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Softening-Point Softening -Point

Scope of Application
To determine the temperature at which a substance attains a particular degree of softness. Suitable for bitumen & bituminous binders, ller aggregates used in bituminous mixtures, binders for paints and varnishes and resins derived from naval stores. Summary of Method Two horizontal disks of a sample (cast in shouldered rings) are heated at a controlled rate in a liquid bath (up to 80C in distilled water or silicon oil, above +80C in glycerin or silicon oil) while each supports a steel ball. The softening-point is reported as the mean of the temperatures at which the two disks soften enough to allow each ball to fall a distance of 25 mm.

Softening-Point - Ring & Ball Method - RKA 5 (automatic)

Bitumen and bituminous binders: Resins:

ASTM D 36 - AASHTO T 53 EN 1427 (DIN 52 011, NF T66-008) IP 58 JIS K2207

Filler aggregats in bituminous mixtures:

ASTM E 28
Paints & Varnishes:

ISO 4625-1 BS 6782-6

Thermoplastic Adhesives: EN 1238 (NF T76-106)

EN 13179-1
Wilhelmi-Option:

DIN 1996-15 EN 1871-F

Mechanical Ball Centering (very convenient and similar to standard design requirements)

The RKA 5 instrument features a microprocessor technology combined with a smart jog-wheel operation system. It maintains program sequences for all relevant test standards and bath liquids as well as for user dened test conditions. An infrared radiator along with a controlled magnetic stirrer ensure the optimum test conditions, the four-wire Pt-100 and the laser-based ball detection probe guarantee precise test results. A draft deector stabilizes ambient and homogeneous heating conditions, the lifting traverse simplies setup and handling with the test rack.

An optional automatical system leads and dispenses the balls to the specimens. The test procedure is supported by intelligent software routines, at the end an automated test assessment is done. Heat gradients are precisely recorded and are available as printouts. Test results can be stored in the instrument and / or transferred via USB. Keyboard or barcode scanner options may be helpful when using the advanced rmware Pmove embedded in the instrument.

Softening-Point Softening -Point

Dispensed Balls Laser-Scanner

Main Units
RKA 5 - Automatic Softening-Point Tester Ring and Ball Method ASTM D 36 - AASHTO T 53 - EN 1427 (DIN 52 011, NF T66-008) - IP 58 - JIS K2207 EN 13 179-1 (With optional accessories for: DIN 1996-15 or referee tests acc. IP & NF) Further for resins (ASTM E 28), paints and varnishes (ISO 4625-1 - BS 6782-6) and thermoplastic adhesives (EN 1238 (NF T76-106)) Features: Pmove - innovative operation platform large color display - visible from 10 m (30 ft.) easy Firmware-Upload via USB compact ball detection system Ready-to-Go Unit for two simultaneous tests Consisting of: CPU: Up-to-date dual OMAP controller technology featuring a DSP and a real-time multimedia coprocessor, 4.7 full graphical color display, graphical menu guidance and intuitive user concept (Pmove), help key (explanation of important device/ program features), Jog-Wheel operation (turn & push), large-area device status indicator (light ring), zooming temperature reading, device & data management via LAN, USB or RS232, extended statistical and database functionality, automatic assessment of results according to individual standards, printout on heat gradient conformity. Electronic device features: Automatic self check of sensors and system, multipoint calibration of temperature sensor (Pt-100), compact ball sensing system consisting of a precise 3D-adjustable laser scanner. Mechanical device features: Infrared radiator technology with temperature control, CERAN heat plate with spill protection, standardized beaker with barcode imprint, test rack with slide bearing and single-hand xation, Pt-100 gold plated four-wire system (also available with calibration certicate), test rings, load balls, centering guides, stirring wheel, holding tong, mechanical ball centering system, software controlled stirrer system, transparent draft deector. Supplied with: 10 rings (shouldered), 10 load balls, 1 gauge ball, 1 test rack with mechanical ball centering unit (design similar to standard), 1 glass-beaker bath (600ml) with barcode, 1 tongs (aluminum), 1 temperature probe (Pt-100) and 1 test tube (as Pt-100 tray), 1 magnetic stirrer (ring & rod magnets), 1 pouring plate (brass) Note: Accessories like electromagnetic ball & centering unit, external USB-keyboard, barcode scanner, Laser or needle printer (EPSON), bath liquid and optional test accessories are not included. Technical Data: Test places : 2 (for simultaneous tests) Housing : stainless steel, two colored powder coating Interface : 1 serial RS232, 3 USB, 1 LAN (LIMS) Dimensions : 230 x 470 x 460 cm (WxDxH), Weight: 10 kg Power supply : 230 V, 50/60 Hz, EU-plug Power supply : 115 V, 50/60 Hz, US-plug

