[Industry news] What does an asphalt binder tester do? The asphalt binder tester consists essentially of a high precision apparatus combining an ignition oven to a continuous weighing system to monitor the loss of weight of the asphalt sample and to automatically determine, at the end of the test, the binder content and percentage. An independently controlled auxiliary afterburner chamber significantly reduces the furnace emissions. The asphalt binder tester is supplied complete with double sample basket/safety cover, extraction fork and 3 meters of metal exhaust pipe.