NBA 450 - AUTOMATIC SOFTENING POINT TESTER OF BITUMEN (RING & BALL METHOD)

Reliable and entirely automatic, the NBA450, scaling from 0 to 200°C, determines the softening point of bitumen, resins, waxes… with the help of an optical cell. In order to do this, 4 predefined methods are installed with a storage capacity nearby 320Go, authorizing the introduction of your own methods. With its built-in cooling system, its security is as well improved with the implementation of a heating element protected and resisting to all liquid overflows. But also, thanks to an overheating protection, allowing the heating system’s switch off according to the measured temperature in the heating block and activating an audible alarm.

Standards

ASTM D 36, ASTM E 28, IP 58, ISO 4625

Characteristics

- Test temperature range: up to 200°C
- Automatic detection by optical cell barrier
- 3 preset methods (water, glycol, glycerin)
- Adjustable heating rate and stirring speeds
- Capacitive touch screen 8,4’’
- User-friendly software
- Stainless steel tray for easy handling of accessories
- Easy positioning of the beaker in the heating block
- Optimized centering system
- Easy handling of the ball with the magnetic ball dropper
- Quick cooling by fan at the end of the test
- Small footprint – Compact instrument

Security

- User access with different levels
- Sample overheating protection
- Acoustic and visual alarms
- Automatic shut off if missing probe
- Waterproof heater
- Solvent proof display screen

Features

- Backup and software update by USB
- Keyboard, mouse, barcode reader and printer connection
- Data storage – 320 Go HDD
- Fully settable report
- Friendly software interface

Accessories

- Magnetic Ball Dropper
- Mechanical and magnetic stirrers
- Removal magnetic stick for magnetic stirrer
- ASTM D 36 or ISO EN 1427 beaker
- Molding plate
- Ball centering guide
- Different types of rings available
- Optional Printer
- Optional beaker with specific treatment for ASTM E 28

Delivered with

- For ASTM D36, the NBA 450 is delivered with :
- 2 standardized beakers
- 10 shouldered rings
- 10 balls
- 1 holder
- 1 Pt 100 probe
- 1 mechanical stirrer
- 1 magnetic stirrer
- 1 removal magnetic stick
- 1 magnetic ball dropper
- 2 centering guides

Technical data

- Power supply: AC 200-250 V, 50 Hz – 4 A
- Dimension: (L) 290x (W) 580 x (H) 380 mm
- Weight: 14,8 kg