Selection of Program

Selection of Standard

Display of Results

10-0800 10-0801

Electromagnetic Ball Dispense

RKA & 10-0851 & 25-0910 & 25-0920

Service Kit 10-0868

Accessories
10-0868 Service Kit RKA 5 to check the Laser-Scanner Consisting of 1 each: reference plug 20C & 180C, scanner & ball gauge, plastic cleaner, USB-memory stick and tool set (8 mm combination wrench, crosstip screwdriver, 8 mm hex ball screwdriver) Keyboard, USB, 86 keys, illuminated Barcode-Scanner, USB, for sample identication Serial Impact Printer to record data (instead of a PC). Power supply : 220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power supply : 110/130 V, 50/60 Hz Bath Liquid, silicon oil M50, 1 kg, water clear, heat resistant up to approx. +200 C, viscosity at +25 C: 200 mPa s

25-0910 25-0920

25-0282 25-0283 50-9160

Spare Parts
10-0049 Rings, shouldered, nickel-plated brass, pack of 10 (acc. ASTM, ISO, EN, IP, NF) Load Balls, steel ( 9.5 mm, 3.5 g), pack of 10 Pouring Plate, brass, U-shape (50 x 75 mm) to ll the rings Gauge-Ball RKA 5 for light barrier adjustment Test Rack RKA 5 (similar to standard) with mechanical ball centering Temperature Probe Pt-100 10-0856 17-0158 50-5227 50-5229 50-5317 25-0915 Glass Beaker (600 ml) with barcode (as bath) Test Tube, borosilicate glass (to hold the ball dispenser or Pt-100) Magnetic Stirrer Ring ( 57 mm) Magnetic Stirrer Rod (8.5 x 70 mm) Tongs for beaker (aluminum) USB-memory stick (veried for petrotest-units) (details upon request)

10-0055 10-0079 10-0856, 50-5227 & 50-5229 10-0888 10-0840 10-0849

Test Rack similar to standard with mechanical ball centering (10-0840 and Accessories)

Test Rack acc. standard for ball centering guides or electromagnetic ball dispensers (10-0841 and Accessories)

Test Rack acc. Wilhelmi (10-0861 and Accessories)

10-0888

Option Standardized Mechanical Ball Centering Spare Parts

10-0841 10-0052 Test Rack RKA 5 (design acc. standard) to be used with 2 ball centering guides Ball Centering Guide for shouldered rings 10-0049 Rings, shouldered, nickel-plated brass, pack of 10 (acc. ASTM, ISO, EN, IP, NF) Load Balls, steel ( 9.5 mm, 3.5 g), pack of 10 10-0079 & Rings

10-0055

Option Electromagnetic Ball Centering Spare Parts

10-0851 Test Rack Kit RKA 5 Electromagnetic for electromagnetic ball centering Consisting of: 1 test rack 2 electromagnetic ball dispensers 2 test tubes, as ball dispenser holder 2 ball centering guides 10-0052 10-0841 Ball Centering Guide for shouldered rings Test Rack RKA 5 (design acc. standard) to be used with 2 ball centering guides & 2 ball dispensers Ball Dispenser, electromagnetic Test Tube, borosilicate glass (to hold the ball dispenser or Pt-100) 10-0052 & 10-0049

10-0850 17-0158

Option Wilhelmi-Method Spare Parts

10-0860 Test Rack Kit RKA 5 acc. Wilhelmi (DIN 1996-15) used for Mastix determination Consisting of: 1 test rack 1 ring with bayonet lock 10 load balls ( 15 mm, 13.9 g) 1 magnetic ball dispenser 1 temperature probe Pt-100, 1 glass beaker (1000 ml) 1 pouring plate (50 x 75 mm) 1 Allen key (2 mm) 10-0075 10-0077 10-0106 10-0846 10-0861 10-0865 17-0237 Ring (Wilhelmi) with bayonet lock Load Balls (Wilhelmi) , steel ( 15 mm, 13.9 g), pack of 10 Glass Beaker (Wilhelmi) (1000 ml) Temperature Probe (Wilhelmi) Pt-100 (ts 10-0860 only) Test Rack RKA 5 (Wilhelmi) Ball Dispenser (Wilhelmi) , magnetic Allen Key (2 mm)

Load Balls (10-0055 & 10-0077)

Option former referee tests acc. IP 58 & NF T66-008

10-0048 Rings, tapered (former IP & NF), pack of 10 10-0051 Ball Centering Guide for tapered rings (former IP & NF)

Further Options
10-0070 Mortar with pestle (acc. ISO 4625, ASTM E 28) 10-0051 & 10-0048

Scope of Application
To determine the temperature at which a substance attains a particular degree of softness. Suitable for bitumen & bituminous binders, ller aggregates used in bituminous mixtures, binders for paints and varnishes and resins derived from naval stores. Summary of Method Two horizontal disks of a sample (cast in shouldered rings) are heated at a controlled rate in a liquid bath (up to +80 C in distilled water or silicon oil, above +80 C in glycerin or silicon oil) while each supports a steel ball. The softening-point is reported as the mean of the temperatures at which the two disks soften enough to allow each ball to fall a distance of 25 mm.

Softening-Point - Ring & Ball Method (manual)

Bitumen and bituminous binders: Filler aggregats in bituminous mixtures:

ASTM D 36 - AASHTO T 53 EN 1427 (DIN 52 011, NF T66-008) - IP 58 JIS K2207 Main Units

EN 13179-1
(Wilhelmi-Option: see next page)

10-0281 10-0284

Manual Softening-Point Tester, Ring & Ball Method ASTM D 36 - AASHTO T 53 - EN 1427 (DIN 52 011, NF T66-008) - IP 58 - JIS K2207 EN 13 179-1 (with optional accessories for referee tests acc. IP & NF) Further for resins (ASTM E 28), paints and vanishes (ISO 4625-1 - BS 6782-6) Features: 2 simultaneous tests electric heating electric stirrer Consisting of: electric heater (800 W) in stainless steel housing with electronic power regulator, 4 heater rods, electric stirrer and support for two test rings Supplied with: 10 shouldered rings, 10 load balls, 2 ball centering guides, 2 thermometers (precision made, 1 x ASTM 15C, 1 x ASTM 16C), 1 glass beaker (600 ml), 1 heater support board (bored, 50 mm / 2), 1 pouring plate (brass), 1 mortar with pestle Technical Data: Test places :2 Working range : approx. +25 to +200 C Dimensions / Weight : 16 x 18.5 x 20.5 cm (W x D x H), 3 kg Power supply : 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W, EU-plug Power supply : 115 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W, US-plug

Options & Accessories

50-5315 50-9167 Tongs for beaker Bath Liquid, silicon oil, water clear, 1 kg, water clear, heat resistant up to approx. +250 C, viscosity at +25 C: 190 till 210 mPa s For former referee tests acc. IP 58 & NF T66-008: Rings, tapered (former IP & NF), pack of 10 Ball Centering Guide for tapered rings (former IP & NF)

10-0048 10-0051

10-0281

Thermometers
Precision Made 10-0061 10-0063 10-0065 10-0067 Ofcially Certied 10-0062 10-0064 10-0066 10-0068 Type ASTM 15C 15F 16C 16F IP 60C 61C Range -2 to +80 : 0.2 C +30 to +180 : 0.5 F +30 to +200 : 0.5 C +85 to +392 : 1.0 F

Spare Parts
10-0052 Ring & Ball Accessories 10-0055 10-0049 Ball Centering Guide for shouldered rings Load Balls, steel ( 9.5 mm, 3.5 g), pack of 10 Rings, shouldered, nickel-plated brass, pack of 10 (acc. ASTM, ISO, EN, IP, NF) Ring-Holder Assembly for 2 rings Glass Beaker (600 ml) as bath Mortar with pestle (ISO 4625, ASTM E 28) Plate, brass, U-shape (50 x 75 mm) as pouring plate to ll the rings 11-0138 Support Board for heater, glass ceramics, (150 x 150 x 4 mm), with center hole ( 50 mm / 2) Heater Rod, 200 W, 115-230 V Heating Element (4 heater rods) ... 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W ... 115 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W Control Module M2 to regulate the heating power ... 230 V, 50/60 Hz ... 115 V, 50/60 Hz Electric Stirrer with propeller blade ... 230 V, 50/60 Hz, EU-plug ... 115 V, 50/60 Hz, US-plug

11-0018 11-0019 11-0029

10-0455 10-0056 10-0070 10-0079

50-5315

25-0004 25-0009 25-0042 25-0043

Softening-Point - Wilhelmi Method (manual)

Bituminous materials: DIN

Scope of Application 1871-F

To determine the temperature at which a hot casting substance used in road construction attains a particular degree of softness. Suitable for joint sealing compounds in road construction and thermoplastic materials for pavement marking. Summary of Method A horizontal disk of a sample casted in a ring supports a steel ball and is heated at a controlled rate in a liquid bath (up to +80C in distilled water or silicon oil, above +80C in glycerin or silicon oil). The softening-point is reported as the temperature at which the softening disk experiences a plastic deformation.

1996-15

Thermoplastic materials: EN

Main Unit
Manual Softening-Point Tester, Wilhelmi Method Features: single test place electric heating electronic power regulator Consisting of: electric heater (800 W) in stainless steel housing with electronic power regulator M2, 4 heater rods, laboratory stand (1 bar, 1 special clamp, 1 ring support) Supplied with: 1 Wilhelmi ring, 10 load balls 2 thermometers (precision made, 1 x ASTM 15C, 1 x ASTM 16C), 1 glass beaker (1000 ml), 1 heater support board (bored, 50 mm / 2), 1 pouring plate (glass) Technical Data: Test place :1 Working range : approx. +25 to +200 C Dimensions / Weight : 16 x 18.5 x 20.5 cm (W x D x H), 3 kg Power supply : 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W, EU-plug

10-0071

Options & Accessories

50-5315 50-9167 Tongs for beaker Bath Liquid, silicon oil, water clear, 1 kg, heat resistant up to approx. +250 C, viscosity at +25 C: 190 till 210 mPa s For automatic tests see Ring & Ball-Apparatus RKA 5: 10-0800 RKA 5 - Automatic Softening-Point Tester, Ring & Ball Method 10-0860 Test Rack Kit RKA 5 acc. Wilhelmi

Thermometers
Precision Made 10-0061 10-0063 10-0065 10-0067 Ofcially Certied 10-0062 10-0064 10-0066 10-0068 Type ASTM 15C 15F 16C 16F IP 60C 61C Range -2 to +80 : 0.2 C +30 to +180 : 0.5 F +30 to +200 : 0.5 C +85 to +392 : 1.0 F

10-0071

Spare Parts
10-0077 10-0075 10-0076 10-0106 10-0057 Load Balls (Wilhelmi), steel ( 15 mm, 13.9 g), pack of 10 Rings (Wilhelmi) with bayonet lock Ring-Holder (Wilhelmi) Glass Beaker with spout (1000 ml) low shape, as bath Plate, glass (120 x 120 x 6 mm) as pouring plate to ll the rings 11-0138 Support Board for heater, glass ceramics, (150 x 150 x 4 mm) with center hole ( 50 mm / 2) Heater Rod, 200 W, 115-230 V Heating Element (4 heater rods) ... 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W Control Module M2 to regulate to heating power ... 230 V, 50/60 Hz

11-0018 11-0019

25-0004

Wilhelmi Ring (10-0075)

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