Product Description

This dual-purpose oven is designed to determine: Loss in weight of bitumen and flux oils (loss on heating test) Effect of heat and air on asphaltic materials (thin film test) Its salient features are: The unit is heavily insulated and has a double glass door for viewing the test chamber thermometer and samples. Temperature is controlled at 1630C ( 10C) by means of a variable temperature controller and thermostat. Two rotating platform are supplied with each oven: one accepts 9 standard penetration cups for the loss on heating test, the other accepts two 140 mm diameter test pans for the thin film test. The platforms are rotated at 5 to 6 rpm by an external motor. Chamber dimensions 350 x 350 x 350 mm.