined:
Procedure A (6 tests)
- Determination of the Wheel-tracking rate
for each one of the 6 test specimens: increa-
se of the track depth, TR, in microns per load
cycle
- Determination of the Mean Wheel-tracking
rate in microns per cycle
- Determination of the Mean rut depth to ±
0.1 mm
Procedure B (2 tests)
- Determination of Wheel-tracking slope in
mm per 1000 load cycles
- Determination of the Mean Wheel-tracking
slope of the two specimens
- Determination of the Mean proportional
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Wheel tracking
rut depth to ± 0.1%
- Determination of the Mean rut depth to ±
0.1 mm Slab sample Adaptor
Procedure “Custom”
- Different tests can be programmed confor-
ming user defined procedures.
Generation of final test report conforming to
the requirement of the EN Standard.
Sample
B Overall dimensions: 1731x659x1705 confinement
mm (lxdxh) frame
A Weight: 400 kg approx. Sketches of the adaptor supplied with the Whe-
el Tracker fitted with the sample confinement
frame 77-B3502/L25 and bitumen slab sample
Accessories
s77-B3502/L25 Sample confinement
frame, size 400x300mm, 25mm high.
Suitable for use with machine adaptor.
s77-B3502/L60 Sample confinement
frame, size 400x300mm, 60mm high.
Suitable for use with machine adaptor.
s77-B3502/L100 Sample confine-
ment frame, size 400x300mm, 100mm
high. Suitable for use with machine 77-B3502 Detail of the loaded wheel mechanism
adaptor.
Spare parts
s77-B3502/11 Replacement rubber
tyred rim for wheel tracker
Main features
- Automatic test control by Data acquisition and processing system
- Large permanent memory to store test data and results
- RS 232 ports for connection to PC and printer
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- Real time display of number of cycles, rut depth and temperatures
- Tracks for specified number of passes or to specified rut depth
- Adjustable load cycle frequency
- Double temperature measurement: inside the specimen and in the cabinet
- Auxiliary motor to lower and lift the wheel assembly to and from the specimen
- Testing software included for procedures EN, A and B, and custom defined
77-B3502
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ASPHALT

Splitting tensile test

 Splitting tensile test

q STANDARD
CNR No. 134

Introduction
This new method has been developed for
measuring the splitting tensile strength
and strain of a cylindrical asphalt specimen
subjected to a vertical load. The results
obtained with the test permit the evalua-
tion of quality and performance of the
bituminous mixtures.

M 77-B0078/A
Tensile splitting device for speci-
mens up to 150 mm dia.

General description and specifications

The testing apparatus consists of a four
columns tensile splitting device equipped
with two linear transducers to measure the
diametrical strain, mounted on adjustable
supports. The test can be performed using
an appropriate compression tester equip-
ped with strain load cell. (See accessories)
The load, axial strain and diametrical strain
can be displayed with our Digimax Plus
82-Q0806/C, 6 channels digital display unit, 34-T0107 with 77-B0078/A and accessories
which is also suitable for CBR, Marshall
and Indirect tensile test conforming to
EN 12697-23 (see page 392). In the case Testing machines and accessories
of tests at -10°C the use of our universal
tester models 70-516C2, 70-517C2 are The 34-T0107 Multispeed can be used to perform this test, but has to be completed with
recommended. the following accessories.

Sample sizes: 100, 125 and 150 mm dia.

Maximum load: 50 kN Accessories to perform the splitting tensile test
Linearity of transducers: 0.025%
Code Description
B Overall dimensions:
250x160x220 mm 77-B0078/A Tensile splitting device
A Weight approx.: 20 kg 77-B0078/1 Compression device with transducer holders
82-P0330/B Linear transducer 10 mm travel. Two required
82-P0375 Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.
N O T E 82-P0375/C Connecting adapter load cell/crosshead
The PC is not included in the apparatus. 34-T0108/2 Connecting extension load load cell/accessory
34-T0103/10 Assembly comprising ball seating, guide bracket,
connecting cylinder and screws
34-T0104/10 Adapter load cell/splitting device
82-Q0806/C Digimax Plus 6 channels digital display unit for CBR,
Marshall and Indirect tensile tests. Software not included
82-S1001 PC software MS Windows for Marshall, CBR and Indirect tensile
testing ( See page 395)

Note. For more information on the 34-T0107 machine see page 150

81-B0099/B

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Duriez

 Duriez compression test sets Accessories

q STANDARD s77-B0090/A Vacuum bell, inside

NF P98-251-1/4 dimensions 255mm dia. x 3300mm high.
Weight 5,5 Kg.
M 77-B0090
s77-B0090/A6 Engraved pistons *,
Duriez compression upper and lower, for 80 mm dia. mould
test set 80 mm dia.
s77-B0091/A6 Engraved pistons *,
upper and lower, for 120 mm dia. mould
M 77-B0091
Duriez compression * For cold mixes with bituminous emul-
test set 120 mm dia. sions
77-B0090

The test is performed to determine and study

the physical and mechanical properties of
bituminous mixtures. The test set is offered
in two different sizes: 80 and 120 mm dia.
and consists of the following parts:
Part description and code 77-B0090 77-B0091
Mould 77-B0090/A1 77-B0091/A1
Cylindrical container 77-B0090/A2 77-B0091/A2
Extraction piston 77-B0090/A3 77-B0091/A3
Pistons: upper and lower 77-B0090/A4 77-B0091/A4
Half spacers - No. 2 77-B0090/A5 77-B0091/A5
Total set weight (kg) 16 25

Each part can be ordered individually.

M 10-D1429/A
Climatic chamber temperature
range –25 +60°C, humidity range
77-B0090/A from 10 to 95%. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Used to condition the Duriez specimens.
Accessories
s10-D1429/REC Upgrade of the cabi-
net controller with internal data recording
facility, data output port and dedicated
PC software

General description
(see page 21)

70-S16C2 with 86-D2999, PC and printer
N O T E
To perform the compression test please
refer to the Multiensayo tester described
on page 335
Specifications
Capacity: 520 litres
Function controller: cycle programmer for
50 programs and 1000 segments
Temperature range: -25 +60°C
Humidity range: from 10 to 95%
Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C
Humidity accuracy: ± 5% R.H.
Power:
Cooling system 1000 W
Heating system 1500 W
Internal air circulation: 450 m3/h
Internal dimensions: 600x670x1300 mm
(wxdxh)
External dimensions: 720x800x2020 mm
(wxdxh)
B Shelves dimensions: 530x580 mm
(lxd), No. 4 included, 60 kg cap. each.
10-D1429/A
A Weight: 180 kg approx.
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Indentation test / Particle loss and resistance to fuel

 Indentation test using cubes  Particle loss and resistance to fuel

or Marshall specimens
q STANDARD
q STANDARD EN 12697-17, 12697-43
EN 12697-20

Introduction
The indentation test serves to determine
the depth of indentation, and thus to test
the behaviour of mastic asphalt, rolled and
other such asphalts, when force is applied
to them via a cylindrical indentor pin with
a circular flat-ended base.
Mastic asphalt for road construction, for
floor screeds and for waterproofing in buil-
ding and engineering constructions can be
tested following the test method prescri-
bed hereafter. The maximum nominal size
of the aggregates in the mix is up to and
including 16 mm.
M 80-B0163/A
Asphalt indentation penetrometer.
(Hardness Number Apparatus)
Introduction
The EN 12697-17 method (Cantabro test)
concerns the determination of the particle
loss (abrasion) of porous asphalt mixtu-
res and the EN 12697-43 concerns the
determination of the resistance of a bitu-
minous mixtures or pavement to aviation
fuel. Both procedures involve, within other
standard laboratory tests, the abrasion
in a Los Angeles tester conforming to EN
80-B0163/A 1097-2 without steel balls. Furthermore
the EN 12697-17 prescribes a chamber
or enclosure for the Los Angeles machine
as the temperature shall remain constant
with an uncertainty of 2°C. This condition
can be easily obtained by the soundproof
and security cabinet 48-D0500/XUP which
is however necessary to comply with CE
directive.

