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	Coefficient of Friction on Surfaces The Static & Dynamic Friction (or Slip & Friction) Tester has been designed to determine the friction characteristics of materials. Primarily by pulling one surface over another. It is ideally suited where the production of a product relies on Film, Foil, Paper or Board sliding over machinery or another material for packaging purposes. The advanced dedicated microprocessor control removes operator variability from the test procedure by controlling dwell time, sled movement etc, thereby giving high accuracy of results for both static and dynamic friction. Designed in accordance with ASTM D1894 And ISO 8295 International test standards, This apparatus can be used with all types of flexible packaging, foils, paper, board, rubber, linoleum, textiles and leather. 180o peel or adhesion tests can also be performed, other attachments to any International test standard are available on request. The on board microprocessor records the normal force required to produce the sliding motion using a very accurate load cell. The results are shown graphically on the PC so that both the static and sliding friction can be observed throughout the test. These results can be printed out via the on board mini printer or downloaded to the computer for analysis in Microsoft Excel. A built in calibration can be carried out at any time by using the calibration kit provided. Standard features include Advanced dedicated microprocessor control, Touch membrane keypad for ergonomically simple data entry, Easy to read liquid crystal display, Sequence logic menu auto prompt selection, Built-in test results printer, RS232 output with special data transfer lead and Windows data link PC software, Tabular and graphical statistical analysis, Data file capture, Digital temperature display and control, Auto prompts for test procedures, calibration and test results, Variable speed sled velocity up to 1800 mm/minute, 1 kg load cell, 180° peel attachments for pressure sensitive material, Sleds to ASTM and ISO test standards, Templates to any International test standard supplied to customer's specific requirements, Calibration kit including cord, plug and 500 gram weight, Ambient bed temperature recorded and printed for each individual test, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity. Optional accessories available Heated bed option, Freezer bed option, Larger load cells, Sleds to customers requirements.
	Cold Flex Temperature Cold Flex Temperature Tests. Conforms to BS2782 : Part 1:Method 104B. Determines the effects of low temperatures on the stiffness of the polymer material. The appartus consists of a fixed clamp and a revolving clamp which holds the test sample rigidly at each end. The test sample is submerged in a Low Temperature Liquid Bath. The revolving clamp connects to a pulley dial indicator, graduated in 1 degrees, which is subject to a given torque produced by a dead load acting at a fixed radius.
	Environmental Stress Cracking Environmental Stress Cracking. is one of the most common causes of unexpected brittle failure of thermoplastics polymers known. Research has shown that the exposure of polymers to liquid chemicals accelerate the crazing process. The Ray-Ran Stress Cracking Apparatus has been designed in accordance with the ASTM D1693 test method, it is simple to use and an extremely cost effective method of determining a polymer material's susceptibility to stress cracking when exposed to different environments such as soaps, wetting agents, oils and detergents. The material is cut to shape with the die cutter provided and notched and then the test sample bent into a "U" section to induce the required stress. The samples are placed into the sample holders which are then transferred to the glass test tubes. These tubes are filled with the selected environment and heated. At timed intervals the samples are checked for any cracks developing adjacent to the notch. The number of failures is recorded. Standard features include Digital temperature display and control, Constant temperature controlled stainless steel liquid bath, Sample Cutter to cut out test samples, Sample nicking jig to make the controlled imperfection in the test samples, Sample bending clamp to bend the test samples into a controlled "U" shape, Specimen holders to house the test samples in the test tubes (up to 10 test samples can be housed in each specimen holder), Sample transfer tool to move the test sample from the clamp to the specimen holders, 48 glass test tubes and rubber stoppers, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty,
