Automatic Softening Point of Bitumen for Oil and Petroleum Testing Equipment

The Automatic Ring and Ball Softening Point Apparatus determines the softening point of bitumen using the ring and ball method. The sample is cast in shouldered rings and heated at a controlled rate while supporting a steel ball. The softening point is recorded when the bitumen softens and allows the ball to descend by the specified distance.

The instrument features a touchscreen control panel, laser sensor detection, two independent test positions, and an integrated magnetic stirrer. Programmable test settings and controlled stirring speeds support consistent testing, while USB storage enables convenient data transfer.

Manufactured by Atico Export for reliable softening point determination in bitumen and asphalt testing laboratories.

• Determination of bitumen softening point
• Testing of asphalt and bituminous materials
• Quality control of bitumen used in road construction and related applications

Softening Point Range :

• 30°C to 157°C (86°F to 315°F)

Bath Media and Operating Ranges :

• Distilled water: 30°C to 80°C
• Ethylene glycol: 30°C to 110°C
• USP glycerin: above 80°C to 157°C

Test Method :

• Ring and ball method

• Touchscreen control panel
• Laser sensor detection for automatic endpoint measurement
• Easy-to-use sample loading position
• Integrated magnetic stirrer
• Two independent test positions
• Programmable test settings
• Controlled stirring speeds
• USB storage for data transfer
• Suitable for different heating bath media according to the test temperature