General description and specifications

M 48-D0500/D
Los Angeles abrasion machine.
Asphalt penetrometer for the determina- 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
tion of penetration resistance of road and
mastic asphalt by loading on a cylindrical 80-B0163/1
M 48-D0500/DZ
piston. The unit comprises the basic frame
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
with stainless steel water bath and loading
attachment 500 N, interchangeable piston
1 and 5 cm2 as well as one dial gauge 30 M 48-D0500/DY
mm, sens. 0.01 mm. Immersion heater is Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
not included.
General description and specifications
B Dimensions: 550x470x900 mm
A Weight approx.: 100 kg See page 192

M 80-B0163/1
Cube mould 70.7 mm
To prepare bituminous specimens. Easily
detachable. Made from aluminium.

A Weight approx.: 2.8 kg

80-B0163/2

M 80-B0163/2
Penetration test mould 69 mm
(adjustable mould)
Used during the penetration test for the
cube.

A Weight approx.: 1.4 kg

48-D0500/D

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 Los Angeles abrasion machine
(continued)
Upgrading options.
Soundproof and security cabinet
See page 192
M 48-D0500/XUP
Soundproof and security cabinet for
Los Angeles abrasion machine
This option includes the supply of the cabi-
net and the installation of the Los Angeles
machine. The cabinet is manufactured from
sheet steel lined internally with soundpro-
ofing material to reduce noise and electric
safety device, which automatically stops
the rotation of the drum when opening the
door conforming to the CE directive.
48-D0500/D upgraded with the
48-D0500/XUP cabinet
N O T E
Conforming to the CE directive, the
48-D0500/D Los Angeles machine should
be housed in a soundproof and protection
cabinet. Our standard model can be upgra-
ded for this requirement by the 48-D0500/
XUP Soundproof and protection cabinet,
which has to be specified at time of order
and factory installed. See Upgrading
options.
N O T E
For universal and electric core drilling
machines see pages 464 to 466.
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Particle loss and resistance to fuel / Sampling by coring
 Sampling of laid and compacted Accessories
materials by coring Drill bits and extractors are listed below.
q STANDARD Coring bits and accessories
EN 12697-27
Thin wall diamond bits with bronze wel-
M 83-B0202 ded sectors suitable either for concrete or
Pavement core drilling machine, asphalt. Fixed standard coupling assuring
6 HP, 4-stroke petrol engine the best alignment, fast and easy fitting
and disassembling. Bit length 400 mm
approx.
General description and specifications The core extractor is offered as an optional
This simple but rugged machine is a por- accessory and simplifies the removal of the
table unit, which can be easily carried in a core sample from the hole.
pick-up truck. The powerful 6 HP engine is
more than adequate for all types of work
and material.
Coring range: up to 200 mm dia. (max.)
depending upon the type of asphalt
Screw feed
4 stabilising feet
A Weight approx.: 110 kg
The machine is supplied complete with
strap wrench and spanner for removal of
bits after use.
83-C0322, C0323
- Compact and portable
- Vertical screw feed
- Complete with strap wrench and
spanner
- 6 HP engine
Strap wrench supplied with the machi-
ne, and core extractor 83-C0312/2
83-B0202 with core bit
Core bits Core dia. (mm) Weight approx. (kg) Core extractor
83-C0320 50 2.2 83-C0310/2
83-C0321 75 2.8 83-C0311/2
83-C0322 100 3.7 83-C0312/2
83-C0323 150 5.4 83-C0313/2
83-C0324 200 7.5 83-C0314/2
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ASPHALT

Slurry surfacing
Tests on Slurry seal mixtures : Wearing / Consistency / Cohesion / Rate of spread

 Determination of wearing  Determination of cohesion  Rate of spread of coated chippings

of the mix
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 12274-5, ASTM D3910 q STANDARD EN 12272-1, BS 598:108
EN 12274-4, ASTM D3910 (modified
M 80-B0192 conforming to ISSA recommendations) M 80-B0176
Planetary mechanical stirrer. Rate of spread apparatus
M 80-B0193
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.
Cohesion tester
General description
M 80-B0192/Z
For determining the proper consistency This simple equipment is for determining
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph.
(mix design) for a slurry seal mixtures. It the rate of spread of coated chippings on
consists of a double acting, double end-rod the surface of the road. The equipment
For determining the resistance to abrasion pneumatic cylinder fitted in a frame, which consists of a 300 mm square tray, which
of slurry mixtures. The apparatus consists houses the pressure gauge and valves. A can be lifted by means of four chains. The
of a planetary mechanical stirrer equipped hand torque tester is also supplied. chains are attached to a spring balance and
with a weighted rubber hose abrasion the rate of spread can be read directly from
head. A Weight approx.: 20 kg the special spring balance in kg/m2.
A Weight approx.: 32 kg A Weight approx.: 850 g
Accessories Accessories

s80-B0192/1 Set of moulds 295 mm Square moulds with four trunk coni-
dia., 6.3 - 10.0 - 13.0 - 19.0 mm high cal holes to prepare the sample for
testing.

s80-B0193/10
Square mould 140x140x6.3 mm

s80-B0193/11
Square mould 140x140x10 mm

s80-B0193/12
Square mould 200x200x13 mm

s80-B0193/13
Square mould 250x250x19 mm

80-B0192
s86-D2015
Air compressor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 Determination of consistency
q STANDARD
80-B0176
EN 12274-3

M 48-D0440
Sand absorption cone and tamper
Spare parts
Cone and tamper manufactured accor-
ding to the specifications and is also used
s80-B0176/1 Tray and chains
in determining the specific gravity and
absorption of fine aggregates.

A Weight approx.: 250 g

48-D0440 80-B0193

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 Vialit adhesion test
q STANDARD
EN 12272-3, NF P98-274-1
M 80-B0178/A
“Vialit plate” adhesion test
apparatus
General description and specifications
Used to assess the adhesion property of
aggregates to bitumen. The method is a
check on the adhesion of aggregates to be
applied to the surface of wearing course
rolled asphalt.
The apparatus consists of a metal basement
with three vertical pointed rods to hold the
test plate; vertical rod 50 cm high with a shot
at the upper end for the steel ball to drop;
a 512 g steel ball; a supply of 6 metal test
plates; a hand operated rubber lined roller
with lead shots ballast. The test plate, coated
by bitumen on one face and spread by the
aggregate chippings in a standard way is
rolled by the roller and then placed on the
three-point support of the basement.
The steel ball drops three times from the shot
and the loose chippings are counted and
checked.
A Weight approx.: 40 kg
Spare parts
s80-B0178/A1 512 g steel ball
s80-B0178/A2 Metal test plate
s80-B0178/A3 Roller
80-B0178/A
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Surface dressing: Vialit adhesion test / Asphalt density
 Measurement of asphalt density
Electromagnetic method
Introduction
The measurement in real time of the achie-
ved compaction of the asphalt pavement
together with the verification of possible
segregation and low density areas, repre-
sent an extremely important information
for the road contractors. This new electro-
magnetic apparatus provides all the above
information with related benefits.
M 80-B0197
Electromagnetic asphalt
density meter
For the immediate measurement of asphalt
density. Electromagnetic (non nuclear)
sensing technology, easy to use, no need
for government licenses or training.
B Approx. dimensions:
230x410x155 mm
A Weight: 5 kg
Testing equipment for the construction industry
Main features
- Rapid measurements in 2 seconds or
less saves time and money
- Advanced, patented design has built-in
moisture and temperature compensation
- no complicated correction technology
required
- Stores up to 999 readings for later
viewing, printing or downloading - saves
time in the field
- 30-button keypad and 4 x 20 LCD screen
- easy to read and use
- Backlit keypad and display - easy to see
(day or night)
- Advanced software offers three test
modes (continuous, averanging, segre-
gation) - flexible settings for multiple
use applications
- Automatic calculation (average density,
% maximum density, % air void, etc.) -
ease of use and greater information
- Recharge with AC charger or from
DC vehicle lighter - flexible charging
options
- 3.5 ft. Telescopic handle - reduces ben-
ding for device oparation
- Electromagnetic sensing technology - no need
for government licenses or special training
80-B0197
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Pavement surface characteristics

Measurement of skid resistance of a surface

 Skid resistance and friction tester

- New low friction release mechanism of the pendulum arm for better accuracy.
- Extremely light pointer, for high precision results.
q STANDARD - Slider lifting system integrated in the pendulum foot, that guarantees reliable
EN 13036-4 adjustment operations.
- Stiff and stout twin column structure.
(also conforming to EN 1097-8, ASTM E303) - Easy and reliable height adjusting system.
- Integrated additional scale for tests on PSV specimens.
Introduction - Provided complete with certificate set, as required by standards.
- Controls calibration certificate conforming to EN 1097-8.
This method provides a measure of the skid
resistance properties of a surface either in
the field or in the laboratory. This method
measures the skid resistance of a small area
of a surface (approximately 0.01 m2) and
this should be considered when deciding its
applicability to a pavement surface which
may have variable surface characteristics,
e.g. block paving.

