• Ramsbottom Carbon Residue Apparatus

Ramsbottom Carbon Residue Apparatus



Determines the ‘carbon residue’ left after evaporation and pyrolysis of a sample oil in the Ramsbottom furnace, providing an indication of the deposit forming tendencies of fuels and guidelines for the processing of refinery products.

  • Conforms to ASTM D524 and related specifications
  • Microprocessor temperature control with digital display and over-temperature cut-off

Thermostatically controlled coking furnace for five samples. Cast-iron block type furnace reaches the standard test temperature of 550°C (1022°F) rapidly and controls with ±1°C stability. Microprocessor temperature control has °C/°F switchable digital setpoint and display. Operator and equipment are protected by an over-temperature control circuit which automatically interrupts power to the unit should the block temperature exceed the programmed cut-off point.

This unit replaces the K27100 & K27190 Ramsbottom Carbon Residue Units.


Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D524, D6074; IP 14; ISO 4262; FTM 791-5002; NF T 60-117



Furnace Type: Cast iron block

Capacity: 5 coking bulbs

Maximum Temperature: 650°C (1200°F)

Controller Sensitivity: ±1°C (± 2°F)

Heater: 0-2400W, ceramic band heater

115V 60Hz, Single Phase, 20.8A
220-240V 50/60Hz, Single Phase, 10.9A

lxwxh,in.(cm): 16x21 1⁄2x14 1⁄2 (41x55x37)
Net Weight: 64 lbs (29kg)

Shipping Weight: 44 lbs (20 kg)

Dimensions: 14.9x12.2x15.1 in. (38x31x39 cm)

  • 332-007-001 Coking Bulb Borosilicate Glass, with capillary. Conforms to ASTM D524 specifications
  • 362-010-001 Sample Charging Syringe 
  • 382-017-001 Needle, 17 gauge, 2" 
  • K27320 Coking Bulb Filling Device. Convenient time saving device fills up to five coking bulbs at a time. Ideal for viscous fluids that are difficult to handle at room temperature.
  • K27200 Control Bulb - Stainless steel, with IC thermocouple. May be used with a thermocouple pyrometer* to verify compliance of the furnace with ASTM performance requirements.
  • K29350 Digital Thermometer, 115/230V