Bending Beam Rheometer, 115V 60Hz/1 Ph

An air bearing system to assures reliable loading with accurate and repeatable results. A linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT) with a range of 6.35mm and accuracy to ±2µm measures deflection. The stainless steel three-point bend apparatus is easily removed and reinstalled in the base unit for convenient sample preparation and loading.

A fluid bath controls temperature of the Ethylene Glycol/Water/Methanol mixture down to -40°C (-40°F). Process temperature is controlled by two independent platinum RTD temperature transducers to maintain stability. Fully complies with ASTM/AASHTO requirements.

A source of clean, dry, compressed air at 50 PSIG minimum must be provided by the user. Models come with five aluminum specimen molds with mylar strips, a Calibration Kit with required weights, and Confidence Beam. Calibrated test weights and a certified LVDT NIST-traceable standard are also provided.

Meets ASTM P245, D6648, EN 933-8, AASHTO T313.