	Falling Dart Impact Tester The Ray-Ran Advanced Falling Dart Impact Tester has been designed to determine the impact resistance of plastic films, papers and composite sheets by use of a free falling dart. This instrument complies with the ASTM D1709 Method A & B and ISO 7765. The sample is clamped in position, and a dart of known weight is allowed to fall from a either 660mm or 1500mm and hit the sample. The energy required to break the samples is expressed in terms of the weight (mass) of the dart which would result in the failure of 50% of test pieces taken from the sample under test. The test methods are designed to enable the operator to achieve the result by extrapolation from the figures obtained by testing at a number of different drop weights, on a significant number of test specimens. The determination of the result is obtained using the staircase method. The dart weight is decreased or increased by uniform increments after each test, depending on the result (failure or no failure) in the specimen. Standard features include Variable height from 660mm to 1525mm, 38.1mm and 50.8mm Spherical headed darts, Binary weight set, Manual clamping, Advanced dedicated microprocessor control, Touch membrane Alpha / Numeric keypad for data entry, LCD display for sequence logic menu auto prompt selection, Yes / no mode selector, RS232 output with data transfer lead, Specview “ Scada” software to allow PC control of Tester and real-time viewing of results, Self-calibration procedure, Results downloaded to PC for spreadsheet analysis, Metric units of measure, Ability to store User Names and Material Types, Recipe Manager to store and upload data, High resolution positional encoder, Solenoid dart release, Levelling device, Full safety guarding electrically inhibiting operation when not closed, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty
	Falling Weight Impact Tester Ray-Ran's Falling Weight Impact Tester is specially designed to determine the resistance to external blows of thermoplastic pipes and polymer test samples and components. The apparatus conforms to the ISO3127, BS EN744 and EN 1411 test standards. "Round the Clock Method" Lengths of pipe from a batch or production run are subjected to blows from a known mass which falls from a specified height. Test standard ISO 3127 & EN744. "Staircase Method" Lengths of pipe are subjected to blows from a known mass and shape but is dropped from differing heights depending on the results of each blow. Test standard EN1411. By changing the Supports and clamping mechanisms, along with the shape of the Tup, and variable weights tests to other standards such as ASTM D5628, D5420, D3029, D2444 can be carried out. Standard features include Variable drop height of tup (striker) - up to 2 metres, Variable impact velocity range - up to 6.264 m/s, Maximum impact energy - 196 Joules, Solenoid released load carrier, Load carrier raised and latched by pneumatically operated cylinder, Base to accept pipe diameters to 400mm,"V" support for round pipes, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty Optional accessories available Smaller & larger drop heights available, Larger bases to accept larger pipe diameters, Tup (Striker) shapes to customers requirements, Load carriers to customer's requirements, Optional weight sets available, Low Temperature Chambers, Tups to Customers specifications.
	Hardness Testing of Polymer Materials Durometers measure the penetration depth (into the sample material) of an indentor reacting against a calibrated spring load, and the result is given in Shore hardness degrees, displayed either on an analogue scale or as a digital readout. Durotech MDS Durometers separate the displacement measurement and display element from a module containing the indentor and spring. Additional modules can be purchased at any time if the scope of the material hardness alters. Each module is individually calibrated, its calibration status being unaffected by the host Durometers. Hardness values range from 0 (full penetration) to 100 (no penetration), Full penetration is between 2.46mm and 2.54mm (0.097 and 0.100 in) depending upon the equipment used. It is recommended that shore D is used when Shore A results are greater than 90 and shore A is used when shore D results are less than 20. The pocket MDS Universal Durometer is a robust instrument incorporating a precision analogue movement or digital display. It is traditionally styled with MDS technology, complete with tolerance hands. A maximum hand option is available and the model fits to any operating stand for improved repeatability. The modular setup allows simple & quick changing of shore modules. Shore ‘A’ & ‘D’ conform to ASTM D2240 & ISO868 Shore ’B”,C”O”DO”OO’ conform to ASTM D2240