M 48-B0190
Skid resistance and friction tester
(Skid Tester)
complete with:
- Additional scale for tests on Polished
Stone Value specimens.
- 3 rubber sliders for site use, complete
with conformity certificate.
- Thermometer 0-200°C, for surface tem-
perature measurement.
- 1 litre washing bottle, for surface wetting.
- Tool set with case, for machine assem-
bly.
- Rule for sliding length verification.
- Carrying case.
- Calibration certificate conforming to EN 48-B0190/5
1097-8 issued by Controls.
48-B0190
General description and specifications
(see page 198)

B Case dimensions:
790x760x320 mm
A Weight approx. (including case):
34 kg

Accessories

s48-B0190/1 Spare mounted rub-

ber slider for Polished Stone Value
tests (laboratory)

s48-B0190/2 Spare mounted rub-

ber slider for site use

s48-B0190/4 Metal base plate

for Polished Stone Value specimen
clamping

s48-B0190/5 Metal base plate for

surface friction properties
48-B0190 complete set

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Pavement surface characteristics
Single irregularity measurement of pavement surface courses
Surface irregularity

 Single irregularity measurement  Measurement of pavement surface  Surface irregularity

of pavement surface courses.
The straightedge test
q STANDARD
EN 13036-7
M 80-B0185/A
MOT Straightedge complete with
two wedges
Description
Used to measure irregularities in road
pavement. Made from aluminium alloy, 3
m length. Complete with two wedges.
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
80-B0185/A
macrotexture depth using Travelling beam
a volumetric technique
M 80-B0187/A
q STANDARD Travelling beam device
EN 13036-1, ASTM E965, NF P98 216-1 with recording unit
Introduction
This test method is suitable for field tests to
determine the average macrotexture depth
of a pavement surface.
M 80-B0179
Sand patch apparatus
General description and specifications
This test is performed spreading a measu-
red volume of fine sand (ASTM) or glass
spheres (EN) into a circular patch on the
road surface and filling the surface depres-
sions to the level of the peaks. The appara-
tus comprises the following parts: 80-B0187/A
- Measuring cylinder made from brass
- Spreader disc with surface covered by
General description and specifications
rubber
- Glass sand or glass spheres containers This apparatus is used for detecting the road
with screw top and pouring hole. Q.ty 2 surface irregularity. It can be used either for
- Screw-adjusted dividers - 300 mm rule concrete or asphalt pavements. The appara-
- Brush - Wind shield - Kneeling pad tus consists essentially of a beam with rigid
- Plastic measuring cylinder 10 ml cap. wheels at the extremities and a wheel at
- Plastic measuring cylinder 25 ml cap. the middle, which can detect any vertical
- Plastic measuring cylinder 50 ml cap. deviation of the surface from a straight-line
between the two wheels at the ends of the
A Weight approx.: 3 kg machine.
Fitted with a recording unit to obtain a graph
of vertical deviations.
Accessories
Beam length: 3 m
ASTM E965 Scale: 2 mm increments up to 10 mm;
5 mm increments 10 to 25 mm
s80-B0179/1 Natural sand 300/150 Max. vertical deviation: ± 25 mm
µm 10 kg bag
s80-B0179/2 Natural sand A Weight approx.: 55 kg
150/75 µm 10 kg bag

NF P98 216-1 Spare parts

s80-B0179/3 Natural sand 315/160 s80-B0187/2
µm 10 kg bag
Pack of 10 charts. Each chart roll will
provide a run of approx. 1 km
EN 13036-1
s80-B0187/3
s80-B0179/5 Solid glass spheres Fibre-tipped pen for 80-B0187/A
250/180 µm. Pack of 5 kg

80-B0179
Spare parts

s80-B0179/30 Measuring cylinder,

brass

s80-B0179/31 Spreader disc, cove-

red by rubber

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Road flexure / Surface irregularity / Bearing capacity

 Road flexure / Surface irregularity

q STANDARD
CNR No. 141, AASHTO T256-77,
NF P98-200-2

M 80-B0180
Benkelman beam apparatus
General description and specifications
This apparatus is used to measure the
deflection of flexible pavements under the
action of moving wheel loads.
In operation the beam is placed between
the tyres of the test vehicle and in contact
with the pavement. The deflection is mea-
sured as the vehicle passes over the test
area. The probe is 2440 mm long and the
back extension is 1220 mm. Manufactured
in aluminium and chrome finished metals.
A Weight approx.: 15 kg
Accessories
s80-B0181 Wooden carrying case
s80-B0180/1 Spare gauge with
bracket
s80-B0180/2 Adjustable feet for
Benkelman beam complete with two
spirit levels
M 80-B0180/3
Calibration device for 80-B0180
Benkelman beam apparatus
 Bearing capacity and deflection
q STANDARD
NF P94-117-1
M 80-B0180/B
Bearing plate and Benkelman beam
apparatus. Complete set
General description and specifications
To determine the bearing capacity and
deflection of subgrade and subbase of
roads. The apparatus consists of:
s80-B0180/B1 An aluminium bearing
plate 600 mm dia. with reinforcing ribs.
Weight 30 kg
s80-B0180/B2 A hydraulic jack 200 kN
cap. Weight 10 kg
80-B0180
s80-B0180/B3 Three interchangeable
extensions with spherical seated foot.
Weight 12 kg
s80-B0180/B4 A hand pump with pre-
cision dial gauge 200 mm dia. Calibrated
in bar (0 to 3.5) and in daN (0 to 10000).
Complete with connecting hose.
Weight 11 kg
s80-B0180/B5 A carrying case for all
of the above items except for the bearing
plate 80-B180/B1. Weight 10 kg
s80-B0180 Benkelman beam apparatus.
Weight 15 kg
s80-B0181 Wooden carrying case for
80-B0180
A Total weight approx.: 100 kg
Note. All parts can be ordered separately.

To verify the correct performance of the

apparatus.

A Weight approx.: 5 kg

80-B0180/3 80-B0180/B1, 80-B0180/B2, 80-B0180/B3 and 80-B0180/B4

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80
11
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Bulk density / Permeability

 Determination of bulk density sparent cylinder, a metal support, a rubber

Accessories
by hydrostatic method gasket and a 20 kg counterweight with
handles.
s11-D0612 Density basket 200 mm
q STANDARD dia. x 200 mm high
A Weight approx.: 21 kg
EN 12697-6, 12390-7 – ASTM D1188,
D2726 – AASHTO T166-93 – CNR No. 40
s11-D0630 Digital top pan balance
4500 g x 0.1 g. This model incorpora-
tes a specialised feature, which allows
M 11-D0612/A specific gravity results to be calculated
and displayed immediately at the
Specific gravity frame touch of a button

General description and specifications s10-D1403 Wax melting pot.

230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used in conjunction with a suitable elec-
tronic balance for specific gravity deter- s86-D0805/G Wax. 10 kg
mination of laboratory compacted asphalt s82-D1654 Vernier caliper
specimens, asphalt road core, fresh and 80-B0093/E
hardened concrete and aggregates. A pur-
pose built robust frame designed to sup- M 80-B0093/A
port the electronic balance. The lower Permeameter for draining pave-
part of the frame incorporates a moving
ments. Italian Highway method
platform, which carries the water container
allowing the test specimens to be weighed
in both air and water. The balance is not q STANDARD
included in the apparatus and must be Method developed by Autostrade
ordered separately.
Any type of electronic balance fitted with
an under-bench weighing facility can be General description
used. Similar in shape to the model 80-B0093,
10-D1403 150 mm dia., 390 mm high.
The model listed as accessories below is
ideally suited for use with this specific
gravity frame.  Asphalt permeability A Weight: 6 kg approx.

