Ring and Ball Apparatus
- High Quality Materials
- Compliance With Standards
- Clear Product Information
- Warranty & Support
- Product Testing & Certification
- Delivery & Policy
- Ask a Question
- Estimated Delivery: 5 Days – 10 Days
- DESCRIPTION
The Ring and Ball Apparatus is a high-precision laboratory instrument designed to determine the softening point of bituminous materials, including asphalt, tar, and bitumen. The softening point is the temperature at which a bituminous material transitions from a solid state to a semi-liquid state, indicating its thermal susceptibility and performance under varying temperature conditions. This test is crucial for asphalt mix design, pavement quality control, roofing material assessment, and industrial bitumen applications.
The apparatus consists of two brass rings filled with the bitumen sample and two steel balls placed on top of the rings. The setup is immersed in a glass beaker filled with water or glycerin, depending on the expected softening point range. The sample is then heated at a controlled rate, and the temperature at which the bitumen softens enough for the balls to pass through the rings is recorded as the softening point.
The Ring and Ball Test helps engineers and material scientists determine the suitability of bituminous binders for various applications, ensuring that the material remains stable and does not soften excessively under high temperatures. This is particularly important for road construction, pavement durability, and roofing applications, where material consistency is essential for long-term performance.
Compliant with ASTM D36 and AASHTO T53 standards, the Ring and Ball Apparatus is widely used in civil engineering laboratories, quality control departments, and research institutions. By providing accurate and repeatable results, it allows professionals to select bituminous materials with optimal thermal properties, ensuring durable and high-performance infrastructure.
The Ring and Ball Apparatus is also used in bitumen grading and classification, helping engineers select the right binder for specific climate conditions and traffic loads. By determining the softening point, it aids in predicting the temperature susceptibility of bituminous materials, ensuring that roads, pavements, and roofing materials remain structurally sound. Its easy operation and reliable performance make it a standard tool in asphalt and bitumen research.
FEATURE | SPECIFICATION |
Steel Ball Diamete | 9.5mm |
Glass Beaker Capacity | 600ml |
No. of Steel Balls | 2 |
The Ring and Ball Apparatus is a high-precision laboratory instrument designed to determine the softening point of bituminous materials, including asphalt, tar, and bitumen. The softening point is the temperature at which a bituminous material transitions from a solid state to a semi-liquid state, indicating its thermal susceptibility and performance under varying temperature conditions. This test is crucial for asphalt mix design, pavement quality control, roofing material assessment, and industrial bitumen applications.
The apparatus consists of two brass rings filled with the bitumen sample and two steel balls placed on top of the rings. The setup is immersed in a glass beaker filled with water or glycerin, depending on the expected softening point range. The sample is then heated at a controlled rate, and the temperature at which the bitumen softens enough for the balls to pass through the rings is recorded as the softening point.
The Ring and Ball Test helps engineers and material scientists determine the suitability of bituminous binders for various applications, ensuring that the material remains stable and does not soften excessively under high temperatures. This is particularly important for road construction, pavement durability, and roofing applications, where material consistency is essential for long-term performance.
The Ring and Ball Apparatus is also used in bitumen grading and classification, helping engineers select the right binder for specific climate conditions and traffic loads. By determining the softening point, it aids in predicting the temperature susceptibility of bituminous materials, ensuring that roads, pavements, and roofing materials remain structurally sound. Its easy operation and reliable performance make it a standard tool in asphalt and bitumen research.
