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Marshall Testing Machine
Description
Used for asphalt mix design to determine optimum stability and flow values for bituminous mixtures.
Accuracy & Specifications
Load reading accuracy ±10 N per ASTM D6927
ASTM D6927AASHTO T245
Asphalt Equipment
Specialized instruments for bituminous mix design, penetration, viscosity, and Marshall stability testing.
5 devices in this category
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Asphalt Extraction Machine
Description
Used to separate bituminous binder from aggregate in mix samples to analyze binder content and verify specification compliance.
Accuracy & Specifications
Binder content determination accuracy ±0.1% per ASTM D2172
ASTM D2172ASTM D6307
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Penetration Test Apparatus
Description
Used to measure the consistency of bitumen by measuring the depth of penetration of a standard needle into the bitumen sample at 25°C.
Accuracy & Specifications
Penetration measurement accuracy ±0.1 mm per ASTM D5
ASTM D5BS EN 1426
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Softening Point Device
Description
Used to determine the Ring & Ball softening point temperature of bitumen to verify its heat resistance in hot weather.
Accuracy & Specifications
Temperature measurement accuracy ±0.5°C per ASTM D36
ASTM D36BS EN 1427
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Flash & Fire Point Tester
Description
Used to determine the minimum temperature at which petroleum product vapors ignite — a safety measure for storage and transport.
Accuracy & Specifications
Temperature measurement accuracy ±1°C per ASTM D92
ASTM D92BS 4689
Why Is Asphalt Equipment an Engineering Necessity?
Asphalt quality directly determines road durability and traffic safety. Marshall equipment, penetration testers, and softening point devices provide the engineering data required for bituminous mix design and compliance verification. ASAS Lab conducts all asphalt tests per ASTM D6927 and AASHTO standards with ISO 9001-calibrated instruments. Our results are recognized in major highway and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia.