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Asphalt waterproofing membrane testing instrument/asphalt waterproofing membrane laboratory equipment manufacturer price
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Asphalt waterproofing membrane testing instrument/asphalt waterproofing membrane laboratory equipment manufacturer price
Type asphalt low-temperature ductility meter
Asphalt ordinary/low-temperature ductility meter is suitable for measuring various specifications and models of asphalt , and the elongation of materials such as the residue after distillation of liquid asphalt and the evaporation residue of asphalt emulsion. The stretching speed is steplessly adjusted by an imported frequency converter, and the program-controlled automatic high-speed return. The system adopts dual design for more precise control. The human-machine interface uses a large LCD screen, the interface is simple and easy to learn, and the operation is simple and clear. It is widely used in production road construction and scientific research departments, and is more suitable for testing modified asphalt. Our company produces various specifications of asphalt ductility meters for you to choose from, there is always one that suits you
Main technical parameters
Tensile length, all models available
Displacement accuracy
Temperature control range ~℃
Temperature control accuracy ℃ cooling state ℃ heating state
Tensile rate,,,/preset
Force measurement range resolution,/
Force measurement accuracy/
Refrigeration power
Heating power
Asphalt penetrometer
Asphalt penetrometer is manufactured according to / asphalt penetration test method, at the specified temperature and time, with the specified weight and The standard vertical penetration depth of the specimen. This instrument complies with Ministry of Transportation standards. Secure the stylus with the collet nut and ensure that the needle shaft and stylus are on the same center line. The displacement sensor detects, automatically inserts and displays the inserting process. Equipped with a cold light source lighting device that has no effect on the asphalt surface temperature. Equipped with a low-temperature water bath, low-temperature needle penetration tests can be performed. Advanced digital temperature sensor measures temperature more accurately. The needle and connecting rod are easy to disassemble and assemble, making it convenient to measure the needle quality. Configure the printer to output directly. Segment code LCD display. Optional external micro printer and interface module can be connected to the machine. Our company produces a variety of specifications of asphalt penetrometers for you to choose from, there will always be one that suits you
Main technical indicators
Temperature control range room temperature ~ ℃
The penetration time can be set by yourself when turning on the machine.
Accuracy of needle penetration range
Temperature measurement range ~ ℃ Accuracy
Heating power
Needle mass The combined mass of needle, connecting rod and weight is
Standard stylus
Type waterproof membrane thickness gauge
The waterproof membrane thickness gauge is specially designed and manufactured for measuring the thickness of waterproof membranes according to and standard requirements. Can be carried around and measured by hand.
Main technical parameters
Measuring range
Upper diameter
Graduation value
Applying pressure
Type waterproof membrane punching machine
Waterproof membrane The material punching machine is used by rubber factories and scientific research institutions to punch out standard rubber test pieces before conducting tensile tests. For similar materials, this machine can also be used for punching.
Main technical parameters
Punching stroke
Workbench size
Overall dimensions
Weight
Asphalt softening point tester
Asphalt softening point tester is It is manufactured according to the provisions of the asphalt softening point determination method and the ball and ball method, and is used to measure the temperature when asphalt softens and falls under specified conditions. Main features: The temperature is automatically controlled by the instrument without human error. It has an external temperature probe and uses a fuzzy logic algorithm to control the temperature and the temperature rises linearly. The latest model has a compact appearance and is equipped with a programmable speed-adjustable magnetic stirring device to make the test temperature more uniform. Manually detect test results and automatically calculate averages. Our company produces a variety of specifications of asphalt softening point meters for you to choose from, there is always one that suits you
Main technical indicators
Temperature measurement range ~ ℃
Test range ~ ℃
Temperature measurement accuracy
Heating rate °C
Timing range ~ minutes and seconds
Heating mode automatic control, magnetic stirring
Heating power
Detection mode observation manual detection
Steel ball quality< br/> Steel ball diameter
Steel ball sinking
Type asphalt standard viscosity meter
The asphalt standard viscosity meter is developed using electronic control in accordance with the Ministry of Communications' "Testing Procedures for Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures in Highway Engineering" Technology sensor technology is a new instrument that uses a road asphalt standard viscometer to measure the viscosity of liquid petroleum asphalt, coal asphalt, emulsified asphalt and other materials in the flow state. Main features: High-precision smart meter temperature control, more accurate temperature. The circulating water pump controls water circulation. There is a lighting system inside. Our company produces a variety of specifications of asphalt standard viscometer for you to choose from, there is always one that suits you
Main technical indicators
Diameter of oil drain hole
Height of oil drain hole
Temperature control range room temperature ~℃
Temperature control accuracy
Asphalt brittle point meter
The asphalt brittle point meter is suitable for measuring various specifications and models of asphalt. As the temperature decreases, the asphalt material changes from a viscoplastic state to The surface is in elastic-brittle state, so the plasticity of the surface decreases and the brittleness increases. This instrument is used to determine the brittle point of asphalt at low temperature. It is widely used in production road construction and scientific research departments, and is more suitable for testing modified asphalt.
