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BITUMAX Pro allows fully automatic performance of binder content determination of asphalt mixes by ignition method, conforming to most common internat...
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Description

BITUMAX Pro allows fully automatic performance of binder content determination of asphalt mixes by ignition method, conforming to most common international standards.

 

BITUMAX Pro combines an ignition oven with a continuous weighing system that monitors the loss of weight of the asphalt sample and automatically determines, at the end of the test, the binder content and percentage. An independently controlled auxiliary afterburner chamber significantly reduces the furnace emissions.

 

 

Ignition ovens offer an effective alternative to traditional solvent extraction method. Ignition oven is a fast system that, typically in less than 40 minutes, is able to automatically provide the binder content both on the mix and on the aggregate mix in a fully safe way, without the need of use solvents. BITUMAX Pro grants a high operativity because practically maintenance free, both at the end of the single test or at the end of the test day.

 

 

The completely new color touchscreen provides a large and clear interface for daily tests. All the test parameters are clearly displayed in real time, for a clear monitoring of the test process. At the end of the tests the binder content is automatically calculated, and it can be exported to PC, or stored in the large internal memory, or printed with the inbuilt serial printer. All the test, service and calibration procedures are designed to grant a full safety for the operator, to avoid accidental contact with hot parts.

 

 

BITUMAX Pro is supplied complete with a complete accessory kit making the machine completely suitable for binder content tests.  The kit includes double sample basket, safety cover, extraction fork and 3 meters of metal exhaust ducting for fume exhaust.

 

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Technical Specifications

Oven and afterburner

Test chamber: 100% stainless steel

Temperature range:
- Oven: adjustable up to 650°C
- Afterburner: adjustable up to 950°C

Specimen weight: up to 5,000 g

Electronic controller specifications
- 7” color capacitive touch screen graphical display, 16M color and 800 x 480 px resolution.
- Possibility to set up to 9 personalized test profiles.
- Possibility to program used custom tests with user defined oven and afterburner setpoint.
- Display of weight loss/time, weight loss gradient/time and percentage of binder/time graphs in real-time.
- Possibility the set the language among 14 pre-set languages.
- Possibility to program a delayed start of the pre-heating phase.

Connections and memory:
- On-board 40-column serial printer.
- RS232 for PC connection or external balance (see accessories) or PC connection for real-time data output.
- USB for memory stick.
- Internal memory, storage up to thousands of tests.
- Ethernet connection.

Power supply:
- 380-400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph, 10 kW
- 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph, 10 kW
- 208 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph, 6 kW

Dimensions
Overall: 650 mm x 980 mm x 960 mm (1090 mm with pipe) (W x D x H).
Test chamber: 400 mm x 460 mm x 300 mm (W x D x H).

Weight: approx. 155 kg

Standards

  • EN 12697-39
  • ASTM D6307
  • AASHTO TP53
  • AASHTO T308

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