Compression Plates ,Round Compression Plates,These round compression plates are used for general compression testing. Available in aluminium and hardened steel
Round Aluminium Platens
- For the testing of soft samples such as cardboard, plastics, rubber, foams, lightweight springs, bottles and cartons
- Aluminium Anodized
- Temperature range -70⁰C - +180⁰C
- Max. capacity 20kN
- Scope of delivery: 1 pair
- Available in 7 diameters from 56mm to max. 296mm
Round Steel Platens
- For testing rubber, plastics, heavy duty springs, building products, composites, and ceramics
- Hardened steel 58 HRC, manganese phosphate treated
- Temperature range – 0 ⁰C to + 350 ⁰C
- Nickel plated – 70 ⁰C to + 350 ⁰C
- Max. capacity 100kN
- Scope of delivery: 1 pair
- Available in 8 diameters from 56mm to max. 346mm
- Platens with other dimensions available on request
Other options:
- Self-Aligning Compression Plates
The device allows the compression plate to self align relative to the direct of applied force. The adaptor can also be locked in a fixed position if required.
Ideal for metal samples, concrete etc.
Rectangular and Square Compression Plates
Rectangular and Square Aluminium Compression Plates
- For soft samples, cardboard, plastics etc.
- Aluminium annodized
- Temperature range: -70⁰C - +180⁰C (on request)
- Max. capacity 20kN
- Scope of delivery: 1 pair
- Available as square and rectanglar plates
- Platens with other dimensions and surfaces available on request
Rectangular and Square Steel Compression Plates
- For hard materials, steel, plastics, stone etc.
- Hardened steel 58 HRC
- Nickel plated: -70°C - +350°C (on request)
- Max. capacity 100kN
- Scope of delivery: 1 platen
- Available as square and rectanglar plates
- Platens with other dimensions and surfaces available on request
Other options:
Rectangular and Square Aluminium Compression Plates with 6mm Holes
Square and rectangular compression aluminium plates with through holes across the entire surface. Required when testing foam samples to allow air to escape the sample during testing, or damp / wet samples when used in conjunction with a drip tray ISO3386-1, ISO2439, ASTM D3574 and ASTM D5672 are applicable standards for these grips.
Plate holes are 6mm diameter equidistantly spaced at 20mm.
Square and Rectangular T-Slot Compression Plates
T-Slot compression plates are used for compression testing and holding irregular shaped samples for compression and tension testing, ideal for automotive, electronic circuit boards, plastic components and wood.
Available in aluminium and steel versions.
Supplied without T-nuts but available on request as T-slots, which vary between grip sizes.
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Special Compression Devices
Compression Cage Used in Tension Direction
This compression cage has four bearings on each corner to aid alignment during operation. Other versions have two bearings.
- For general compression testing and Edge Crush Test (ECT) on corrugated cardboard
- Aluminium annodized
- Temperature Range – 70 ⁰C to + 180 ⁰C
- Max. capacity 10 kN
- Scope of delivery: single unit
- Available in dimensions: 150mm x 200mm, 300mm x 380mm and 400mm x 600mm
- Plates with other dimensions available on request
Circular Compression Fixture with Linear Bearing Guides
This circular compression fixture features linear bearing guides to maintain parallel alignment of face plates during testing.
- For compression testing of corrugated materials such as cardboard and paper products.
- Temperature Range – Ambient
- Max. capacity 2.5 kN
- Scope of delivery: single unit with upper and lower compression platens
- Max. sample diameter 115 mm (4.53 in)
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Foam Compression Jig to ASTM D 3574
The top plate is round measuring 323cm², the bottom plate measures 390mm x 390mm with 6mm holes spaced at 20mm. Also available on request to ISO3386-1, ISO2439, ASTMD5672
- For testing foam
- Aluminium annodized
- Temperature Range – 70 ⁰C to + 180 ⁰C
- Max. capacity 20 kN
- Scope of delivery: pair
- Dimensions: upper plate 323cm², lower plate 390mm x 390mm
- Plates with other dimensions available on request
Ball Compression Fixtures
Ball compression fixtues are a range of hardened steel probes suitable for puncture and penetration tests.
- For thin film plastics, geotextile membranes, shrink wrap film and stretch wrap films.
May also be used in probing by penetration tests for foods, such as vegetables, fruits, bakery products, meats and fish
- Hardened Steel – 58 HRC
- Temperature Range – 70 ⁰C to + 180 ⁰C
- Max. capacity 10 kN
- Scope of delivery: single
- Available with a tip radius in the range 1mm to 50mm
- Other dimensions available on request