FILTERLESS CENTIFUGE EXTRACTOR AZA0947

The AZA0947 Filterless Centrifuge Extractor from AZALAB is a high-efficiency laboratory instrument engineered for the rapid and accurate determination of bitumen (asphalt) content in hot-mixed bituminous paving mixtures. Unlike conventional centrifuge extractors, the AZA0947 eliminates the need for disposable filter papers, thereby simplifying operation, reducing consumable costs, and minimizing handling-related errors. This makes the AZA0947 particularly suitable for high-throughput quality control laboratories involved in road construction and pavement evaluation, especially within large-scale infrastructure projects.

FRAASS BREAKING POINT APPARATUS AZA0935

The AZA0935 Fraass Breaking Point Apparatus from Azalab is a specialized laboratory instrument designed for the accurate determination of the Fraass Breaking Point of bitumen and bituminous binders. This test is essential for evaluating the low-temperature behavior and brittleness of asphalt materials, particularly for pavements exposed to cold climatic conditions.

The Fraass Breaking Point represents the temperature at which a thin film of bitumen loses flexibility and cracks when subjected to controlled cooling and repeated flexing. Determining this temperature is critical for selecting suitable binder grades and preventing thermal cracking in asphalt pavements, thereby ensuring long-term durability and serviceability.

HARDNESS TESTER FOR MASTIC ASPHALT AZA0942

The AZA0942 Hardness Tester for Mastic Asphalt from Azalab is a precision-engineered instrument designed for the determination of penetration hardness of mastic asphalt. This essential testing device is widely used in civil engineering laboratories, road construction projects, and quality control departments to evaluate the consistency, stiffness, and workability of mastic asphalt mixtures.

Accurate hardness measurement ensures that mastic asphalt complies with project specifications and delivers long-term pavement durability, deformation resistance, and performance reliability.

KINEMATIC VISCOMETER BATH AZA0948

The AZA0948 Kinematic Viscometer Bath from AZALAB is a precision-controlled laboratory bath designed to provide a stable and uniform temperature environment for determining the kinematic viscosity of liquids using calibrated glass capillary viscometers. Accurate viscosity measurement is critical for quality control and specification compliance in bitumen, asphalt, petroleum products, lubricants, and industrial fluids. Kinematic viscosity, expressed in centistokes (cSt) or mm²/s, is highly sensitive to temperature variations. The AZA0948 addresses this requirement through precise PID-based temperature control, uniform circulation, and high-visibility construction, ensuring repeatable and standards-compliant test results.

LOSS ON HEATING THIN FILM OVEN AZA0966

The AZA0966 Loss on Heating Thin Film Oven (LOH) from AZALAB is a precision laboratory instrument designed for evaluating the short-term aging characteristics of asphalt binders under controlled heat and air exposure. The oven is used to determine both loss in mass due to volatilization and hardening of bituminous materials, simulating the aging that occurs during hot mixing, transportation, and laying of asphalt.

This test plays a vital role in asphalt mix design, binder quality control, and performance prediction, ensuring that binders used in pavement construction maintain durability and resistance to premature cracking or stiffness-related failures.

MARSHALL STABILITY TEST APPARATUS AZA0953

The AZA0953 Marshall Stability Test Apparatus from AZALAB is a fundamental and widely adopted instrument in civil engineering and highway material laboratories for evaluating the performance characteristics of compacted bituminous mixtures. It forms the core equipment of the Marshall Mix Design Method, a globally recognized and extensively used procedure for asphalt concrete pavement design and quality control.

The apparatus is designed to accurately determine two critical parameters of asphalt mixtures—Marshall Stability and Marshall Flow—which together indicate the mix’s load-bearing capacity, resistance to permanent deformation, and ability to accommodate traffic-induced stresses without cracking.

MIXER WITH HEATING JACKET AZA0955

The AZA0955 Mixer with Heating Jacket from AZALAB is a specialized laboratory apparatus engineered for the precise, uniform, and temperature-controlled mixing of materials that require elevated temperatures during blending. It is an essential instrument in civil engineering and highway material laboratories, particularly for the preparation of bituminous and asphalt mixes such as Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).

By maintaining materials at a controlled and uniform temperature throughout the mixing process, the AZA0955 ensures optimal binder viscosity, thorough aggregate coating, and homogeneous sample preparation. This level of control is critical for producing accurate, repeatable, and representative laboratory specimens, which directly influence the reliability of asphalt mix design, quality control, and performance testing.

PAVEMENT CORE DRILLING MACHINE AZA0962

The AZA0962 Pavement Core Drilling Machine from AZALAB is a heavy-duty and highly reliable solution for extracting precise cylindrical core samples from asphalt, concrete, and reinforced concrete pavements. It is an essential instrument for civil engineers, road construction authorities, airport maintenance teams, and material testing laboratories engaged in pavement evaluation, quality control, and forensic investigations.

This machine is specifically designed to obtain undisturbed core samples from highways, urban roads, airport runways, bridges, and industrial pavements. The extracted cores are indispensable for determining pavement layer thickness, density and compaction, material composition, and mechanical strength—critical parameters for assessing structural integrity and long-term pavement performance.

PRD MOULD BS 590:10 AZA0965

The AZA0965 PRD Mould from AZALAB is a precision-manufactured cylindrical steel mould designed for preparing compacted bituminous mix specimens for the Percentage Refusal Density (PRD) test, in strict accordance with British Standard BS 598:110. This mould is a critical component in asphalt quality control, enabling laboratories to determine the maximum achievable density of bituminous mixtures under controlled laboratory compaction.

The PRD test simulates intensive site compaction and is widely used to assess whether field-compacted asphalt has achieved a density close to laboratory refusal density. Accurate mould dimensions are essential to ensure reliable density and void content calculations, particularly for heavily trafficked roads and performance-critical pavement layers

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.

REFRIGERATED DUCTILITY TEST AZA0957

The AZA0957 Refrigerated Ductility Testing Apparatus from AZALAB is a specialized laboratory instrument designed to determine the ductility of asphalt binders and bituminous materials at low temperatures. This test is critically important for evaluating the performance of asphalt pavements in cold and variable climatic conditions, where thermal contraction can lead to cracking and premature pavement failure.

Ductility, defined as the distance a bituminous binder can be stretched under tensile stress before rupture, is a key indicator of binder flexibility. At low temperatures, asphalt binders become increasingly stiff and brittle. The AZA0957 enables engineers and material technologists to accurately assess a binder’s resistance to thermal cracking, ensuring the selection of materials suitable for cold climates and long-term pavement durability.

RING & BALL APPARATUS(SEMI AUTOMATIC) AZA0934

The AZA0934 Ring & Ball Apparatus (Semi-Automatic) from Azalab is an advanced laboratory instrument designed for the precise determination of the softening point of bitumen, asphalt binders, and related bituminous materials. This critical test evaluates the temperature susceptibility and high-temperature performance of asphalt binders, directly influencing pavement resistance to rutting and permanent deformation under hot service conditions.

By integrating the standard Ring & Ball method with semi-automatic control and detection features, the AZA0934 significantly improves accuracy, repeatability, and operational efficiency, making it ideal for modern quality control, research, and specification laboratories.