Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature and Heat Deflection Temperature

Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature and Heat Deflection Temperature

For testing pipes it is usually the Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) that is determined, for example to EN 727. Various methods are available for this.
 
In addition to the classical oil-bath measurement, instruments are also available which feature heat transfer by direct contact.

Typical Products for this Application:

HDT/Vicat Standard 

HDT/Vicat Standard

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).
 

HDT/Vicat Allround 

HDT/Vicat Allround

The HDT/Vicat Allround instruments have been designed for convenient testing in research and development, 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).
 

 

Vicat Dry

No more irritating oil fumes! Thanks to their oil-free measuring principle, these instruments are clean and odor-free in operation. Versions are available with two or six measuring stations, depending on requirements.
 

Contact

Zwick Testing Machines Ltd.
Tel.  +44 1568-61 5201
E-Mail  sales.info@zwick.co.uk