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The apparatus is widely used for deltermining the plasticity and recovery of silicones and unvulcanised rubber compounds.The test consists of compressing a sample of 2.0cm3 volume between two parallel plates and measuring the compressed height after a specified period.The plastimeter features two platens, a lower platen that forms the base of the instrument, and an upper platen, which can be conveniently raised and lowered by a handle.The test commences when the upper platen is gently lowered onto the sample with a force of 49N. The sample height is taken at regular intervals, commonly 3 or 10 minutes using a dial gauge measuring in 0.01 mm graduations.At the end of the test the result is converted to a Williams Plasticity Number by multiplying the sample height by 100.Elevated Temperatures For measurements at elevated temperatures (normally 70°C or 100°C) the sample is heated in an oven for 15 minutes before undergoing the plasticity test. For this purpose, under model ref. P2/1, Wallace offer a Plastimeter complete with Laboratory Chamber-suitable for temperatures up to 150°C.Recovery Test In the recovery test, the height of the sample is measured after it has been removed from the plastimeter and allowed to recover for a specified period.The Wallace Bench Thickness Gauge (ref. S4/13) must be used for such measurements as the gauge specification is tightly controlled by the relevant standard.AccessoriesPlastimeter with Laboratory chamber     P2/1 Bench thickness Gauge                        S4/13 Rotary sample cutter 16mm dia            P2/10

This apparatus is widely used in the silicone industry and is also used for determining the plasticity and recovery of uncompounded, compounded and reclaimed stocks of unvulcanised rubber.

VS-2001 Vibration Simulation is an intelligent rubber testing instrument which measures the dynamic behavior of rubber compound and simulates the behavior in different temperature environment. It provides the function of traditional Goodrich Flexometer and also measures the elastic & viscous modules. VS-2001 Vibration Simulation is very suitable for predicting the heat-build-up of rubber and getting the information of dynamic behavior in the rubber industry.VS-2001 Vibration Simulation is designed to obtain information about the properties of material and products with broadest range of testing capabilities and computerized testing systems. This testing instrument provides static & dynamic tests and data collection by professional software system. The VS series, a new generation of vibration simulations from Ektron Tek, will provide you a powerful and reliable analysis system.For the vibration analysis research, the VS series have the most reliable and cost-effective testing solutions. The VS vibration simulation systems are designed to measure the damping coefficient the elastic coefficient (Kd Ks), the viscous coefficient and the loss coefficient (tan), modules analytic data offers greater insight into rubber compounds. The VS2001 is designed for the application of rubber compounding.Environmental Chambers Optional temperature control chamber enables the user to study the dynamic properties of specimens at the simulating environment of temperature variety. Many types of plastic and rubber materials may have tremendous change of their mechanical properties under stimulated environmental condition. According to the latest research of rubber material, especially in automotive and other rubber related industries, it is very important to know the behavior of materials in different environmental.Ektron offers complete product line of temperature chambers depending on the requirements of testing rubbers, composites, and elastomers.Note: Customers can provide information of testing environment. For example: Static force capacity, Dynamic force capacity, Max frequency (sine wave), for Max stroke of actuator etc. Ektron's technical team will help customers to select the most suitable instrument for satisfaction.

A unique and fully automated tyre re-treading system with integral in-line screw extruder. It is designed specifically to provide a high quality and cost effective method of recycling truck tyres. A cost effective all-in-one direct to casing process Highly accurate heat and pressure building provides exceptional bond producing 'good as new' reshaped tyres No need for cushion gum or adhesive Ensure perfect tread application every time regardless of buffed profile Ensures all damage such as skives and buzz-outs are fully repaired Environmentally friendly system of recycling used tyres Up to 20 tyres an hour of any profile and tread depth

Less Distortion, High Accuracy!Measures extra thin sheet material with a precision of 0.001mm.Suitable for measuring a wide range of mateirals such as paper, film, wire, sheet metal, plastics and more.Hand-held size, suitable for carrying.

Rubber Hardness Test Blocks are available in 5 scales - IRHD (Macro), IRHD (Micro), shore A, D and M. they are manufactured from high quality rubber formulated to resist the ageing effects on hardness of temperature and time. The test blocks are for use as a check to ensure instruments are functioning properly and read correctly. They are not intended as standards with specific hardness values.Test blocks should be returned to Wallace every 12 months for re-calibaration.  

