Asphalt Sample Containers for Collection, Storage & Testing

Match Container Material to the Sample

Asphalt sampling and storage require containers suited to the material's temperature, properties and test requirements. Listed options include metal and plastic containers, so confirm the container material against the sample temperature and the governing procedure rather than choosing by capacity alone.

Tinned-metal and aluminum containers, plastic jars and seamless tins serve different applications. A container suitable for cooled aggregate samples may not suit hot binder or reactive materials; verify material compatibility before ordering in quantity.

Choose Capacity and Packaging by Test

Container sizes range from 1.5oz to 1 gallon, and packaging quantities differ by item. Examples include 4oz Tinned-Metal Containers (12/Pk), 32oz Plastic Sample Containers (12/Case) and 1qt Tin Sample Cans (Package of 12). Match capacity and case quantity to your testing volume before completing the order.

For larger aggregate samples, compare the 4qt Tin Sample Can. For mix curing applications, compare 2000g and 4500g Mix Curing Sample Cans against your required specimen mass and oven space.

Select Specialized Binder Containers

For binder handling, the Round Cone Top Binder Can is listed individually and by the case; the 1-Gallon Paint Can with Lid for Bitumen serves larger binder storage. Match can type, lid arrangement and size to the binder application rather than substituting general-purpose containers.

The Universal Penetrometer Transfer Dish supports penetration-test sample handling. For calcium carbide reagent storage, the 1lb Metal Can is listed for that specific reagent; do not substitute general sample cans for reagent containers without confirming suitability.

Plan Quantities and Handling

Estimate container needs from sampling frequency, specimen count and any retention-sample requirements. Seamless tins with lids, such as the 6oz Seamless Sample Tins (Pack of 240), support higher-volume workflows; confirm lid fit and material for each intended use.

Follow the sampling procedure for filling, sealing, labeling and transport, and handle hot materials with appropriate protective equipment. For field sampling tools that pair with containers, compare bitumen tools for asphalt; verify each tool's intended application rather than assuming it suits laboratory sampling.