Name : Dynamic Shear Rheometer
Application of device: The Dynamic Shear Rheometer apparatus is used to
characterize theviscoelastic behavior of bituminous binders, such as flow
properties(shear viscosity from flow tests) and dynamic properties
(viscoelastic modulus and phase angle from oscillation tests).
Name : ROLLING THIN FILM OVEN
Application of device: New model with enhanced performance and reliable technology needed to study the aging phenomena on traditional and innovative bituminous binders. The frame and the internal chamber are made of high quality stainless steel with a large door to detect the test room. This new version is totally controlled by 7’’ digital touch-screen panel in terms of test temperatures, start and stop carriage rotation and ventilation system.
Name: PRESSURE AGING VESSEL
Application of device: The unit has been developed to simulate the accelerated ageing of bitumen and bituminous binders after 5 to 10 years. The sample is exposed to high pressure and temperature for 20 hours, to simulate the effect of a long time oxidative ageing by verifying the penetration and softening point characteristics.
Name: BROOKFIELD ROTATIONAL VISCOMETER (DV2T)
Application of device: The New DV2T Viscometer features a 5-inch color display to guide users through test creation
and data gathering for fast and easy viscosity measurements. The DV2T also offers powerful new
programming capabilities and results analysis including data averaging and QC limits with alarms.
User instructions with multi-step test protocols can be created
using the new Program Generator Software and uploaded to the DV2T through a USB Flash
Drive (both included with instrument). Test Data can be recorded directly on a local printer or sent to a PC.
Additional automated control and data collection can be achieved with optional RheocalcT software.
Name: VACUUM DEGASSING OVEN Application of device: The Vacuum Degassing Oven, (VDO) consists of a stainless still vacuum vessel with a hinged lid to conserve space and access the vacuum chamber it can hold up to 8 specimen containers the unit allows selectable working temperature range from ambient
Name : BENDING BEAM RHEOMETER
Application of device: Bending Beam Rheometer is engineered to perform flexural tests on asphalt binder
and similar specimens. These tests consist of a constant force being applied to a specimen in a chilled
bath in order to derive specific rates of deformation at various temperatures.
Name: BITUMEN DIAL PENETROMETER
Application of device: Used to determine the consistency of a bituminous sample under fixed conditions of load, time and temperature.
The penetration is expressed in distance of tenths of millimeters vertically peneetraterd by a standard needle
Name:AUTOMATIC DIGITAL RING AND BALL APPARAT .Application of device: this high technology digital microprocessor tester,designed and manufactured by matest , automatically determines the softening point of asphalts and pitches
Name: FULLY AUTOMATIC PENETROMETER Application of device: SMARTIP is an automatic apparatus for the determination of the needle penetration value, avoiding any possible operator lack of concentration and ensuringa reliable repeatability of the results.it is a smart instrument thanks to the latest technologies adopted,the .integrated microprocessor control and the user-friendly interface
Name : Water Bath Application of device: Water Bath Dish with incorporated thermostatic coil, to be connected to the bath mod. it keeps the temperature of the bitumen sample directly on the penetrometer, by avoiding to transfer it.