ASTM D1754 Thin-Film Oven Tfo ASTM D6
simulates short-term aging by heating a film of asphalt binder in an oven
Thin Film Oven, TFO is a laboratory equipment used to simulate the aging characteristics of asphalt during hot mixing construction. It evaluates the aging performance of asphalt under high temperature conditions by heating the asphalt sample and exposing it to air in a rotating thin film state. This aging process can cause changes in the physical and chemical properties of asphalt, such as increased viscosity, increased softening point, decreased ductility, etc. These changes can affect the performance and service life of asphalt mixtures.
When conducting the test, first evenly apply the asphalt sample onto a disc, and then place the disc in an oven preheated to the specified temperature. The sample is rotated and heated in an oven for a certain period of time to simulate the aging of asphalt during hot mixing. After heating, take out the sample and cool it to room temperature. Then, perform various performance tests on the aged asphalt, such as viscosity test, softening point test, ductility test, etc., to evaluate its aging degree.
1. The outer shell is made of sheet steel. It equips a stainless steel working chamber on the top half. There is a observation window in the center. An illuminating lamp is equipped inside the chamber. Easy to observe the reading of thermometer inside the chamber during the test.
2. Heating device is equipped on the bottom of chamber. It adopts natural convection method to heat the air. The chamber can be heated uniformly by air channel on the top, bottom and back.
3. There are four turn plates for placing the specimen container on in the center of chamber. It can be rotated by a motor having a rate at 5.5RPM.
4. Intelligent temperature controller ensures the temperature being at 163ºC±0.5ºC as per standard test method.
Power |
2.5KW |
Rotate speed of turn plate |
(5.5r±1r)/min |
Ambient temperature |
5ºC~50ºC |
Power supply |
AC220V±10%,50Hz |
Test sample quantity |
4 pieces |
Size of workroom |
450mm*450mm*510mm |
Temperature of workroom |
163ºC±0.5ºC |
Temperature control accuracy |
±0.5ºC |