Item 81-PV5902
Bending Beam Rheometer BBR
The Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) test provides a measure of low temperature stiffness and relaxation properties of asphalt binders.
MeetsASTM D6648 · AASHTO T313 · EN 14771
Technical specifications
| Models | 81-PV5902 81-PV5904 |
|---|---|
| Conforming to Standard | ASTM D6648 AASHTO T313 EN 14771 |
| Machine control by | PC (included) with dedicated software |
| Load Frame | Integral stainless steel frictionless construction |
| Loading shaft | In-line stailess steel with blunt point |
| Test Load | Variable test range from 0 to 200 g standard. System maintains required test load to within ±0.5 g throughout the test cycle |
| Test Cycle Times | Cycle times for pre-load, recovery, and test load are completely operator- adjustable |
| Load cell | 500 g (temperature-compensated) |
| Mechanical overload protection | Standard |
| Test weights | Calibrated and traceable |
| Sample supports | 25 mm (0.98 in.) diameter stainless steel spaced 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) apart |
| LVDT displacement transducers | 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) calibrated range to provide 2 μm resolution throughout testing and verification range |
| Testing Software Features | Large on-screen display of load, displacement and bath temperature provides ease of setup and operation. Real-time displacement, loading, and temperature graphs are displayed during the test cycle and can be re-scaled as needed for easy viewing |
| Cooling Unit | Included (non-CFC refrigerant) |
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| Recommended Cooling Bath fluid | Non-flammable ethylene glycol mixture |
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| Operating temperature | Ambient to -40° C (-40°F) |
| Temperature Measurement | Platinum RTD |
| Compressed air requirement | 0.34 MPa (50 psi) clean, dry air supply required |
| Weight | approx. 115 kg |
Features
- Conforms to Test Standards: ASTM D6648 | AASHTO T313 | EN 14771
- Durable, corrosion-resistant construction
- Computerized control, data acquisition and analysis
- PID temperature controller with digital display
- Two independent platinum RTDs for precise temperature control
- Mechanically-refrigerated cooling bath with environmentally-safe non-CFC coolant
- Integral LVDT and temperature compensated load cell for accurate test results
- Includes complete calibration kit with carrying case
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- Includes ASTM/AASHTO-compliant specimen moulds
- PC and software included
Accessories
| 81-PV059/1 | Extra aluminium beam mould. Set of five. |
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| 81-PV059/2 | Set of 36 plastic strips for BBR specimen moulds. |
| — | Air Compressor |
| 86-D2015 | Laboratory air compression, 10 bar max. pressure, 8 bar for continuous use. 50 liters capacity. 230V, 50Hz, 1ph. |
| 86-D2015/Y | Laboratory air compression, 10 bar max. pressure, 8 bar for continuous use. 50 liters capacity. 220V, 60Hz, 1ph. |
| 86-D2015/Z | Laboratory air compression, 10 bar max. pressure, 8 bar for continuous use. 50 liters capacity. 110V, 60Hz, 1ph. |