asp-6 Softening Point Tester
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89.0600
ASP-6 Automated Softening Point Tester
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The Tanaka asp-6 automates the softening point test by ring-and-ball mehod for bitumen and similar substances.
Ergonomic, versatile and premium, the photo-electric device with a wide light beam is employed to ensure a reliable automatic detection of softening point. The automated asp-6 reliably tests the softening point of bitumen and other materials. Its compact size allows it to be installed in a fume hood, and includes a built-in safety shutdown in the event of harmful vapor generation from overheated glycerin. The softening point tester has an ergonomically color-coordinated display for high-visibility and intuitive switch operation. The all-in-one chassis design is compact, lightweight and premium.
Meets ASTM D36, ASTM E28, EN 1427 and IP 58.
Standards
- ASTM D36,ASTM E28,EN 1427,IP 58
Easy Operation
- Simple operation - set up the specimen,choose the bath liquid type and hit Start key. Heating,softenening point detection and cooling are performed automatically
Reliable Falling Detection
- Due to wide light projector and wide light receiver, asp-6 detects ball even if the ball falls with some angle
Data Handling
- asp-6 can store up to 200 test results
- Exports to optional printer or to LIMS through RS232/Ethernet port
Safety Detection
- Automatically shuts off and problem is reported in case:
- sample falls on one side only within the temperature range
- sample does not fall on either side within the set upper limit temperature
- light projector or receiver is defective
- temperature sensor is defective
- temperature sensor is not placed in the correct position
- built-in battery is drained
- computer does not display properly
| Unit Weight | 14 kg / 31 lb |
|---|---|
| Method | ASTM D36, ASTM E28 |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 23 cm x 47 cm x 42 cm (9 in x 18.5 in x 16.5 in) |
| Data Output | Ethernet, USB, RS-232C |
| Safety | Automatically shuts off and problem is reported by buzzer and display |
| Temperature Sensor | PT-100 in stainless steel sheath |
| Measurement Range | Ambient to 200 °C (392 °F) |
| Result Database | 200 sets of data results |
| Display | 5.7 in color LCD with back light |