Advantage server motor, high quality warm gear gearbox, and precise roll bearing screw are adopted to ensure the accurate control and results. Varity test and measure functions: Tension: A test to evaluate the tensile strength of vulcanized rubber, nylon cords, steel wires and O-ring etc.Compression: A test to evaluate the compression stress and deflection of rubber and plastic materials.Adhesion: A test to evaluate the static adhesive strength of rubber to rigid or rubber or flexible materials.Tear: A test to evaluate the tear strength of rubber or fabric materials.Auto Thickness Tester: The one with constact depressing load and directly connecting to computer can help to prevent the error reading and incorrect operation caused from the operators. Powerful database enables the user to retrieve and review the rest result. Easy edit function offers the user to design suitable report formats. Auxiliary calibration software and standard weights enable the user to periodically and easily calibrate this instrument. Other software features contain: (1) selectable X/Y coordinates (2) per-set multiple sample thickness (3) selectable average calculation methods (4) the way of collection and calculation of the database inside the software could be increased or modified according to the client's request. Provide general used types of grips and sample cutting dies for customer's option.  

A versatile and space-saving unit which provides cooling, separation and drying of hot rubber parts in one continuous operation through spiral elevation and vibration. Provides 40 metres of conveyor in approx. one metre sq. area to save valuable factory space Suitable for solid blanks/preforms and pellets, and also strips and chord extrusions Available in three basic models to suit product type Robust and long-lasting stainless steel construction Forms a continuous part of your production line and minimises disruption Reduces rejects by stopping parts from sticking together Dramatically reduces drying and cooling time compared to traditional conveyor methods Exceptionally easy to operate and to maintain

A large range of cutting dies, conforming to international standards, is available for use with the S1 Specimen Cutting Press. Each die is fitted with a safety back plate. a shank can be fitted to each cutting die, acting as the interface for locking the die into the ram of the press.Dumb-bell, circular and parallel blade cutters are available as well as angle, crescent and trouser tear cutters. We also supply cutters to our customer's own design and offer a cutter reconditioning and sharpening service. All cutters are fully inspected before despatch and, upon request, are supplied with a certificate of conformity.

Tests soft and hard materials using different Shore scales One touch, fully automatic operation Accurate & consistent results Easy access to sample area Operator dependency reduced Range of sample tables Four versions offered for each model The Wallace range of H17 digital, bench mounted hardness testers, is designed for measuring in Shore scale the hardness of various materials. Four models are offered - the H17A for testing standard rubber, H170 for soft rubber and medium density textiles, H17D for hard rubbers and plastics and H17M for thin/small rubber samples.The robust, "C" frame design allows the operator easy access from front and sides to safely load and remove samples. The adjustable antivibration feet reduce the effect of external vibration.By simply pressing the start button, the instrument functions automatically allowing accurate, repeatable results to be recorded in much less time than traditional models.As minimal training is required, new operators soon become confident with the H17, achieving consistent readings from the outset.A range of optional sample tables is available, designed to locate samples of varying shapes, sizes and special holding fixtures.Keys on the front panel easily adjust the measuring head up and down to suit the sample height.Once the start key is pressed, the foot descends to secure the sample. In line with the testing standards, once the foot contacts the sample the indentation depth is recorded after a pre-set dwell time, typically 3 seconds. At this point the instrument identifies the indentor position and the hardness value is automatically frozen and displayed clearly on the LCD screen.

Speed up your existing deflashing process and achieve huge cost savings with exceptionally safe and automated operation. For small to medium size rubber parts Can be used as a single stage method of deflashing or as a cost-saving first stage process prior to cryogenic deflashing Affordable with quick and simple programmable operation Low running costs and negates the need for liquid nitrogen usage

An intuitive and energy-saving industrial drying oven and ideally suited for drying or heating of rubber. Preheating solid rubber blanks prior to being formed and cured in a down stroking rubber press – this approximately doubles the output of each rubber press Preheating slugs of rubber before they are placed in a rubber moulding press

Designed and manufactured in accordance with ASTM F414, DOT571.109, F870 & JIS D4230 standards. New generation of PL-2000X series Plunger Testers, equipped with servo-hydraulic system to control the testing speed, are available fpr customers to select the suitable model. Test functions including Radial elasticity test, Tread footprints test, Tire dimension test, Bead unseating test, Lateral elasticity test and Pressure distribution analysi for Footprints. (Note: Test function are different from machine's models) Wide range capacities of load cells are available for customers to select the suitable ones to test the different sizes of tires. Different operations modules are designed in accordance with different test functions. They can simplify the procedures of operation settings and efficiently manage the massive data. Software provides three types of mean calculations, including Arithmetic mean, Weighted mean, and Median mean. During test, data and curves will be displayed on the monitor immediately; and then automatically saved into memory device such as hard dish while finished. Tire Tread Analysis System (TTAS), the newest professional software developed by Ektron Tek, is used to figure out the pressure value of each point in the area of footprints; and then provides digital pressure values and color image of pressure distribution.