Type asphalt mixture extraction instrument
It is mainly used for centrifugal separation method to test the asphalt content in asphalt mixtures and to detect the amount of asphalt during hot-mix hot-paved asphalt mixture pavement construction to evaluate the product quality of the mixing plant. the instrument. According to the technical requirements of the regulations in the highway engineering asphalt and asphalt mixture test regulations of the Ministry of Transport, the characteristics of foreign instruments are summarized. According to the actual situation in our country, it is necessary to design and manufacture test instruments. The machine has a long service life, is easy to operate, and is easy to move. It is an ideal equipment for testing the asphalt content in hot paving construction of asphalt mixture.
Main technical parameters
Pressure
Rate
Speed/minute
Product**
Two types of quantity.
Computerized automatic asphalt extraction instrument
It can quickly and accurately measure and analyze the oil-stone ratio of asphalt mixtures. This equipment integrates asphalt extraction and solvent recovery, and the entire working process adopts fully automatic control.
Main technical indicators
Extraction capacity ~
Extraction accuracy error
Solvent can be recycled and reused and automatically recovered
Working environment temperature ℃ ~ ℃
Power supply voltage
Total power
Speed
Type asphalt moisture content tester
It is used to measure the moisture content in petroleum products. It adopts the electric heating jacket method and has the advantages of fast heating without open flame. There are single, double, and quadruple. Distillation flask heating power
Electric sand equivalent tester is a product designed according to the requirements of the fine aggregate sand equivalent test procedures in the national industry standards. It is suitable for asphalt mixtures and cement concrete, using natural sand, artificial sand and gravel chips. The maximum particle size of the aggregate does not exceed the filtration to determine the content of cohesive/soil or impurities contained in the fine aggregate to evaluate the cleanliness of the aggregate.
Main technical parameters
Rated voltage
Rated power
Oscillation frequency times/min
Amplitude
Self-controlled timing/times
Test tube inner diameter
/>Height
Outer diameter of flushing pipe
Inner diameter
Type asphalt mixture mixer
is manufactured in accordance with the various provisions of the Ministry of Communications' highway engineering asphalt and asphalt mixture test regulations . At present, it has been widely used in laboratories of scientific research, construction and monitoring departments of highway systems.
Main technical parameters
Mixing capacity rise
Heating pot temperature range room temperature ℃
Temperature control accuracy ℃
Mixing time~
Stirring paddle speed revolution/rotation< br/> Digital display Marshall electric compaction instrument
It is a special equipment for sample molding in asphalt mixture testing, and is suitable for the Marshall test standards of asphalt mixtures.
