Penetration grade bitumen

Bitumens classified according to degree of penetration

 

The raw material entering Mehran Vacuum Fence Refining Company is batum, which after entering the factory after sampling, testing and quality approval, enters aeration towers and is aerated based on the desired degree of penetration.

The use of penetrating bitumen is mainly in road construction. For areas with warmer climates, stiffer bitumen (lower degree of penetration) is used, and for areas with colder climates, looser bitumen (higher degree of penetration) is used.

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  • INSO 12505-1
  • ASTM D946
  • BS EN 12591
  • Bitumen Analysis 40-50
  • Bitumen Analysis 85-100
  • Bitumen Analysis 120-150
  • Bitumen Analysis 60-70
  • Bitumen Analysis 30-45
  • Bitumen Analysis 40-60
  • Bitumen Analysis 20-30
  • Bitumen Analysis 35-50
  • Bitumen Analysis 50-70
  • Bitumen Analysis 70-100
  • Bitumen Analysis 100-150
  • Bitumen Analysis 160-220