Softening point testing system RR/HDV2

temperatureresistancefor packaging

Designed and built to cover multiple international testing standards, it utilises microprocessor technology to accurately determine the deflection and softening point characteristics of all thermo plastic test specimens. The 2 station device will test two samples simultaneously. The simple manually operated raise and lower function of the test stations ensure easy access to the test sample supports for sample loading and retrieval before and after each test. Each test station is fitted with a PT100 platinum resistance thermometer which accurately records the temperature next to the sample under test to 0.1°C and an electronic displacement transducer which measures the sample displacement to 0.01mm as standard or to 0.001mm as an option. The built-in LCD provides simple on-screen instructions reducing user error. Test parameters are easily selected using the keypad. A simple data selection process and yes/no prompts make the operating procedure very simple to undertake. The microprocessor’s temperature control function ensures the ramping rates of either 50°C/h or 120°C/h are kept within the specified test standard requirements as well as performing non-standard ramp rates to customers own specific needs. Test temperatures of 300°C are easily achieved and to ensure optimum safety at higher temperatures, the Nitrogen Blanket option is recommended. The methods of testing available on the apparatus are: HDT – Heat deflection / distortion test. Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO75 (parts 1, 2 and 3) and ASTM D648 Test Standards.