B Overall dimensions:
q STANDARD
500x500x1200 mm approx. EN 12697-40
A Weight approx.: 50 kg
M 80-B0093/E
Radial flow falling head permea-
meter

General description
Consisting of an acrylic tube 125 mm
internal diameter, marked from 1 to 5 l
cap., with internal rubber ball and rod. The
permeameter is fitted on a wooden base
plate with sealing gasket. 80-B0093/A
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
q STANDARD
MPW of Belgium

M 80-B0093
Permeameter for draining
pavements

General description
For measuring the water percolation time
through the draining pavements.
The apparatus comprises a graduated tran-
11-D0612/A with accessories 80-B0093

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81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders. . . . . . . . . . .
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Sampling bitumen and oil / Bitumen preparation

Penetration of bituminous materials

 Sampling bitumen and oil  Penetration of bituminous Accessories

materials
q STANDARD s81-B0100/1
EN 58, ASTM D140, AASHTO T40, CNR q STANDARD Mirror with articulate holder
EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T 49
No. 98, No. 81 s82-B0100/6
IP 38 C Thermometer +23 to 26°C
M 81-B0010 M 81-B0100/D range, 0.1°C graduation
Bacon sampler 1 l cap. Standard penetrometer with micro-
meter vertical adjustment and s82-B0125/2
EN Thermometer +19 to 27°C range,
penetration digital measurement 0.1°C graduation - ASTM 17C

M 81-B0101/D
Semiautomatic penetrometer with
micrometer vertical adjustment and
penetration digital measurement.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
s82-B0122/4
EN Thermometer -8 to +32°C range,
0.1°C graduation - ASTM 63C
s81-B0109
Glass transfer dish with support.
100 mm dia., 75 mm high

81-B0010
Used to obtain bitumen or oil samples from
various levels. Made from brass.
B Dimensions:
80 mm dia. x 250 mm long
A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg
 Bitumen preparation
M 81-B0099/B
Air bath. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used for softening bituminous materials
before tests. The stainless steel vessel can
receive up to 600 g of bitumen. Built-in
thermoregulator. Heat protection.
s81-B0110/A
M 81-B0101/DZ Sample cup, dia. 55x35 mm. Set of 6
Semiautomatic penetrometer with s81-B0110/B
micrometer vertical adjustment and Sample cup, dia. 70x45 mm. Set of 6
penetration digital measurement.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
s81-B0113
Penetrometer needle. Weight 2.5 g
General description and specifications s81-B0113/1
Verified penetrometer needle.
Complete with the test certificate of
Cast iron base with levelling screws, digi- the National Physical Laboratory
tal penetration measurement gauge 0.01
mm precision, release button, automatic s81-B0115 Standard penetration
zeroing. cone. Conforms to ASTM D217
Model 81-B0101/D is supplied complete
with automatic controller, which automa-
s81-B0113/A
Penetrometer needles. Set of 3
tically releases the plunger by a magnetic
device.
Both models are fitted with a micrometer
vertical adjustment device. Needles and
cups are not part of the apparatus and
have to be ordered separately.
A Weight: 8.5 kg approx.

Power: 600 W
B Dimensions: 170x230x300 mm
A Weight approx.: 3 kg

81-B0100/D 81-B0101/D
81-B0099/B with 81-B0100/1 and 81-B0110/A sample cup

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Penetration of bituminous materials (continued)

 Automatic penetration of
bituminous materials
q STANDARD
EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T 49
M 81-B0103/A
Electronic automatic penetrometer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
A compact instrument using the latest
technologies and programmation tools:
motorised mobile head, digital keyboard,
51 family microprocessor, LCD alphanume-
ric display.
During the test, depth penetration is per-
manently displayed both in units and tenth
of units (0.01 mm). An optoelectronic
detection of depth penetration with an
automated approach and a levelling system
for conductive samples are available.
The instrument is made of an anodised
aluminium base plate with levelling screws
and spirit level, centering guide, magni-
fying lens and low voltage illuminator
mounted on flexible arms.
Supplied complete with 2.5 g standard
needle, needle holder, 50 g weight and 10
penetration tins 55x35 mm
B Overall dimensions:
260x320x540 mm
A Weight approx.: 23 kg
Spare parts and accessories
s81-B0103/1
Standard needle 2.5 g ± 0.05 g
s81-B0103/2
Needle holder 47.5 g ± 0.05 g
s81-B0103/3 50 g weight
s81-B0103/4
Penetration tin dia. 55x35 mm,
set of 10 pieces
s81-B0103/5
Penetration tin dia. 70x45 mm
s81-B0103/6
Bitumen automatic level device
 Water bath for penetration tests
M 81-B0102/B
Thermostatically controlled digital
circulation water bath for penetra-
tion tests. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Provides water at the required tempera-
ture (25 ± 0.1°C). The apparatus consists
of a water bath fitted with heater, digital
thermoregulator and recirculating pump.
Supplied complete with dish, cooling coil
(current water operated), rubber connec-
ting hoses and couplings.
Power: 200 W
B Overall dimensions:
330x360x390 mm
A Weight approx.: 9.7 kg

81-B0102/B

81 B0103/A

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81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders. . . . . . . . . . .
Softening point of asphalts and TAR pitches
 Softening point of TAR pitches: ring and ball method
We propose two models: automatic and standard. The standard version 81-B0145/A can
be completed by the hot plate incorporating the magnetic stirrer.
Main features
- Microprocessor control
- Automatic programmable test
sequences for water or glycerol
- RS 232 serial port for connection
to PC or printer
81-B0143
q STANDARD
EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53
M 81-B0143
Automatic ring and ball apparatus.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0143/Z
Automatic ring and ball apparatus.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Introduction
This advanced microprocessor controlled
automatic tester is used to determine the
softening point of bitumen using, as heating
fluid, water or glycerol. The softening point
is taken by two light barriers suitably posi-
tioned and the temperature measured by a
PT100 sensor placed in a middle position.
During operation a magnetic stirrer with
adjustable speed assures temperature uni-
formity in the vessel.
The temperature gradient is strictly main-
tained throughout the test by the electro-
nic system conforming to the standards.
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Specifications
Power: 750 W
B Overall dimensions: 530x300x280 mm
A Weight approx.: 16 kg
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- Memory up to 50 tests Firmware
- Language selection
Main menu:
- Test on boiled distilled or deionized water
for softening point between 30 and
80°C
- Test on glycerol for softening point above
80 and up to 150°C
- Test configuration set up
- File management.
Functions:
- Date and time
- Operator name, test number, general notes
- Language selection: English, French,
Spanish, German, and Italian
- Test parameters conforming the type
of test: up to 80°C and above 80 up to
150°C. Hot plate pre-heating tempera-
ture and thermocouple calibration for
measuring the hot plate temperature
- Magnetic stirrer speed adjustment from
0 to 150 r.p.m.
- Baud rate selection: 38400 for PC and
9600 for printer
- Test start.
Spare parts
General specifications s81-B0143/1 600 ml cap. beaker
The apparatus comprises the following
parts:
s81-B0143/2 Ring holder assembly
- Heater and magnetic stirrer with speed
control
- Temperature probe
- Glass beaker, ring and ball support,
test rings and ball support
- Application and centering device
of steel balls
- Light barrier system
- Microprocessor system and large graphic
display with membrane keyboard
- RS 232 C port for PC or printer.
Safety features
The hot plate is automatically cut off at
the end of the test cycle. The apparatus
is however fitted with an emergency stop
button. The test is automatically interrup-
ted in case of probe failure or not correctly
positioned. The hot plate is not damaged
81-B0143 temperature rise factory
or affected by possible water or glycerol verification
leakages or by the beaker failure.
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Automatic Ring and Ball apparatus
(continued)
Example of display
During the test, both water (or glycerol)
and plate temperatures are displayed in
real-time, together with test status, ball
detection device status and stirrer speed
In the file manager it is possible to recall
a saved test (containing test data and
softening temperatures) and send it to a PC
or a serial printer
From the main menu it is possible to select
both tests with water or glycerol
Accessories
s82-P0172
Digital printer. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
s82-P0172/Z
Digital printer. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
s82-P0172/1
Cable for RS 232
Spare parts
s81-B0145/1 Brass ring
s81-B0145/2 Steel ball
s81-B0145/3 Ball centering guide
s81-B0143/1 600 ml beaker
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Softening point of asphalts and TAR pitches (continued)
 Standard ring and ball apparatus Accessories
q STANDARD Hot plate only with centering/
EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53 protection device
M 81-B0145/A s81-B0145/C1 Hot plate only
with centering/protection device for
Ring and ball apparatus 81-B0145/A. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications s81-B0145/C1Z Same as above but
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used for determining the softening point
of bituminous materials. Comprising: Hot plate with magnetic stirrer
- Two brass rings system
- Two steel balls 9.5 mm dia.
- Two brass ball centering guides s81-B0145/D Hot plate with
magnetic stirrer. 230 V, 50-60 Hz,
- Glass vessel 1 ph. Aluminium plate, electronic
- Glass thermometer -2 +80°C. adjustment from 100 to 1200 r.p.m.,
700 W. Conforming to CE directive.
A Weight approx.: 1 kg Weight approx. 3 kg
Other accessories and spare parts
s81-B0145/1 Brass ring
s81-B0145/2 Steel ball
s81-B0145/3 Ball centering guide
s81-B0145/4 Glass vessel
s82-D1200/1 Thermometer ASTM
15C -2 +80°C, 0.2°C graduation
s82-D1200/2 Thermometer ASTM
16C +30 +200°C, 0.5°C graduation
81-B0145/A with 81-B0145/C1
81-B0145/A with 81-B0145/D.
Hot plate incorporating stirring system: practi-
cal and easy to operate
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Determination of water content in bitumen and bitumen emulsions

