Our Bitumen Content Furnace by Ignition Method video is on YouTube

The furnace is used for determining the bitumen content by ignition method.

When paving with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) it's important that the properties of the material being laid down match what is called for in the mix design. One of the most basic factors to test for is the asphalt content of the material. There are two popular options to determine this value and both are relatively simple. The first employs solvent in a number of methods to separate the asphalt from the aggregate and filler materials. The other is to use an Ignition Furnace that ignites the asphalt, or bitumen burning it away. Once the asphalt is removed from the specimen and the percent content is calculated, gradation can be performed on the aggregate left behind.