Softening point tester
Softening point tester
(Ring and Ball Method)
ASTM D 36 – EN ISO 1427 – IP 58 – DIN 52011 – AASHTO T 53
NBA 450 – Automated – Ref 60700
The NBA 450 is equipped with automatic detection of softerning point by
optical cells. With the 4 preset methods, it offers the possibility to test
bitumen, waxes, resins…
This test defines the temperature at which the sample softens under the
effect of temperature and defines the classification of bitumens with the
determination of penetrability.
Description
Softening point tester
(Ring and Ball Method)
ASTM D 36 – EN ISO 1427 – IP 58 – DIN 52011 – AASHTO T 53
NBA 450 – Automated – Ref 60700
The NBA 450 is equipped with automatic detection of softerning point by
optical cells. With the 4 preset methods, it offers the possibility to test
bitumen, waxes, resins…
This test defines the temperature at which the sample softens under the
effect of temperature and defines the classification of bitumens with the
determination of penetrability.