Determination of residue on sieving of bituminous emulsions
Mixing stability with cement of bituminous emulsions / Determination of solubility

 Water in bitumen  Water in bitumen emulsions  Mixing stability with cement

of bituminous emulsions
q STANDARD q STANDARD
ASTM D95, D244 - AASHTO T55, T59 EN 1428, 12847 – ASTM D244 q STANDARD
IP 74/77 - CNR No. 101 - NLT 123 EN 12848
NF T66-023, T66-113

M 81-B0155/A M 81-B0155/B M 15-D7585

Water in bituminous materials Water in bitumen emulsion test set. Stainless steel test sieve,
test set (Dean-Stark). 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 75 mm dia., 2 mm opening
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 15-D7595
General description
General description and specifications Stainless steel test sieve, 75 mm
Identical to the 81-B0155/A except for the dia., 0.16 mm opening
Used for determining the water content glass still, which has a 25 ml capacity with
of bituminous and petroleum materials by 0.1 ml graduations. M 15-D7504
distillation with a water immiscible, volatile
Spare parts
Pan and cover for 75 mm dia. sieve
solvent.
Comprising:
- Glass still 10 ml s81-B0155/B2
- Glass receiver Spare 25 ml glass still  Degree of solubility
- Glass condenser of bituminous binders
- Electric heater with thermoregulator.
q STANDARD
Power: 250 W EN 12592, IP 47, ASTM D2042
A Weight approx.: 4 kg M 81-B0148
Test set for the determination
Spare parts of solubility
Including:
s81-B0155/1 Glass still 10 ml - 86-D1044 Filter flask 500 ml cap.
 Residue on sieving
s81-B0155/2 Glass receiver 500 ml of bituminous emulsions
- 86-D1189 Funnel for Gooch crucible
- 86-D1188 Gooch crucible
s81-B0155/3 Glass condenser - 86-D1188/1 Rubber ring for Gooch cruci-
q STANDARD ble
EN 1429 - 86-D1188/2 Filter discs, fiberglass, 25
mm dia. Pack of 100
M 15-D7545
Stainless steel test sieve, 75 mm A Total weight: 0.6 kg approx.
dia., 0.5 mm opening

M 15-D7595
Stainless steel test sieve, 75 mm
dia., 0.16 mm opening

M 15-D7504
Pan and cover for 75 mm dia. sieve

81-B0155/A 15-D7545, D7595 81-B0148

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Determination of particle polarity of bitumen emulsions
Emulsified asphalts-residue by distillation
Determination of the Fraass breaking point

 Particle charge  Emulsified asphalts-residue  Breaking point. Fraass method

of emulsified asphalt by distillation
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 1430, ASTM D244, CNR No. 99 EN 1431, ASTM D244, AASHTO T59,
CNR No. 100
M 81-B0153
Emulsified asphalt distillation
apparatus
General description and specifications
Used to examine the asphalt emulsions
composed principally of a semisolid or
liquid asphaltic base, water and an emul-
sifying agent. The apparatus consists of an
aluminium-alloy still with ring burner, a
glass connecting tube with water-cooled
condenser, a graduated cylinder 100 ml
cap., support stands, holders and two ther-
mometers range -2 to 300°C.
q STANDARD
EN 12593
M 81-B0158
Breaking point apparatus
General description and specifications
Used for determining the breaking point
of solid and semisolid bitumens. The Fraass
Breaking Point is the temperature at which
bitumen first becomes brittle, as indicated
by the appearance of cracks when a thin-
film of the bitumen on a metal plaque
is cooled and flexed in accordance with
specified conditions.
The apparatus consists of bending appa-
ratus, plaque made of springly stainless
steel 41x20x0.15 mm cooling apparatus,
thermometer IP 42 C, plate and stand.

A Weight approx.: 9 kg A Weight approx.: 3 kg

81-B0129

M 81-B0129
Particle charge tester.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 81-B0129/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used to identify particle charge of emul- 81-B0153 81-B0158
sions. The apparatus comprises a milliam-
meter, a variable resistor and two stainless
steel electrodes.
Accessories
B Overall dimensions:
140x200x270 mm approx. s70-C0991/2 Dry ice maker
A Weight approx.: 2.2 kg

Spare parts

s81-B0158/1
Spare stainless steel plaque.
Pack of 10

s81-B0158/2 Spare set of glass tubes

s82-B0158/3
Spare thermometer IP 42 C

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Determination of kinematic viscosity

 Kinematic viscosity  Cannon-Fenske Opaque viscometers A Weight approx.: 500 g each

of bituminous binders
q STANDARD: EN 12595,
ASTM D2170, AASHTO T201, IP 319
The test can be performed using the fol-
lowing specific apparatus selecting the
appropriate viscometer models.
Used for the determination of kinematic
viscosity of liquid asphalts (bitumens) and Accessories
road oils at 60°C and distillation residue of
liquid asphalts and of asphalts of cements s81-B0116/H1 Holder for Cannon-
at 135°C. Fenske viscometers
Cannon-Fenske Opaque models are suita-
ble for opaque liquids. Supplied complete
with calibration certificate.

sCode Approx. Kinematic viscosity range

constant cSt/S cSt

81-B0116/1 0.035 7 to 35
81-B0116/2 0.1 20 to 100
81-B0116/3 0.25 50 to 250
81-B0116/4 0.5 100 to 500
81-B0116/5 1.2 240 to 1200
81-B0116/6 2.5 500 to 2500
81-B0116/7 8 1600 to 8000
81-B0116/8 20 4000 to 20000

81-B0116/10 81-B0116/1  Zeitfuchs Cross-Arm viscometers Accessories

to 81-B0116/16 to 81-B0116/8
Used for the determination of kinematic s81-B0116/H2 Holder for Zeitfuchs
viscosity of liquid asphalts (bitumens) road Cross-Arm viscometers
oil and distillation residues of liquid asphalts
and asphalt cements at 135°C. Supplied
complete with calibration certificate.

