The apparatus consists of a power operated vacuum pump, fit with vacuum regulator, producing a vacuum down to 200 mbar, a thermostatically controlled water bath, and two flat-bottomed flasks 250 ml capacity with rubber bungs and connections, All necessary fittings and connections complete the set.

Used to remove the solvent from the binder/solvent solution in order to determine directly the total content binder in the aggregate/binder mixtures.

The water bath can also be used for other applications as for example for the Marshall test. For more information see Water baths. For more information on the Vacuum pump, see Vacuum pumps, with vacuum gauge regulator.

Power rating: 1380 W (1200 water bath, 180 vacuum pump)

Weight approx.: 23 kg.