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Appareil d'essai pour ciment d'asphalte moussé
modèle The Foamer


Description

"THE FOAMER" is designed and manufactured to provide highly accurate and repeatable foamed asphalt samples that are used for Warm Mix Asphalt Mix Designs in the Laboratory. "THE FOAMER" is rugged and can easily be used in tandem with a laboratory mixer. Below are some features of "THE FOAMER":

  • Fully Automated PLC Control System (Digital Graphic Interface) assures correct timing and control of the foamed asphalt and features touch screen controls for all operations.
  • Proportions, flow-rates, timing, pressures, and volume of both Asphalt Cement (AC) and Water can all be validated and are adjustable. 
  • Up to 14 pounds of AC can be accommodated by this system
  • Reservoir is lined with special high-temperature, disposable polymer bag which can be discarded upon completion of test.
  • The System accepts standard 1 quart and 1 gallon cans of asphalt cement at room temperature; handling of hot asphalt and containers is not necessary
  • The System incorporates a "Quick-Change" feature that allows batches to be sequentially run with literally no clean-up.
  • System allows for easy clean-up and minimum residual asphalt
  • Unit is Mobile and has adjustable dispensing height

 

Specifications

 

DIMENSIONS:

Width                   35”

Length                 36”

Height                  85”

Weight                  300lbs.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Electrical                     120 VAC, 20-Amp

Compressed Air        50 PSIG (551.58 kPa);

                                    consumption <1 SCFM (28.32 SLPM)

 Water                        Standard Tap Water;

                                    consumption <1 CFM (28.32 liters)

 

CAPACITY:

Asphalt Cement         1.64 US gallons liquid

 

TEMPERATURE:  

Maximum System Temperature 350F (176.67C)                                                                                               

 

COMPONENTS:

Frame

Extruded Aluminum Framing

 

Chamber

Heated and Pressurized Aluminum Chamber with reservoir

which accepts standard 1 quart and 1 gallon containers of asphalt

cement. High Temperature Polymer Bag and Tube are located

inside the reservoir.  Heated/Pressurized Chamber

 

Controls

Fully Automated PLC Control System (Digital Graphic Interface)

assures correct timing and control of the foamed asphalt and

features touch screen controls for all operations. Control System

has an attached printer which is used to print test parameters.  

 

Adapters

Utilized to accept standard 1 quart and 1 gallon containers

 

Electric Winch

Utilized to Raise and Lower Chamber for various laboratory mixer heights.