The equipment is a necessary integration to tensile, compression, burst and physical test in general, on plastic materials, rubbers and elastomers.

The equipment mounts - in a proper seat - dies of different shape with diameter 25 mm for a dimension up to 200 mm.

For the preparation of standardized samples on non-fragile plastics, elastomers, rubbers, synthetic leather, foam, paper, etc.

Main specifications

         Working area: mm 200x200 on manual model, mm 320x200 for the pneumatic type

         Maximum applied force: approx. 5kN for manual, 55kN on the pneumatic

To notch sample specimens for mono-axial impact tests

Main specifications

         electronic controlled linear speed up to 18 m/min

         Alternate knife travel of 30 mm

         Easy interchangeability of knives

         notching area to locate up to 8 samples of 3 mm thick or 6 samples having thickness of 4 mm

For the preparation of standardized samples on fragile, thick or hard materials and on PE / PVC pipes by keeping their original radius of curvature.

Main specifications

         Floor model type

         High speed motor working at 24000 rpm

         Standard cutting mill, sintered carbide material, of 8 mm dia. by 35 mm height

         Maximum sample thickness of 32 mm

         Built-in chips aspirator device

         Foot switch operational start

For sheets moulding of various materials for sample preparation.

Main specifications (basic version)

         Floor standing design

         Pneumo-hydraulic system with pressure multiplier

         Maximum force of 265 kN (27000 kgf)

         Platens area of 300 x 300 mm

         Inter-platens adjustable span 0÷200 mm

         Operational temperature up to +300°C

         cooling coil located inside the heating platens

         cooling either by air or water circulation

An advanced version type of the above press, allows for fully programmable thermal cycles driven by a microprocessor-based digital programmer

For all those applications requiring precise climatic conditions simulation either on test specimens before testing or on finished products.

Climatic parameters have a great influence on a wide range of materials and their life cycle, such as building materials, foodstuffs, polymers, packaging, and pharmaceuticals and so on.  

Main specifications

         Stainless steel testing chamber, high durability and easy cleaning

         High thickness thermal insulation, low power dispersion and high efficiency

         cooling by air cooled condenser with CFC-free R134a refrigerant

         Humidification by feeding water at controlled temperature

         Dehumidification system with direct refrigerant expansion into a separate evaporator

         Electronic humidity and temperature control via a two-channel microprocessor unit

         Internal full-view glass door

         Relative humidity range 10÷ 98% with a stability better than ±3%

         Temperature range (without humidity) : 0÷95°C

         Average temperature uniformity (without humidity) : ±1°C

         Average temperature uniformity (with humidity) : ±2°C

       Chamber useful volumes available from 100 up to 1000 litre.

Table-top accelerated xenon exposure and weathering testing equipment - SOLARBOX 1500 and 3000 standard models - tabletop xenon systems, for accelerated sun exposure testing equipped with:

         Countdown timer up to 999 hours and total hour counter

         1500 and 2500 Watt air cooled lamp

         controlled system for constant irradiance

         Infinitely variable irradiance via control knob up to 1.000 W/m²

         280 nm borosilicate filter for outdoor daylight simulating

         Removable sample tray, with exposure area 200x280 and 200x420 mm resp.

For determining the lightfastness or ageing of materials

The equipment allows the exposure of coloured samples under an artificial light.

Allowing a great irradiating uniformity, the ageing capacity is estimated to be 50 ÷ 70 times higher than sun rays.

Main specifications

         Two Hg quartz generators of 500 Watt, pipe-shaped

         One quartz radiator for IR ray

         Temperature control up to 70° C

         Anticorodal reflecting unit, polished and double reflecting, that bears both UV generators and IR radiators, to allow uniformity over the whole working surface

         Working surface of 320 mm diameter on rotating plate

         Movable specimen holder disks, can be lifted and lowered along beams (equipped with blocking system) in order to change the distance between the light source and the material to test

         Two exhaust systems on the top provide air exchange of the whole equipment.

control panel including main switch, UV and IR switch, light controls, voltmeter, timer, thermostat, cycle controller and a specific plug for line connection

For ageing and resistance testing in the presence of a controlled ozone concentration on rubbers and elastomers.

Ozone is generated by means of a UV-source system, passing through an activated charcoal filter unit and concentration is controlled and measured through a UV absorption system where no chemical reagents are required. Air changes are provided through a flow meter according to the standard. It is also possible to operate at a lower temperature than ambient through an external cooling unit (not included) connected to an inner coil. The insulated chamber is equipped with a  safety device which doesn't allow door opening until ozone is completely eliminated.

Main specifications

         Automatic operations

         Floor standing self contained cabinet with test chamber in the upper part

         Ozone concentration 3÷300 pphm (parts per hundred millions)

         Display and printout of Ozone concentration

         Temperature range: 20°÷100°C (±1°C)

         Weekly timer for long term tests, built-in printer, observation port with outer curtain

For general purpose

Natural ventilation models, temperature range 50° ÷  250°C

Forced ventilation models, temperature range 50° ÷ 300°C

Choice of chamber volumes of 45, 110, 250, 400 and 750 litres

Main specifications

         Electronic thermoregulator with 4-digit display

         Resolution 0.1°C

         Accuracy 0.2% full scale

         Uniformity ±2°C at 150°C

         Stability ±0.4°C at 150°C

         double-chamber design with high insulation

        Two shelves included

For the determination of both the Heat Deflection Temperature and the Softening point of rigid plastics.

