The Automatic Guss Asphalt Indentation Tester is designed to determine the indentation depth of Guss (mastic) asphalt mixtures under specified temperature and loading conditions. It is used to evaluate the high-temperature deformation resistance and stability of asphalt mixtures, providing essential data for mix design, quality control, and performance assessment in road, bridge, and airport pavement engineering.

Automatic Guss Asphalt Indentation Tester

Model:TD3364-J-1

I.Product Overview

This instrument is designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the industry standard JTG 3410, and also refers to the international standard DIN 1996-13.The equipment is mainly used to determine the indentation (penetration deformation) of Guss Asphalt / Mastic Asphalt mixtures under specified temperature and loading conditions. It is used to evaluate the high-temperature stability and deformation resistance of asphalt mixtures.

This tester is widely applied in asphalt production enterprises, highway engineering, airport construction, bridge engineering, as well as universities and research institutes. It is an essential testing instrument for performance evaluation and mix design of Guss Asphalt mixtures.

II.Main Features

1.The instrument adopts an industrial-grade touchscreen control system with an intuitive interface and easy operation. It can store multiple sets of test parameters, improving testing efficiency and repeatability.

2.Equipped with a high-precision displacement sensor, the measurement accuracy is better than ±0.01 mm over the full range, ensuring stable and reliable data.

3.Real-time display of load–time curves and displacement–time curves, facilitating analysis of material deformation behavior.

4.The system automatically records data and intelligently determines test results, supporting automatic data storage and print output.

5.The loading weight is lifted by a hand-cranked winch mechanism, ensuring smooth operation and avoiding impact on the specimen.

6.The equipment supports simultaneous testing of three specimens, significantly improving testing efficiency and meeting batch testing requirements.

7.Equipped with a circulating water constant-temperature system, ensuring more uniform and stable test temperature and improving testing consistency.

III.Technical Specifications

1.Penetration rod diameter: 25.2 mm

2.Penetration rod weight: 2.5 kg

3.Displacement measurement range: 0–20 mm

4.Displacement measurement accuracy: ±0.01 mm

5.Temperature control range: Room temperature to 60°C

6.Temperature resolution: 1°C

7.Specimen size: 70.7 mm cube

8.Counterweight (loading mass): 50 kg

9.Power supply: AC (220±10) V, 50 Hz

10.Total power consumption: 2.5 kW

11.Overall dimensions: 1500 mm × 600 mm × 1680 mm (L × W × H)

12.Net weight: 260 kg

IV. Application Scope

1. Performance testing of cast-in-place asphalt mixtures (Guss Asphalt / Mastic Asphalt)

2. High-temperature stability evaluation of waterproofing materials for bridge deck paving

3. Testing of asphalt materials for high-grade highways and airport runways

4. Material performance research in research institutes and universities

5. Quality control and mix design for asphalt production enterprises