Asphalt Binder Analyser

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The Carbolite ABA 7/35BAsphalt Binder Analyser� Designed to measure asphalt binder content by loss on ignition

� Fully compliant with the latest standards, including: AASHTO T 308-10, ASTM D6307-10, & BS/EN 12697-39:2004

� Avoids the health, environmental & waste management issues & expense associated with the older solvent extraction methods.

� With reduced emissions due to high temperature afterburner.

� Controlled via a multi-lingual touchscreen interface

� Supplied as standard with English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian & Russian language & other options available to order.

� Automatic calculation of sample weights & results reduces the potential for error.

� Automatic capture & incorporation of the defined correction factors.

� Precise weight measurements displayed to 0.1g resolution.

� Has the capacity for large sample sizes for more accurate results.

� Average test times from 20 mins for 6mm aggregates, to 45 mins for 40mm aggregates.

� Permanent (dot-matrix) printed reports with user configured timing.

� USB data output compatible with most spread sheets.

� Easy naming, storage & recall of recipes that can be easily transferred between furnaces

� Simplified menu structure with secure ‘Supervisor’ & ‘Operator’ settings

Integral fan assisted high-temperatureafterburner greatly reduces emissions

Safety circuits warning lamps

Rapid heating main chamber withrobust wire elements

Integral balance measures loss onignition to 0.1g resolution

Automatic capture ofweight data is possiblefrom external balances

Optional flat packfloor stand

Combined mains poweron indicator & furnaceon/off switch

Printer on/offswitch

Safety circuitstest switch

Afterburnerheating lamp

Main chamber heater lamps

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Dot matrix printer producing non-fading progress and summary reports

The TestFlexible enough for most methods derived from the ASMT, AASHTO and BS/EN loss on ignitionstandards. The ABA 7-35B replaces the older solvent based test methods.

Calibration factors are first calculated, using either pre-determined asphalt mixes as a benchmarkor aggregate only samples in order to correct for volatile components within the aggregate. Alsothe effect of reduced air density over the hot sample is tested and corrected by a calibrationfactor.

Sample masses based on the aggregate particle size are collected using standard samplingmethods and the weight before ignition is measured on a balance (or scale) outside theABA 7/35B furnace.

The sample is then introduced into the preheated ABA 7/35B and the appropriate test recipe isentered or selected from the library and run.

For operator safety the ABA 7/35B’s door locks and the test runs to completion. The end point isautomatically detected by the ABA 7/35B using absolute or percentage weight changeswhichever is required for the standard regime that is in use. The test end-point is signalled by anaudible alarm.

USB dataoutput

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Parsons Lane, Hope, Hope Valley S33 6RB, EnglandTel: +44 (0) 1433 620011 Fax: +44 (0) 1433 621198e-mail: info@carbolite.co.uk www.carbolite.com

D I S T R I B U T E D B Y :

Model ABA 7/35

Maximum operating temperature (ºC) 750

Internal chamber dimensions

Height (mm) 220

Width (mm) 350

Depth (mm) 450

TC type K

Maximum power (KW)* 8.0

External dimensions:

Height (mm) 980

Width (mm) 600

Depth (mm) 775

Weight (kg) 120

* The furnace is rated at 8KW for operation on 208 / 240 volts,

50 / 60 Hz, three or single phase. Please state mains supply when ordering.

The furnace holding power is approximately 3KW.

basket set & redcooling cage

sample coolingstand with PPE

Carbolite 000

2-G-C

Safe Robust Design

� Failsafe door interlock keeps the door locked during atest even in the event of a power failure, protecting theoperator from the burning test sample.

� Electrical supply is isolated from the heater elementswhen the door is opened.

� Afterburner temperature is controlled independentlyfrom the main chamber.

� Automatic capture and calculation of values minimiseshuman errors.

� Double skin construction gives cooler external surfaces.

� Corrosion resistant, stoved epoxy finish for a longworking life.

� Rapid heat up rate enables the ABA to be switched offbetween tests, reducing power consumption.

� Low thermal mass insulation & efficient element designsmeans that the ABA heats to readiness in around 30minutes

� Elements are designed for long life & reduced build-upof contaminants

� Internal balance is easily calibrated in position using a5kg standard calibration mass.

ABA Accessories

The ABA is supplied as standard with two sets of sample trays*,loading handle, cooling cage and 2 x rolls of printer paper.Optional accessories include:

00372-3-4000 ‘Flat pack’ floor stand to use the furnace in freestanding mode.

00336-3-4001 Sample cooling stand.

22-222-356-0010 Spare printer paper.

31-019-200-0010 Touchscreen protection film.

Personal protective equipment:

30-170-000-0040 Gloves.

30-170-254-0010 Visor.

*A set of sample trays comprises:2 x nesting sample baskets,

1 x sample lid,

1 x small sample basket clip for using one basket,

1 x large basket clip for using two baskets

and 1x sample basket catch tray.

Specifications

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