Compression Set

Apparatus for the execution of Compression set test according to ISO 815, ASTM D 395, DIN 53 517 standards.

Instrument characteristics

The instruments consist of:
- 2 or 3 Chrome plated steel platens;
- 4 Spacers to be selected from the available models according to the standard requirements and the kind of sample used.
- 4 Screws for closure of the plates

Accessories

Moulds for preparing samples in compliance with standards.
Spacers with customer-defined thickness for compression set testing of non-standard samples or finished articles.

Standards the instrument complies with

ISO 815, ASTM D 395, DIN 53 517

Dimensions of the plates (each)

(Width x Depth x Height) 80x160x15 mm

Weight of the instrument (2 plates)

2 Kg

Number of plates

2 or 3

Spacers thickness for big compression set sample according to the different standards

ISO 815 Type A: 9,35mm±0,05mm ASTM D 395 DIN 53I: 9,38mm±0,01mm

Spacers thickness for small compression set sample according to the different standards

ISO 815 Type B: 4,75mm±0,05mm ASTM D 395 type 2B: 4,5mm±0,01mm DIN 53 517-I: 4,72mm±0,01mm