Hydraulic press LabVac

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LabVac is a series of laboratory hot platen presses that can create a vacuum condition inside the press chamber, which can prevent oxidation or contamination of the material by oxygen or other gases. A vacuum condition can also enhance the bonding and curing of the material, resulting in higher quality specimens. Depending on the model – 50, 200, 400, 600, 1000 – the closing force range goes up to 50, 200, 400, 600 or 1000 kN at 300°C. Regardless of the model or settings used, the results will always be accurate and consistent. The LabVac’s support table has a built-in vacuum pump that can create a low-pressure environment (30 – 40 mbar) in the press chamber. This allows testing without oxygen and/or with other gases such as nitrogen or argon. The air outlet at the back of the press can be connected to an exhaust system to expel air and gases from the vacuum chamber. The LabVac press is delivered with our ProView control system which includes a 15” touch screen to control the pressure, temperature and vacuum parameters according to the specific requirements of the material and the test. The vacuum system can be controlled manually through the operation panel, or as part of a recipe via a set of commands. The press chamber can be quickly filled with air after pressing. The large screen area of the ProView system gives the user a very good view on the settings and progress of the LabVac as well as extra comfort to control the unit.