LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus is a Fraass breaking point tester for bitumen brittle point determination and low-temperature asphalt binder testing 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.
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.
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Fraass breaking point testing for bitumen brittle behavior
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus determines the low-temperature brittle behavior of bitumen and asphalt binder under EN 12593, IP 80. It supports laboratories searching for an automatic Fraass breaking point tester, EN 12593 bitumen breaking point equipment, or IP 80 brittle point apparatus for pavement binder compliance and cold-climate material selection.
What is LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus used for?
LS-BRT-D Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus is used for Fraass breaking point and low-temperature bitumen brittle behavior 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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