This robust, manually operated press cuts test samples from sheets of rubber and other soft materials with an exceptionally high force (41kN). Once prepared the samples are typically subjected to physical tests such as tensile, tear, dynamic, cure etc. The press is operated with two hands. While one hand is used to lift the safety catch, the other pulls the handle which, through a lever system drives the ram down. If the safety catch is not lifted, the ram cannot be moved ensuring operator safety. The ram stroke is easily adjustable, ensuring that the die cuts through the sample but is not itself compressed, preventing damage to the cutting edge. But as a further precaution the operator is advised to place a suitable backing material on the cutting table to protect the very sharp edges of the cutter. Articulated stainless steel fingers, mounted off the press frame, are adjusted to pass through the holes in the cutter back-plate so that the sample is automatically ejected on the return stroke of the ram. The cutting table is 150mm wide by 200mm deep and cutters must not exceed these dimensions. Accessories A large range of cutting dies, conforming to international standards, is available for use with the S1 Specimen Cutting Press.

EKT-2000S Moving Die (Foam Pressure) Rheometer is the founder of Ektron Tek that is the designer of Asia’s first computerized Rheometer. Designed and manufactured in accordance with ASTM D5289 & ISO 6502 standards. The torque sensor is directly attached to the upper die to avoid friction and mechanical resistance which influence sensors’ precision. The measured torque value is the real viscosity elastic property of compounds. This serials of Rotorless Rheometer adopt new designed die structure provides simple test piece loading and removing, and ensures the vulcanization properties of rubber compounds are presented perfectly due to the fact that test specimens in the die cavity are held firmly. The torque-measuring device installed on the upper die eliminates extra resistance forces generated from the oscillating structures and can enhance its sensitivity. During test, the computer can automatically measure some viscoelastic curves such as: Elastic torque curve, Viscous torque curve, Viscous-Elastic torque curve, Tancurve, Loss angle curve, Curing rate curve, Upper/lower die temperature curve. (Note: 2000SP model can get some more curves of foam pressure and pressure rate) Multiple control gates are available for controlling the specified data such as ML, MH, TS, and TC. And extra 18 control points are also supplied for the user to set some control gates at any time point of a cure curve. Standard accessory - SPC (Statistical Process Control) software is used to analyze and draw the statistical aontrol charts including X-RM, -R, histogram, and normal distribution for some specified data.  

Designed in accordance with ASTM D1676 & ISO289 standards. Main Functions: Mooney Viscosity Test: A determination of the viscosity of raw rubber or compounded rubber.Stress Relaxation Test: A determination of stress relaxation of a rubber.Pre-Vulcanization Test: A determination of the features of compounded rubber during the early stage of vulcanization. Power Law Decay Model Provide varies quality control function to check the test results of mooney value and scorch time; more than 18 points of time relating to mooney value setting enable the user to control the quality of mooney value at any time of test curve. SPC software can draw and analyze the test results of mooney values and scorch times such as X-MR, X-R, histogram and normal distribution.

The EKT-2002 MG Mixing Grader ( Carbon Black Dispersion) is designed and manufactured in accordance with ASTM D2663 & ISO1345 standards. Use precise optical magnifying lens and high quality digital video camera, incorporating with high-resolution image processing interface, so that you can get the most accurate surface image of sample. Exclusive accessory, the patent cutter is used to get the test specimen more easily. Professional software with strong processing abilities will instantly calculate the total amount of particles, average diameter, maximun diameter, total area of particles etc. after getting imagine; and then show the particle size distribution in Histogtam chart. Standard image could be saved and established to provide the user to compare and adjudge the mixing grade of test sample. Software system provides the function of quality control, so the user can establish the control gates for the amount of varied particle size and maximum size of particle.  