	HDT/Vicat - 2 Station Apparatus Ray-Ran's Advanced 2 Station HDT/Vicat Apparatus has been designed to allow microprocessor control of the heat deflection & softening point testing for all polymer and plastic materials. HDT - Heat deflection / distortion test, where a standard sized test specimen is subjected to a bending stress, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the specified deflection occurs is measured and recorded. Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 75 (parts 1, 2 and 3) and ASTM D648 Test Standards. Vicat (VST) - Softening point test, where a specified needle (indentor) penetrates a specifed distance into a sample with a specified load, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the sample was penetrated is recorded at the Vicat Softening Temperature (VST). Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 306 and ASTM D1525 Test Standards. The 2 Station Advanced HDT/Vicat apparatus allows testing of 2 samples at the same time, with an automatic cooling system, LCD display to provide automatic prompts for test procedures, calibration and results, HDT binary loads automatically calculated by microprocessor, over temperature protection, flatwise / edgewise sample testing, integrated calibration system. Tabular results presentation. Standard features include Digital temperature control, Temperature range to 300oC (temperature tests in excess of 250oC require the nitrogen blanket option), HDT Heads (1 per station), Vicat Nibs (1 per station), User selectable Fibre Stress 0.45, 1.8 or 8.00 MPa or a non standard fibre stress can be entered, User selectable Vicat penetration of 0.1mm or 1.00mm or a non standard penetration can be added, Temperature resolution +/- 0.1oC, User selectable temperature ramp rates of 50oC or 120oC per hour (non standard ramp rates can also be entered), Adjustable HDT span supports of 64mm or 100mm, Deflection / Penetration resolution +/- 0.001mm, Bath capacity 8 litres, RS 232 connection, RS232 Cable, Windows File Capture Software, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty, Optional accessories available Binary HDT Test Weights (1 set required per station), 1.00Kg Vicat Test Weights (1 set required per station), 5.00Kg Vicat Test Weights (1 set required per station), Light Weight Load rods to test to .45 MPa, Heat Transfer Medium (Silicone oil Dow Corning 350cSt), Nitrogen Blanket, Air to Nitrogen Extractor,Thermal Printer (for 2 & 4 Station), Thermal Printer Paper (for 2 & 4 Station), Water Chiller unit.
	HDT/Vicat - 4 Station Apparatus Ray-Ran's Advanced 4 Station HDT/Vicat Apparatus has been designed to allow microprocessor control of the heat deflection & softening point testing for all polymer and plastic materials. HDT - Heat deflection / distortion test, where a standard sized test specimen is subjected to a bending stress, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the specified deflection occurs is measured and recorded. Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 75 (parts 1, 2 and 3) and ASTM D648 Test Standards. Vicat (VST) - Softening point test, where a specified needle (indentor) penetrates a specifed distance into a sample with a specified load, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the sample was penetrated is recorded at the Vicat Softening Temperature (VST). Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 306 and ASTM D1525 Test Standards. The 4 Station Advanced HDT/Vicat apparatus allows testing of 4 samples at the same time, with an automatic cooling system, LCD display to provide automatic prompts for test procedures, calibration and results, HDT binary loads automatically calculated by microprocessor, over temperature protection, flatwise / edgewise sample testing, integrated calibration system. Tabular results presentation. Standard features include Digital temperature control, Temperature range to 300oC (temperature tests in excess of 250oC require the nitrogen blanket option), HDT Heads (1 per station), Vicat Nibs (1 per station), User selectable Fibre Stress 0.45, 1.8 or 8.00 MPa or a non standard fibre stress can be entered, User selectable Vicat penetration of 0.1mm or 1.00mm or a non standard penetration can be added, Temperature resolution +/- 0.1oC, User selectable temperature ramp rates of 50oC or 120oC per hour (non standard ramp rates can also be entered), Adjustable HDT span supports of 64mm or 100mm, Deflection / Penetration resolution +/- 0.001mm, Bath capacity 18 litres, RS 232 connection, RS232 Cable, Windows File Capture Software, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty, Optional accessories available Binary HDT Test Weights (1 set required per station), 1.00Kg Vicat Test Weights (1 set required per station), 5.00Kg Vicat Test Weights (1 set required per station), Light Weight Load rods to test to .45 MPa, Heat Transfer Medium (Silicone oil Dow Corning 350cSt), Nitrogen Blanket, Air to Nitrogen Extractor,Thermal Printer (for 2 & 4 Station), Thermal Printer Paper (for 2 & 4 Station), Water Chiller unit.
