Bitumen Extractor

Bitumen Extractor for Bitumen Content Determination

The Bitumen Extractor is used to determine the percentage of bitumen present in bituminous paving mixtures.

It separates bitumen from aggregate material and is commonly used for asphalt quality control, road construction laboratories and pavement-material testing.

Bitumen extractor for determining bitumen content in asphalt mixtures




    Product Overview

    The unit uses a removable, precision-machined aluminium rotor bowl mounted on a vertical shaft. A filter-paper disc is fitted between the bowl and cover plate and secured using a knurled nut.

    The bowl assembly is enclosed within a durable metal housing mounted on a heavy cast base for stable operation during extraction.

    Key Features

    • Precision-machined aluminium rotor bowl
    • Removable bowl assembly for cleaning and sample handling
    • Filter-paper separation system
    • Knurled tightening nut for secure closure
    • Heavy cast base for stable operation
    • Designed for bituminous-mixture testing

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    Applications

    • Determination of bitumen content in asphalt mixtures
    • Road and pavement quality control
    • Asphalt plant laboratories
    • Civil engineering material testing
    • Bituminous mix inspection and research
    Testing Benefits

    The controlled extraction arrangement supports repeatable separation of bitumen from aggregate and assists laboratories in evaluating asphalt-mixture composition and quality.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a Bitumen Extractor used for?

    It is used to determine the percentage of bitumen present in a bituminous aggregate mixture.

    What is the rotor bowl made from?

    The current product information lists a precision-machined aluminium rotor bowl.

    Why is filter paper used?

    The filter-paper disc helps retain aggregate particles while allowing the extracted liquid phase to separate during testing.

    Where is a Bitumen Extractor commonly used?

    It is commonly used in asphalt plants, highway laboratories, road-construction quality control and material-testing facilities.

    For specifications and quotation, contact Labtek Enterprises.

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