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Instruments to perform HDT, VICAT, bending CREEP, thermal dilation and thermal modulus tests on thermoplastic materials.
With six independent stations, the weights and station movements are fully controlled by microprocessor based on the test parameters inserted.
The microprocessor, with LCD, acts as operator interface for test set up and results.
As an option, the instrument can be connected to PC and controlled using the dedicated VisualTHERM software.
The instrument has six independent working stations, each with its own linear LVDT transducer. Each station is equipped with a thermo-resistance to record the local temperature.
Maximum test temperature in air: 300°C.
Maximum test temperature under nitrogen gas blanket: 375°C.
The “PLUS” version automatically regulates the nitrogen gas flow.
Meets ISO, ASTM, DIN, ANFOR and other standards.

CEAST program for measuring of the thermal properties of materials include a wide range of instruments and with particular reference to the determination of the HDT (heat deflection temperature) and the Vicat softening temperature, CEAST is proposing a new generation of instruments, oil free, able to test materials at temperatures up to 500°C. These instruments (Vicat 500-D, HDT Vicat 500 Aloxide) were designed to meet the growing demand for testing on the new advanced high performances materials appeared on the market (i.e. PEEK).