• Ring-and-ball softening point tester
• For samples without sharply defined melting points
• Suitable for measuring bitumen
• Automatic assessment of results according to the requirements of the standard
The ring-and-ball softening point tester automatically determines the temperature at which a substance attains a particular degree of softness. It is used for samples without sharply defined melting points, which become softer and less viscous as the temperature rises. The RKA 5 with its different ball-centering and dispensing devices is suitable for bitumen, waxes, adhesives, resins, polymers, road-marking materials and sealing compounds.
Benefits at a Glance
• Temperature-heating rate chart for conformity check of each test
• Multi-point temperature calibration
• Provision against the erroneous detection of air bubbles
• Automatic assessment of results acc. to the requirements of the standard
• Statistical and database functionality
• The heating system is spill-protected and in a sealed case for safe operation and easy cleaning
Convenient Operation
• A laser scanner system covers the whole beaker cross-section area. This ensures a very reliable detection of the falling ball.
• The smart jog wheel operation system (turn and push) and Pmove®, as an innovative operation platform, make it easy to select one of the pre-set standard programs or choose one of the 20 user-definable settings.
Customized User Flexibility
• Automatic electromagnetic ball-dispensing system (optional) recommendable for softening points > 80 °C.
• It consists of a standard test rack and centering guides in combination with two electromagnetic holders for the automatic ball dispensing after 15 min.
• Bar code scanner (optional) for up-to-date sample identification
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| Model | RKA 5 |
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| Configuration | RKA 5 incl. test rack with manual ball-centering and dispensing device |
| Application range | up to 200 °C |
| Test places | 2 |
| Heating | IR radiation, ROBAX® heating plate, spill-protected |
| Stirring | 100 rpm to 150 rpm (program-dependent) |
| Display | 4.7” graphical color, graphical menu guidance |
| Cooling after test | Powerful fan |
| Temperature probe | Pt100 (4-wire, gold contacts) |
| Interfaces | RS232, 3x USB, LAN, LIMS compatibility |
| Power supply | 115 V or 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.2 kW |
| Dimensions | 230 mm x 470 mm x 520 mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | approx. 12 kg |
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RKA 5 Anton Paar
RKA 5 Anton Paar
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