Introduction
Plastic testing instruments are a group of instruments used to measure the physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of plastic materials and products, and they are used for quality control, product development, and research in the plastics, polymer, and manufacturing industries. The instruments measure a wide range of properties, including mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, impact resistance, hardness, flexural strength, and tear strength; thermal properties, such as melt flow index, heat deflection temperature, vicat softening temperature, and thermal stability; physical properties, such as density, thickness, and dimensional stability; optical properties, such as transparency, haze, and gloss; electrical properties, such as dielectric strength and insulation resistance; and flammability, and each property is measured with a dedicated instrument according to standardized test methods, such as ASTM and ISO standards. Plastic testing instruments include universal testing machines, impact testers, melt flow index testers, hardness testers, heat deflection temperature testers, environmental chambers, and many others, and they are used in plastic resin manufacturers, plastic processors and molders, product manufacturers, testing laboratories, and research institutions, for verifying the quality and consistency of raw materials, for qualifying products, for developing new materials and formulations, for failure analysis, and for compliance testing. The selection of instruments depends on the type of plastic, the product, and the required properties, and modern instruments offer automation, digital data acquisition, and compliance with international standards. With their comprehensive measurement capabilities, plastic testing instruments are essential for ensuring the quality and performance of plastic materials and products.
Charpy/Izod Impact Tester TCI-T2011
Charpy/Izod Impact Tester offers a pendulum energy range of 1J to 50J for accurate material impact testing. It is designed to perform both Izod (vertical clamping) and Charpy (horizontal...
Izod Impact Tester LZIT-T2010
Izod Impact Tester offers a clear angle display provides 1° resolution for accurate testing. It is compliant with ISO180, D256, JB8762, JB8761, ISO9854 cantilever beam (Izod), and other...
Pendulum Impact Tester LIPT-T2011
Pendulum Impact Tester is an electronic tester and supports impact energy levels of 1 J, 2 J, and 3 J as standard, with customization options up to 5 J. It operates based on a hemispheri...
Pendulum Impact Tester LIPT-T2010
Pendulum Impact Tester features maximum impact energy of 3 J and a minimum graduation value of 0.03 J. It operates by using a semi-circular ball pendulum that swings to strike a sample a...
Melt Flow Indexer LMTF-T2010
Melt Flow Indexer has a temperature control range of 0℃ to 450℃, with a temperature resolution of 0.1℃. It accommodates a total of 8 levels of test loads with 8 sets of weights, allow...
Falling Weight Impact Tester LFWIT-T2010
Falling Weight Impact Tester features a dart head mass range of 50 to 2000g, with 5g increments, allowing for precise impact testing. It is equipped with advanced a microcomputer-based o...
Vacuum Leak Tester LVLT-T2011
Vacuum operates with a vacuum degree ranging from 0 to 95 Kpa, with an accuracy of ± 1%. It can hold vacuum conditions for durations between 0.1 and 60 minutes. The tester is equipped w...
Vacuum Leak Tester LVLT-T2010
Vacuum supports a vacuum range of 0 to slightly less than -90 kPa (conventional barrel) with a vacuum accuracy of ±1%. It allows for a vacuum holding time of up to 99.99 hours, making i...
Heat Seal Tester LHST-T2011
Heat Seal Tester offers a wide range of heat-sealing temperature from RT to 300℃. It supports both single and double-segment testing, making it highly versatile. This tester is able to ...
Heat Seal Tester LHST-T2010
Heat Seal Tester offers a wide range of heat-sealing temperature from RT to 300℃. The heat sealing is achieved through a hot pressure sealing method, ensuring reliable and consistent re...
HDT and Vicat Testing Machine TVHT-T2010
and Vicat Testing Machine comes with a maximum deformation measurement range of 1mm for Vicat tests and 0.33mm for thermal deformation tests. The sample frame is manually operated, allow...
Falling Weight Impact Tester TFWT-T2011
Falling Weight Impact Tester operates at a controlled test temperature of 23 ℃ ±2℃ with sample lengths up to 152.4 mm. Utilizing the free-fall impact testing principle, it delivers pr...
Primary adhesive tester TPAT-T2010
Primary adhesive tester is based on principles of inclined surface rolling ball tack method to form a bond with surface of another material upon brief contact under virtually no pressure...
Melt flow Indexer TMFI-T2011
Melt flow Indexer comes in compact structure & attractive design & with high quality performance & reliable results, it can measure (melt mass flow rate) , (melt volume flow rate) of the...
Melt flow Indexer TMFI-T2010
Melt flow Indexer comes in compact structure & attractive design & with high quality performance & reliable results, it can measure (melt mass flow rate) , (melt volume flow rate) of the...
Lasting adhesive tester TLAT-T2011
comes with test plate having adhesive specimen hanged virtually on the stand & its bottom is attached with standard weight. The lasting adhesive property could be obtained by measuring t...
Lasting adhesive tester TLAT-T2010
Lasting adhesive tester comes with test plate having adhesive specimen hanged virtually on the stand & its bottom is attached with standard weight. The lasting adhesive property could be...
Heat sealer THS-T2010
Heat sealer works on heat press seal method, before start of the test, user needs to preset the heat seal temperature, pressure and dwell time values so as to finish the entire sealing p...
Charpy/ Izod Impact Tester TCI-T2010
Charpy/ Izod Impact Tester comes with digital display, pendulum design which concentrates energy at the impact point with minimum energy loss which occurs due to vibrations. It comes wit...
