Plastic and plastic composites are of used in many applications today because of the low production cost, strength, ease of manufacturing, and high adaptability. Plastic structures are often produced with an injection molding process. Although the initial cost to create a cast and die for injection molding is high, the production cost for plastic extruded parts is relatively inexpensive. For this reason, most high volume products use molded plastic parts. Common plastic products include bottles, food containers, bags, clothing, piping, computers and computer accessories. Plastic materials such as polyethylene terephtalate(PES) are used for food containers. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used for piping, polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) is used for containers, and polyethylene(PE and HDPE) is used for a vast variety of applications. Determining mechanical properties of these materials is important for product design quality. Compressive testing of plastic materials is commonly done to determine the modulus of elasticity, yield stress, deformation past the yield point, and compressive strength. TestResources plastic compression test equipment is modular and configured by our applications engineers to meet the requirements of our customers’ unique applications. Plastic compression testing machines can be built to include many products from our product line, including; test software, grips, test fixtures, extensometers, environmental chambers, and sample preparation aids. Call today to speak directly with an applications engineer.
Applicable Testing Standards
- ISO 604 Compressive Plastics Testing Equipment
- ISO 844 Compressive Strength of Rigid Cellular Plastics
- ISO 14126 Compression Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Test Machine
- ASTM D695 Compression Testing for Rigid Plastics
- ASTM D1621 Compression Testing of Expanded Plastics and Foams
- ASTM D5024 Compression Dynamic Plastics Composites Test Machine
- ASTM D6108 Compressive Properties of Plastic Lumber and Shapes
Recommended Test Machine
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
The most popular choice for static tension and compression tests
These dual column testers are available in both tabletop and floor standing models
Recommended Testing Accessories
Standard load ratings up to 300 kN (67,500 lbf) *higher ratings available upon request
Platen diameters from 56 mm to 346 mm (2.2 in to 13.6 in)
Available in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or delrin construction
Machined surface for flat interface with test specimen
Standard load ratings up to 300 kN (67,500 lbf) *higher ratings available upon request
Platen diameters available from 56 mm to 196 mm (2.2 in to 7.7 in)
Articulating platen aligns itself to specimen geometry
Available in steel or aluminum construction
Standard temperature range of -155°C to 620°C (-247°F to 1150°F)
Accompanied by a broad set of accessories that are capable of withstanding the heat or cold
PID controlled internal temperature
Mounts directly to the test frame
Forms rubber or plastic test specimens from stock material or from individual particles
Variable temperature and pressure to form samples to different specifications
Capable of cooling the newly formed specimen at a user-specified time
Force outputs of 9,100 kgf, 27,000 kgf, or 45,000 kgf (10 ton, 30 ton, or 50 ton)
Stamps test specimens from soft rubber, leather, or similar stock materials
Consistant samples for consistant results
Force outputs of 900 kgf or 3,000 kgf (1 ton or 3 ton)
No need to press by hand
Forms plastic test specimens from plastic particles
Variable temperature and pressure to form samples to different specifications
Capable of cooling the newly formed specimen at a user-specified time
Outputs 9,100 kgf (10 ton) of force
