Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO)

Short-Term Binder Aging

Rolling Thin Film Ovens measure the effect of heat and air on a moving film of semi-solid bituminous materials. They simulate the short-term aging of asphalt binders, typically happening during asphalt mixing and paving operations.

Description

The Rolling Thin Film Oven is used for measuring the effect of heat and air on a moving film of semi-solid bituminous materials. The internal chamber is made from stainless steel, insulated with fiberglass or similar, with an external frame made from engine-turned stainless steel and a door with a centrally located window. Special attention has been given to the safety features which conform to CE requirements.

The oven is supplied complete with flow meter, ASTM 13C thermometer and 8 heat resistant glass containers (64 m high x 140 mm diameter).

The oven must be connected to a compressed air source supplying 2 bar minimum pressure. If not available in the laboratory we recommend to order Diaphragm pump (see accessories).

 

 

Main Features

  • Capacitive touch-screen display with 7” color control panel, including temperature/time graph, timer function, visual warnings and digital air flow regulator
  • Full conformity to temperature specifications (time to reach target temperature after switch on, target temperature adjustment after samples insertion) from the Standards
  • Able to maintain a temperature of 163°C ± 0.5°C, or any other user defined test temperature between ambient and 200°C
  • Safety features: Automatic over-temperature switch, door switch, internal light, alarm for door open with fan still running; magneto-thermic switch
  • Integral stainless steel structure, internal and external
  • Door with double-glazed window
  • Door locking system allowing easy opening also with busy hands

Technical Specifications

  • Construction: full stainless steel, interior and exterior
  • Temperature range: from +50 to +200°C (default 163°C) ± 0.5°C
  • Air flow: adjustable from 0.1 to 10’000 ml/min
  • External connections:
    – USB connection for USB pendrive connection, allowing to upload or save test profiles (including temperature, flow meter and carousel speed setpoints and PID settings)
    – Serial connection allowing to remotely upload and download test profiles from PC
  • Safety features:
    – Automatic over-temperature switch
    – Door switch
    – Internal light
    – Alarm for door open
    – Test phase completed alarm
    – Magnetothermic switch
  • Power: 3000 W
  • External dimensions: 750 x 750 x 900 mm (w x d x h)
  • Weight: approx. 110 kg

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Ordering Information

81-PV1632 RFTOT Asphalt oven for rolling thin film oven test. Complete with ASTM 13C thermometers and 8 glass containers. 230V/50Hz/1ph

Accessories

82-PV0160/10MF Loss on heat thermometer IP 47C ASTM 13C, range +155 to +170°C, mercury free with alternative liquid
81-PV0161/10 Spare glass container
81-PV0161/12 Diaphragm pump for RTOFT oven 110-230V/50-60Hz/1Ph
81-PV0161/13 Scraper for RTFOT bottle
81-PV0161/14 Metal rack for holding/cooling RTFOT bottles
81-PV0161/15 RTFOT bottle tong