TE-BBR SD Bending Beam Rheometer
TE-BBR SD Bending Beam Rheometer
TE-BBR SD Bending Beam Rheometer
- Description:
TE-BBR SD Bending Beam Rheometer
- Model:
TE-BBR SD
- Manufacturer:
CANNON
Product Information
  • Description
  • Standard
  • Feature
  • Specification
  • Configuration
  • Software
Description


TE-BBR SD Bending Beam Rheometer

The TE-BBR SD is a thermoelectrically-cooled bending beam rheometer for testing flexural creep of asphalt binders from ambient to –40 °C (±0.03 °C). A crack seal option provides for low temperature characterization of crack seal “creep” under load for 0.5” thick specimens.


The TE-BBR SD meets or exceeds ASTM, AASHTO, and SHRP provisions for flexural creep testing of asphalt binders, including ASTM D6648, AASHTO T 313, SHRP Binder Provisions.

Common applications include flexural creep of asphalt binders and low temperature characterization of crack seal under load.

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Common Applications

• Flexural creep of asphalt binders

• Low temperature characterization of crack seal under load


Reliable and Versatile Performance

• Instruments installed and in operation in asphalt testing labs throughout the world

• Performance verified through ASTM round-robin testing

• Pneumatic pressure regulators allow operator to adjust pressure on main input line, air bearing, and load shaft support

• Capable of measuring specimen beam loads from 0 g to 450 g

• Instrument provided with factory-calibration in an ISO 9001-registered laboratory

• Digital thermometer and probe included with instrument purchase, along with a one year warranty


Simple, Automated Testing

• Easy-to-use Windows®-based operational software (included) controls the entire testing process and provides a visual display of stress and strain

• Simple data transfer via USB interface

• Reports and graphs can be printed on any Windows compatible printer


Compact, self-contained unit

• TE-cooled with solid-state Peltier elements. Requires no pressurized coolants (a separate air-water heat exchanger is included) and is environmentally friendly

• An integrated, self-contained bath cools using methanol or ethanol as the bath medium

Standard

• ASTM D6648

• AASHTO T 313

• SHRP Binder Provisions

Feature

• Meets or exceeds ASTM, AASHTO, and SHRP requirement for low temperature flexural creep testing of asphalt binders including ASTM D6648 and AASHTO T 313

• Instrument sample supports feature specimen support strips 3 mm ±0.30 mm in top radius

• Temperature range: ambient to −40 °C.

• Temperature stability: ±0.03 °C with resolution to ±0.01 °C

• Resolves specimen beam deflection to 0.155 µm (1550 Å)

• Resolves force to within 0.147 mN (0.015 g)

Specification
DescriptionTechnical Specification
throughput6 results per hour
Sample capacity1
Flexural creepstiffness range20 MPa to 1 GPa
Sample supports 

Specimen suppport strips 3 mm ±0.30 mm in top radius

Bath volume

5 L (1.33 gal)

Temperature range

Ambient to –40 °C (±0.03 °C stability; ±0.01 °Cresolution)

Sample dimensions 12.7 x 6.35 x 127mm
Operating conditions15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity(non-condensing), Installation Category II; Pollution Degree 2
Electrical specifications120 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 1,800 watts power consumption
ComplianceCE Mark; EMC directive (2004/108/EC); Low voltage directive (2006/95/EC); HI-POT (1900 VDC, 60 sec.); ROHS
Data outputUSB


Configuration

• TE-BBR SD Thermoelectric Bending Beam Rheometer consists of the bending beam rheometer with load unit

• air/water heat exchanger

• a complete calibration kit

• a set of 6 aluminum molds with mylar separators

• a digital thermometer with probe, and data storage/management software

• Computer sold separately

Accessories/Spare Parts

Accessories & Consumables

• Complete TE-BBR SD calibration kit: rugged carrying case containing a high precision gage block, cut stainless steel thin beam, 1/4” compliance beam, four100 g weights and NIST-traceable calibration certificates

• Silicone rubber mold for TE-BBR SD: simplifies the procedure for making asphalt beams

• Aluminum mold for TE-BBR SD: simplifies the procedure for making asphalt beams

• Aluminum molds (6) for TE-BBR SD: simplifies the procedure for making asphalt beams

• Crack seal kit: includes set of 6 modified beam supports, thin and thick beam (for calibration),installation hardware and documentation

• Crack seal mold for TE-BBR SD

• Crack seal molds (set of 6) for BBR

• Plastic strip set: 12 each 3/4” strips and 24 each1/2” strips

• Strip, 1/2” x 7” Plastic

• Strip 3/4” x 6 1/2” Plastic

• Strip 1” x 7” Plastic