The HDT/Vicat Standard instruments have been designed for use in goods inwards checks and product monitoring, as well as for education and training purposes. Various instruments with up to 6 testing stations are available. Set-up of the test sequence and test data representation are performed conveniently with connected PC (option).

Range of applications:

• Determination of Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) on thermoplastics, hard rubber and fiber reinforced and filled hardenable plastics to ISO 75 Parts 1 to 3 and ASTM D 648 Method B
• Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) on thermoplastics to ISO 306 and ASTM D 1525
• Determination of creep test characteristics under deflection loading