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Ring & Ball Apparatus

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Ring & Ball Apparatus Specification

Load Capacity
Up to 10 kg (typical for bitumen samples)

Power Consumption
Less than 50W

Product Type
Ring and Ball Apparatus

Application
Determination of softening point of bituminous materials

Frequency
50 Hz

Power Source
Electric

Power
230 V AC, 50 Hz

Accuracy
0.5C

Weight
Approx. 3.5 kg

Color
Blue and metallic silver

Speed Range
N/A (manual operation)

Capacity
Two samples/test

Features
Dual brass rings, two steel balls, support frame, beaker, and thermometer slots

Voltage
230 V AC

Dimension (L*W*H)
240 x 180 x 230 mm (approx.)

Sensor
Mercury/Alcohol-in-glass thermometer

Phase
Single Phase

Operating Temperature
Ambient to 150C

Resolution
0.1C

Control System
Manual

Automatic Grade
Manual

Material
Brass rings and balls, metal frame, heat-resistant beaker

Beaker Capacity
600 mL

Usage
Laboratory test, bitumen, asphalt, road construction

Ball Material
Steel

Ring Material
Brass

Heating Unit
Electric heater with energy regulator

Number of Test Positions
2

Stirring Device
Rotating/Suspended stirrer provided

Included Thermometer Range
0C to 150C

Ring & Ball Apparatus Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Piece

Payment Terms
Letter of Credit (L/C), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Cash in Advance (CID), Cheque, Cash Advance (CA)

Delivery Time
2 Week

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
Sample costs shipping and taxes has to be paid by the buyer

Packaging Details
carton box, export quality also available

Main Export Market(s)
Eastern Europe, Middle East, Western Europe, Africa, Asia

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
ISO 9001, 14001 ,CE

About Ring & Ball Apparatus

Ring & Ball Apparatus

This apparatus is used to determine Softening point of Bitumen. It is that temperature at which a sample of bituminous material loaded by a 9.5 mm diameter steel ball, drops a specified distance when heated under specified conditions.

Specification :

The apparatus consists of steel bracket with a sliding plate support. That support has two holes of 10 mm diameter on which a ring and ball guide can be kept. A central hole on this plate is for inserting thermometer. Supplied with a glass beaker approximate 600 ml, high and a hand stirrer and 2 Nos. 9.5 mm diameter steel balls.

Reliable Testing for Bitumen Softening Point

Designed for the precise evaluation of softening points in bituminous materials, this Ring & Ball Apparatus ensures compliance with industry standards. Its capacity for dual sample testing streamlines laboratory workflow, while the manual control system offers simple and effective operation. Enhanced by a sturdy structure and heat-resistant components, the apparatus guarantees reliable performance in demanding construction and research settings.

User-Friendly Design with Manual Precision

Engineered for ease-of-use, the apparatus features an integrated electric heater, energy regulator, and manual stirring device. The setup allows for efficient heating and temperature control within a range from ambient to 150C, monitored accurately with high-resolution thermometers. This practical design provides laboratories with consistent, repeatable results for the assessment and comparison of bituminous samples.

FAQs of Ring & Ball Apparatus:

Q: How is the Ring & Ball Apparatus used in the laboratory setting?

A: The apparatus is used to assess the softening point of bituminous materials. Samples are placed in brass rings, submerged in a beaker containing a heating medium, and the temperature at which steel balls pass through the softened material is recorded with precision thermometers.

Q: What is the testing process for bituminous material using this apparatus?

A: The process involves filling the brass rings with bitumen, suspending them in the provided beaker, and gradually heating with the electric heater while stirring. The temperature at which the steel balls drop through the softened bitumen indicates the materials softening point.

Q: When should the Ring & Ball Apparatus be used?

A: This apparatus should be used whenever standard laboratory tests for determining the softening point of bitumen or asphalt are required, especially in quality control, research, and road construction material evaluation.

Q: Where can the Ring & Ball Apparatus be applied?

A: The apparatus finds application in bitumen and asphalt testing laboratories, road construction quality control labs, and research facilities concerned with material properties.

Q: What are the benefits of using dual test positions?

A: Dual test positions allow two samples to be evaluated simultaneously, improving efficiency and enabling comparative analysis or duplicate testing for consistent results.

Q: How precise is the apparatus and what is its accuracy?

A: With a temperature resolution of 0.1C and overall accuracy of 0.5C, the apparatus ensures reliable, detailed measurement for laboratory and industrial purposes.

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