Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment (Product Code: SLE/CE/90) is a distillation set used to separate the volatile fraction of cutback bitumen from its residue, so the distillate can be measured and the residue tested further in highway laboratories. It comprises a heavy-gauge shield with chimney, an electric hot plate with energy regulator, a 500 ml distillation flask and a 100 ml Crow receiver. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM maker of laboratory distillation apparatus in India, at its own factory in Ambala.

Specifications

What Is the Cutback Bitumen Distillation Apparatus Used For?

Cutback bitumen is bitumen thinned with a volatile solvent so it can be sprayed or mixed at lower temperatures; once laid, the solvent evaporates and the binder hardens. The distillation test shows how much volatile material a cutback contains and leaves behind the residue that will remain on the road. A measured sample is heated in the 500 ml flask inside the shield, and the distillate is collected in the 100 ml Crow receiver so that its volume can be read at the stages your method specifies.

The residue left in the flask is then tested for properties such as penetration or softening point. Use the energy regulator to keep the distillation rate steady, and the shield to protect the flask from draughts. Solvent vapours are flammable, so work in a fume cupboard, keep ignition sources away and let the set cool before dismantling. An ASTM 8C thermometer (−2 to +400 °C) must be fitted, as none is supplied.

What to Specify When Ordering

• Whether the specified ASTM 8C thermometer should be quoted, as it is not included
• Spare 500 ml distillation flasks and 100 ml Crow receivers, if required
• Whether a stand, condenser or other fittings should be quoted — ask us what is included
• The electrical supply at your laboratory for the hot plate

OEM Manufacturer

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, is the original equipment manufacturer of this cutback bitumen distillation set. It is manufactured at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, so buyers get their quotation and product answers from the maker itself.

Highway laboratories, engineering colleges, dealers and importers are supplied factory-direct, and replacement flasks, receivers or shield parts can be requested from the manufacturer — ask us about availability. The ScienceLab company profile has further details.

Related Civil Engineering Lab Equipment

These items are used to test the distillation residue and other bituminous binders:

• Standard penetrometer — penetration of the residue
• Ring And Ball Apparatus (Electrical) — softening point of the residue
• Kinematic Viscometer Bath — viscosity testing of cutbacks and binders
• Digital Penetrometer — automated penetration measurement
• Distillation Flask — laboratory distillation flasks; confirm the size matches your set

Visit the Civil Engineering Lab Equipment category for more bitumen, aggregate and concrete apparatus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment used for?
The Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment (SLE/CE/90) separates the volatile fraction of cutback bitumen from its residue by distillation. The distillate collects in a 100 ml Crow receiver for measurement, and the residue in the flask can be tested further.

What is included with the cutback distillation equipment?
The Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment includes a heavy-gauge shield with lagged two-part cover and wire gauze, a platform with chimney arranged for fitting to a stand, an electric hot plate with energy regulator, one 500 ml distillation flask and one 100 ml Crow receiver.

Which thermometer does the Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment need?
The Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment is specified with an ASTM 8C thermometer covering −2 to +400 °C in 1 °C subdivisions. The set is supplied without a thermometer, so ask us to quote one if your laboratory does not already have it.

Why is the flask enclosed in a shield?
In the Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment, the heavy-gauge lagged shield keeps draughts away from the flask so that it heats evenly and the distillation proceeds at a steady rate. The two-part cover also makes it easier to fit and remove the flask.

Who manufactures the Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment?
The Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. It is supplied factory-direct to laboratories, dealers and importers in India and international markets.

What safety precautions apply to cutback distillation?
Cutback solvents give off flammable vapours, so run the Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment in a fume cupboard away from ignition sources. Heat gently with the energy regulator, keep the receiver in view throughout, and allow the whole set to cool before dismantling it.

Request a Quote

Request a quotation for the Cut Back Bitumen Distillation Equipment, with or without the thermometer, through the contact page or the enquiry cart. The manufacturer quotes you directly.

Last updated: 24 September 2026