	HDT/VICAT - 6 Station Apparatus Ray-Ran's Advanced 6 Station HDT/Vicat Apparatus has been designed to allow microprocessor control of the heat deflection & softening point testing for all polymer and plastic materials. HDT - Heat deflection / distortion test, where a standard sized test specimen is subjected to a bending stress, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the specified deflection occurs is measured and recorded. Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 75 (parts 1, 2 and 3) and ASTM D648 Test Standards. Vicat (VST) - Softening point test, where a specified needle (indentor) penetrates a specifed distance into a sample with a specified load, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the sample was penetrated is recorded at the Vicat Softening Temperature (VST). Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 306 and ASTM D1525 Test Standards. The 6 Station Advanced HDT/Vicat apparatus allows testing of 6 samples at the same time, with a motorised lift system to allow easy access to testing stations, LCD display to provide automatic prompts for test procedures, calibration and results, HDT binary loads automatically calculated by microprocessor, over temperature protection, flatwise / edgewise sample testing, integrated calibration system. Tabular & graphical results presentation in real time. Integral Printer. Standard features include Digital temperature control, Temperature range to 300oC (temperature tests in excess of 250oC require the nitrogen blanket option), HDT Heads (1 per station), Vicat Nibs (1 per station), User selectable Fibre Stress 0.45, 1.8 or 8.00 MPa or a non standard fibre stress can be entered, User selectable Vicat penetration of 0.1mm or 1.00mm or a non standard penetration can be added, Temperature resolution +/- 0.1oC, User selectable temperature ramp rates of 50oC or 120oC per hour (non standard ramp rates can also be entered), Adjustable HDT span supports of 64mm or 100mm, Deflection / Penetration resolution +/- 0.001mm, Bath capacity 18 litres, RS 232 connection, RS232 Cable, Windows File Capture Software, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty, Optional accessories available Binary HDT Test Weights (1 set required per station), 1.00Kg Vicat Test Weights (1 set required per station), 5.00Kg Vicat Test Weights (1 set required per station), Light Weight Load rods to test to .45 MPa, Heat Transfer Medium (Silicone oil Dow Corning 350cSt), Nitrogen Blanket, Air to Nitrogen Extractor, Water Chiller unit, Printer Ribbons, Printer Paper.
	Heat Distortion Test Weights HDT - Heat deflection / distortion test, where a standard sized test specimen is subjected to a bending stress, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the specified deflection occurs is measured and recorded. Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 75 (parts 1, 2 and 3) and ASTM D648 Test Standards. Each weight set consists of 14 indivdual weights ranging from 1g to 2000g. The Microprocessor built into each of Ray-Ran's HDT/Vicat machines, will determine the actual weights required for the loading stress that is selected by the user. A mini excel program is also included for comparision.
	Low Temperature Brittleness Apparatus Designed to study the effects on plastic polymers when subject to impact loads at low temperature. Many materials which are flexible at normal ambient temperature become brittle at low temperatures, which severely affect the material’s impact strength. By plotting the percentage failure rate of the test samples against the reduction in temperature, the brittleness temperature where 50% of the test samples will fail can be determined as per the ASTM D746 and ISO R974 International Test Standard. The Ray-Ran Low Temperature Brittleness Apparatus consists of a tank, which by using Dry Ice is bought to the starting temperature. The samples are placed into the clamping mechanism and fixed into the tank and subjected to a single blow after the specified conditioning period has elapsed. The samples are removed and examined to determine whether they have failed or not. The temperature and number of failures is then recorded. By increasing or decreasing the temperature the lowest and highest temperature at which all the samples pass and fail can be determined. Standard features include Test specimen Cutter to produce test samples, Test specimen clamp to hold the test samples in a cantilever beam support, Test specimen striker, Insulated bath with digital temperature control and integral stirrer to ensure a uniform bath temperature, Temperature range from - 70oC to 200oC, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty. Optional accessories available Type A, B or C Cutter, Specimen Clamps to customers specifications.
