Supplied without the briquette mould and base plate, which must be ordered separately, see BM152 and BM153.
Used to determine the ductility of bitumen, i.e. the distance to which a briquette of molten bitumen can be extended under controlled conditions, before breaking. The Ductilometer consists of a moving carriage driven by an electrical motor along guides inside a large tank which is fitted with digital thermostat, immersion electric heater, cooling coil for cold water circulation and pump unit. This works automatically at a speed of 50 mm/minute. and its maximum stroke is 1500mm.
The tank and the external frame are manufactured from stainless steel with fibreglass insulation.
The ductilometer can accept up to 3 specimens simultaneously.
Power supply: 220-240V 50Hz 1ph 1000 W
Dimensions: 2140mm x 350mm x 400mm
Weight: 95kg
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