The measurement of the softening point Mettler is conducted with the RDC-159 equipment. The sample preparation for performing this test can be done in a simple and efficient way by pressing the solid pitch into a small cup.
The pitch sample is prepared with the RDC-182 apparatus, where a given quantity of pitch is pressed under specific conditions into a cup that can then be placed and measured in the RDC-159 equipment.
Softening Point Mettler (RDC–159)
Weighing scale with an accuracy of 0.1 g
Crusher (< 4 mm)
Sieving machine (2 and 1 mm sieves)