ZWK-6X
HDV Softening Point Tester

ZWK-6X Microcomputer Control Thermal Deformation Vicat Softening Point Tester is used to test the Vicat Softening Temperature and Load Deflection Temperature of thermoplastic pipes and fittings. The machine's main sensors and execution components have the advantages of good quality, high reliability and high safety, the specimen frame can be automatically lifted and lowered, and it is equipped with PowerTest test software, which is specialized in testing the Vicat softening temperature and load deflection temperature. This machine is an indispensable testing instrument for some plastic pipes and fittings manufacturers and quality inspection units.

Technical Indicators
  • Temperature control range
    Room temperature~300℃
  • temperature accuracy
    ±0.5℃
  • Uniform temperature rise rate
    A speed: 5±0.5℃/6min, B speed: 12±1.0℃/6min
  • Medium of use
    Silicon oil or transformer oil, about 38L (provided by the user)
  • Deformation Measurement Range
    >10㎜
  • Deflection resolution
    0.001㎜
  • Deformation Measurement Accuracy
    0.005㎜
  • Vicar load
    GA=10N±0.2N GB=50N±1N
  • Maximum positive bending stress in thermal deformation
    Method A: using fiber stress of 1.80 MPa, Method B: using fiber stress of 0.45 MPa
    Method C: Use of fiber stress 8.00 MPa
  • Cooling method
    Natural and water-cooled
  • Protection mechanisms
    With upper limit temperature protection function setting
  • Number of test stands
    Six.
  • Mainframe power supply
    AC three-phase five-wire 380V±10% 50Hz 5.5kW
  • Mainframe external dimensions (L×W×H)
    Approx. 835㎜×670㎜×1450㎜
  • Main body weight
    15.about 280㎏
Product Advantages
  • 01
    High testing accuracy
    Deformation measurement accuracy: 0.005㎜
  • 02
    Equipped with PowerTest test software
    Dedicated software for testing Vicat softening temperature and load deflection temperature
  • 03
    Wide range of adaptations
    Tests and data processing can be performed according to GB, ISO, ASTM and many other standards.
  • 04
    Good stability in the use of equipment
    Sensor and actuator components with good quality, high reliability and safety
  • 05
    High safety factor
    Automatic lifting of specimen holders
Relevant Standards
  • GB/T 1633-2000
    《Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) of Thermoplastics》
  • GB/T 1634.1-2019
    《Plastics Determination of Load Deflection Temperature Part 1: General Test Methods》
  • GB/T 1634.2-2019
    《Plastics Determination of load deflection temperature Part 2: Plastics, hard rubbers and long fiber reinforced composites》
  • ASTM D648-01
    《Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position》