Main parameters
Hammer weight
Hammer drop
Compaction speed times/
The number of compaction times can be preset, and the preset range is times
With preset Number memory function
Power supply voltage
Power consumption
Overall dimensions
Model Marshall stability instrument
Suitable for measuring the thermal stability and plastic deformation resistance of asphalt mixtures Stability and flow values. Provide accurate basis for the composition and proportion design of asphalt mixture. It features independent digital load and flow displays that automatically maintain peak load and corresponding flow readings, allowing the operator to instantly calculate the Marshall quotient peak load flow value. Load the specimen into the chuck, press the run button, and the instrument will automatically load, print the load peak value and flow value, and draw the relationship curve between load and deformation, and automatically unload, with a high degree of automation. Our company produces a variety of Marshall stability meters for you to choose from, and there is always one that suits you
Main technical parameters
Pressure measurement range type
Accuracy
Flow value measurement range
Accuracy
Load rising speed/
Indenter curvature radius steel parts
Voltage
Type digital display constant temperature water bath
Suitable for heating and constant temperature of various test pieces This instrument can provide standard constant-temperature specimens for the Marshall stability test of asphalt concrete, with functions such as precise temperature control and automatic temperature rise and constant temperature. Type low-temperature water bath can provide accurate standard temperature for penetration
Main technical parameters
Working voltage
Heating power
Temperature control normal temperature ~ ℃
Temperature control accuracy ℃ configuration Circulating water device ℃
Two types of electric waterproof membrane impermeability meter
It is an instrument used to test the water impermeability of petroleum asphalt linoleum and elastomer asphalt waterproof membrane, and can meet the specified test requirements , the electric air pump can automatically pressurize and stop working. It is a commonly used instrument at present. It can be used by relevant departments such as scientific research, construction, production, design and teaching.
Main technical parameters
Large test pressure and high pressure type
Number of test pieces per set
Component size
Water plate diameter
Source
Quantity
Type petroleum products flash point and fire point tester Cleveland opening method
This instrument is suitable for the determination of flash point and fire point of petroleum products according to the standard/petroleum product flash point and fire point determination method. The opening flash point is determined by this method when the opening flash point is lower than ℃. of petroleum products. This instrument complies with Ministry of Transportation standards.
Main technical indicators
Ignition mode, automatic scratch ignition,
Circuit heating power
SCR continuous temperature adjustment
Ignition source liquefied gas, coal gas
/ type electronic tensile testing machine
It is mainly used for tensile strength testing of new building waterproof materials, including new waterproof rolls, cloth, paper, waterproof coatings, waterproof sealing materials, etc., that is, at a set speed, the test within the gauge distance Stretching and measuring the force at break can also be used to determine the tensile properties of other non-metallic materials. The performance complies with the national standard test methods for asphalt waterproofing membranes. Our company produces electronic tensile testing machines of various specifications for you to choose from, there is always one that suits you
Main technical parameters
Maximum test force
Effective measurement range of test force
Minimum resolution of test force Force
Maximum distance between tensile fixtures
Test speed is divided into seven levels
Power supply
Rotary asphalt film oven
It is in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Transport and refers to Japanese standards It is designed and manufactured according to the relevant standards of the converting film oven in China. It is suitable for measuring the performance changes of semi-solid asphalt under the action of heating and air. This test method is relatively close to the actual situation of heating and mixing during use. The aging resistance of asphalt can be assessed in a short time.
Main technical parameters
Temperature control range ~℃
Heating power voltage
Rotation speed type/ type/
Test time type is about type is about
type Maximum theoretical density meter of asphalt mixture
It is suitable for measuring the maximum relative density of asphalt mixture by vacuum method, and can be used for asphalt mixture proportion design, road condition investigation, calculation of void ratio, compaction degree, etc. The instrument uses imported oil-free vacuum pumps, vibration motors, two vacuum containers, etc. The instrument can be used better than imported instruments.
Main technical parameters
Oscillation gap
Vacuum degree
Container volume
Oscillation mode continuous/gap
Power
Asphalt solvent recovery instrument trichlorethylene Recovery instrument
The Ministry of Communications stipulates in the "Testing Procedures for Asphalt Mixtures in Highway Engineering" that the centrifugal method be used to test the asphalt content. In the test, trichlorethylene must be used as the solvent to extract the solution of the asphalt mixture. The instrument consists of a stainless steel box compressor temperature controller. This instrument complies with Ministry of Transportation standards.
