LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus is a bitumen softening point tester and ring and ball apparatus for EN 12593, IP 80 workflows. As temperature decreases, binder transitions from a visco-plastic to an elasto-brittle state — this instrument identifies the precise cracking threshold under standardized bending conditions.
Lithostek fraass breaking point apparatus delivers certified performance for EN 12593, IP 80 workflows.
Workflow: Softening Point
Standards: EN 12593, IP 80
Applications
- Quality control
- Material analysis
- Research testing
- Temperature Range: -38 ~ +30°C
- Bending Stroke: 3.5 mm
- Test Plate: 41×20×0.15
- Portable: 4.3 kg
Key Features
Direct Cracking-Point Determination
Applies a controlled bending deflection to a thin bitumen film on a standardized steel plate. As the cooling bath lowers temperature at a steady rate, the operator visually identifies the exact moment of film fracture — the Fraass breaking point.
Wide Operating Envelope
The cooling system supports temperatures from -38°C to +30°C, enabling characterization of both conventional and polymer-modified binders across an extended low-temperature range suitable for cold-climate infrastructure research.
Compact & Field-Deployable
Weighing only 4.3 kg in its packed configuration, the LS-BRT-1 is ideal for both permanent laboratory installations and temporary field-testing setups at construction sites or mobile QC stations.
Application & Search Guide
Bitumen softening point and binder consistency testing
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus is used for bitumen softening point testing and binder consistency evaluation under EN 12593, IP 80. The equipment supports asphalt binder QC labs that need ring-and-ball or breaking-point results for pavement material selection and compliance reporting.
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Technical FAQ
What is LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus used for?
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus is used for bitumen softening point workflows in civil engineering materials laboratories, quality control labs, research programs, and construction material acceptance testing.
Which standards does LS-BRT-D support?
LS-BRT-D supports EN 12593, IP 80. Lithostek can also configure reporting fields, accessories, and calibration documents around local project or laboratory requirements.
Can Lithostek configure LS-BRT-D 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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