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Automatic Dropping Point and Softening Point Instruments
Designed for simplicity and accuracy, METTLER TOLEDO's Dropping Point Excellence Systems facilitates the measurement of the dropping point or so...
Dropping Point Determination with One Click™
To ensure a high-quality end product, quality control of raw materials – as well as of intermediate and final products – is necessary. Measure the dropping point or softening point of pitch, asphalt, polymers, resins, and many more materials with the METTLER TOLEDO Dropping Point Systems to determine their purity and quality. These properties can also be analyzed in research and development to determine optimal use and process temperatures of different materials.
Measurements Made Easy
Designed for simplicity, METTLER TOLEDO's Dropping Point Excellence is intuitive and easy to use. The color user interface provides clear information, with the possibility to display your SOPs on the instrument. Perform experiments from -20 °C to 400 °C. Store methods and results directly on the instrument. Customizable shortcuts on the homescreen offer a quick way to start each measurement.
Trust Your Results
Never miss a measurement again. Observe your experiment in real time via a video or replay it to verify your results. View results directly on the color touchscreen after the experiment. Performance and precision can be verified by calibration using certified reference substances.
Increase Your Efficiency
In today's busy environment, every minute is precious. Speed up sample preparation by using our innovative tools: prevent contamination and prepare up to four samples at once. Save time by measuring two samples simultaneously and automatically, and export or print results directly after an experiment.
Comply with Standards
METTLER TOLEDO Dropping Point Excellence Systems conform to ASTM International standards and other norms. Furthermore, standard-compliant cups and measurement methods guarantee comparable results.
Products and Specs
Products and Specs
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Measurement accuracy 30…200 °C
Measurement accuracy 200°C…Tmax
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Material No.: 51143000
See details Temperature rangeRT up to 400 °C
Heating rate0.1 to 20 °C per minute
Measurement accuracy 30…200 °C± 0.2 °C
Measurement accuracy 200°C…Tmax± 0.5 °C
Display5.7” VGA-Color touch screen
User managementYes
One Click™ (short cuts)Max. 12 per User
Storable methods60
Stored resultsLast 100
VideoColor AVI,
>2.5x magnification
>2.5x magnification
Playback on the instrumentYes
Data exportTo SD-card or PC
PDF reportsYes
Power120 W
Dimensions WxLxH in cm19x35x23
Weight in kg4
Material No.: 51143002
See details Temperature range-20 up to 400 °C
Heating rate0.1 to 20 °C per minute
Measurement accuracy 30…200 °C± 0.2 °C
Measurement accuracy 200°C…Tmax± 0.5 °C
Display5.7” VGA-Color touch screen
User managementYes
One Click™ (short cuts)Max. 12 per User
Storable methods60
Stored resultsLast 100
VideoColor AVI,
>2.5x magnification
>2.5x magnification
Playback on the instrumentYes
Data exportTo SD-card or PC
PDF reportsYes
Power120 W
Dimensions WxLxH in cm13x25x21 (measuring cell)
Weight in kg7
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Brochures
With the innovative METTLER TOLEDO Dropping Point Systems the dropping and softening point is determined automatically. Learn more about the automatic...
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Product Brochures
With the innovative METTLER TOLEDO Dropping Point Systems the dropping and softening point is determined automatically. Learn more about the automatic...
Datasheets
Optimized for testing a variety of samples, the DP70 offers One Click™ dropping and softening points.
With DP90, dropping point and softening point determinations at sub-ambient temperatures are now possible.
FAQ
- What is a digital dropping point apparatus?
- How does a digital dropping point apparatus work?
- What are common samples to be tested with dropping point systems?
- How do I measure the dropping point correctly at sub-ambient temperature?
- Does the METTLER TOLEDO dropping point apparatus support me being compliant to regulations such as ASTM, AOCS, IP and ISO?
A digital melting dropping instrument uses a furnace and video camera to automatically detect the drop point and softening point event.
This measurement is done digitally, reducing operator influence considerably. Two samples can be measured simultaneously with a temperature accuracy of down to 0.2 °C and short heating and cooling times.
The layout of the furnace and the video image analysis respectively allow two samples to be measured simultaneously.
METTLER TOLEDO Excellence Dropping Point System DP70 and DP90 work both as an automated dropping point apparatus and as an automated softening point apparatus.
A METTLER TOLEDO dropping point system is represented in the schematic diagram below.
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This system is a combination of a furnace and a video camera.
Dropping point and softening point is determined by heating the sample. The furnace is used to control the temperature during an analysis. Temperature control and temperature recording is guaranteed by a digital platinum temperature sensor.
In the Dropping Point Excellence instruments from METTLER TOLEDO, a white balanced LED light is shining on the test assembly, which consists of the cup and holder inside the furnace. The reflection image is recorded by a video camera.
For the automated dropping point determination, the entire drop point test is video-recorded and image analysis is used to detect the first drop that escapes the sample cup when it passes through a virtual white rectangle located underneath the cup orifice. While detecting this, the furnace temperature is measured and recorded at a resolution of 0.1 °C.
For the automated softening point determination, the leading edge of the softened sample is marked with a stepping line in the video. Once the stepping line has passed a virtual line that is located 19 mm below the cup orifice the corresponding furnace temperature is measured and recorded at a resolution of 0.1 °C.
Automated dropping point determination:
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- Online, video based digital image analysis used in the DP70 and DP90
- Evaluation area: rectangle in top half of picture
- Detection occurs when drop has passed through the rectangle
Automated softening point determination:
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- Online, video based digital image analysis used in the DP70 and DP90
- Evaluation area: rectangular area including stepping line at 19 mm
- Detection occurs when stepping line reaches defined distance
This is what is needed for fully automatic dropping point and softening point determination.
Dropping point testers are used to determine the dropping and softening points of ointments, synthetic and natural resins, rosins, edible fats, greases, waxes, fatty acid esters, pitch, asphalt, tars, bitumen, and many more materials.
Edible oils, fats and organic solvents can be solidified and measured at low temperatures. Substances often need to be cooled or frozen for a sufficient amount of time prior to the dropping point measurement. The METTLER TOLEDO Excellence Dropping Point System DP90 performs dropping point measurements down to -20 °C. Place the separate DP90 measurement cell, the furnace and the optical detection system, in a refrigerator or a freezer till the required temperature is attained.
The following workflow is recommended for dropping point measurements below ambient temperature. Note that "cooling device" (CD) refers to a freezer or refrigerator.
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Does the METTLER TOLEDO dropping point apparatus support me being compliant to regulations such as ASTM, AOCS, IP and ISO?
The METTLER TOLEDO dropping point instruments fully comply with the following standards for dropping point and softening point determination:
- ASTM D3104 for automatic softening point determination of pitches
- ASTM D3461 for automatic softening point determination of bitumen, pitch and asphalt
- ASTM D3954 for automatic dropping point tests of waxes
- ASTM D6090 for automatic softening point determination of resins
- AOCS Cc 18-80 for automatic dropping point detection of edible fats and edible oils
- European Pharmacopeia Ph.Eur. 2.2.17 for drop point
- IP 396 for automatic dropping point detection of lubricating grease
- ISO 4625 for softening point determination of paints and varnishes
- DIN EN 51920 for softening point determination of carbonaceous material
The international standards ASTM D3104, ASTM D3461, ASTM D3954, ASTM D6090 and AOCS Cc 18-80 are specifically based on automatic dropping point and softening point determination on METTLER TOLEDO instruments.
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