ATS Bending Beam Rheometer

The ATS Bending Beam Rheometer measures the flexural creep stiffness of asphalt binder from ambient to -40°C to predict low temperature thermal cracking of asphalt pavements.  The rheometer uses an air bearing system to assure reliable loading with accurate and repeatable results.  A linear variable displacement transducer with a range of 6.35mm and accuracy to ±2µm measures deflection.  In addition, the stainless steel 3-point bend apparatus removes easily and reinstalls in the base unit for convenient sample preparation.