LabTech Model 87 | Petroleum Wax Melting Point Apparatus
ASTM D87, IP 55, TAPPI T 630, FED-STD-791
PDS LabTech Model 87 is an automated laboratory instrument for the determination of the melting point of petroleum, paraffin, or scale wax by cooling technique in accord with the ASTM D87 Test Method.
- Store and export test results via USB 3.0 ports.
- Wireless keyboard with touchpad included
- Economical solution to reduce operator- to-operator test variability
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Air/Water Bath RTD Temperature Sensor |
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Left Test Cell RTD & Sample Vial Holder – shown inserted in testing position |
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Water Bath Fill/Drain Cap |
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Water Bath Sight Gage for Checking Water Level |
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Sample Vial Rest |
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Power On/Off Switch & LED Indicator |
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Right Test Cell RTD |
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Right Sample Vial Holder – shown in Sample Vial Rest |
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Borosilicate Glass Sample Vial – 25 mm OD x 100 mm Long |
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Color LCD Touchscreen |
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USB 3.0 Ports |
Figure 1: PDS LabTech Model 87 Components
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Product Specifications |
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| Model No. |
LTM-87 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
11.5 in. x 12.0 in. x 9.0 in. (29.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) |
| Weight (dry) |
20.0 lbs. (9.1 kg) |
| Water Bath Capacity |
2 L |
| RTD Temperature Sensor Calibrated Range |
20 °C to 100 °C |
| RTD Temperature Sensor Accuracy |
+/- 0.05 °C |
| Electrical Specifications – Instrument Power |
5.1 VDC at 3A peak |
| Timing resolution |
0.01 s (timing accuracy to ± 0.001 s) |
| AC/DC Power Adapter (supplied) |
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W max |
| Operating Conditions |
15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% R.H. (non-condensing) |
| Data Output | USB 3.0 |
Figure 2: PDS LabTech Model 87
Main screen with a successful melting point determination on the left cell.