The ABA 7/35B is a device specifically designed to measure the amount of asphalt binder content in hot mix asphalt (HMA) through loss on ignition. It is used in accordance with AASHTO T 308-10, ASTM D6307-10, and BSEN 12697-39:2012 standards. The weighing and calculation system are microprocessor-controlled and can be customized to fit the user’s needs. Test results can be obtained in both printed and software formats. The high-temperature afterburner technology effectively reduces the amount of noxious waste fumes produced. The asphalt binder analyzer comes with two sets of sample baskets as standard.
Standard Features
General
- Simple to navigate 5.7″ touchscreen control with secure Supervisor & Operator settings
- Avoids the health, environmental & waste management issues & expenses associated with the older solvent extraction methods
- Best-in-class afterburner technology reduces emissions
- Has the capacity for large sample sizes for more accurate results (maximum sample is 4.5 kg)
- Average test times from 20 mins for 6 mm aggregates, to 45 mins for 40 mm aggregates
Software
- Automatic calculation of final sample weight & binder % result
- Adjustable aggregate and hot mix asphalt correction factors
- Multi-lingual interface: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian & Russian language display. Other languages are available to order
- Easy naming, storage & recall of recipes that can be transferred between ABA 7/35B units
- Precise weight measurements displayed to 0.1 g resolution
Hardware
- USB data output and permanent (dot-matrix) printed reports
- Fail-safe door lock system
- Sample trays guided and loaded onto robust stainless steel balance pan extension within the chamber
- High thermal efficiency insulation material with robust refractory brick door surround
- Double skin case construction for a cool outer case
- Woven glass fibre door seal with stainless steel wire reinforcement
Options (specify these at the time of order)
- Floor stand
- Sample cooling stand
- Additional sample baskets
- Metal waste gas extraction pipe
- Touchscreen protection film
- Gloves
- Face shield
- Factory-fitted thermocouple access port, if temperature calibration is to be carried out