Impact, Rheology, and Thermomechanical Testing Systems
Instron offers a range of testing systems for evaluating melt flow behavior, rheological properties, heat deflection temperature (HDT), and the Vicat softening temperature of plastics, in addition to characterizing impact resistance for a variety of materials and components.
Impact Drop Towers & Pendulums
Impact resistance is one of the most important properties for component designers to consider. Impact resistance is a critical measure of service life, and it involves the perplexing problem of product safety and liability.
Rheometers and Melt Flow Testers
The Instron line of rheology testing systems are used to measure the rheological properties of thermoplastics to characterize the polymer melt flow behavior in the process conditions.
HDT & Vicat
HDT and Vicat systems are used to characterize the behavior of plastic materials at high temperatures, measuring the heat deflection temperature (HDT) and the Vicat softening temperature.
