EN 1427:2007
(Main)Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the softening point - Ring and Ball method
Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the softening point - Ring and Ball method
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders in the range of 28 °C to 150 °C.
NOTE The method described is also applicable to bituminous binders that have been recovered from bituminous mixes, e.g. by extraction.
WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung des Erweichungspunktes - Ring- und Kugel-Verfahren
Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination du point de ramollissement - Méthode Bille et Anneau
La présente Norme européenne prescrit une méthode de détermination du point de ramollissement des bitumes et des liants bitumineux, dans la plage des températures de 30 °C à 150 °C.
NOTE Cette méthode peut également s'appliquer pour les liants bitumineux extraits d'enrobés bitumineux.
AVERTISSEMENT - L'utilisation de la présente Norme européenne peut impliquer l'intervention de produits, d'opérations et d'équipements à caractère dangereux. La présente Norme européenne n'est pas censée aborder tous les problèmes de sécurité concernés par son usage. Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur de consulter et d'établir des règles de sécurité et d'hygiène appropriées et de déterminer l'applicabilité des restrictions réglementaires avant utilisation.
Bitumen in bitumenska veziva - Določanje zmehčišča - Metoda prstana in kroglice
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 13-Mar-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Jul-2015
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 08-Jul-2015
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1427:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the softening point - Ring and Ball method". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders in the range of 28 °C to 150 °C. NOTE The method described is also applicable to bituminous binders that have been recovered from bituminous mixes, e.g. by extraction. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders in the range of 28 °C to 150 °C. NOTE The method described is also applicable to bituminous binders that have been recovered from bituminous mixes, e.g. by extraction. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
EN 1427:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products; 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1427:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1427:1999, EN 1427:2015, EN 58:2012, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN 12597:2024, EN 12594:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1427:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/124. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the softening point - Ring and Ball methodBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination du point de ramollissement - Méthode Bille et AnneauBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung des Erweichungspunktes - Ring- und Kugel-VerfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1427:2007SIST EN 1427:2007en91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials75.140Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni proizvodiWaxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum productsICS:SIST EN 1427:20001DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1427:200701-julij-2007
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1427March 2007ICS 75.140; 91.100.50Supersedes EN 1427:1999
English VersionBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the softeningpoint - Ring and Ball methodBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination du point deramollissement - Méthode Bille et AnneauBitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung desErweichungspunktes - Ring- und Kugel-VerfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 February 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1427:2007: E
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NOTE 1 Applying the release agent coating is easier when the plate is warmed to approximately 40 °C. NOTE2 Instead of a release agent, other materials, e.g. baking paper, can be used. 6 Apparatus 6.1 Ring and Ball apparatus,
NOTE Either manual, semi-automatic or automatic, comprising the elements given in 6.1.1 to 6.1.9. 6.1.1 Rings, two, square-shouldered, in brass and conforming to the dimensions shown in Figure 1. 6.1.2 Pouring plate, flat, smooth, metal, approximately 50 mm × 75 mm and 1,5 mm to 2,0 mm thick with the edges turned down (see Figure 2) or a ceramic tile 5 mm to 6 mm thick. 6.1.3 Balls, stainless steel, two, (9,50 ± 0,05) mm in diameter, each having a mass of (3,50 ± 0,05) g. 6.1.4 Ball centering guides, brass, two for centring the steel balls, one for each ring. An example of ball centring guide is given in Figure 3. 6.1.5 Ring holder and assembly, stainless steel or brass, with a holder (A) to support the two rings in a horizontal position, conforming to the shape and dimensions shown in Figure 4, supported in the assembly shown in Figure 5. The bottom of the shouldered rings in the ring holder shall be (25,0 ± 0,4) mm above the upper surface of the bottom plate (B) (see Figure 6); the upper edge of the rings shall be (50 ± 3) mm below the surface of the bath liquid. 6.1.6 Bath, glass beaker capable of being heated, with not less than an 85 mm inside diameter and not less than a 120 mm depth from the bottom of the beaker, as shown in Figure 5. NOTE A squat form 600 ml beaker is suitable.
The rotation speed of the stirring bar shall be approximately 100 r/min. NOTE The stirrer blade of the pr
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