Automatic Softening Point Tester SYD-2806H | AELAB

Overview

Product Overview

The AELAB SYD-2806H is an Automatic Softening Point Tester designed to determine the softening point of petroleum asphalt, coal pitch, liquid petroleum asphalt and various asphalts using the ring-and-ball method.

The instrument is designed and made according to GB/T4507 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen, T0606-2011 Softening Point Test (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) in JTG E20-2011 Specification and Test Methods of Bitumen and Bituminous Mixture for Highway Engineering, and ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus).

The SYD-2806H combines computer intelligent control, laser automatic detection, an LCD touch screen and a micro printer. It provides linear temperature heating, uniform bath stirring, automatic completion of sample testing and automatic printing of test results.

The instrument can test either two or four samples at one time. For samples with a softening point of ≤80℃, distilled water is specified as the heating medium with a +5℃～+80℃ measurement condition. For softening points above 80℃, glycerin is specified from 32℃～160℃.

Key Features

• Computer Intelligent Control: Uses computer-based intelligent control for automated softening point testing.
• Laser Automatic Detection: Provides automatic detection during the ring-and-ball test process.
• LCD Touch Screen: Provides a touch-screen interface for instrument operation.
• Micro Printer: Supports automatic printing of test results.
• Two- or Four-Sample Testing: The tester can process two samples or four samples at one time.
• Linear Temperature Heating: Provides controlled linear heating during testing.
• Uniform Bath Stirring: Bath stirring supports uniform temperature conditions.
• Automatic Heating Rate: The heating rate is automatically adjusted to (5.0±0.5)℃/min after three minutes.
• RS-232C Communication: Provides an RS-232C communication port for computer connection.

Applications

• Petroleum Asphalt: Ring-and-ball softening point determination.
• Coal Pitch: Softening point determination within the catalog-specified application scope.
• Liquid Petroleum Asphalt: Softening point testing using the specified ring-and-ball method.
• Various Asphalts: Softening point determination for other asphalt materials covered by the catalog.
• Asphalt Manufacturing Companies: The catalog identifies asphalt manufacturers among the intended users.
• Highway and Bridge Construction Companies: Suitable for the asphalt testing applications identified in the catalog.
• Colleges and Universities: The catalog identifies colleges and universities among the intended users.
• Scientific Research Institutes: Suitable for catalog-supported asphalt research testing.

Test Methods and Standards

• GB/T4507: Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen
• T0606-2011: Softening Point Test (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
• JTG E20-2011: 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), as stated in the supplied catalog

Heating Media and Test Capacity

• Distilled Water: For softening point ≤80℃; specified measurement condition +5℃～+80℃
• Glycerin: For softening point >80℃; specified range 32℃～160℃
• Temperature Resolution: 0.1℃
• Test Capacity: Two samples or four samples
• Beaker Capacity: 900 ml

Product Information

• Brand: AELAB
• Manufacturer: AELAB GUANGZHOU CO., LTD.
• Product Type: Automatic Softening Point Tester
• Model: SYD-2806H
• Test Method: Ring-and-ball method
• Applicable Materials: Petroleum asphalt, coal pitch, liquid petroleum asphalt and various asphalts
• Test Capacity: Two or four samples
• Computer Port: RS-232C communication port

FAQ

What is the SYD-2806H Automatic Softening Point Tester used for?

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

Which standards are referenced for the SYD-2806H?

The catalog references GB/T4507, T0606-2011 in JTG E20-2011, and ASTM D36.

Is the SYD-2806H a multi-model series?

No. The supplied catalog identifies one product model: SYD-2806H. RS-232C is its communication port, while T0606-2011 and JTG E20-2011 are test-method and standard references.

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

The instrument can test either two samples or four samples at one time.

What heating media and temperature ranges are specified?

For softening points ≤80℃, distilled water is specified with a +5℃～+80℃ condition. For softening points above 80℃, glycerin is specified from 32℃～160℃.

What is the temperature resolution?

The specified temperature resolution is 0.1℃.

What heating rate does the instrument use?

The heating rate is automatically adjusted to (5.0±0.5)℃/min after three minutes.

What automatic functions does the SYD-2806H provide?

The instrument uses computer intelligent control, laser automatic detection and an LCD touch screen, and it automatically completes sample testing and prints test results using the micro printer.

What computer communication interface is provided?

The SYD-2806H provides an RS-232C communication port.

Specifications