Petroleum Products
Boiling-range characterization of heavy oils, residuals, and fractions that require reduced-pressure distillation.
ASTM D1160 Vacuum Distillation Apparatus
Turn-key ASTM D1160 (ISO 6616) vacuum distillation equipment for petroleum products, heavy oils, residual fuels, and biodiesel. Fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual models. All are method-compliant.
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Overview
What is ASTM D1160?
Biodiesel & Biofuels
ASTM D1160 distillation for biodiesel and related renewable fuels that may degrade at atmospheric pressure.
Method Compliance
All B/R models use standard ASTM D1160 glassware and conform to ASTM D1160 / ISO 6616 requirements.
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Models
ASTM D1160 Models
Fully Automatic
Fully automatic control from a PC along with standard ASTM glassware. Vacuum level, bath temperature, distillation rate controlled automatically.
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Standard ASTM D1160 glassware enhanced with PC control. Vacuum level, bath temperature and heating rates programmable.
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Standard ASTM D1160 glassware in a convenient mounting cabinet with safety shields. Can be upgraded at any time.
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Compare
Compare Models
| Fully Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Manually Operated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1160 (ISO 6616) Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PC Control of Distillation | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Report Generation | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Temperature & Vacuum Display | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Vacuum Control | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Bath Temperature Control | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Distillation Rate Control | Yes | ||
| Automatic Volume Measurement | Yes | ||
| Automatic Cleaning Cycle | Yes | ||
| Easy Data Export | Yes | Yes | |
| First Drop Detection (IBP) | Yes | Yes | |
| Safety Shields | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Upgradeable | -- | Yes | Yes |
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Why B/R
Why Choose a B/R ASTM D1160 System?
Turn-Key Apparatus
Complete vacuum distillation apparatus with ASTM glassware, mounting cabinet, and safety shields. Ready for method-compliant operation.
PC Automation Options
Semi-automatic and fully automatic models control vacuum, bath temperature, rate, and reporting from a PC for unattended runs and permanent records.
Upgradeable Path
Start with a manually operated system and upgrade automation later. Protect capital budget without re-buying glassware and cabinet.
Petroleum Lab Support
Built by B/R Instrument (USA) since 1966. Experienced chemists and engineers on staff support installation and operation.
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Questions
ASTM D1160 FAQ
What is ASTM D1160 vacuum distillation?
ASTM D1160 is the standard test method for distillation of petroleum products at reduced pressure. It determines the boiling range of heavy petroleum fractions, residual fuels, and biodiesel that would decompose if distilled at atmospheric pressure. The method is also published as ISO 6616.
What samples are tested with ASTM D1160?
ASTM D1160 is used for petroleum products and fractions that may decompose if distilled at atmospheric pressure, including heavy oils, residual fuels, lubricating oil stocks, and biodiesel. Distillation is performed under vacuum with a maximum liquid temperature typically around 400°C.
What ASTM D1160 models does B/R offer?
Three levels: Fully Automatic (PC control of vacuum, bath temperature, distillation rate, volume measurement, and cleaning), Semi-Automatic (PC control of vacuum, bath temperature, and heating rates), and Manually Operated (turnkey cabinet with digital displays and safety shields). Semi-automatic and manual systems are upgradeable.
How does D1160 differ from D2892 and D5236?
ASTM D1160 is vacuum distillation of petroleum products for boiling-range data. ASTM D2892 is true boiling point (TBP) distillation of crude petroleum with a 15-theoretical-plate column. ASTM D5236 is the vacuum pot still method for heavy hydrocarbon mixtures. B/R builds equipment for all three methods. See our crude oil distillation systems.
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