Falling Weight Impact Tester TFWT-T2010
Falling Weight Impact Tester operates within a temperature range of 10 to 35°C and allows a maximum falling height of 2000 mm. It determines the impact resistance of plastic sheets, pip...
Vacuum Leak Tester TVLT-T2010
Vacuum is a benchtop leakage tester with digital display and operation panel to set accurate vacuum degree and vacuum retention time. Use of top quality parts & components ensures reliab...
Oxygen Index Tester TOIT-T2010
Oxygen Index Tester is used to analyze combustion property of homogeneous solid materials, foam, fabric, plastic films, & other materials. This oxygen indexer determines the percentage o...
Standards
ISO 4649:2023-Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic-Determination of abrasion resistance using a rotating cylindrical drum device (DIN abrasion)
ISO 1133-1:2022-Plastics-Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics
ISO 2007:2018-Rubber, unvulcanized-Determination of plasticity-Rapid-plastimeter method
ISO 132:2017-Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic-Determination of flex cracking and crack growth (De Mattia)
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Plastic testing instruments for evaluating mechanical, thermal and physical properties of plastics.
2. Comprehensive testing capabilities including tensile, impact, melt flow, hardness and thermal.
3. Suitable for plastic manufacturing, packaging, automotive, electronics and quality control.
4. Includes various test instruments for plastic and polymer material assessment.
5. Supports quality control, product development, material certification and research.
FAQ
Q1: What testing scenarios are these instruments mainly applied to?
A: Plastic testing instruments are used in plastic manufacturing, packaging production, automotive industry, electronics, construction, consumer goods and research laboratories to evaluate the mechanical, thermal, physical and chemical properties of plastic and polymer materials and products. They support tensile strength and modulus testing, impact resistance measurement (Izod, Charpy), melt flow rate (MFR/MVR) determination, hardness testing (Rockwell, Shore), heat deflection temperature (HDT) and Vicat softening, density measurement, color and appearance evaluation, and weathering/aging testing. These tests ensure plastic materials meet specifications for product design, manufacturing, regulatory compliance and performance. They are essential for plastic manufacturers, converters, packaging producers, automotive, electronics and quality control laboratories requiring comprehensive plastic property testing for material selection, product development, quality control, specification compliance, regulatory certification and research, where plastic properties such as strength, impact resistance, melt flow, hardness, thermal stability and appearance directly affect product design, manufacturing processability, performance, durability and safety in automotive, packaging, electronics, construction and consumer goods applications requiring standardized material testing per ISO, ASTM and industry specifications.
Q2: What standards do these instruments comply with?
A: Plastic testing instruments follow ISO standards (ISO 527 tensile, ISO 180 Izod impact, ISO 1133 melt flow, ISO 75 HDT, ISO 306 Vicat), ASTM methods (D638, D256, D1238, D648, D785), and relevant GB/T standards for plastics. The instruments comply with applicable safety standards. Calibration should use certified reference materials and weights traceable to international standards.
Q3: What is the warranty period for these instruments?
A: Warranty varies by instrument type, typically 12 months covering the main frame, sensors and control system. Consumables such as test dies, impact hammers, dies and calibration weights are excluded. Specific warranty terms should be confirmed for each instrument at the time of purchase. Extended service contracts are available for quality control equipment.
Q4: Are these instruments difficult to operate? Is professional training required?
A: Training requirements vary by instrument complexity. Melt flow indexers and hardness testers require moderate training, while universal testing machines and impact testers require proper operation training. We provide operation manuals and guidance for each instrument. Proper specimen preparation, test conditions (temperature, humidity) and result interpretation are important for accurate plastic testing.
Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is regular calibration required? What is the recommended calibration cycle?
A: Calibration requirements vary by instrument type. Mechanical testers require force calibration with certified weights every 6-12 months. Thermal instruments require temperature calibration. Melt flow testers require weight and dimension verification. Conditioning (23 degrees C, 50% RH per ISO 291) should be controlled for plastic testing. Full calibration schedules should be established per instrument type and quality system requirements.
Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?
A: Consumables vary by instrument type including test dies, impact hammers, calibration weights, specimen cutters and molds. Many are available from multiple suppliers, though instrument-specific parts should be verified. Long-term consumable cost depends on testing volume and instrument type.
Q8: Can I customize instruments or supporting accessories?
A: Customization options vary by instrument type. Many instruments offer configurable ranges, capacities, automation and data output. Complete plastic testing laboratories can be customized to specific production and quality requirements. Customization options and lead-times should be confirmed for each instrument.
Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?
A: Installation requirements vary by instrument. Simple instruments require no installation, while mechanical and thermal testing systems may include on-site installation, calibration and training. Standard delivery includes instruments with operation manuals. Installation services can be arranged for complete laboratory setup.
Q10: What types of plastics are compatible with these instruments?
A: Plastic testing instruments evaluate various plastic and polymer materials including thermoplastics (PE, PP, PVC, PET, ABS, PC), thermosets, elastomers, composites, foams and films within the instrument range and specification. Different materials require specific test methods, specimen preparation and conditioning per applicable standards. Users should condition specimens per ISO 291 (23 degrees C, 50% RH) before testing, use proper specimen preparation and molding per standards, follow the specific test method for each property, calibrate instruments regularly, report results with test conditions, and maintain proper environmental conditioning for reproducible plastic testing. Complete material characterization should cover relevant mechanical, thermal and physical properties for the intended application, and results should be compared with material specifications or industry standards for quality assessment and material selection.
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