	Plastic Pendulum Impact Tester Advanced Pendulum Impact Tester determines the energy required to break or rupture specimens of plastics or ceramics. The apparatus conforms to all of the international test standards including ASTM D256, ISO 179 and 180 for Izod, Charpy Testing , ASTM D1822 for Tension Impact Testing and other recognised standards. The design utilises advanced dedicated microprocessor technology for simplicity, ease of operation, high accuracy and repeatability of results. This apparatus is extremely versatile and allows impact velocities from 1.5 m/s up to 3.7 m/s combined with variable weight hammers to give an impact energy range up to 50 Joules. A special impact energy diagnostic programme has been included to assist the operator to select the correct size of Hammer for the Standard and material being tested. The SCADA Software enables the Tester to be controlled via the PC. SCADA allows the use of recipes to upload frequently used test parameters and combine them with a operating strategy which ensure the procedures are correctly carried out. The test parameters and operating results can be displayed on screen, printed and/or archived as standard CSV files in which can be viewed or manipulated in Excel. The apparatus also offers a Self Calibration procedure for bearing resistance and windage. Standard features include Advanced dedicated microprocessor control, Touch membrane Alpha / Numeric keypad for data entry, LCD display for sequence logic menu auto prompt selection, Yes / no mode selector, RS232 output with data transfer lead, Specview “ Scada” software to allow PC control of Tester and real-time viewing of results, Self-calibration procedure, Results downloaded to PC for spreadsheet analysis, Metric units of measure, Ability to store User Names and Material Types, Recipe Manager to store and upload data, High resolution positional encoder, Variable pendulum velocity, Solenoid pendulum release with audible pre-warning, Levelling device, Full safety guarding electrically inhibiting operation when not closed, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity. Optional accessories available Variable Weight Hammers for Izod, Charpy or Tension Impact, Izod, Charpy or Tension Impact Clamps & Vices, Special clamps, fixtures and hammers for component testing, Guard Enclosure, Low Temperature Chambers, See also TSMP, Presses and CNC machine for sample preparation, also Notch Cutter for producing the notch in the samples.
	Puncture Impact Testing - Thin Materials Determining the most cost effective packaging material for a particular application can be difficult if reliable information is not available on the material behaviour under different load conditions. The impact strength can be crucial if the handling of the package cannot be controlled, especially if objects with sharp profiles are to be packaged. The Ray-Ran Pendulum Puncture Impact Tester can produce a test procedure that is accurate and reliable. Test results can safely be compared between different test centres, so an international organisation can set material standards world-wide knowing that consistant quality control is assured. This apparatus is extremely versatile and allows impact velocities up to 3.7 m/s combined with a variable weight puncture hammer to give an impact energy range up to 25 Joules. A special impact energy diagnostic programme has been included to assist the operator to select the correct size of Pendulum Hammer for the material being tested. The test sample takes the form of a circular clamped ring and thus eliminates any possible influence on the test results of the way the sample is cut out... The Impact Tester can examine the material behaviour in a combination of different ways. By using different Tups, the mode of failure can be analysed to represent direct comparisons with other materials and hence produce an in-house standard, or to simulate actual service conditions. For instance, if impact elongation properties are required for ductile material, then a large spherical radius Tup is used to induce a high degree of lateral elongation of the material before the Tup can penetrate through the material to the point of failure. If however, a more brittle failure (minimum elongation of the material), a more pointed Tup is employed. The SCADA Software enables the Tester to be controlled via the PC. SCADA allows the use of recipes to upload frequently used test parameters and combine them with a operating strategy which ensure the procedures are correctly carried out. The test parameters and operating results can be displayed on screen, printed and/or archived as standard CSV files in which can be viewed or manipulated in Excel. The apparatus also offers a Self Calibration procedure for bearing resistance and windage. Standard features include Advanced dedicated microprocessor control, Touch membrane Alpha / Numeric keypad for data entry, LCD display for sequence logic menu auto prompt selection, Yes / no mode selector, RS232 output with data transfer lead, Specview “ Scada” software to allow PC control of Tester and real-time viewing of results, Self-calibration procedure, Results downloaded to PC for spreadsheet analysis, Metric units of measure, Ability to store User Names and Material Types, Recipe Manager to store and upload data, High resolution positional encoder, Variable pendulum velocity, Solenoid pendulum release with audible pre-warning, Levelling device, Full safety guarding electrically inhibiting operation when not closed, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty, Optional accessories available Guard Enclosure, Low Temperature Chambers, Tups to Customers specifications,
	Small Portable Freezer Cabinet Freezer Cabinet. - Free Standing Unit to -45 deg C
	Special Test Rig Special Test Rig To Customer's Requirement - This Load Test Rig is typical of the special designs undertaken for individual requirements. A new patented extruded polymer plank is being marketed by Uniq Extrusions Limited to replace the traditional wooden planks
	Thermal Ageing (Endurance) In Air Oven This apparatus has been designed to study the thermal endurance characteristics of materials. The Ray-Ran 6 Cell Thermal Ageing apparatus accelerates the ageing process by passing a constant flow of heated air over the samples. At set time intervals the test samples are removed and inspected, or tested for any deterioration. The apparatus consists of 6 individual test cells with up to 8 samples per cell, thus allowing 48 simultaneous tests to be undertaken. Standard features include Individual test cells, each with its own elapsed timer, Holders for dumbbell tensile samples, Constant temperature controlled liquid bath with digital temperature display, Tank capacity 30 litres, Variable volume changes between 50 -500 cm3 per hour, 6 way switchable temperature indicator to monitor the temperature in each test cell, A calibrated glass flow meter with a flexible inlet pipe can be connected, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty.