The Wallace H14 is a digital, bench mounted hardness tester designed for measuring in IRHD the hardness of standard rubber samples.The robust, "C" frame design allows the operator easy access from front and sides to safely load and remove samples. The indentor mounting is frictionless and its position sensed by on LVDT providing the instrument with outsanding sensitivity. The adjustable anti-vibration feet reduce the effect of external vibration.By simply pressing the start button, the instrument functions automatically allowing accurate, repeatable results to be recorded in much less time than traditional models.As minimal training is required, new operators soon become confident readings from the outset.A range of optional sample tables is available, designed to locate samples of varying shapes and special holding fixtures.Keys on the front panel easily adjust the measuring head up and down to suit the sample height.Once the start key is pressed, the foot descends to secure the sample followed by the indentor, which lowers through the centre of the foot with a primary load of 0.3N to find its datum position. After 5 seconds, in line with the testing standards, the force is increased to 5.7N and applied for a further 30 seconds. At this pont the instrument identifies the indentor position and the hardness value is aujtomatically frozen and displayed clearly on the LCD screen. Two LEDs on the instrument's front panel monitor all stages of the test cycle.  

EKT-TR100 TR-Low Temperature Retraction Tester is designed in accordance with ASTM D1329, ISO 2921 with fully automatic and computerized controlling system. The system can automatically controls the temperature and measure the samples deflection by using the high precision measuring device. The system can hold the test samples up to 6 pieces. The test result will be carried out automatically and showing with related time & temperature simultaneously. Temperature Control System：EKT-TR100 is designed with stainless temperature bath and equipped with electric stirrer to ensure the temperature of the bath is uniform. By using the PID microprocessor warm mixer and PT100O temperature sensor to control the temperature bath accurately.By using the LN2 system to shorten the time of cooling the temperature bath. Computerized Automatic Controlling System Window’s operation software system provides friendly operation environment also including the following special functions: User can pre-set and save large numbers of testing specifications to save time of setting procedure before test.User can choose the related coordinates such as retraction value corresponding to time and temperature.

Optional Liquid Density kit is used with MD300S / SD200L to find the density of Liquid Samples having less than 100 Centipoise of viscosity by changing the code setting in the machine and using the Liquid Kit, 50cc Liquid is poured in a Glass Beaker and Density can be measured in 30 secs. using the Liquid Kit.

Using wires of known stiffness, this instrument determines the torsional modulus of vulcanized rubber samples at low temperature, consisting of a measuring unit and a separate controller.The top of each torsion wire is attached to a head while the bottom is fastened to a pointer and a coupling to which each sample is clamped. The deflection of the torsion wire is easily read from a protractor, marked in 1O divisions.Three catridges are supplied with the apparatus, having torsional constants of 0.70, 2.81, and 11.24 mNm/rad of twist respectively. Each torsion wire is mounted in an easily removable stainless steel “cartridge”, attached to the torsion head by a knurled screw for finger tightening.A revolving 10 station test piece rack is mounted on the measuring head support so that each test piece may be indexed accurately under the torsion wire.The bath consists of a removable stainless steel container located in an insulated box to which the heater/stirrer unit is attached by thumb screws.The controller houses the speed control for the stirrer motor and a digital temperature controller which displays the fluid temperature and the ramp rate of heater.Cutting Tool For the special cutting tool, order L15/1

Windows Operation Software System Windows operation software system provides friendly operation environment also the following characteristics: 1. User can pre-set and save the testing specifications to save time of setting procedures before test. 2. User can choose and arrange the related coordinates such as retraction value corresponding to time and temperature. 3. After tests, all test curves and related test data can be saved and retrieved for future use. 4. All the saved curves could be reloaded for comparison. 5. Test data can be easily saved, export, copied and deleted. Auto-calculation During the test or the end of test, the computer can automatically calculate and save the test results. Edit report contents and format at will Simple edit report program offers User to design an ideal test report. And User can select desired files, data, logo and any notices into the editable report. Language selection The operation software provides selectable languages in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English.

Designed and manufactured in accordance with ASTM D623 & ISO 4666 standards. By means of applying constant load and compression frequency to the test specimen, this instrument could help the user to understand the history of Heat Built-up and dynamic fatigue poeperties of rubber compounds. For example, while tests the tire compound, it could provide the information of rolling resistance. Pt100 temperature sensor, temperature controller in PID parameters control, and air circulator are adopted to ensure the stable temperature control. Real time detects the heat built-up and deformation of test specimen, and synchronous displaying the graphic on the monitor. Automaticlly calculates deformation ratio of test specimen after test is finished; and then all the data and curves will be saved.

Wallace-MRPRA Fatigue Tester The Wallace MRPRA Fatigue Tester measures the tensile fatigue resistance of rubber samples prepared in the form of standard Schopper rings.