For the construction industry, especially the reaction to fire of building materials with the resulting parameters flammability, flame spread, flaming droplets, combustibility, heat release, calorific value, smoke production and toxicity as well as the fire resistance of building components are of relevance.

The reaction to fire of all materials and structures used for construction such as facades, building and insulation material, plastics, gaskets and floor coverings is tested. Tests regarding fire resistance are performed on various components such as ceilings, walls, doors, windows, protective barriers, bracings, fire protective glazing and fire protection shutters.

Tests in the field/area of mobility focus on the flammability and flame spread rate of materials for the interior of vehicles such as interior lining / trim, seats and floor coverings for aviation, railed vehicles, road vehicles and ships.

The reaction to fire, especially the flame spread and flaming droplets, smoke

Density

The mass density is defined as the ratio between mass and volume.

density, insulation integrity and the formation of corrosive gases on impact of flames/fire of electrical, control and data cables are the basis of fire tests in the field of products of the electrical industry.

Textile Products, such as upholstery fabrics, curtains and drapes, decorative materials, floor coverings, protective clothing are primarily tested and classified for flammability, reaction to fire, dripping behavior.

The introduction of the European classification system is based on DIN EN 13501-1 (reaction to fire) and DIN EN 13501-2 (fire resistance).

Our Heat Flow Meter HFM 446 Lambda Small combines innovative features:

Our SmartMode streamlines measurement, evaluation, and reporting processes, empowering operators with intuitive tools such as AutoCalibration, wizards, user-defined methods, and detailed reports. Equipped with dual heat flux transducers, our instrument ensures precision and sensitivity in monitoring heat flow to and from specimens. Calibration with reference materials of known thermal conductivity enhances accuracy, while various calibration options further boost precision.

In addition to measuring thermal conductivity, our hardware and software enable the determination of specific heat (c_p), providing a comprehensive analysis of thermal properties. Furthermore, the instrument prioritizes resource conservation with Eco-Mode, allowing for energy-saving standby and quick measurement startup in Idle-Mode. Users can easily customize activation timings using the scheduler, promoting efficiency in operations.

The LFA 717 HyperFlash^® is a state-of-the-art instrument designed to accurately measure the thermal diffusivity of various materials. With its advanced calculation models, it is at the forefront of scientific innovation, ensuring accurate results essential for materials analysis.

Broad sample range: The LFA 717 HyperFlash^® can accommodate a wide range of sample materials, including both round and square-shaped specimens. It features an automatic sample changer that can handle up to 16 samples simultaneously, increasing laboratory efficiency.

Flexible temperature control: The instrument offers remarkable flexibility in selecting the measurement range up to 500°C. Using liquid nitrogen, it can analyze samples at temperatures as low as -100°C. In addition, a compressed air unit allows subambient measurements down to 0°C. The integrated evacuation system permits measurements in defined atmospheres.

Advanced corrections specifically for thin or highly conductive samples: The latest version of our analysis software introduces an enhanced analysis pulse correction feature designed for high-precision applications where exceptional time resolution is critical. This enhancement is particularly beneficial when analyzing thin or highly conductive samples, and in situations where the light pulse coincides with the thermal response of the sample.

The LFA 717 HyperFlash^® is an essential tool for researchers and industries requiring precise thermal property measurements, making it an invaluable asset in the field of materials science.

Dielectric Analysis (DEA), also known as Dielectric Thermal Analysis (DETA), is a technique for monitoring changes in the viscosity and cure state of thermosetting resins, adhesives, paints, composites and other kinds of polymers or organic substances by measuring variations in their dielectric properties. DEA is the most powerful measurement technique for the critical, invisible in-mold curing that dictates the quality of a component.

The DEA 288 Ionic offers customized test conditions, available in either a process-implementable “Rack” version or a versatile “Portable” version. For laboratory investigations, a variety of accessories can be used, including a laboratory furnace that can be combined with a UV-light source, as well as a humidity chamber and lab press for precise re-creation of specific conditions.

Designed with ease of sample handling in mind, the DEA 288 Ionic requires no special sample preparation, unlike many other measurement techniques. With a broad range of sensors available, almost any practical application can be accommodated. These include spray coating of thin films, application by a drawbar, spreading of low- or medium-viscosity materials, positioning the sensor between layers of a prepreg, dipping the sensor in a liquid, and monitoring in-mold curing processes.

Often, polymers achieve their full performance potential only upon being combined with active additives. Such additives serve to adjust the morphology or the polymer architecture in a targeted manner. With the DEA 288 Ionic, the effectiveness of accelerators, inhibitors, and antioxidants can be measured quickly and reliably, as can the impact of substances such as fillers. Such insight can have tremendous impact on efforts to shorten the development process.

sensXPERT^®

Innovative sensors creating intelligent molds

Material science builds the foundation of the machine learning algorithm. Together with data of your machines, optimal curing of the material is predicted. The cutting edge software dynamically adapts your production process and eliminates the need of costly quality control after production. sensXPERT^® increases your production efficiency, minimizes scrap rates and enables you to run a more robust, reliable and reproducible plant.

