Ductility Testing Machine

Ductility Testing Machine for Bitumen – IS: 1208

The Ductility Testing Machine is used to determine the ductility of bitumen and bituminous materials.

The existing product specification identifies the apparatus in accordance with IS: 1208 and allows testing of up to three specimens simultaneously.

Ductility testing machine for bitumen testing




    Product Overview

    A motor-driven reduction gear moves the testing carriage along a lead screw at a controlled rate. The specimen assembly operates inside a stainless-steel-lined water bath.

    The current configuration includes an electric pump circulator, heater and thermostatic temperature control to help maintain consistent bath conditions during testing.

    Key Features

    • Electrically operated testing mechanism
    • Tests up to three specimens simultaneously
    • Motor-driven reduction gear
    • Moving carriage on lead screw
    • Stainless-steel-lined water bath
    • Electric pump circulator and heater
    • Thermostatic temperature control

    Related Testing Equipment: Bitumen Extractor  •  Ring and Ball Apparatus  •  Tar Viscometer

    Product Specifications

    • Purpose: bitumen ductility determination
    • Listed standard: IS: 1208
    • Operation: electrically operated
    • Specimen capacity: up to 3 specimens
    • Bath: stainless-steel lined
    Applications

    Used in bitumen testing laboratories, road and pavement quality control, asphalt research, civil engineering laboratories and bituminous-material evaluation.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Ductility Testing Machine measure?

    It determines how far a bitumen specimen can elongate under specified test conditions before breaking.

    Which standard is listed for this machine?

    The existing specification identifies IS: 1208.

    How many specimens can be tested at one time?

    The current product information states that up to three specimens can be tested simultaneously.

    Why is a water bath used?

    The water bath helps maintain controlled temperature conditions during ductility testing.

    For technical details and quotation, contact Labtek Enterprises.

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