Elastocon Polymer Testing Instruments: Relaxation Rigs, Ageing Ovens and Cryo Testers
High-precision Swedish testing equipment from Elastocon for rubber and plastics: EB 02 stress relaxation systems, EB 20 cell ageing ovens, ET 01 TR testers and EP 02 specimen cutting presses.
Stress relaxation and creep test systems EB 02 and EB 18
The EB 02 stress relaxation system provides continuous force decay measurement in compression or tension according to ISO 3384 and ASTM D6147. Test stations operate with precision cell ovens and integrate ALE-test aeration. Automated EB 18 testers record long-term polymer relaxation kinetics.
- Series EB 02, EB 18-II, EB 24
- Standards ISO 3384, ASTM D6147
- Compression and tension modes
- ALE-test aeration and liquid rig
Elastomer static creep testing systems EB 24 and EB 15
Creep testing systems EB 24 and EB 15 measure continuous tensile deformation of polymer films and rubber under static loading. The frame features a digital ruler with laser pointer for precision elongation tracking. Data feeds directly into software to generate isochronous polymer creep curves.
- Creep systems EB 24, EB 15 & EB 32
- Standards ISO 899-1, ISO 899-2
- Digital scale with laser pointer
- Isochronous creep curve plotting
Precision cell thermal ageing ovens EB 20
EB 20 cell ageing ovens feature six individual temperature-controlled cells with independent airflow meters conforming to ISO 188 Method A. Controlled airflow rates of 3 to 20 changes per hour prevent volatile plasticizer loss. Each testing chamber accommodates up to twenty-four rubber specimens.
- Cell ovens EB 19, EB 20 and EB 01
- Standards ISO 188, IEC 60811
- Airflow 3 to 20 changes per hour
- Up to 6 independent test cells
Cabinet ageing ovens with rotating carousel EB 26HT
Cabinet ageing ovens EB 26HT with a 50-litre test volume incorporate a rotating carousel for 36 specimens and an observation window. High air velocity and factory throttle maintain air exchange at 7 or 14 changes per hour. The chambers deliver accelerated thermal degradation tests per ISO 188.
- Cabinet ovens EB 26HT, EB 04-II
- Standards ISO 188, ASTM D573
- Rotating carousel for 36 specimens
- Fixed airflow of 7 or 14 changes/hour
Low temperature elastomer test systems TR and Gehman
Low-temperature systems TR tester ET 01 and Gehman tester ET 02 evaluate elastomer cold flexibility per ISO 2921 and ISO 1432. Instruments determine recovery values TR10, TR30, TR50, TR70 and torsional stiffness. Brittleness testers ET 03 detect impact failure points in chilled elastomeric samples.
- TR tester ET 01, Gehman ET 02
- Standards ISO 2921, ISO 1432
- Monitors TR10, TR30, TR50, TR70
- Liquid nitrogen or ethanol cooling
Cable material hot set testing ovens EB 16-II and EB 30HT
EB 16-II and EB 30HT test systems perform hot set elongation tests on cable insulation per IEC 60811-2-1 and IEC 60811-507. A servomotor drives the sample carriage smoothly into the heated chamber. Load elongation is measured through the observation window using a non-contact laser pointer scale.
- Test ovens EB 16-II and EB 30HT
- Standard IEC 60811-507
- Servo motorized specimen elevator
- Non-contact laser pointer scale
Specimen preparation equipment and cutting presses EP 02 and EP 08
EP 02 pneumatic and EP 08 manual cutting presses prepare standard elastomer specimens for tensile testing according to ISO 37 and ASTM D412. Quick-change EP 04 cutting dies feature sample ejector plates. Precision thickness gauges EV 01 and EV 06 ensure accurate specimen dimension measurement.
- Presses EP 02/08, dies EP 04
- Standards ISO 37, ASTM D412
- Quick-change die mounting system
- Built-in specimen ejector plates
Spare components, load cells and tooling for Elastocon systems
Strain gauge load cells, signal amplifiers, quick-change cutting dies and heating cartridges are supplied for specific Elastocon instrument series. Maintenance spares include Pt100 temperature sensors, 0.1 micron air filters, borosilicate test tubes and precision seals for testing chambers.
- Load cells and signal amplifiers
- Cell seals and borosilicate tubes
- Cartridge heaters and Pt100 sensors
- 0.1 micron intake air filters
Technical Diagnostics and Metrological Alignment of Elastocon Systems
Standard inspection of Elastocon test equipment involves precision calibration of strain gauge load cells, signal amplifier linearity checks, and zero-drift compensation.
Maintenance engineers verify pneumatic cylinder seals on EP 02 cutting presses and examine heating cartridges across test chambers. Inspection procedures include electronic control board diagnostics and computer interface communication tests to ensure repeatable laboratory data acquisition.
Standard Verification Procedures for Stress Relaxation Test Rigs
EB 02 series relaxation testing stations require periodic alignment of mechanical guide columns to eliminate parasitic bending moments during continuous compression or tension tests. Engineers evaluate shielded signal cables and analog-to-digital converter stability.
For liquid immersion tests, chamber seals and ALE-test aeration circulation circuits undergo strict inspection according to ISO 3384 and ASTM D6147 specifications.
Thermal Stability and Air Exchange Verification in Ageing Ovens
Heat ageing evaluations per ISO 188 demand tight thermal distribution and controlled airflow rates. In EB 20 and EB 26HT ovens, Pt100 temperature sensors and individual cell controllers undergo routine calibration.
Technicians measure air exchange rates through calibrated flow meters within 3 to 20 changes per hour, preventing plasticizer loss while inspecting compressor intake microfilters.
Cryogenic System Maintenance and TR Tester Displacement Alignment
ET 01 and ET 02 low-temperature test complexes operate in extreme cooling baths using liquid nitrogen or chilled ethanol. Maintenance encompasses cryogenic valve sealing checks, bath insulation inspection, and mechanical stirrer evaluation.
Optical encoders and LVDT displacement sensors undergo precision verification at TR10, TR30, TR50, and TR70 retraction points to comply with ISO 2921.
Laser Pointer Calibration and Servo Carriage Alignment for Cable Ovens
EB 16-II and EB 30HT hot set ovens operate at elevated temperatures up to two hundred degrees to assess cable insulation crosslinking under IEC 60811. Servicing requires cleaning the high-temperature observation window and verifying laser pointer alignment against the digital scale.
The motorized screw carriage is inspected for smooth travel to avoid specimen vibration during thermal extension.
Cutting Press Servicing and Die Geometry Verification for Specimen Punching
Consistent specimen geometry is vital for tensile evaluations per ISO 37 and ASTM D412. Servicing EP 02 and EP 08 cutting presses involves inspecting guide rods, return springs, and quick-change die holders. EP 04 cutting dies are examined for edge sharpness and ejector plate movement.
Pneumatic press supply lines and dual-hand safety controls are verified to ensure secure laboratory operation.
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