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LBT-1A08 Asphalt Liquid Crystal Softening Point Tester

LBT-1A08 Asphalt Softening Point Tester – Product Introduction This instrument is designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements specified in GB/T 4507 “Method for Determination of Softening Point of Petroleum Asphalt” of the People’s Republic of China, as well as T0606-2011 “Asphalt Softening Point Test (Ring-and-Ball Method)” from the industry standard JTG 3410-2025 “Test Procedures for Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures in Highway Engineering.” It is suitable for determining the softening point of various types of asphalt, including road petroleum asphalt, coal tar asphalt, and liquid petroleum asphalt, making it the preferred choice for asphalt manufacturers, highway and bridge construction entities, and relevant colleges, universities, and research institutions. Key Technical Features: 1. Compact benchtop design; microcomputer-controlled, linear heating, and automatic stirring ensure accurate and reliable measurement results, with test outcomes automatically displayed upon completion. 2. Equipped with a 5-inch LCD touch screen that automatically records the temperature rise per minute. 3. The beaker is made of high‑temperature‑resistant glass, and the specifications of the steel ball positioning ring and steel balls comply with standard requirements. 4. Features an automatic stirring mechanism and can simultaneously test two samples. Technical Parameters: | Parameter Name | Specification | |------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Power Supply Voltage | AC 220 V (allowable tolerance: -5% to +10%), 50 Hz | | Measurement Range | For samples with a softening point below 80°C, use distilled water as the heating medium: +5°C to +80°C; for samples with a softening point above 80°C, use glycerin as the heating medium: +32°C to +160°C. | | Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C | | Heating Rate | Automatically adjusts to 5.0 ± 0.5°C/min after three minutes. | | Heating Power | 650 W | | External Dimensions | 410 × 240 × 330 mm | | Weight | 5 kg |

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LBT-1A08 Asphalt Liquid Crystal Softening Point Tester

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Product Introduction:

This instrument is designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements specified in GB/T 4507, “Method for Determination of Softening Point of Petroleum Asphalt,” and T 0606‑2011, “Asphalt Softening Point Test (Ring-and-Ball Method),” as outlined in JTG 3410‑2025, “Test Procedures for Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures in Highway Engineering.” It is suitable for determining the softening point of various types of asphalt, including road petroleum asphalt, coal tar asphalt, and liquid petroleum asphalt, and is the preferred equipment for asphalt manufacturers, highway and bridge construction entities, as well as relevant colleges, universities, and research institutions.

Key technical features:

1. This instrument features a compact benchtop design, with microcomputer control, linear heating, and automatic stirring. It delivers accurate and reliable measurement results and automatically displays the test outcomes upon completion.

2. 5-inch LCD touch screen; automatically records the temperature rise per minute.

3. The beaker is made of high-temperature-resistant glass, and the specifications and dimensions of the steel ball positioning ring, the steel ball, and other components comply with the requirements stipulated in the relevant standards.

4. Equipped with an automatic stirring device, it can simultaneously test two samples.

Technical Specifications:

Parameter Name	Detailed description
Power supply voltage	AC 220 V (permissible tolerance: -5% to +10%), 50 Hz
Measurement range	For specimens with a softening point below 80°C, use distilled water as the heating medium, with a temperature range of +5°C to +80°C. For specimens with a softening point above 80°C, use glycerin as the heating medium, with a temperature range of +32°C to +160°C.
Temperature resolution	0.1℃
Heating rate	After three minutes, it automatically adjusts to 5.0 + 0.5 °C/min.
Heating power	650W
External dimensions	410x240x330mm
Weight	5kg

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FAQs

Do you supply full-set testing instruments for asphalt and geotechnical engineering projects?

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Customer Reviews

European Plastic Pipe Manufacturer｜Purchase: Ring Stiffness & Hydrostatic Burst Tester

From Thomas Bennett, Quality Director, UK plastic pipe factory

2026.06.05

★★★★★

“We have purchased two sets of pipe testing equipment from Laibote (Tianjin) for 18 months. The ring stiffness and hydrostatic burst testing machines run stably for daily batch inspection, test data matches ISO standard requirements precisely, and the intelligent test software is easy for our operators to master. Their after-sales team offers timely remote technical guidance whenever we have operational problems, spare parts supply is efficient. We have arranged a second bulk order for our new production workshop and will recommend Laibote’s testing machines to our industry partners across Europe.”

Middle East Construction Lab｜Purchase: Universal Electronic Testing Machine & Geotextile Test Equipment

From Mohamed Kareem, Lab Manager, UAE third-party construction inspection institute

2026.06.05

★★★★★

“We compared multiple testing equipment brands from Europe and China before cooperating with Laibote. Their WDW universal tester and full-set geotextile testing instruments meet local construction testing standards perfectly. Custom fixtures tailored per our specimen specifications save much testing time. Pre-sale technical communication was patient and professional; engineers provided online operation training after goods arrived. Stable machine performance greatly improves our laboratory’s detection efficiency, we are satisfied with cost performance and overall service.”

Southeast Asia Rubber & Polymer Factory｜Purchase: Vicat Softening Point & Tensile Testing Machine

From Tanaka Hiroshi, R&D Supervisor, Indonesia rubber materials enterprise

2026.06.05

★★★★★

“Laibote’s Vicat softening point tester and electronic tensile machine have been applied to our raw material incoming inspection and new formula development for over one year. High testing accuracy effectively controls our product defect rate. What impresses us most is their responsive after-sale service; technical staff reply our troubleshooting requests within 24 hours even for time zone differences. Compared with expensive European brands, Laibote’s equipment balances quality and price excellently, we plan to expand procurement of auxiliary testing instruments next quarter.”

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