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REFLUX EXTRACTOR 4000 GMS AZA0941
The AZA0941 Reflux Extractor 4000 GMS from Azalab is a high-efficiency laboratory apparatus designed for the quantitative determination of bitumen content in asphalt paving mixtures using the reflux extraction method. Engineered for large sample capacities up to 4000 grams, the AZA0941 is an essential instrument for civil engineering laboratories, road construction quality control, and materials testing facilities.
By ensuring accurate separation of bitumen binder from aggregates, the AZA0941 helps verify compliance with asphalt mix design specifications, directly contributing to durable, high-performance pavement construction.
Description
Reflux Extraction Principle – Accuracy You Can Trust
The reflux method is a proven and widely accepted technique for bitumen extraction. In the AZA0941:
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The asphalt sample is continuously washed with a suitable solvent
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The solvent is heated to vaporization
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Vapors condense in the condenser and drip back onto the sample
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A continuous washing cycle dissolves and removes bitumen efficiently
This process ensures complete extraction with minimal loss of fines, resulting in highly accurate bitumen content determination by mass difference and clean aggregates suitable for further analysis.
Designed for Efficiency, Safety, and Large Samples
Safety and operational reliability are core to the AZA0941 design:
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Closed reflux system minimizes solvent loss and operator exposure
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Efficient condenser cooling ensures maximum solvent recovery
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Controlled heating system prevents overheating and ensures stable extraction
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4000 GMS capacity allows testing of large, representative samples, reducing result variability
The robust construction and stable support frame make the AZA0941 suitable for continuous laboratory use in demanding environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Reflux extraction method for thorough bitumen removal
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Large 4000 GMS (4 kg) sample capacity
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High-efficiency condenser for solvent recovery
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Controlled heating for safe and consistent operation
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Easy assembly, disassembly, and cleaning
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Clear visibility of extraction progress
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Suitable for aggregate recovery and grading after extraction
Standards Compliance
The AZA0941 Reflux Extractor is manufactured to conform to internationally recognized standards, including:
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ASTM D2172 – Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous Paving Mixtures
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Equivalent national and international standards (as applicable)
This ensures that test results are accurate, repeatable, and globally accepted.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AZA0941 |
| Method | Reflux Extraction |
| Sample Capacity | Up to 4000 grams |
| Heating System | Heating mantle / hot plate |
| Extraction Vessel | Heat-resistant glass or metal |
| Condenser | High-efficiency reflux condenser |
| Collection Vessel | Solvent / bitumen solution flask |
| Material | Borosilicate glass / stainless steel (model dependent) |
| Power Supply | 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Safety Design | Closed system, solvent recovery |
| Standards | ASTM D2172 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 400 × 300 × 700 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 15–25 kg |
Applications
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Asphalt mix design verification
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Road construction quality control
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Bitumen content determination
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Civil engineering material testing laboratories
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Research and academic institutions
Why Choose AZA0941?
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Accurate and repeatable bitumen content results
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Handles large samples for higher reliability
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Safe, closed reflux system
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Durable construction for long-term laboratory use
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Fully compliant with ASTM testing requirements
AZA0941 Reflux Extractor
For precise, reliable, and standards-compliant bitumen extraction in asphalt testing laboratories.
Additional information
| Model |
AZA 0941 |
|---|---|
| Method |
Reflux Extraction |
| Sample Capacity |
Up to 4000 grams (4 kg) of asphalt mixture |
| Weight |
Approx. [Insert Weight, e.g., 15-25] kg |
| Power Supply (for heating element) |
[e.g., 220-240V, 50/60 Hz, single phase] |
| Safety Features |
Closed system to minimize solvent evaporation, robust construction |
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