Temperature monitoring and control is critical when manufacturing, storing and laying bituminous materials. The temperature of asphalt and tarmac must be correctly maintained in production and storage, and monitored when roads are being laid so that a strong, well-compacted surface is achieved.

It is easy to achieve good readings from bituminous materials with a simple, low-cost infrared temperature sensor such as the models below.

Detailed application notes: temperature measurement of tarmac in road laying (PDF)

Suggested products

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  ST633

  Low-cost handheld pocket IR thermometer
  Handheld Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces Very Low Temperature (< -20°C)Read more
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  Excelog 6

  6 Channel Handheld Temperature Data Logger with Touch Screen
  Contact Probes Data Logging Handheld Multi-Channel PRT Input Pt100 Input RTD Input Temperature Display Thermocouple Input Touch Screen Interface USBRead more
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  PyroUSB

  Advanced pyrometers with 4-20 mA output and USB configuration
  4-20 mA Output Air or Water Cooling Available High Temperature (500 to 1000°C) Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Glass Measures Metals Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces USB Very High Temperature (> 1000°C) Views Through GlassRead more
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  PyroCAN

  Pyrometer with CAN Bus communications
  Air or Water Cooling Available CAN Bus High Temperature (500 to 1000°C) Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces NetworkableRead more
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  PyroMiniUSB

  For PC-based data acquisition
  Data Logging High Temperature (500 to 1000°C) Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces Miniature Temperature Display USBRead more
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  PyroMiniBus

  Miniature pyrometer with RS-485 Modbus for multi-channel systems
  Data Logging High Ambient Temperature 120C Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces Networkable Relay Output RS485 Modbus Temperature Display Touch Screen Interface Very Low CostRead more
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  ST680 Series (discontinued)

  High-performance IR thermometer
  Data Logging Handheld High Temperature (500 to 1000°C) Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces Thermocouple Input USB Very Low Temperature (< -20°C)Read more
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  ST642

  Low-cost handheld IR thermometer with adjustable emissivity and Type K Thermocouple input
  Handheld Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces Thermocouple Input Very Low Temperature (< -20°C)Read more
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  PM180

  6-channel hub with data logging & alarms
  0-20 mA Output 4-20 mA Output Data Logging Networkable Relay Output RS485 Modbus Temperature Display Touch Screen Interface Voltage OutputRead more
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  PyroCouple

  Simple, robust pyrometer with analogue output
  4-20 mA Output Air or Water Cooling Available Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces mV Output Thermocouple Output Very Low CostRead more
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  PyroMini

  Touch screen, data logging and more
  4-20 mA Output Data Logging High Ambient Temperature 120C High Temperature (500 to 1000°C) Low Temperature (-20 to 500°C) Measures Metals Measures Non-Reflective Surfaces Miniature Networkable Relay Output RS485 Modbus Temperature Display Touch Screen Interface Very High Ambient Temp 180°CRead more