Automatic Softening Point Tester SYD-2806G-1

Overview

Product Overview

The AELAB SYD-2806G-1 is an Automatic Softening Point Tester for determining the softening point of petroleum asphalt, coal pitch, liquid petroleum asphalt and various asphalts using the ring-and-ball method. It is designed and made according to GB/T4507 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Petroleum Asphalt and T0606-2025 Asphalt Softening Point Test (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) in JTG 3410-2025 Specification and Test Methods of Bitumen and Bituminous Mixture for Highway Engineering, and refers to ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus).

The instrument combines a 32-bit ARM processor, color touch LCD screen and laser detection. It automatically completes the softening point test process, displays the temperature-rise curve and calculates the average value for two samples tested at the same time.

Heating is provided by a bottom electric heating plate. The catalog specifies a stable heating rate of (5 ± 0.5)℃/min. Different test media can be selected in the software: the catalog lists a water-medium test temperature of (20-90)℃ and a glycerol-medium test temperature of (70-160)℃.

An adjustable magnetic stirring device allows the stirring speed to be changed continuously to support uniform bath temperature. The software also includes temperature correction, and the instrument is equipped with a high-precision mercury thermometer for periodic temperature self-calibration.

Key Features

• Automatic Softening Point Detection: Laser detection is used to automatically detect the softening point during the test process.
• 32-Bit ARM Control: Uses a 32-bit ARM processor together with a color touch LCD screen for instrument control and test display.
• Two-Sample Testing: Two samples can be tested at one time, with automatic completion of the softening point test and automatic calculation of the average value.
• Temperature-Rise Curve: Displays the temperature-rise curve during testing.
• Bottom Heating Plate: Uses a bottom electric heating plate with a catalog-specified heating rate of (5 ± 0.5)℃/min.
• Bubble-Filtering Detection Algorithm: The detection algorithm is designed to filter the influence of bubbles generated in the test medium during heating.
• Selectable Test Media: The software supports water medium testing at (20-90)℃ and glycerol medium testing at (70-160)℃.
• Continuously Adjustable Stirring: The magnetic stirring speed can be adjusted continuously to support bath temperature uniformity.
• Temperature Correction: Software temperature correction and a high-precision mercury thermometer support periodic temperature self-calibration.
• USB Data Export: Historical test data can be exported through the USB interface.

Applications

• Petroleum Asphalt: Ring-and-ball softening point determination.
• Coal Pitch: Softening point measurement within the specified instrument range.
• Liquid Petroleum Asphalt: Softening point testing according to the applicable test procedure.
• Various Asphalts: Softening point determination for other asphalt materials covered by the catalog.
• Asphalt Manufacturing Companies: The catalog identifies asphalt manufacturing as an application field.
• Highway and Bridge Construction Companies: Suitable for asphalt softening point testing associated with highway and bridge materials.
• Colleges, Universities and Scientific Research Institutes: The catalog lists educational and scientific research institutions among the intended users.

Test Methods and Standards

• GB/T4507: Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Petroleum Asphalt
• T0606-2025: Asphalt Softening Point Test (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
• JTG 3410-2025: Specification and Test Methods of Bitumen and Bituminous Mixture for Highway Engineering
• ASTM D36: Standard Test Method for Softening of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus), referenced by the catalog

Product Information

• Brand: AELAB
• Manufacturer: AELAB GUANGZHOU CO., LTD.
• Product Type: Automatic Softening Point Tester
• Model: SYD-2806G-1
• Test Method: Ring-and-ball softening point determination
• Applicable Materials: Petroleum asphalt, coal pitch, liquid petroleum asphalt and various asphalts
• Detection: Laser detection
• Sample Capacity: Two samples at one time

FAQ

What is the SYD-2806G-1 used for?

It is used to determine the softening point of petroleum asphalt, coal pitch, liquid petroleum asphalt and various asphalts by the ring-and-ball method.

Which standards are referenced for the SYD-2806G-1?

The catalog references GB/T4507, T0606-2025 in JTG 3410-2025, and ASTM D36.

How many samples can the SYD-2806G-1 test at one time?

It can test two samples at one time and automatically calculate the average value.

What is the measurement range?

The specified range is 5℃～80℃ for softening points ≦80℃ and 32℃～160℃ for softening points above 80℃.

What heating rate does the instrument use?

The catalog specifies an automatic heating rate of (5 ± 0.5)℃/min under the defined test conditions.

Which test media can be selected?

The catalog lists water medium testing at (20-90)℃ and glycerol medium testing at (70-160)℃.

How is the softening point detected?

The instrument uses laser detection and automatically completes the softening point detection process.

Can historical test data be exported?

Yes. Historical test data can be exported through the USB interface.

Who manufactures the SYD-2806G-1?

The SYD-2806G-1 is supplied under the AELAB brand by AELAB GUANGZHOU CO., LTD.

Specifications