Main technical parameters
Temperature control range ℃ can be set arbitrarily
Recovery capacity/
Cooling method water-cooled tap water
Working voltage/
Far infrared asphalt thermometer< br/> A variety of domestically imported far-infrared asphalt thermometers use the latest technology, combined with laser technology, to quickly detect the timely surface temperature of objects. The instrument is portable, small and easy to operate! The measurable temperature range is from ℃ to ℃. Its automatic shutdown function saves electricity. The LCD display of this instrument has high clarity, low power consumption and is equipped with a night light. The volt battery it uses can work continuously for up to hours. Far infrared thermometer is an ideal instrument for measuring surface temperature. The operator neither needs to contact the instrument with the measured object nor calibrate its scale. The instrument is easy to operate and is equipped with four buttons. The operator can choose to turn on/off the LCD backlight laser beam and convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Far-infrared thermometers have auxiliary laser rays to help determine the measurement range. The optical resolution of the instrument is the target distance diameter ratio. The emissivity is a fixed value
The perforation resistance meter
is calculated based on the standard. Use a heavy hammer to drop from a height to impact the waterproof membrane to determine its resistance to puncture.
Main technical parameters
The scale length of the metal conduit is, and the graduation value
The weight of the weight is
The steel ball at the punch end is
The density of the cushion block is / Styrene
Backing plate aluminum plate
Net weight
Instrument dimensions
Membrane glazed tile vacuum water absorption instrument
It is based on the national standard asphalt waterproofing membrane test method of the People's Republic of China It is a special testing equipment developed to test the water absorption of petroleum asphalt paper tires, linoleum felt, and linoleum waterproofing membranes. It can also be used for water absorption tests of various ceramic tiles.
Main technical parameters Air density and negative pressure range +
Source voltage
Shape and size**
Heavy duty
Heavy duty petroleum asphalt wax content measuring instrument
is based on The "Standard Analysis Method for Petroleum Asphalt Wax Content"/"Test Method for Asphalt Wax Content" issued by China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Corporation is a special instrument for the development of automatic constant temperature refrigeration petroleum asphalt wax content required by the distillation method standard. Its temperature control part adopts a digital electronic temperature control meter with high precision, fast reflection and clear reading. The refrigeration machine is an imported high-power compressor, and the cryogenic temperature can reach ℃. It solves the shortcomings of the previous use of artificial dry ice cooling Dewar bottle insulation, which caused the temperature to be difficult to control, only one sample can be made at a time, and the analysis test operation is difficult. The petroleum asphalt wax content tester can perform analysis experiments on three samples at the same time. It has the advantages of rapid cooling, high precision control, easy operation, saving time and effort. It is an ideal analytical instrument for petrochemical, construction, highway construction and other industries.
Technical Parameters
Machine power. Refrigeration power, heating power
Stirring motor speed rpm.
The temperature sensor uses positive and negative numbers to indicate the difference.
The refrigeration working fluid is, the cooling speed is average/min. The limit temperature is ℃.
Using conditions power supply voltage, frequency, ambient temperature room temperature, relative humidity less than
Dimensions of refrigeration operating room
Temperature control accuracy °C.
Combustion method asphalt content tester
Combustion method asphalt content tester developed according to the regulations of the American Asphalt Technology Center. It has the advantages of environmental protection, safe, accurate and fast instrument digital display printing.
Main technical parameters
Balance weighing
Balance accuracy
Maximum sample weight
Test accuracy
Maximum temperature ℃
Working temperature ℃
Voltage ~.
Hydraulic test rutting sample forming machine
It integrates mechanical, electrical and hydraulic pressure. Compared with similar products, it has the characteristics of small size, high degree of automation, strong functions, convenient operation, etc., and is at the leading level in the country. In the three years since this instrument was put on the market, more than 100 sets have been sold, and the equipment is 100% in good condition. The instrument, produced in accordance with European standards, has been exported to the European market. It is the unit specially invited by the Ministry of Communications to prepare the production standards for this instrument. This machine is usually used in conjunction with rutting test instruments and is mainly used for rolling and forming asphalt mixture tests during rutting tests. Fully meets the requirements of the standard.
Main technical indicators
Trial mold specifications~
The radius of the rolling wheel is, and the width is
The moving speed of the trial car is round trip/minute
The pressure of the rolling wheel Within ~, it can be adjusted arbitrarily before leaving the factory. The tile preheating is ~℃, and it can be set arbitrarily
The overall dimensions of the whole machine are
The weight of the whole machine is
The power requirements of this machine are:
Type automatic rutting tester
It is mainly used to determine the high-temperature rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures, and can also be used for auxiliary inspection of asphalt mixture proportion design.
The test methods and various technical indicators used by this machine are in line with the national industry standards for asphalt mixture rutting test procedures and requirements.
The thermostatic box adopts external circulation heating method and the temperature field is uniform.
This machine has automatic temperature control, automatic timing, real-time display of the displacement of the rut, and automatic recording of the displacement curve and printing of reports.
The time, displacement time and temperature change curves are simultaneously displayed during the test, providing practical basis for scientific research units studying the rutting characteristics of asphalt mixtures.
Using an absolute temperature sensor to collect temperature, there is no temperature drift during long-term testing, which eliminates the impact of long-term working temperature drift of general thermoelectric corner temperature sensors on test data.
The temperature control adopts modulation control, which has high temperature stability and ensures no overshoot.
Using high-precision /bit/bit modules to ensure the accuracy and resolution of displacement measurement and temperature control.
The device application software is powerful.
Main technical parameters
Rolling speed of the roller/minute per trip
Travel distance of the test trolley
Rubber hardness of the roller, international standard hardness, contact between the roller and the test mold at ℃ Pressure
Trial mold size
Displacement measurement range~
Displacement measurement accuracy is less than
Test time of rutting~
The control range of the thermostat can be set to room temperature arbitrarily~ ℃, control accuracy ℃
Power supply voltage,,
Asphalt rotary compactor
Mainly used for the compaction of hot mix asphalt mixture emulsion mixture and other road material specimens, prepared for Specimens for strength shear indirect tensile and creep tests. Simulate the formation of asphalt mixture pavement and predict the long-term performance of the pavement
Technical indicators
Single-board computer operating panel control, hydraulic loading
Adjustable compaction pressure
Adjustable rotation angle
Rotation speed rpm, fixed
Number of rotations, adjustable
Mold barrel diameter, optional
Automatic data collection, printer output results
Emulsified asphalt charge tester
Suitable for determining the charge properties of various types of emulsified asphalt particle ions, both cation and anion types.
Main technical parameters
Power supply
Output voltage DC
Electrode plate size length
Width
Thickness
Control time~continuously adjustable
Type Asphalt Saybot Tester
This instrument is designed and manufactured by referring to the same type of foreign instruments. It is suitable for measuring the conditional viscosity of viscous petroleum asphalt, emulsified asphalt, liquid petroleum asphalt, etc. at higher temperatures, and is used to determine Asphalt construction temperature. Normally, the measurement temperature of viscous petroleum asphalt is ℃ ~ ℃. This instrument complies with the standards of "Asphalt Sebot Viscosity Test" of the Ministry of Communications of China.
Main technical parameters
Power supply
Power
Temperature control range from normal temperature to ℃
Temperature control accuracy ℃
Insulation tank size㎜
Overall dimensions㎜
Emulsified asphalt load wheel mill
This equipment is based on the "Test Procedures for Highway Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures" and is used to control the upper limit of the amount of asphalt in the emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixture to achieve the determination of the emulsified asphalt The purpose of optimal asphalt dosage in slurry seal mix.
Two main technical indicators
Motor power
Working voltage
Motor speed
Reduction box speed ratio
Rolling frequency
Emulsified asphalt consistency meter
It is designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements for the consistency test of emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixture in the "Highway Engineering Asphalt and Asphalt Mixture Test Procedures" standard of the Ministry of Communications of the People's Republic of China. The tester uses a specified cone to measure the consistency of the emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixture to test the paving workability of the emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixture, and then determine the consistency of the emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixture. Appropriate moisture content in mix design
Type low temperature bending tester
This instrument is designed and manufactured according to the requirements of the standard /, which is suitable for low temperature bending test of waterproof membrane and suitable for waterproof coating Determination of low temperature flexibility. It is mainly composed of upper and lower flat plate rotating shafts made of copper or steel materials and the shaft is supported by pitch-adjusting screws. The distance between the flat plates can be adjusted arbitrarily.