A Weight approx.: 900 g each

sCode Approx. Kinematic viscosity range

constant cSt/S cSt

81-B0116/10 0.1 20 to 100
81-B0116/11 0.3 60 to 300
81-B0116/12 1.0 200 to 1000
81-B0116/13 3.0 600 to 3000
81-B0116/14 10.0 2000 to 10000
81-B0116/20 to 81-B0116/27 81-B0116/15 30.0 6000 to 30000
81-B0116/16 100.0 20000 to 100000
 BS U-Tube modified
reverse flow viscometers

Used for the determination of kinematic

viscosity of liquid asphalts (bitumens) road
oil and distillation residues of liquid asphalts
and asphalt cements at 135°C. Supplied
complete with calibration certificate.
A Weight approx.: 800 g each
Accessories
s81-B0116/H3
Holder for BS U-Tube viscometers
sCode Approx. Kinematic viscosity range
constant cSt/S cSt
81-B0116/20 0.1 6 to 100
81-B0116/21 0.3 18 to 300
81-B0116/22 1.0 60 to 1000
81-B0116/23 3.0 180 to 3000
81-B0116/24 10 600 to 10000
81-B0116/25 30 1800 to 30000
81-B0116/26 100 6000 to 100000
81-B0116/27 300 18000 to 300000

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 Kinematic viscosity thermometers
M 82-B0116/40
Kinematic viscosity thermometer,
range 58.5 to 61.5°C, type ASTM 47F
M 82-B0116/45
Kinematic viscosity thermometer,
range 133.5 to 136.5°F,
type ASTM 110C
A Weight approx.: 30 g
 Viscometer bath
For use in the determination of both the
kinematic and dynamic viscosity. Used to
maintain the capillary type viscometers at
uniform temperature.
q STANDARD
ASTM D2170, AASHTO T201
M 81-B0116/A
Viscometer bath.
220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
The bath consists of a cylindrical glass
vessel with a heat resistant cover with
50.8 mm dia. holes, motor stirrer, refrige-
rating coil with water connections, hea-
ting system, contact thermometer, external
protection and insulating base.
- Max. temperature: up to 200°C
- Power: 1000 W
- Jar capacity: 14 litres approx.
- 5 viscometer tubes
Note. Thermometers and viscometers not
included
A Weight approx.: 12 kg
81-B0116/A
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Kinematic viscosity thermometers / Viscometer bath
Dynamic viscosity of bituminous binders by vacuum capillary
 Dynamic viscosity of bituminous Asphalt Institute vacuum
viscometers
binders by vacuum capillary
q STANDARD Used for determining the viscosity of bitu-
EN 12596, ASTM D2171 men at 60°C. Supplied complete with cali-
bration certificate.
The test can be performed using the fol-
lowing specific apparatus, selecting the sCode Viscosity range PB
appropriate viscometer models.
81-B0117/15 42 to 800
Cannon-Manning vacuum 81-B0117/16 180 to 8200
viscometers 81-B0117/17 600 to 12800
81-B0117/18 2400 to 52000
81-B0117/20 9600 to 1400000
Used for determining the viscosity of bitu-
81-B0117/21 38000 to 5800000
men at 60°C. Supplied complete with cali-
bration certificate.
A Weight approx.: 500 g each
sCode Viscosity range PB
81-B0117/1 0.036 to 0.8 Accessories
81-B0117/2 0.12 to 2.4
81-B0117/3 0.36 to 8 s81-B0117/H2 Holder for Asphalt
81-B0117/4 1.2 to 24 Institute viscometers
81-B0117/5 3.6 to 80
81-B0117/6 12 to 240
81-B0117/7 36 to 800
81-B0117/8 120 to 2400
81-B0117/9 360 to 8000
81-B0117/10 1200 to 24000
81-B0117/11 3600 to 80000
A Weight approx.: 500 g each
Accessories
s81-B0117/H1 Holder for Cannon-
Manning viscometers
81-B0117/15 to B0117/21
N O T E
Viscometer bath for temperature up to
135°C, pressure regulator and vacuum
manifold available on request
81-B0117/1 to B0117/11
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Determination of the resistance to hardening

under the influence of heat and air

 RTFOT METHOD:
Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test
Effect of heat
and air on a moving film of bitumen
Two versions available: the ASTM/AASHTO/
CNR (codes 81-B0161, B0161/Z, B0161/Y)
and the EN (code 81-B0161/A). The only
difference is the inside dimension of the
testing chamber.
Main features
- Safety features:
- over temperature automatic switch
- automatic switch that switches off
the oven in case of accidental ope-
ning of the door during the test
- pilot lamp and alarm for door open
with fan still running
- magnetothermic switch
- 24 V low voltage door opening controls
- High quality stainless steel structure,
internal and external engine-turned
finishing
- Thermal insulation with high quality
material
- Door with double glass window
- Armoured heating resistance to safety
requirement
- Flow meter (Rotameter), with air flow
regulator, metal construction
- Digital electronic thermoregulator ope-
rating in PID mode

q STANDARD
EN 12607-1, ASTM D2872, AASHTO
T240

M 81-B0161
Bitumen oven for rolling thin-film
oven test. ASTM version. Detail of external
stainless lining:
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. “linen patterned”
resistant
M 81-B0161/Z to scratches and
shocks
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 81-B0161/Y
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 81-B0161/A
Bitumen oven for rolling thin-film
oven test. EN version.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 81-B0161/A – 81-B0161

General description and specifications

Used for measuring the effect of heat and
air on a moving film of semisolid bitumi-
nous materials. Internal chamber made from
stainless steel, insulation with fibreglass or
similar, external frame made from engine-
turned stainless steel, door with symmetri-
cally located window. Complete with ther-
mometer ASTM 13C and No. 8 heat resistant
glass container, dia. 64x140 mm.
Power: 1300 W
B Outside dimensions:
600x600x900 mm
A Weight approx.: 50 kg
Accessories
s81-B0161/1 Diaphragm pump. 230
V, 50Hz, 1 ph.
s81-B0161/1Z Diaphragm pump.
110 V, 60Hz, 1 ph.
s81-B0161/1Y Diaphragm pump.
220 V, 60Hz, 1 ph.
Dual stage, free air displacement
10 l/min, ultimate vacuum 8 mbar ads.
Complete with needle valve. Power
120 W, weight approx. 9.3 kg.
81-B0161 Detail

Spare parts
N O T E
s81-B0161/10 The oven must be connected to a suitable
Spare glass container
low flow and pressure air supply.
s81-B0160/10
ASTM 13C thermometer + 155 to +
170°C, 0.5°C div.

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 TFOT METHOD: Thin-Film Oven Test
Effect of heat and air and loss
on heating of oil and bituminous
compounds
q STANDARD
EN 12607-2 – EN 13303 ASTM D6,
D1754 – AASHTO T47, T179 – BS 2000 –
CNR No. 50 – UNE 7110 – NF T66-011
M 81-B0160/C
TFOT bitumen oven.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Used for determining the loss in mass
(exclusive of water) of oil and bituminous
and the effect of heat and air on a film of
semisolid bituminous material.
- Internal chamber made from stainless
steel
- Insulation with fibreglass or similar
- External frame made from stove enamel-
led steel
- Temperature control by contact thermo-
meter
- Door with double panel window.
The TFOT oven has to be completed with
the accessory to perform the test con-
forming the ASTM D6, BS 2000, and NF
T66-011 standards (see 81-B0160/1) or the
other test conforming to EN 12607-2 and
ASTM D1754. (See 81-B0160/2)
Power: 1300 W
Internal dimensions: 330x330x330 mm
B Outside dimensions:
500x500x900 mm
A Weight approx.: 35 kg
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Determination of the resistance to hardening
under the influence of heat and air (continued)
General description
The rotary evaporator is equipped with a
distillation flask, a variable speed motor
capable of rotating the distillation flask
at a rate adjustable from 20 to 270 r.p.m.,
condenser, solvent recovery flask, and hea-
ted oil bath. The angle of the distillation
flask from the horizontal to the bath is set
at approximately 15°. Supplied complete
with 1000 ml distillation flask.
A Weight approx.: 27 kg
81-B0160/C
Accessories
a) For EN 13303 ASTM D6, BS
2000, and NF T66-011
s81-B0160/1 Rotating shelf with 9
containers 55 mm dia. x 35 mm
b) For EN 12607-2 and ASTM D1754
s81-B0160/2 Rotating shelf 250
mm dia.
75-B0165
c) Thermometer for both versions
s82-B0160/10 Loss on heat ther-
mometer ASTM 13 C, +155 to 170°C,
0.5°C div. Accessories
s75-B0165/1 Flow regulator and
flowmeter up to 500 ml/min
See page 375
 RFT METHOD: Rotating Flask Test
q STANDARD
EN 12607-3
M 75-B0165
Rotary evaporation apparatus.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
RFT method. Test description
An amount of 100 g of bituminous binder
is introduced into the 1000 ml rotating
flask of the rotary evaporator. At the test
temperature of 165°C a flow of air at
ambient temperature is introduced into
the rotating flask containing the sample.
The air flow hardens the sample and the
hardening effect is evaluated by measuring
penetration, softening point and dynamic
viscosity on the treated bituminous binder
sample.
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Standard TAR / BRTA / Engler viscosity

