RUST PREVENTION TEST APPARATUS-(ASTM D665, ASTM D5534, ASTM D3603)

Compliance with following International Standards:

IP 124, ASTM D665, ASTM D3603, ASTM D 5534, NACE TM0172

Brief construction details:

1. Inner chamber of waterbath is constructed from 16 SWG, stainless steel material with drain cock.
2. Outer body made of 20 SWG, CRCA sheet duly powder coated.
3. Thermal insulation provided in between the walls to prevent loss of temperature.
4. Constant temperature bath is fitted with motorized stirrer to maintain temperature at 60 °C ± 0.5 °C
5. Fitted with immersion heaters to dissipate uniform heating through out the chamber
6. Temperature, speed and time are digitally indicated.
7. Microprocessor based PID temperature controller with two displays for set and process value.
8. PT‑100 sensor with 0.1 °C resolution on digital display.
9. The bath can accommodate at least four test samples at a time with combined motor for each position
10. Motor is mounted on ball bearing, driven by belts and pulleys.
11. Supplied complete with 4 Nos test Beaker (400 ml) of Borosilicate glass with dimension as per ASTM standard.
12. The test beakers are securely held in the bath by spring clips and are fitted with acrylic covers, dimension as per ASTM standard.

Details about Timer & Stirrer:

1. The unit is having motorized stirrer with digital RPM meter with proximity sensor to monitor the stirring speed.
2. Stirrer rotates on its longitudinal axis at 1000 ± 50 rpm.
3. Stirrer will be made of stainless steel as pr standard dimension given in the method.
4. Test rod is also made of steel conforming to grade 10180 of specs A 108 BS 970 (Part 1:1983‑070M20) with dimension as per standard.
5. In‑built timer is provided in apparatus which stops the stirrer at pre‑set time.

Following accessories are supplied along with the equipment:

1. Thermometer ASTM 9C, ASTM 20C & ASTM 21C (1 each) : 3 numbers
2. Steel Test Specimen : 4 numbers
3. Teflon holder (PTFE) for D665 : 4 Numbers
4. Test Beakers (400ml) with covers : 4 numbers
5. Beaker cover (PTFE) for ASTM D665 : 4 Numbers
6. Grinding & Polishing Device : 1 Number
7. Chuck for polishing test specimen : 1 Number
8. Auxiliary Stirrer Blade for ASTM D665 Procedure C (heavier than water fluids) : 1 Number