Item 81-PV2600
Pressure Ageing Vessel PAV
The ageing of asphalt binders during service is affected by ambient temperature and by mixture-associated variables, such of component proportions in the mix, aggregate properties and many more.
MeetsASTM D6521 · AASHTO R28 · EN 14769
Technical specifications
| Working temperature range | 80 to 120° C |
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| Temperature measurement | Platinum RDT with +/- 0.1 resolution |
| Testing time | up to 99 hours |
| Power | 1000 W |
| Dimensions, mm (l x w x h) | 430 x 660 x 480 |
| Weight (approx.) | 90 kg |
Features
- Conforms to Test Standards: EN 14769 | ASTM D6521 | AASHTO R28
- Platinum RTD temperature internal measurement to +/- 0.1° C
- Freely selectable test temperatures from 80° to 120°C, PID controlled to +/- 0.5°C
- Efficient heating system allowing the test temperature to be achieved in one hour, exceeding the Standards’ specification
- Programmable pre-heating functions (limited to 60° C to avoid accidental burns during sample rack positioning) for time optimization
- Pressure monitored by transducer and controlled to 2.1 +/- 0.1 MPa
- User friendly software allows real time readout of vessel temperature and pressure
- 6″ colour touch screen reclinable display
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- Temperature and pressure calibrations performable by the user
- Network ready for remote monitoring of the test status from PC, tablet or smartphone
- CE and ASME certified pressure vessel
- Electrically locked top cover, to avoid direct exposure of the pressure vessel during the test
- Forced ventilation cooling system allowing quick cooling of sample rack to avoid accidental burn
- Over temperature limit switch
- Over pressure relief valve
Accessories
| 81-PV2610 | Vacuum Degassing Oven (VDO). 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph |
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| 81-PV2610/Z | as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph |
| 81-PV2600/1 | Spare sample container (TFOT pan) for PAV |
| 81-PV2600/2 | Spare sample rack for PAV |