1. What is the Softening point tester? :-

      • A softening point apparatus which is also known as Ring & Ball Apparatus is a laboratory instrument used to determine the softening point of materials such as bitumen, asphalt, resins, and other substances that do not have a definite melting point but instead gradually soften when heated.

      What is the use of Automatic softening point apparatus ? :-

      • Hamco make automatic softening point tester is used for Determining the softening point of bitumen in road construction. So it is used in bitumen testing instrument.
      • Automatic softening point apparatus is used for Characterizing waxes and resins in industrial and laboratory settings. This it is used as Wax testing instrument and Resin testing instrument.
      • Automatic ring and ball apparatus is used for Quality control in manufacturing processes of grease. It has application for grease testing instrument.

      What are the features of HAMCO Make Automatic Softening Point Tester ?

      • It is fully automatic automatic softening tester.
      • Hamco Make Automatic ring and ball tester is touch screen Colour display PLC Based control system.
      • Automatic softening point apparatus having Inbuilt Memory with 1000 data storage Memory.
      • Automatic ring and ball apparatus havng Inbuilt Thermal printer which prints the data automatically after detection of the softening point.
      • Hamco Make Automatic softening point tester can run on water, Glyceriene and silicon all three media.
      • Hamco Make Automatic softening point tester having optical sensor to detect the softening point automatically.

      How Automatic softening Point analyzer known with other names ?

      • Automatic softening point apparatus.
      • Automatic softening point tester.
      • Softening point test apparatus automatic
      • Ring and ball softening point apparatus
      • Softening point tester for bitumen
      • ASTM D 36 softening point tester.
      • Automatic ring and ball test equipment
      • Digital softening point tester
      • Softening point testing machine
      • Softening point testing apparatus
      • Softening point apparatus for asphalt
      • Softening point test bitumen automatic method
      • Softening point ring and ball Method ASTM D 36
      • Softening point tester with digital display
      • Bitumen softening point test instrument
      • Ring and ball method automatic apparatus
      • Softening point test lab equipment.

      Why Hamco ?

      • Hamco has reach experience in designing and manufacturing Automatic softening point apparatus since last 10 years. We are having more than 250 successful installation in India and globe. We are strong service support with In house manufacturing and software design capabilities.
      • Hamco is leading manufacturer of softening point test apparatus
      • Hamco is leading manufacturer of Automatic softening point tester
      • Hamco is Manufacturer of Automatic ring and ball test apparatus
      • Hamco is Manufacturer of Automatic softening point analyzer
      • Hamco is Manufacturer of Automatic softening point test apparatus.
      • Hamo is softening point testing machine manufacturer
      • Hamco has Best softening point tester in india
      • Hamco has CE- certified softening point tester.

 

TEST METHOD

The sample is cast in shouldered rings and heated at a controlled rate under the weight of a steel ball. The softening point is the temperature at which the bitumen disks soften and sag downward a specified distance.

 

Features and Benefits:-

 

  •  Conforms to ASTM D36 and related specifications

 

Apparatus :-
HAMCO65 Softening Point Apparatus :-
Consists of 800mL beaker, 2 standard balls, shouldered rings, ball centering guides, ring holder, bottom plate and beaker cover with support rods. With micro processor based. Profile temperature controller. Order thermometer and heater separately.

 

Specifications

 

Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D36, E28; AASHTO T53; IP 58, 198; NF T 66-008

 

Maximum Temperature: 477F (250C)

 

FEATURE:-

  • TYPE OF DETECTION :- ELECTRIC PHOTO SENSOR.
  • METHOD OF DETECTING SOFTENING POINT : AUTOMATIC
  • MICROPROCESSOR BASED DETECTION & CONTROL UNIT WITH TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY.
  • 21 X 4 CHARACTER LCD DISPLAY
  • THERMAL PRINTER INTERFACE WITH PRINTOUT REPORT.
  • AUTO ALARM ON COMPLETION OF TEST.
  • WILL FOLLOW ASTM PROCEDURE EXACT WITHOUT MANUAL INTERVENTION.
  • ADJUSTABLE RAMP RATE FROM STARTING 0.5 DEGC/MINUTE TO 5 DEG/MINUTE.
  • GIVE AUDIO VISUAL ALARM AFTER DETECTION OF THE SOFTENING POINT.
  • TEMPERATURE RESOLUTION :- 0.1 DEG C
  • POWER SUPPLY : 230A VC, 50 HZ, 10 AMP.
  • HEATING LOAD : 2 KW .
  • CONTROL PANEL/DISPLAY :-
  • DIGITAL DISPLAY OF TEMPERATURE .
  • START/ STOP/RESET KEY.
  • MAIN SWITCH.
  • RAMP ADJUSTMENT SWITCH.
  • BUZZER HORN AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TEST.
  • SAFETY INTERLOCKS/ RELAY :-
  • OVER LOAD PROTECTION.
  • 1-PHASE INDICATION LAMP.
  • EMERGENCY SWITCH OFF
  • CONSTRUCTION :-
  • DOUBLE WALLED CONSTRUCTION , THERMALLY INSULATED

 

 

BENEFITS:-

  • IT WILL FOLLOW EXACT ASTM PROCEDURE WITHOUT MUCH MORE MANUAL INTERVENTION.
  • OPERATOR WILL REMAIN FREE THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS.
  • ALL NECESSARY INTERLOCK WILL DETECT THE PROBLEN AUTOMATICALLY.
  • USER FRIENDLY.

 

Bath Medium: A high temperature heat transfer fluid having a flash point in excess of 400C is recommended. Silicone fluid (P/N 355-001-002) is suitable.

 

Electrical Connection :- 230V 50/60Hz, Single Phase, 6.5A

 

Included Accessories :-

 

Beaker 800 ml

 

Sample holder 2 Nos

 

Guide — 2 Nos

 

SS Ball — 2 Nos.

 

Stand for above — 1 No,

 

Stirrer and heater assembly for above — 1 No.

 

Dimensions in inches:-

11 X8 X31

Nett Weight : 16.5 Kg

Shipping Information:-

Shipping Weight : 20 Kg

Dimensions : 4.2 cu ft

Ordering Information :-

 

CATALOGUE NO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
HAMCO  65C AUTOMATIC SOFTENING POINT APPARATUS 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 10.8 AMP
HAMCO  65C EXP AUTOMATIC SOFTENING POINT APPARATUS 115V, 50/60Hz,20.8 AMP

 

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