Ring and Ball Test Set
STANDART: TS EN 1427; ASTM D36; AASHTO T53
LT-AS0036 Ring and Ball Test Set
LT-G0246 Analog Hot Plate with Magnetic Stirrer
LT-AS0036/1 Steel Ball
LT-AS0036/2 Ball Centering Guide
LT-AS0036/3 Brass Ring | 2 pcs.
LT-G0404 Glass Beaker | 600ml
LT-G0182 Glass Thermometer | 110°C
The Ring and Ball Test Set determines the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders using the standard ring and ball method. The complete set provides the main components required for controlled heating, specimen support and temperature measurement.
- Ring and ball test method: Determines the softening temperature of bituminous materials.
- Analog heated magnetic stirrer: Provides controlled heating and continuous bath circulation.
- Uniform temperature distribution: Magnetic stirring helps maintain a homogeneous temperature throughout the test liquid.
- Two steel balls: Used to apply the standard load to the prepared bitumen specimens.
- Ball centering guides: Keep the steel balls correctly positioned above the specimens.
- Two brass rings: Support the prepared bituminous specimens during testing.
- 600 ml glass beaker: Provides the test bath for heating the specimens.
- Glass thermometer: Measures bath temperature up to 110 °C.
- Complete test configuration: Supplied as a practical laboratory set for routine softening point determination.
- Standards compliance: Supports testing according to TS EN 1427, ASTM D36 and AASHTO T53.
| Product Code | Product Name | Weight (kg) | Dimensions (mm) |
| LT-AS0036 | Ring and Ball Test Set | 4 | 280 × 400 × 200 |
What Is a Ring and Ball Test Set?
The Ring and Ball Test Set determines the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders. The test evaluates the temperature at which a prepared bituminous specimen reaches a specified degree of softness under standard conditions.
Softening point is an important property in asphalt and bitumen quality control. It helps laboratories compare different binders and evaluate their behaviour as temperature increases.
The Liya Test LT-AS0036 Ring and Ball Test Set is supplied as a complete laboratory configuration with a heated magnetic stirrer, steel balls, centering guides, brass rings, glass beaker and thermometer.
Controlled Heating and Stirring
The LT-G0246 Analog Hot Plate with Magnetic Stirrer heats the test bath while continuously circulating the liquid.
Continuous stirring helps distribute heat throughout the glass beaker. This reduces local temperature differences and supports more consistent test conditions around both specimens.
The operator controls the heating process according to the applicable test method. Unlike the LT-AS0037 automatic model, LT-AS0036 does not use automatic optical detection or integrated cooling.
Steel Balls and Centering Guides
The set includes two steel balls used during the softening point test. Each ball is positioned above a prepared specimen using a centering guide.
The guides keep the balls correctly aligned with the brass rings. As temperature increases, the bituminous specimens soften gradually under the weight of the steel balls.
Correct positioning is important for repeatable testing and consistent interpretation of the softening point.
Brass Rings and Glass Beaker
The system includes two brass rings for preparing the bituminous specimens. The rings provide the standard specimen geometry required for the ring and ball procedure.
A 600 ml glass beaker contains the test bath. Its transparent construction allows the operator to observe the specimens throughout the heating process.
Temperature Measurement
The supplied glass thermometer measures temperatures up to approximately 110 °C. The operator monitors the bath temperature continuously during the test.
Accurate temperature observation is essential because the reported softening point corresponds directly to the temperature at the specified specimen deformation condition.
Complete Laboratory Test Set
The LT-AS0036 Ring and Ball Test Set is supplied with the main components needed for routine softening point testing:
analog heated magnetic stirrer, steel balls, ball centering guides, brass rings, 600 ml glass beaker and glass thermometer. Liya’s current product page lists this same configuration.
Testing According to EN 1427 and ASTM D36
The Ring and Ball Test Set supports softening point determination according to TS EN 1427, ASTM D36 and AASHTO T53. These standards cover the ring and ball method for evaluating the softening characteristics of bituminous materials. Liya Test lists all three standards for LT-AS0036.
Overall, the Ring and Ball Test Set combines controlled heating, uniform bath circulation and standard test accessories in a compact laboratory configuration. Therefore, laboratories can determine bitumen softening points under controlled and repeatable test conditions.
