Standards the instrument complies with
TR test: ISO 2921; ASTM D 1329, D 746 Brittleness point: ISO 812, 974; ASTM D 2137; DIN 53 546
Test temperature
0 to -120 °C (depending on heat transfer liquid used)
Numerical Test Data (for each test procedure up to 20 test results can be selected)
TR-Test: TR10,TR30,TR50,TR70,TRx (x customer defined) Time from test start at calculated TR points Brittleness Point: Test temperature, Striker speed
Graphic representation and printout
% Retraction versus Temperature Curves for the 6 samples tested Temperature versus Time curve during test
Temperature check
By means of heat regulator with PID microprocessor with 0.1 °C accuracy
Cooling system
Liquid nitrogen with internal heat exchangers or with Refrigeration unit
Test chamber
Test chamber capacity of 5 litres; Stainless steel chamber equipped with mixer to ensure the temperature of the test bath is uniform (ethyl alcohol - silicon oil).
Sample holders
TR-Test: n° 6 samples Brittleness Point: n° 10 samples
Speed of striker for Brittleness Point test
Pressure regulator for pneumatic piston Striker with automatic or manual start-up
Lifting System
Pneumatic system for lifting sample holder for TR-Test.
Power Supply
220 VAC ±10%,50 Hz ±3,4 A,single phase - 110 VAC ±10%, 60 Hz ±3 on request
Compressed air
Min 6 bar. Air treatment unit (cleaning and lubrication) is included.
Instrument dimensions
(Width x Depth x Height) 700 x 710 x 1500 mm
Personal computer
Minimum Cofiguiration: Intel Core I3 2 GB RAM. Compatible Operating Systems: 7 and 8 (64 bits); Connection to the instrument via USB Cable (included)