3 and 6 - test stations models available

Main specifications

         Linear transducers with an accuracy better than ± 0.01 mm

         Temperature operating range from ambient up to 300°C

         Temperature accuracy ± 0.1°C

         Bath temperature uniformity ± 0.2°C

         cooling time 30 min (approx.) from 200° up to 30°C by tap water at 18°C

         Automatic start of test and presetting of temperature ramps

         LCD presentation of deformation or penetration values during test and of temperature results once final deformation or penetration is achieved

         Test data stored until the apparatus is on

         automatic restore of the initial temperature when test is completed

         RS232C data output

         Complete with HDT and Vicat heads, centering bar for HDT tests, sets of weights for both tests

 Basic and Vicat units are also available.

For the determination of Stress Cracking of poly-olefins environmental conditions.

Main specifications

         Tool for nicking die-cut specimens

         nicks of 19 mm long, 0.65 to 0.3 mm deep

         bending clamp tool for 10 specimens at the prescribed radius

         transfer tool assembly for 10 specimens

         Two each specimen holders with 10 seats each

         Borosilicate test tubes of 200x32 mm diameter

For the determination of the temperature at which  50% of  the tested specimens fail when impacted by a pendular hammer in prescribed conditions.

Basic model connectable to outer conditioning system (not included)

Test tank with two separate cooling coils for the use with liquid nitrogen or in connection with an external cryostat device for the addition of dry ice pellets during thermoregulation

Model with built-in double stage air cooled refrigerating unit to work to -70°C and test  tank capacity of 13 litres.

Same unit as above but including sample holders and control to perform also TR-TEST as per ASTM D 1329. This combined unit is available also with full PC controlled operations.

Main specifications

         working temperature -70°C +20°C

         Pendular striker with uniform profile mounted on a bar fitted with counterweights and turning only in one direction

         Automatic striker release when specimens are in the test position

         ASTM standard clamp for five specimens

For the measurement of the minimum filming temperature (MTF) of polyacetovinyl dispersions

The test consists in observing the separation line between the filmed dispersions (transparent) and the unfilmed one (white).

Main specifications

         five-station apparatus

         Two thermostat areas which can be connected to external sources such as an circulating cryostat and thermostat

         set of 11 thermo resistances provided as standard (up to 21 seats in total)

         control unit with digital display, temperature selector for each position

         Temperature range -100° ÷ 300°C, resolution 0.1°C

For the testing of incandescence resistance of rigid plastics in horizontal position.

Test specimen is placed in contact - at a definite pressure - with an incandescent silicon carbide rod at +960°C for a period of 3 min time and observing the behaviour of the specimen during and after said contact.

The parameters to be evaluated are: burning rate, burning time and extent of burning

Apparatus is equipped with remote control so as allowing the operator to work with it when located under a fume hood.

To measure exactly the temperature at the contact point, between the specimen and the incandescent rod, pure silver elements having a melting temperature of +960°C are utilized.

Main specifications

         oscillating support of the silicon carbide rod mounted on ball bearing, to be calibrated between 0 and 0.3 N and equipped with remote control

         Silicon carbide resistor of 8 mm dia. by 100 mm length, maximum temperature +1200°C

         Specimen support, horizontally adjustable, equipped with collecting screen of burned particulate with remote control

         Control panel equipped with amp meter, voltmeter, tension variator and related switches

set of 10 elements made from pure silver to determine the actual test temperature.

For the measurement of the minimum oxygen concentration - by % volume - required to maintain the combustion of a vertical set specimen alighted from the top.

Main specifications

         Paramagnetic detector for monitoring the Oxygen concentration

         Inlet of the Oxygen/Nitrogen mixture including fine regulation valves, exclusion valves, gas filters and mixing chamber

         Precision flow-meters to obtain the required concentration in the blend of Oxygen and Nitrogen with a precision of 0.1%

         Specimen holders for soft and rigid materials

         Propane ignition system

         Digital display of the Oxygen concentration in the range 0÷100%

For small flame fire reaction test

It allows the evaluation of important fire reaction behaviours of a wide range of materials utilized in building and furniture sectors. 

Main specifications

         Stainless steel combustion cell with two tempered glass doors to observe the test

         Bottom sectored grid providing uniform air flow distribution

         pyramidal shaped upper part

         High precision burner, operating with LPG, with remote positioning control

         double U-shaped sample support for tests in vertical position, complete with locks for target wire, fire-proof sheet, to counterweights 

For non-combustion test on building materials

Main specifications

         Cylindrical furnace made of refractory material wrapped all around by

         heating resistances and immersed in a suitable insulating material. The base is provided with an air diffuser while the top has a protection shield

         Maximum operating temperature of 900°C

         Specimen holder that allows lowering the specimen under test along the cylinder longitudinal axis

         Control unit complete with three thermocouples, one for monitoring furnace temperature, one located in the centre of the specimen and the third onto the specimen surface

         three-trace recorder

Complete with furnace support and shield

Main specifications

Equipment complete with vertical and horizontal wind-shields, adjustable horizontal and vertical supports, burner with adjustable inclination and gas/air valve and movable support for the burner.

For the flammability test of materials utilized for the fabrication of electrical and electronic parts and components.

The test simulates actual conditions to which these parts can be exposed in the case an overheat should occur due to malfunctioning or  power overload.

Temperatures in the range +550 to +960°C are applied to the specimen for 30 sec duration

Main specifications

         Specimen bearing trolley equipped with seat for the specimen insertion and graduated scale to measure the flame propagation

         Heating element made of NiCr wire, 4 mm dia

         Cr-Al thermocouple located at the end of the heating element

         Digital pyrometer to check the test temperature having the automatic compensation of the cold joint

         Power supply unit equipped with stabilizer, tension transformer and variator, voltmeter, amp meter and main switch

         Counterweights to generate the contact pressure between the specimen and the heating element

  maximum test temperature of +1000°C

For the determination of the resistance to combustion of parts located inside automotives

The test is based on the measurement of the combustion speed of a material expressed as the combustion propagation length related to the time required for such propagation.

Main specifications
· stainless steel cabinet equipped with a glass plate front door
· side slit for the introduction of the specimen supporting frame, guides for the movement of said frame
· ventilation holes bored at the bottom and ventilation slits on the top.
· burner having a diameter of 9.5 mm suitable for methane gas, as per standard
· (complete with spare nozzle for liquid gas, if needed)
· stainless steel specimen support with wires having a diameter  of 0.25 mm made of a heat resistant material to support the specimen in horizontal position
· stainless steel removable basin to collect combustion residues

Main specifications

         testing tools including one each of : burner for methane gas,  20° and 45° inclination burner holders, laboratory stand complete with joints and clamp, 20 mesh stainless steel screen of approx. 125 sq/mm,  soft specimens holder and stainless steel mandrel of mm 12.7 dia.

special fume hood enclosure with an internal volume of approx 1 cu/m

Main specifications

         testing tools including one each of : burner for methane gas,  20° and 45° inclination burner holders, laboratory stand complete with joints and clamp, 20 mesh stainless steel screen of approx. 125 sq/mm,  soft specimens holder and stainless steel mandrel of mm 12.7 dia.

special fume hood enclosure with an internal volume of approx 1 cu/m

For the measurement of the optical density of smoke from the burning or decomposition of plastics.

The test evaluates the smoke density, generated from the combustion of a plastic material, by measuring the loss of light transmission through a collected volume of smoke produced under defined conditions.

Main specifications
· anticorrosive material testing chamber with inner dimensions of mm 914x610x614
· 3-specimens holder with automatic advancement and positioning
· radiant heat oven, 900 W power, adjustable for 2.5 W/cm2 working power
· multi-flame burner complete with flow meters for gas mixing
· thermo regulated certified radiometer
· inside pressure manometer
· servo controlled pneumatic smoke vent
· control panel with digital setting and monitoring
· PC data collection and calculation

The apparatus enables to determine the propagation of a flame over the surface of wall coating materials, as well as for floor and ceiling coatings and for furnishing in general.

For the determination of the low voltage track resistance (or the Comparative Tracking Index) of electric insulating materials in the presence of an aqueous media.

Main specifications

         high insulated material basement with PMMA movable cover

         600V voltage (max)

         1N force electrodes contacting the specimen surface with holder

         Pair of electrode with Pt terminal

         Movable holder for specimens with glass container

         Automatic dropping device forming drops of 20 cu mm (±2) released every 30 seconds

         dropping height from 30-40 mm

         Control cabinet equipped with main and start/stop switches, starting switch for

         pouring the drops and related counter, Voltmeter (600 V f.s.) and Ammeter (1A f.s.).

safety device that disconnects the tension in case of opening the cover .

For the performance of dielectric rigidity and dielectric breakdown testing on plastics and other materials

Main specifications

         Separate measuring unit - including the high voltage oil insulated transformer located in the bottom side – from the control cabinet

         Dielectric test chamber, shielded against static currents, mounted on the upper side of measuring unit

         Safety system stopping the test and disconnecting the electrodes when the door is open

         Choice of measurements in air or inside an oil bath provided as standard

         Maximum testing voltage of 60KV

         Control and measuring unit located in a suitable cabinet provided with castors

         control unit including digital voltmeter, for the voltage reading, and amp meter with “hold” function, voltage selection with motor driven control of voltage rise with four preset speeds (typical configuration at 0.5 – 1.0 – 2.0 and 5.0 KV/sec )

         Automatic cut-off of the test circuit when the destructive discharge occurs (current setting level from 0.5 to 30 mA)

         test timing selection from 0,5 to 100 sec. adjustable