The bending tester is suitable for roll size or molded specimens prepared with polymer waterproof coatings.
Low-temperature flexibility tester for waterproofing membranes
This instrument complies with the regulations of the People's Republic of China and is used to measure the low-temperature flexibility of elastic and plastic waterproofing membranes. It consists of a low-temperature cabinet and a flexibility meter
/> Type Ⅱ Emulsified Asphalt Wet Wheel Wear Tester
This instrument is suitable for testing the wear resistance of emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixture after molding, and is used to determine the optimal asphalt content of the slurry seal mixture. .
Main technical parameters
Power supply voltage~
Quality of wear head
Time controller digital display is adjustable
Wear head rotation speed/revolution/
Circular template
Soxhlet extractor
Soxhlet extraction has the characteristics of reliable automation, versatility and true compliance. It is suitable for all ranges of solid-liquid extraction. You don’t have to worry about being stuck in method development. We provide you with a huge library of program adjustment parameters. Four different ready-to-use extraction modes are reserved for those already established and well-known extraction techniques, such as Standard Soxhlet Extraction, Soxhlet Heated Extraction, Hot Extraction, and Continuous Extraction. Whether it is Soxhlet extraction or thermal extraction, there is no need to install conversion components. Each extraction mode can be established in three steps: extraction, rinsing and drying, all controlled by computer to ensure the consistency of experimental conditions and the reliability of results. The standard version of the system refers to the dimensions of the sample glass tube and solvent beaker. The maximum volume of the sample glass tube is, and the maximum volume of the solvent beaker is. The extraction chamber is large enough to accommodate the cannula, which is a replacement for the sample glass tube.
Manufacturer price of heat-resistant suspension device for waterproof membrane
It complies with the requirements for the determination of the flow resistance of waterproof membrane when the temperature rises. The upper and lower surfaces of the test membrane are tested at the specified temperature or continuously at the specified temperature. Thermal resistance limits for different humidity determinations. This instrument is used to test the heat resistance requirements of products, or to specify the heat resistance limits of products, such as measuring the performance changes after aging. This instrument needs to be used in conjunction with an oven. This instrument meets/relevant requirements. Heat-resistant hanging device instrument composition This instrument consists of clips, scribers, pins, etc.
How to use the heat-resistant suspension device: First, cut the sample according to the specified size, and then mark out the portion of the sample that needs to be scraped off. Place the scraper on the electric stove and heat it up. After the scraper is hot enough, use the standard scraper to scrape the two areas on the front and back sides until the carcass. After the scraping is clean, install the scriber in the area where the scriber is installed, and make holes in the exposed area of the test piece. After fixing the two scribers with pins, use a marker to mark the front and back sides along the width direction of the test piece. Underline. After the marking is completed, remove the scriber and clamp the area with a clip so that the coating layer does not get caught. If necessary, cover both sides with a self-prepared non-stick layer such as silicon paper to facilitate the removal of the clip at the end of the test.
Cangzhou Xinglong Engineering Instrument Co., Ltd. is a high-tech entity integrating scientific research, development, production and operation. There are more than 60 scientific and technical personnel. The company has developed hundreds of products over the years. The main products include concrete testing instruments, cement testing instruments, highway geotechnical testing instruments, asphalt waterproof testing instruments, chemical analysis instruments, testing machines, balances, various test molds and screens, etc. . We can provide a full set of laboratory testing instruments and testing equipment for the engineering quality inspection centers of municipal colleges and universities in highway, railway, bridge and mixing stations. At the same time, professional technical personnel provide instrument consultation, technical explanation, installation, commissioning, equipment maintenance, etc. Our company always adheres to the principle of quality first and reputation first. With strong technical force, rich professional manufacturing experience, perfect quality assurance system and zero-distance after-sales service, we can build a bridge of friendship with you.
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