	Universal Tensile Tester - External PC Control A Universal Testing Machine otherwise known as a materials testing machine or test frame is used to test the tensile and compressive properties of materials. Such machines generally have two columns but single column types are also available. Load cells and extensometers measure the key parameters of force and deformation as the sample is tested. These machines are widely used and would be found in any materials testing laboratory. A typical testing system is comprised of a materials testing machine or test frame, control and analysis software, and critically, the test fixtures, accessories, parts and devices used to hold and support the test specimen. A comprehensive range of tests can be carried out such as Tensile, Compression, Crush, Friction, and Flexural on materials like Plastics, Metals, Paper, Fabric, Yarn etc. The CT Series bench mounted single or twin column universal strength testing machines. A PC is required for operation & results presentation. These machines use the feature-rich winTest software running under the Windows operating system for control and testing that is compliant with all relevant industry standards. Advanced, standard and complex multistage test procedures are fully configurable and controlled using the standard PC interface. PC systems can be supplied or customers can utilise their own PC. Standard Features include High specification Computer controlled Universal testing machine, Max tension and compression resolution 0.1N, 800% overload capability on load cells, Accuracy of better than +/- 0.5% of indicated reading down to 1/1000th of load cell, Meets and exceeds BS EN ISO 7500-1 1999 Tension Grade 0.5, Compression Grade 0.5 and meets all other International standards, Force sampling rate 1000/s Rigid Dual Column Frame with Crosshead guidance system PC control of crosshead position, resolution 0.001mm, Twin recirculating ballscrews eliminating off centre loading, High accuracy closed loop speed control Test speed 0.001 to 1000 mm/min, RS232 output for PC, Fixed load and travel protection limits, User selectable load and travel limits, PC Controlled load and extension cycle testing, plus long term creep testing, Digital control specimen break detection, Automatic check and adjustment of machine calibration, Impact and overload protection, Auto zero, Direct connection to extensometers, Aluminium extruded columns with integral T slots for mounting of accessories such as extensometers, guards, lighting etc, Supply voltage 200/240V AC or 100/120V AC at 50 or 60 Hz. Optional Accesories available 400 different grips available, Wedge, Tensile, Pneumatic, spring action etc, 3 and 4 point bending fixtures, Compression Platens, Extensometers, Test Chambers.
	Universal Tensile Tester - Grips & Accessories Ray-Ran offer a vast range of grips and fixtures for the Tensile Testers to cover the requirements of all industries for tension, compression, flexural, shear, peel and customer specific product testing. Wedge Grips - Pneumatic Grips - Roller Grips - Scissor Action Grips - Bollard Grips - Capstan Grips - 3 & 4 Point Bending - Puncture Testing - Compression Platens - Crush Testing - Ring Crush Testing - Tube Peel Grips. Digital Extensometer for Elastomers - Precision Extensometer for Metals & other Rigid Materials - Non Contact Scanning Laser Extensometer. Environmental Test Chamber.
