Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus
Photoelectric Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus for Thermal Analysis of Amorphous and Highly Polymerized Materials
Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus
Precision laboratory apparatus designed for dropping-point and softening-point determination of amorphous and highly polymerized materials, featuring photoelectric detection, programmable heating rates, and digital LCD temperature display.
Key Specifications
Measuring Range
Room Temperature – 300°C
Digital Resolution
0.1°C
Heating Rates
0.2–5.0°C/min
Temperature Accuracy
±0.5°C ≤200°C; ±1°C >200°C
Global Shipping
50+ countries
2-Year Warranty
Parts & service
Expert Support
Dedicated team
Have a question about this instrument?
Talk to an expertProduct Information
The TS-MPA2 Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus is engineered for precise thermal analysis of amorphous and highly polymerized compounds. Built in accordance with ASTM D3461-97, this instrument evaluates concentration, degree of polymerization, and refractoriness in a wide range of semi-solid and viscous materials.
Featuring photoelectric detection, programmable temperature control, and a clear LCD display, the TS-MPA2 delivers high measurement precision with consistent, stable performance across repeated testing cycles.
Key Features
• Designed in compliance with ASTM D3461-97 testing standards
• Accurately determines concentration, polymerization degree, and refractoriness in amorphous, highly polymerized substances
• Utilizes photoelectric sensing technology combined with programmed temperature control and digital LCD readout for reliable, repeatable results
• Ideal for quality control and compositional analysis across a broad range of industries, suitable for testing materials such as tar, asphalt, paraffin, resin, fats, rosin, lubricants, Vaseline, medical ointments, ointments, suppositories, and edible greases
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
| Parameters / Model | TS-MPA2 |
| Measuring Range | Room temperature – 300°C |
| Minimum Digital Display | 0.1°C |
| Linear Heating Rates | 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0°C/min |
| Furnace Temperature | ≤200°C: ±0.5°C; >200°C: ±1°C |
| Dimension of Cup | Ø9.9mm (inside diameter), R4.6±0.1mm (bottom radius) |
| Hole Size | Ø2.8mm (dropping-point) Ø6.35mm (softening-point) Ø5.00mm (user choice) |
| Ball | Lead ball (Ø8mm, 3.2±0.1g, according to ASTM) Steel ball (3/8″, according to GB2728-1988; 5/6″ user choice) |
| Power Supply | 220V±22V, 50Hz±1Hz, 100W |
| Package Dimension | 720mm × 370mm × 280mm |
| Weight (Gross) | 12.5 kg |
Applications
• Thermal analysis of tar and asphalt for dropping-point and softening-point evaluation.
• Testing of paraffin, resin, fats, rosin, lubricants, and Vaseline for thermal characteristics.
• Thermal characterization of medical ointments, ointments, suppositories, and edible greases.
• Quality control and compositional analysis of amorphous and highly polymerized semi-solid and viscous materials.
More from Plastic & Rubber
TS-SVR1
Surface & Volume Resistivity Tester
Surface & Volume Resistivity Measurement
TS-DC1
Dielectric Constant Tester
Dielectric Constant & Dielectric Loss Measurement
TS-RP1
Rubber-Weiss Plasticity Testing Machine
William's Plasticity Value Measurement
TS-HSP1
Hot Stage Polarized Microscope
Polarized Microscopy & Thermal Analysis
