Softening temperature testing device Amsler HDT/Vicat Allround 6-300

  • © Nico Niemeyer
  • © Nico Niemeyer

Manufacturer: ZwickRoell GmbH & Co KG

Short description: Determination of HDT / Vicat temperature according to ISO 75 and ISO 306

Test materials: Plastics, hard rubber, fiber-reinforced and filled plastics

Application: Determination of the heat deflection temperature (HDT) and the VICAT softening temperature (VST) and the creep behavior under bending stress. Heat is applied to the sample via a heat transfer fluid (oil bath).

Technical data
Number of measuring stations 6
Temperature range +20 °C to +300 °C
Heat transfer fluid Oil bath
Application of test weights Motorized
Displacement measuring range 15 mm ± 0,01 mm
Test standards
  • DIN EN ISO 75 Part 1 to 3
  • DIN EN ISO 306
  • ASTM D648 method B
  • ASTM D1525