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Automatic Bending-Beam Rheometer

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
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Technical specifications

Technical specifications for Automatic Bending-Beam Rheometer
Sample supports25 mm diameter, stainless steel, spaced 102.0 mm apart
Displacement range20 mm
Displacement resolution1 μm
Displacement measurement is compensated with regards to load cell deformationLoading 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)
Rangeambient to -40 °C
Resolution0.01 °C (0.1 °C display)
Real-time readings of displacement, load and bath temperatureUser defined test cycle (pre-load, recovery, and test load & time)
Memory to store up to thousands testPossibility to store and download test on USB
Connector for external load cell for automatic calibrationEthernet connection
Dimensions765 x 580 x 720 mm (H x W x D) Weight approx. 55 kg
Dimensions480 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

Included for Automatic Bending-Beam Rheometer
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

Ordering information for Automatic Bending-Beam Rheometer
81-PV5912AutoBBR 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.

Accessories

Accessories for Automatic Bending-Beam Rheometer
81-PV5900/1Additional AutoBBR specimen mould, complete with o-ring set
81-PV5900/2Set of reference weight for reference load cell calibration
81-PV5900/3Stand and water chiller cover for AutoBBR.