HDT / VICAT Heat Deflection Tester

Qualitest HDT/VICAT Testers measure Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT) and Vicat Softening Point of plastic materials. HDT1 is a single station Heat Deflection tester, while the HDV3 System and HV2000 HDT / Vicat Testers offer sophisticated control using Windows based software. The software provides control and analysis for two to six stations on multiple HDV3 systems, and 3 to 6 stations on HV2000 with easy setup, operation, and calibration.

Heat Deflection Temperature Tester (HDT1) is a single station and low-cost system designed in accordance to ASTM D648 as well as ISO 75 to measure material's ability to perform for a short time at elevated temperatures while supporting a load. The test measures the effect of temperature on stiffness: a standard test specimen is given a defined surface stress and the temperature is raised at a uniform rate.

Features:

• Temperature: Ambient Room~300°C
• Heating system: 2°C per minute, difference 1°C
• Loading Weight: 200N without any weight.
• Accessories: 0.1Nx1, 0.2Nx2, 0.5Nx1, 1Nx1, 2Nx2, 5Nx1, 10Nx1
• Deflection Graduation: 0.01~10mm
• Bending Distance: up to 100mm, can be specified when ordering
• 3 point Sample fixture: Ø3.0mm
• Specimen Dimension: ASTMD638: 5”(127mmx 1/2”(127mm)x1/4”(6.35mm) ISO edgewise:120x10x4mm, ISO flatwise: 80x10x4mm

HDV3 HDT/VICAT Tester

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The HDV3 HDT/VICAT tester is designed for testing ease using the sophisticated technology of Windows-based software. The Windows-based software offers testing for two to six stations on multiple HDV3 systems. Utilizing the Windows operating system, the HDV3 control and analysis software offers easy setup, operation, analysis and calibration. The simple setup page allows the operator to run either industry defined or custom defined test methods. The ASTM D648 and D1525, as well as, ISO 75 and 306 test methods are programmed into the software. When using one or more of these tests, the operator only needs to select the test method and all other specifications appear automatically. The software is capable of performing any combination of HDT or VICAT tests, provided that temperature rise rates for the bath are identical for the different tests. The software also calculates exact specimen loading based on specimen dimensions. Simple and precise, the software provides fool-proof test setup.

HV2000 - HDT/Vicat Tester

This tester can automatically record the temperature while the deformation of the specimen reaches the preset value.

Technical Information:

• Testing Method: HDT/VICAT
• Computer Display
• Temperature Range: Room temp. ~ 300°C
• Cooling Method: Compression Cooling / Water Cooling (optional)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 140 x 65 x 180 cm
• Weight (main unit): 426 kg (compression cooling), 366 kg (water cooling)
• Power: single phase, 220V, 20 A (compression cooling); single phase, 220V, 15A (water cooling) (can be supplied 110 V upon request)

Part No.	Description
HV2000-3	HV2000-3 HDT/Vicat Tester – 3 specimen (without cooling system)
HV-2000-6	HV2000-6 HDT/Vicat Tester – 6 specimen Compression Cooling or Water Cooling (must specify upon request)

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