The TMA 402 F3 Hyperion^® Polymer Edition now offers not only to keep the force constant and to measure the length change, but also to change the displacement and measure the corresponding force. This is for example used in a stress relaxation test. Here, a sample is stretched by a specific amount at a defined temperature. During the test, the deformation is kept constant and the progression of the force is recorded. This force continuously decreases as a result of material relaxation. Stress relaxation is ultimately defined by the residual stress measured after a defined exposure period. The data can be depicted graphically in a stress-time diagram. It is then possible to read off both the stress relaxation behavior and the values for the relaxation rate and time.

Determination of Viscoelastic

Mechanical Cooling to -70°C

The TMA 402 F3 Hyperion® Polymer Edition is specifically designed for polymer applications. It comes with a compact, highly reactive furnace capable of covering a temperature range  from -70°C to 450°C using a mechanical cooling system without the need for LN₂.

The most user-friendly DMA you have ever experienced

Controlled Force Range up to 50 N (static and dynamic)

Our material testing system is designed for precision measurements on very stiff samples with a controlled force range, both static and dynamic, of up to 50 N. The full resolution is available throughout the entire force range, resulting in precise and reliable data.

Temperatures of up to 800°C on the Sample

Featuring the broadest temperature range of -170°C to 800°C and homogeneous temperature distribution.

Time Saving ‒ Fast Heating and Cooling

With its thin-walled 3D-printed silicon carbide furnace lining, our system reduces waiting times with fast heating and cooling and allows for homogeneous temperature distribution due to two independent temperature control loops.

Instant access to important information ‒ Color info display and LED status bar

The integrated LED status bar keeps you informed with regard to the course of the measurement as well as the force, frequency and temperature used.

Back-friendly – highly ergonomic design

The height of the sample holder area can be adjusted, allowing ergonomic work regardless of the user’s height or preference for standing or sitting.

Easy on the eyes – Illuminated sample holder area

The integrated light source provides additional illumination and makes specimen and sample holder exchange even more comfortable

Intuitive and tool-less. No more cumbersome exchanging of sample holders and specimens

The instrument allows for convenient switching between a variety of sample holders. It auto-detects sample holders and chooses the correct calibration. The exchange is tool-free and, thanks to fixed guides, sample holders are easy to install.

The dilatometer DIL 402 Expedis Classic offers state-of-the-art dilatometer technology and is designed for sophisticated applications.

Like all instruments of the DIL Expedis series, the Classic version features the revolutionary NanoEye measuring cell; a new dimension in measuring range and accuracy.

KEY FEATURE

All-In-One Design & Long Life Cycle

The DIL Expedis Classic is available as a single or dual/differential system. In both versions, the all-in-one design incorporates all hardware components which are usually necessary for precise dilatometer measurements. There is no inconvenient cable tangle nor is an external chiller required.

Expedis Classic supports your smooth production flow by maintenance-free operation, low work load, long life cycle, simplified and safe operation. The system’s sophisticated design also includes effortless exchanging of the sample holder system with no risk of distortion.

Excellent Cost Performance

The STA 2500 Regulus features a highly reliable, fully equipped instrument package for STA measurements up to 1600°C at an attractive price.

Top-Loading and Unique Differential Balance Arrangement

The natural gas flow in the top-loading system guarantees automatic protection of the balance against condensation and contamination. The tailor-made differential balance system cancels out buoyancy and convection influences over a broad temperature range. This provides easy operation without the need for time consuming baseline runs.

Various Atmospheres Available

Measurements can be performed in inert and oxidizing atmospheres but also under vacuum. The atmosphere can be dynamic or static. The built-in mass flow controllers (MFCs) are software-controlled and allow gas changes at any time during the test.

Ideal for Evolved Gas Analysis

The top-loading design of the STA allows for convenient coupling to gas analysis systems such as FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometer, MS (mass spectrometer), or GC-MS (gas chromatograph – mass spectrometer). During thermal treatment, the gases evolved can be simultaneously analyzed.

The TG 309 Libra® Classic is the device with the best price-performance ratio in the Libra® series. It is the ideal instrument for Quality Control. The Classic offers a temperature range from 10 °C up to 1025 °C. In addition, it can be equipped with a 20-position ASC (Automatic Sample Changer).

Get Results Faster Without a Baseline Run

To ensure accurate mass change values, a baseline run is typically conducted under test conditions that are identical in terms of  heating rate, gas type, and gas flow.

The baseline takes factors such as heating rate, crucible type and geometry into account while also accounting for instrument and buoyancy effects, thus allowing these to be subtracted from the sample measurement.

The TG 309 Libra® typically eliminates the need for a separate baseline run when using the integrated BeFlat® baseline run for typical temperature measurements. This significantly speeds up tests.

The DSC Caliris^® Classic is a robust instrument with attractive price-performance ratio

Easy-to-use, compact, robust, precise, optimized for everyday use – these are the features of the innovative DSC 300 Caliris^® Classic. The unique design of this instrument encompasses everything needed for successful DSC investigations – regardless of whether the user is a beginner or an experienced professional. Above all, it is the innovative software that sets new standards: the already established AutoEvaluation and Identify now meet the next generation of data management LabV^®, which keeps track of the collected data and organizes it for a smooth laboratory workflow.

The DSC 300 Caliris^®Classic offers:

• a compact design for more space in your lab
• smart software that allows you to get started quickly with DSC measurements
• automated measurement and evaluation, making routine easy
• various cooling systems: