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Bending Beam has been designed to perform flexural tests on asphalt binder and similar specimens per AASHTO T 313, AASHTO TP 87, ASTM D6648, and BS EN 14771 specifications as part of the PG grading system according to Superpave. It is the first of its kind to offer an internal computer system incorporating touch screen technology.
Each Bending Beam consists of a fluid bath base with a built-in touchscreen computer, load frame, external refrigeration unit, and a calibration kit with carrying case. Used in part to determine a sample’s critical cracking temperature and low temperature PG grade, the Beam's -40⁰C to 25⁰C temperature range is efficiently calculated by a platinum RTD measuring device.
Designed to be user friendly and efficient, the Bending Beam allows operators to enter a multitude of customisable test parameters. A built-in Ethernet connection allows users to monitor their equipment remotely using a tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device.
Standards:
AASHTO T313, AASHTO TP87, ASTM D 6648, BS EN 14771
| Power requirments | 230 V 50-60Hz, 1ph | ||
| Operating Temperature | Ambient to -40°C | ||
| Test Load | Variable test range from 0 to 4,000 mN standard system. Maintains required test load within +/- 5mN throughout test cycle | ||
| Test Cycle Times | Cycle times for pre-load, recovery, and test load are completely operator adjustable | ||
| Load Cell | 500g | ||
| LVDT Displacement Transducer | 6.35mm (0.25in) calibrated range to provide 2μm resolution throughout testing and verification range | ||
| Recommended Cooling Bath Fluid | Non-flammable Ethylene Glycol Mixture | ||
| Temp measurement | Platinum RTD | ||
| Compressed air requirements | 60 PSI inlet pressure (414 kpa) @ Class 3 quality max particle of 5μm | ||