Heat Deformation and Softening Point Temperature Determination Device (HDT - VICAT)

Brand / Model: Instron / Ceast HDT Vicat HV3

HDT & Vicat thermal testers are equipped with 3 or 6 stations; determines the Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) and Vicat Softening Point (Vicat) of thermoplastic materials.

Technicial Specifications

Number of Independent Stations: 3

Heat Transfer ambient: Silicone Oil

Temperature Range: 20 - 300 ºC

Thermal Stability: ± 0.2 ºC

Temperature Resolution: ± 0.1 ºC

Dimensions: 520 mm x 600 mm x1660 mm

Automatic microprocessor control over the entire test cycle for HDT and Vicat tests

Each station is equipped with a thermal thermocouple to record the internal temperature.

Integrated parameters and result display

Automatic cooling cycle at the end of the test

Nitrogen diffuser cover with external electro-valve for network bath safety at high temperatures

Oil bath cycle that can reach up to 300 ° C

It can be connected to your computer for data transactions using VisualTHERM software; so you can be sure of parameter management, process control, result processing and data output.

Models

HDT 3 Vicat

3 independent workstations, each with its own linear LVDT signal converter (transducer)

Standards

HDT Test

ISO 75

ASTM D648

DIN 53461

BSI 2782

Method 121 C

NT T 51-005

UNE 53075

 Vicat Test

ISO 306

ASTM D1525

DIN 53460

BSI 2782

Method 120 C

NT T 51-021

UNE 53118

Sample Specifications

The samples to be analyzed should be of the polymer, polymer blends or composite type.

Applications

It is used to determine the Vicat softening point temperature of plastic, hard rubber, nylon, electrical insulation material, fiber reinforced composite, high strength thermoset laminated material and other nonmetal materials.