Ductimeter High Performance Ductilometer | Burgan UAE
The Ductimeter High Performance Ductilometer is a precision instrument by Controls SPA for determining the ductility of bituminous materials by measuring elongation before breaking, available across UAE and GCC through Burgan Equipment Co. The test is performed by pulling two ends of briquette specimens apart at a specified speed and temperature, measuring both elongation and tensile force simultaneously.
Overview
The Ductimeter High Performance Ductilometer features an insulated stainless steel water bath with a closed-loop PID temperature control system, double-screw rod drive mechanism, and PC-controlled operation with dedicated software. It handles 4 briquette specimens simultaneously with a maximum carriage travel of 1500 mm, making it ideal for high-throughput asphalt binder quality control laboratories.
The system includes automatic carriage return at 500 mm/min after each test to reduce dead time and increase productivity. All parts in contact with water are made of stainless steel for long-term durability and corrosion resistance.
Ductimeter High Performance Ductilometer — Key Performance Features
4 Tension Line Capacity: The Ductimeter High Performance Ductilometer accommodates 4 briquette specimens simultaneously, maximizing laboratory throughput and reducing overall testing time per batch.
Closed-Loop PID Temperature Control: A closed-loop PID system maintains constant water bath temperature from 4°C to 30°C with a water chiller. Plate-type base heaters provide better temperature uniformity throughout the bath without causing water turbulence.
Adjustable Testing Speed: The double-screw rod and mobile carriage enable test speeds adjustable from 5 to 100 mm/min, covering all standard ductility test requirements. High carriage return speed of 500 mm/min minimizes dead time between tests.
PC-Controlled Operation: The Ductimeter High Performance Ductilometer is fully controlled by PC using dedicated software. Operators can select test parameters, monitor real-time load and elongation graphs, compare multiple test results, and store all test data for reporting and analysis.
Load and Elongation Measurement: Elongation is measured automatically by an encoder optical system. Load measurement is performed by load cells with a maximum capacity of 1200N (up to 300N per line with 4 load cells), providing full force-ductility test capability for modified bitumen.
Real-Time Graphical Display: PC software provides real-time display of load/elongation graphs with advanced visualization options including single or multi-graph display and function for multiple test data comparison.
Automatic Specimen Failure Recognition: The dedicated software automatically detects specimen failure, stops the test, and records the final elongation and load values without operator intervention.
Technical Specifications
- Briquette Capacity: 4
- Maximum Carriage Travel: 1500 mm
- Testing Speed: Adjustable from 5 to 100 mm/min
- Carriage Return Speed: 500 mm/min
- Temperature Range: 4°C to 30°C (with water chiller)
- Elongation Measurement: Encoder optical system
- Maximum Load Measurement: 1200 N (by load cells)
- Power Rating: approximately 1200 W
- Overall Dimensions: 2434 x 412 x 385 mm (L x D x H)
- Weight: approximately 100 kg
- Machine Control: PC with dedicated software (PC not included)
- Compliance Standards: EN 13398, EN 13589, EN 13703, ASTM D113, ASTM D6084, AASHTO T51, AASHTO T300
