Description of Australian Grade Bitumen C240
Australian Grade Bitumen C240 boasts excellent weather resistance, accompanied by strong adhesion. Also, bitumen grade C240, when compared with grade C170, demonstrates the excellent behavior of bitumen against being squeezed in hot asphalt pavement mix for roads carrying medium to low traffic volumes in areas experiencing higher ambient temperatures. Conclusively, such a high viscosity for this grade translates to a solid bond while making more robust, more sustainable structures for a pathway with prolonged durability.
Moreover, bitumen C240 is commonly applied by engineers due to its high class of waterproof and resistance to extreme weather conditions. This type of bitumen grade is widely used in asphalt mixing and spraying applications, since it provides good durability in adverse conditions.
Application of Australian Grade Bitumen C240
Australian Grade Bitumen C240 was designed by engineers for high-viscosity, heavy-duty road applications. This is suitable for an environment that requires high stiffness and load-carrying capacity. Applications of C240 include the main construction of pavements that withstand extreme conditions such as heavy traffic and large temperature variations; thus, it is best for hot mix asphalt for highways, airport runways, and industrial facilities that require deformation resistance and long-term durability.
With its high viscosity, Bitumen C240 shows excellent performance against rutting, cracking, and thermal stresses. In fact, it is the best solution for regions or projects that require robust infrastructure with the potential to bear extreme environmental conditions.
Quality Standard
Bitumen C240 is manufactured by engineers under the stringent specification of Australian Standard AS2008. In addition, we adopt a thorough Quality Check (QC) process in order to ensure that the C240 will meet high standards in all projects.
Packing
We pack Viscosity Graded Bitumen C240 in drums with a 0.6 mm thickness and net weight of 182 kg. Each drum has a height of 95 cm and a diameter of 45 cm, with an operational tolerance of +/- 3 kg. These specifications ensure consistency and high quality.
Specification
| DESCRIPTION | UNIT | MIN | MAX | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity at 60° C | Pa.s | 190 | 280 | AS2341-2 |
| Viscosity at 135° C | Pa.s | 0.32 | 0.55 | AS2341.4 |
| Penetration 100g, 5s @ 25°C (p.u) | mm | 53 | - | AS2341.12 |
| Binder Density @ 15°C | kg/m3 | 1000 | - | AS2341.7 |
| Matter Insoluble in Toluene | % | - | 1.0 | AS2341.8 |
| Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup | °C | 250 | - | ASTM D92 |
| Viscosity at 60° C (% of the original After RTFO treatment | 300 | - | 300 | AS2341.10 | AS231.2 |
