Specifications include, but are not limited to: Analyzer must be a “Closed Loop System” – the act of separating the aggregate and other nonbituminous materials and the asphalt binder must be contained within the identified equipment, to include the recovery of the binder for further testing.; Analyzer must follow the current edition of the ASTM D8159 – Standard Test Method for Automated Extraction of Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures.; Asphalt Analyzer: The Analyzer is used for the extraction and determination of binder content in bituminous mixtures containing ground tire rubber, recycled asphalt pavement, recycled asphalt shingles, and cellulose fibers commonly found in SMA in conjunction with a solvent.; Solvent(s) to be used are high stabilized Trichlorethylene, Perchlorethylene, or Methylenchloride; Solvent(s) are to be reused.; Electrical Requirements: 400 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 P+N+PE, 8.5 kW.; Analyzer to be converted to accept 208v via transformer provided; Analyzer must be able to perform the following: • the ability to provide a second solvent circuit, thus allowing the extraction of asphalt mixtures as standalone procedure with the washing chamber or the extraction in the vertical standing unit with an automatic decantation system. • Ability to program and store multiple test procedures. • The extraction and distillation processes are to be computer controlled and shown on a touch panel display. • Complete the extraction process in less than 60 minutes.; The Analyzer must come equipped with the following: • A collection tray • A mixing tool • Washing Drum (.075 mm) with interchangeable stainless steel sieve jacket • Closing Lid for washing drum • Centrifuge Cup (120 mm diameter): stainless steel suitable to take up to approximately 300 grams of filler. • Paper Centrifuge Cups