	Universal Tensile Tester - Software
	Universal Tensile Tester with Integrated PC A Universal Testing Machine otherwise known as a materials testing machine or test frame is used to test the tensile and compressive properties of materials. Such machines generally have two columns but single column types are also available. Load cells and extensometers measure the key parameters of force and deformation as the sample is tested. These machines are widely used and would be found in any materials testing laboratory. A typical testing system is comprised of a materials testing machine or test frame, control and analysis software, and critically, the test fixtures, accessories, parts and devices used to hold and support the test specimen. A comprehensive range of tests can be carried out such as Tensile, Compression, Crush, Friction, and Flexural on materials like Plastics, Metals, Paper, Fabric, Yarn etc. The AT Series stand-alone bench mounted or floor standing single or twin column universal strength testing machines with integral PC system & windows software utilises the latest touch screen technology. The machine comes complete with the feature-rich winTest™ software for machine control and testing with comprehensive on-board test methods that are compliant with all relevant industry standards including advanced, standard and complex multistage test procedures. Printed reports can be easily generated and test data can be transferred directly to other software applications for enhanced report generation, SPC trend analysis, laboratory manager reports etc. Standard Features include High specification Computer controlled Universal testing machine, 15” Touch Screen Display with interactive machine control console, Integrated industrial computer module comprising 1 GHz CPU with 256MB Ram, 40 GB Hard Drive with Windows XP operating, LAN, USB & RS232 ports, Max tension and compression resolution 0.1N, 800% overload capability on load cells, Accuracy of better than ± 0.5% of indicated reading down to 1/1000th of load cell, Meets and exceeds BS EN ISO 7500-1 1999 Tension Grade 0.5, Compression Grade 0.5 and meets all other International standards, Force sampling rate 1000/s Rigid Dual Column Frame with Crosshead guidance system PC control of crosshead position, resolution 0.001mm, Twin recirculating ballscrews eliminating off centre loading, High accuracy closed loop speed control Test speed 0.001 to 1000 mm/min, RS232 output for PC, Fixed load and travel protection limits, User selectable load and travel limits, PC Controlled load and extension cycle testing, plus long term creep testing, Digital control specimen break detection, Automatic check and adjustment of machine calibration, Impact and overload protection, Auto zero, Direct connection to extensometers, Aluminium extruded columns with integral T slots for mounting of accessories such as extensometers, guards, lighting etc, Supply voltage 200/240V AC or 100/120V AC at 50 or 60 Hz. Optional Accesories available 400 different grips available, Wedge, Tensile, Pneumatic, spring action etc, 3 and 4 point bending fixtures, Compression Platens, Extensometers, Test Chambers.
	Unrestrained Linear Thermal Shrinkage Hot Plate Method Although the Hot Plate Film Shrinkage Apparatus is not controlled by any International test standards, it is still a very widely used apparatus, providing information sufficient for most quality control procedures. Where precise results are essential, the Ray-Ran Unrestrained Linear Thermal Film Shrinkage Apparatus should be used. The principal of both the hot plate and the immersion methods are the same, notably to determine the amount of shrinkage of a film when heated to release the internal stresses produced due to the manufacturing methods. The hot plate method is very simple and quick to understand. A film sample of round or rectangular shape is placed on a hot plate maintained at a constant temperature, and with its surface lightly oiled with Silicone oil to ensure good heat transfer from the hot plate to the film. A light cover plate which keeps the film flat is placed on the top of the film sample. After a set time the film is re-measured and its percentage shrinkage determined. Standard features include Digital temperature display and control, Test sample template, Test sample cover lid, Small bottle of Silicone oil, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty Optional Accessories include 50mm dia Test Sample Cutter, Hand operated Cutting Press.
	Unrestrained Linear Thermal Shrinkage Liquid Immersion Method The Unrestrained Linear Thermal Film Shrinkage apparatus or more commonly referred to as the liquid immersion method is used to determine the thermal shrinkage of plastic film & sheeting and conforms to the ASTM D2732 Test Standard. As a result of the manufacturing process, internal stresses may be locked into the film or sheet which can be released by heating. When the film material is heated, the internal stresses are released which causes shrinkage of the material. The amount of shrinkage which takes place is dependant on the temperature, and therefore, the results are plotted on a graph showing percentage against temperature. Standard features include Digital temperature display and control, Constant temperature controlled stainless steel liquid bath, 100 mm x 100 mm square test sample template, 6 film shrink holders to suspend the test samples in the liquid bath, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty.
	Vicat Softening Point Test Weights Vicat (VST) - Softening point test, where a specified needle (indentor) penetrates a specifed distance into a sample with a specified load, whilst the temperature is raised at a uniform rate. The temperature at which the sample was penetrated is recorded at the Vicat Softening Temperature (VST). Testing is carried out in accordance with the ISO 306 and ASTM D1525 Test Standards.

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