Item TF-1Y310HQ
Automatic Bending-Beam Rheometer

The AutoBBR Automatic Electromechanical Bending Beam Rheometer is engineered to perform flexural tests on asphalt binder and similar specimens per ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313/TP125 and EN 14771.
MeetsASTM D6648 · AASHTO T313 · EN 14771
Technical specifications
| Sample supports | 25 mm diameter, stainless steel, spaced 102.0 mm apart |
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| Displacement range | 20 mm |
| Displacement resolution | 1 μm |
| Displacement measurement is compensated with regards to load cell deformation | Loading shaft: In-line technopolymer with blunt point; Load capacity: Adjustable from 0 to 10 N; Load resolution: 1 mN; Load accuracy: ± 3 mN through the test cycle; Not affected by temperature; Automatic load calibration procedure (verification load cell included) |
| Range | ambient to -40 °C |
| Resolution | 0.01 °C (0.1 °C display) |
| Real-time readings of displacement, load and bath temperature | User defined test cycle (pre-load, recovery, and test load & time) |
| Memory to store up to thousands test | Possibility to store and download test on USB |
| Connector for external load cell for automatic calibration | Ethernet connection |
| Dimensions | 765 x 580 x 720 mm (H x W x D) Weight approx. 55 kg |
| Dimensions | 480 x 500 x 755 mm (H x W x D) Weight approx. 45 kg |
Technical notes
- Linear electro-mechanical actuator, 10N capacity, 20mm travel
- Temperature measurement by PT100 probe
- 7’’ colour touchscreen controller
Features
- A three-point bending test apparatus, easily lifted from the base unit by motorized system, for easy specimen removal, calibration and maintenance operations.
- A 7” colour touchscreen controller, inbuilt in the machine base, displaying load/displacement and temperature data and graphs, able to automatically perform the required standard or user programmable testing procedures.
- A linear electromechanical actuator able to deliver the required load with high precision.
- Low temperature fluid bath, inbuilt in the machine base.
- An external chiller unit for the water-cooled thermoelectric temperature control system
- The AutoBBR is supplied complete with calibrated load cell, verification load cell and holder for automatic load verification, a complete specimen mould and crucible tongs to handle test specimens, displacement verification jig and reference bar for stiffness verification. Water chiller is also included.
- Vertical load by linear electromechanical actuator, temperature control by thermoelectrical cooling bath
- Motorized lifting of BBR assembly for easy specimen removal, calibration and maintenance operations
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- Fully stand-alone operation by integrated firmware for automatic test performance, without the need of an external PC
- User interface by large 7” color touchscreen
- External verification load cell included for automatic system load calibration
Included
| calibrated load cell, verification load cell and holder for automatic load verification, a complete specimen mould and crucible tongs to handle test specimens, displacement verification jig and reference bar for stiffness verification |
Ordering information
| 81-PV5912 | AutoBBR Electromechanical Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR), complete with frame with -40°C liquid bath, touchscreen display, calibration kit, a complete specimen mould and water chiller. Conforming to ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313 and EN 14771. 220V/50-60Hz/1F. |
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Accessories
| 81-PV5900/1 | Additional AutoBBR specimen mould, complete with o-ring set |
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| 81-PV5900/2 | Set of reference weight for reference load cell calibration |
| 81-PV5900/3 | Stand and water chiller cover for AutoBBR. |