 Efflux viscometer
(Standard TAR/BRTA)

q STANDARD
EN 12846, EN 13357, IP 484

M 81-B0122/C
Standard tar viscometer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

M 81-B0122/CZ
Standard tar viscometer.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used for determining the viscosity of cut-
back bitumen and road oil. The apparatus
consists of a tank fitted with a thermostat,
a rheostat, an agitator, an immersion hea-
ter to take the water to the required tem-
81-B0122/C 81-B0120/B
perature and cooling coil for connection
to the water supply. The temperature is
checked by means of a 0-45°C thermome-  Engler viscosity Accessories
ter. The apparatus is supplied with metal
cup cover with stopper holder. Cups to be
ordered separately. q STANDARD s82-B0121/1
ASTM 23C Thermometer. Range
The EN standard require the 2, 4 and ASTM D 940, D1665, AASHTO T54, BS 2000, +18+28°C. subd. 0.2°C
10 mm dia. cup, the BS require the 10 mm CNR No. 102, NF T66-020
dia. cup only. IP and NF standards require s82-B0121/2
ASTM 24C Thermometer. Range
the 10 and 4 mm dia. cup. See accessories. M 81-B0120/B +39+54°C. subd. 0.2°C
Power: 300 W Engler viscometer.
B Overall dimensions: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. s82-B0121/3
ASTM 25C Thermometer. Range
262x262x550 mm +95+105°C. subd. 0.2°C
M 81-B0120/BZ
A Weight approx.: 10 kg s82-B0121/4
Engler viscometer. IP 76C Thermometer. Range
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. +10+55°C. subd. 0.5°C, immersion 93
Accessories mm

s81-B0122/B1 General description and specifications s81-B0120/2

Go/Not go gauge for 10 mm orifice
s81-B0123/B1
Go/Not go gauge for 4 mm orifice
s81-B0124/B1
Go/Not go gauge for 2 mm orifice
s81-B0122/B2 Cup 10 mm dia.
Kohlraush calibration flask 200ml cap.
Used to determine the specific viscosity of
tars and their products. It includes a con- s81-B0120/4
Strainer No. 50 ASTM
tact thermoregulator and stirring device.
Power: 300 W
B Dimensions: 262x262x550 mm

s81-B0123/B2 Cup 4 mm dia.

A Weight approx.: 10 kg
s81-B0124/B2 Cup 2 mm dia.
s82-B0122/3 Thermometer IP 8 C. Spare parts
Range 0 to 45°C, subd. 0.2°C

s81-B0120/1
Testing flask 50 ml cap.

81-B0120/B detail

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Saybolt universal / Furol viscosity / Settling tendency / Penetration power
 Saybolt viscosity
q STANDARD
ASTM D88, AASHTO T72
This method covers procedure for the
empirical measurement of Saybolt viscosity
of petroleum products at specified tempe-
ratures between 70 and 210°F.
Two models of viscometer available, single
tube and two tubes.
M 81-B0121
Saybolt digital viscometer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0121/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0121/A
Saybolt two-tube digital viscometer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0121/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
The viscometers include bath, Furol and
Universal orifice, key, control box, stirring
device, cooling coil 60 ml flask and digital
thermoregulator. Funnel and withdrawal
tube are not included and should be orde-
red separately. See accessories.
 Determination of settling
tendency of bitumen emulsions
Settling of bitumen emulsions
q STANDARD
EN 12847, IP 485
M 81-B0134
Stoppered glass graduated cylinder
600 ml capacity, with one division mark
at 500 ml. Complete with two closeable
side tubes.
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
Note. To perform the test the 81-B0155/B
apparatus is also required. See page 432.
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Accessories
s82-B0125/2 Saybolt thermometer
19 to 27°C, subd. 0.1°C
s82-B0125/3 Saybolt thermometer
34 to 42°C, subd. 0.1°C
s82-B0125/4 Saybolt thermometer
49 to 57°C, subd. 0.1°C
s82-B0125/5 Saybolt thermometer
57 to 65°C, subd. 0.1°C
s82-B0125/6 Saybolt thermometer 79
to 87°C, subd. 0.1°C, 250 mm length
s82-B0125/7 Saybolt thermometer. 81-B0121
Range 95 to 103°C, subd. 0.1°C
s81-B0125/13 Filter funnel with
wire mesh and clip
s81-B0125/14 Withdrawal tube
Spare parts
s81-B0125/1
Saybolt viscosity flask, 60 ml cap.
s81-B0125/10 Universal orifice for
Saybolt viscometers
s81-B0125/11
Furol orifice for Saybolt viscometers
81-B0121/A
Specifications
sModels 81-B0121 81-B0121/A
81-B0121/Z 81-B0121/AZ
Power (W) 300 500
Dimensions (lxdxh) mm 260x260x500 420x260x500
Weight approx. (kg) 7 10
 Determination of penetration
power of bitumen emulsions
Penetration power
of bitumen emulsions
q STANDARD
EN 12849, IP 487
M 81-B0136
Glass tube with fused-on glass filter
41.5 mm internal dia., 115 mm approx.
total height, fitted with glass filter disc
pore size between 160 and 250 µm.
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
81-B0136 81-B0134
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Determination of breaking behaviour / Determination of flash and fire point

Determination of Flash point

 Breaking value of cationic bitumen  Flash and fire point  Flash point by TAG open cup tester
emulsions. Mineral filler by Cleveland open cup
method
q STANDARD
q STANDARD ASTM D1310, D3143
q STANDARD EN 22592, ISO 2592, ASTM D92,
EN 13075-1, IP 494 AASHTO T48, IP 36/67 M 81-B0138/A
TAG open cup flash point tester.
M 81-B0139 M 81-B0130/C CE model. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Test set for the determination Cleveland flash tester.
of the breaking value of cationic 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. General description and specifications
emulsions
General description and specifications Comprising:
Comprising: - Electric furnace with electronic control-
- Feeding pan Used for determining the flash and fire ler of heating power
- Two enamel dishes point of petroleum products. It consists of - Flame rotating ignition device (LPG sup-
- Nickel spatula a brass cup mounted on an electric heater ply is required)
- Support base and clamp. with temperature controller. - Glass cup
Conforming with the CE European directi- - Insulating plate
ve, is supplied complete with: - Support and clamp for thermometer
A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg
- Double line-fuse - Gauge
- Hot plate control apparatus. - Stainless steel frame
Complete with thermometer -6 +400°C. - Double line-fuse
- CE mark
Power: 600 W
A Weight approx.: 5 kg Power: 600 W
B Dimensions:
Spare parts 250x170x400 mm (wxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 4 kg
s81-B0130/1C Spare cup
The thermometers are not comprised and have
s82-B0130/2 to be ordered separately. See accessories.
Spare thermometer -6 +400°C, IP 28 C

Accessories

s82-B0138/A1 Thermometer, ASTM

33 C range -38 +42°C

s82-B0135/1 Thermometer,
81-B0139 ASTM 9 C range -5 +110°C

s82-B0138/A3 Thermometer, ASTM

35 C range +90 +170°C
Accessories

s81-B0139/1
Reference filler, 25 kg bag

81-B0130/C 81-B0138/A

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Determination of density or relative density
Storage stability of asphalt emulsions / Softening point of thermoplastic road materials

 Capillary stoppered pyknometers  Wilhelmi softening point

q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN – ISO 3838 EN 1871, DIN 1996-15
M 86-D1115
Hubbard-Carmick specific gravity M 81-B0147
bottle 24 ml cap. Wilhelmi softening point apparatus

M 86-D1120 General description and specifications

Hubbard-Carmick specific gravity
bottle 25 ml cap.
Used for determining the softening point
of bituminous materials for road construc-
tions. Comprising a metal support frame, a
ring divided in two halves, a steel ball 15
mm dia. and a glass beaker.

