LS-BBR Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR)
LS-BBR Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR)
LS-BBR Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) is a bending beam rheometer and direct tension tester for asphalt binder testing for ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313, EN 14771 workflows.
Lithostek bending beam rheometer (bbr) delivers certified performance for ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313, EN 14771 workflows.
Workflow: BBR & Direct Tension (DTT/DT) Asphalt Binder Test Systems
Standards: ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313, EN 14771
Applications
- Quality control
- Material analysis
- Research testing
- Cooling Rate: RT to -18°C / 40m
- Precision: 0.1mm LVDT
- Interface: Industrial Tablet
- Construction: Stainless Steel
Key Features
Hybrid Refrigeration Mode
Combines Peltier elements with an external chiller for rapid cool-down from ambient to -18°C within 40 minutes with ±0.1°C precision.
Vibration Isolation Design
The chiller unit is connected via flexible hoses to eliminate mechanical resonance, ensuring zero interference with sensitive creep measurements.
Digital Metrology Suite
Equipped with an integrated LVDT calibration device and high-resolution sensors for S(t) and m-value indices.
Intelligent Fluid Dynamics
Features an adjustable magnetic stirrer in the liquid bath to ensure absolute temperature uniformity across the specimen zone.
Application & Search Guide
Bending beam rheometer and direct tension testing
LS-BBR Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) is low-temperature asphalt binder test equipment for bending beam rheometer stiffness, m-value, direct tension fracture strain, and thermal cracking evaluation under ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313, EN 14771. It supports laboratories comparing virgin, RTFO-aged, and PAV-aged binder performance.
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Technical FAQ
What is LS-BBR Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) used for?
LS-BBR Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) is used for low-temperature asphalt binder testing workflows in civil engineering materials laboratories, quality control labs, research programs, and construction material acceptance testing.
Which standards does LS-BBR support?
LS-BBR supports ASTM D6648, AASHTO T313, EN 14771. Lithostek can also configure reporting fields, accessories, and calibration documents around local project or laboratory requirements.
Can Lithostek configure LS-BBR for my laboratory?
Yes. Lithostek application engineers can review specimen format, target standards, throughput, power supply, data output, and training requirements before quoting a suitable configuration.
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