Asphalt ovens play an integral role in a materials testing laboratory, they burn asphalt so that technicians can accurately calculate asphalt content and perform a gradation on the aggregate left behind. Testing the asphalt content of a sample ensures that the properties of the material in a mix design meet the required specifications.

Below is a technical comparison between two of the most popular Asphalt Ignition Ovens available in the market, the Troxler ICO NCAT and Thermolyne NCAT.