A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg

Accessories

s81-B0147/1 Mould and tamper.

Used for mix design together with 81-B0147
the 81-B0147 apparatus. Weight 3 kg
approx.

s86-D1420 Bunsen burner

86-D1115, 86-D1120 s86-D1431 Tripod
s86-D1441 Iron wire gauze with
ceramic centre

s82-D1203 Laboratory thermometer

 Storage stability
of asphalt emulsions

q STANDARD
NF T66-022

M 81-B0114
Apparatus for the determination of 81-B0147/1
storage stability of emulsions.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

The test is based on settlement measure-

ment conforming to NF T66 022. It consist
of a 12 V current source, vessel, cylindrical
electrode and holder.

B Overall dimensions:
200x200x520 mm
A Weight approx.: 4 kg

81-B0114

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Ductility
 Ductility
q STANDARD
EN 13398, ASTM D113, AASHTO T51,
Introduction
This method is used for determining the
ductility of bituminous materials by mea-
suring the elongation before breaking when
two ends of a briquette specimen are pulled
apart at a specified speed and temperature.
The test is performed with a ductility machi-
ne, which is proposed in two versions:
81-B0140 standard version and 81-B0140/B
incorporating a liquid refrigerator-circulator
to perform tests at a temperature below
25°C or for use in tropical areas.
Furthermore the standard ductility machine
81-B0140 can be upgraded with a Force
ductility kit to measure the tensile force
exerted on the specimens and determining
the conventional energy of bitumen binders
from traction characteristics.
This upgraded option (see code 81-B0140/
UP1) includes three load cells, digital display
unit and Macro-Excel program for data
acquisition and processing for connection
to PC.
M 81-B0140
Ductility testing machine.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0140/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0140/Y
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0140/B
Ductility testing machine with
refrigerator-circulator unit. 230 V,
50 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0140/BZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
M 81-B0140/BY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
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General description
The machine can perform three simul-
taneous tests. The bath is fitted with an
immersion heater in order to obtain, in
normal conditions, the 25°C test tempe-
rature using, as stabilising element, the
cold water circulation in the stainless steel
interspace.
For use in tropical areas or to perform tests
below 25°C, the use of the 80-B0140/B
model with liquid refrigerator-circulator is
recommended.
This refrigerator-circulator unit has been
specially designed for laboratory use to
provide either cold water or for closed
circulation of either water or ethylene
glycol. Comprising a refrigeration com-
pressor, silent and CFC free, water reservoir
with cooling coil, electronic thermoregu-
lator with digital display, which shows the
water/liquid output temperature.
The unit include a liquid circulator pump
for controlling the interspace casing of the
ductility machine bath and a resistance
heater fitted in the water reservoir to
decrease, if needed the thermal inertia of
the system.
Both versions can be upgraded to measure
the tensile force. See Upgraded options
ASPHALT
General specification
Testing speed: 50 mm/min
Max. carriage displacement: 1500 mm
Power: 500 W heating element and 150
W motor
Liquid refrigerator-circulator
(81-B0140/B model only)
- Output liquid temperature range: +5 to
+25°C
- Power: 1500 W
- Water or liquid connections: ¾”
B Dimensions: 2150x360x340 mm
A Weight approx.: 104 kg (81-B0140)
and 175 kg (81-B0140/B)
N O T E
Ductility mould and ductility mould
plate are not supplied with the machine
and have to be ordered separately.
(See accessories)
Accessories
s81-B0141 Ductility mould. Made
of brass, accurately machined to the
specified dimension. Weight 200 g
s81-B0142 Ductility mould plate for
81-B0141 ductility mould
81-B0141, 81-B0142
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Ductility

 Ductility testing machines

continued

Upgrading options

M 81-B0140/UP1
Force ductility kit
The 81-B0140 and 81-B0140/B machines
can be upgraded with the installation of
three load cells in line with each ductility
mould and specimen test position, to mea-
sure the tensile force and determine the
conventional energy of bitumen binders
from traction characteristic. The kit, which
has to be factory installed, includes:
- Three load cells 50 N cap. each
- Three channels digital display unit with
RS 232 output for PC or printer
- Macro-Excel program for data acquisition
and PC processing
- Installation on the ductility machine.

81-B0140/B Ductility machine with refrigerating circulator unit (bench not included)

Detail of the three load cells installed inside the

ductility bath (upgrading option 81-B0140/UP1)

Main features
- Double stainless steel bath with interspace for cold water or ethylene glycol circulation
(using 81-B0140/B model)
- Fiberglass insulation and external casing in enamelled steel
- Temperature control by digital system
- Immersion electric heater
- Carriage holding up to three standard briquette moulds
- Measuring rule.

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Distillation of cut-back asphaltic (bituminous) products / Bitumen ageing

 Distillation of cut-back be user provided.

asphaltic products
q STANDARD
ASTM D402 / AASHTO T78 / NF T66-003 /
UNE 7112, 7072 / UNI EN 14769
M 81-B0150
Apparatus for distillation of cut-
back asphalt
General description
This apparatus is used for the examina-
tion of cut-back asphaltic materials by
the distillation test. Comprising: distillation
flask, condenser, adapter, shield, shield
and flask support, Bunsen burner, cylinder
receiver, thermometer -2 +400°C.
Supplied complete with 10 stainless
AASHTO/ASTM T179 thin-film oven test
pans, precision assembled rack to support
the pans power card, operator’s manual,
spare “O” ring gasket and serial data cable.
Power:
550 W, 50 W at preheat temperature
B Dimensions: 650x430x405 mm
A Weight approx.: 73 kg
81-B0260
 Pressure Ageing Vessel (PAV) Accessories
q STANDARD s81-B0260/1
AASHTO PP-I, ASTM PS36, SHRP test Vacuum degassing oven. 230 V, 50-60
Hz, 1 ph.
method B 005

A Weight approx.: 6 kg
s81-B0260/1Z
Introduction Vacuum degassing oven. 110 V, 60 Hz,
1 ph.
Accessories Aging is today one of the fundamental
parameters for the evaluation of the per-
formance qualities during field service. General description and specifications
s82-B0150/10 Low distillation
thermometer, ASTM 7 C, -2 +300°C, The SHRP program gives great importance
subd. 1°C to ageing to evaluate the performance To recover the sample after the
grade of bituminous binders. Pressure Ageing (PAV) test and to make
s81-B0150/12 The Pressure Aging Vessel has been deve- it suitable for any following test on it
Crow receiver 25 ml cap.
loped to simulate in-service ageing of (e.g. penetration, softening point, etc.).
s81-B0150/13 asphalt binder after 5 to 10 years. The The use of this item requires a com-
Crow receiver 50 ml cap. binder is exposed to high pressure and pressed air source with minimum 6.25
temperature for 20 hours to simulate the bar, 50 litres/min. Controls air com-
s81-B0150/14 pressor 86-D2015 is suitable for this
Crow receiver 100 ml cap. effects of long term oxidative ageing.
application.
M 81-B0260
Automatic pressure ageing vessel. B Overall dimensions: 390x360x450
mm approx. (lxdxh)
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Spare parts A Weight: 28 kg approx.
M 81-B0260/Z
s81-B0150/1 Distillation flask Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
s82-B0150/11 High distillation ther-
mometer, ASTM 8 C, -2 +400°C, subd.
1°C General description and specifications
The apparatus consists of a stainless steel
pressure vessel with encased band heaters
and integral pressure and temperature
controls. A platinum RTD measures internal
test temperature to ± 0.1°C. Selectable test
temperatures (standard 90/100/110°C) are
controlled to ± 0.2°C. Pressure is monito-
red by transducer and controlled to 2.1 ±
0.1 MPa. Temperature and pressure digi-
tal indicators display both set points and
actual values.
Temperature and pressure calibration can
be site executed. An excess pressure relief
valve and a temperature high limit are
standard safety features. Data logging of
both temperature and pressure and PC
transfer of data at the end of the test.
81-B0260/1
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