Thermal furnace LBC-101

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Product Overview
Labotemp Asphalt Ignition Furnace LBC-101 is a precision testing system designed for accurate determination of asphalt binder content in hot mix asphalt samples using the ignition method. The system eliminates the need for solvent extraction by providing a faster, safer, and more environmentally responsible alternative. It features an integrated high-accuracy balance that continuously monitors sample weight during combustion and automatically calculates asphalt binder content with up to 0.10% accuracy. The furnace supports a maximum sample capacity of 4000 g, includes intelligent endpoint detection, automated operation, and real-time data monitoring via a large industrial touch-screen interface.

Key Capabilities

• Precision asphalt binder analysis with 0.10% test accuracy
• Maximum sample capacity: 4000 g; recommended sample weight: 1000–2000 g
• Integrated precision balance for continuous weight monitoring and automatic calculations
• Standard operating temperature 538°C with maximum chamber temperature up to 800°C and secondary combustion chamber up to 900°C
• Automated, one-touch operation with automatic endpoint detection and automatic printing of results

Features

• Real-time monitoring (temperature, sample mass, weight loss, correction factor, asphalt content) via industrial 7-inch touch-screen interface
• Complies with AASHTO T308, ASTM D6307, and NCAT ignition method requirements
• Intelligent temperature control system for stable, repeatable combustion conditions; temperature accuracy ±5°C
• Balance capacity 12 kg with balance accuracy 0.1 g
• Secondary combustion chamber with exhaust filtration and secondary combustion filter device to reduce emissions
• Built-in self-diagnostic and alarm functions for operational reliability and user safety
• High-performance thermal insulation keeping external surface temperature < 45°C
• Flexible data processing and correction factor settings to support different aggregate and asphalt mixture characteristics
• Designed for continuous operation in asphalt plants, highway laboratories, research facilities, and quality control environments

Applications

• Determination of asphalt binder content in hot mix asphalt (HMA) for mix design verification and production control
• Compliance testing in highway laboratories, transportation agencies, and accredited materials testing facilities
• Batch validation, process optimization, and consistency monitoring at asphalt plants
• Quality control, research studies on aggregate–binder ratios, material performance and pavement durability
• Routine acceptance testing, specification compliance, and forensic pavement investigations in civil engineering laboratories

Standard Accessories

• Sample baskets
• Basket covers
• Trays
• Basket retainer brackets
• Rolls of printer paper
• Transport handle
• Aluminum cooldown plate
• Cool down safety cage
• Fan motor lubricant
• Face shield

Caractéristiques / Spécifications techniques

• Maximum Temperature: 800°C
• Standard Working Temperature: 538°C
• Balance Capacity: 12 kg
• Power Supply: AC 380V 50Hz ±10V, 15A
• Maximum Sample Weight: 4000 g
• Recommended Sample Weight: 1000–2000 g
• Temperature Accuracy: ±5°C
• Secondary Combustion Chamber Temperature: 900°C
• Balance Accuracy: 0.1 g
• Asphalt Content Test Accuracy: 0.10%
• Combustion Chamber Dimensions (L × W × H): 350 × 440 × 330 mm
• Operation Mode: Automatic
• Result Printing: Automatic printing of test results
• Thermal Insulation: External surface temperature < 45°C
• Exhaust Treatment: Secondary combustion filter device
• Gross Weight: 260 kg
• Net Weight: 210 kg
• Overall Dimensions (L × W × H): 830 × 660 × 1780 mm
• Package Size: 1000 × 770 × 1680 mm