ART-HPFS Hot Plate Thermal Film Shrinkage Apparatus

Benefits

• Rapid and simple determination of thermal film shrinkage using the hot plate testing method.
• Integrated sample plate manufactured from 304-grade stainless steel for superior durability and heat distribution.
• Built-in electronic timer tracks precise test durations to ensure repeatable results across multiple batches.
• Equipped with an independent over-temperature thermostat to prevent thermal runaway.
• High temperature precision and economical design make it a vital asset for polymer film quality control.
• PID temperature control.
• Temperature Range ambient to 200 ֯C.
• Temperature resolution +/- 0.1 C.
• Thermal stability +/- 0.2 C.
• Template doubles as a weighted cover, working in conjunction with a thin layer of silicone oil to ensure uniform thermal contact between the hot plate and film.
• After a set exposure period, samples are cooled to room temperature and re-measured to determine the final percentage of dimensional shrinkage.
• Fully traceable certificate of calibration and instrument user manual
• UKCA/CE certified.

How Does The Hot Plate Thermal Film Shrinkage Apparatus Work?

This apparatus utilises a specialised “Hot Plate” method to quantify the release of internal stresses (locked in during the manufacturing process) when a material is exposed to controlled thermal environments.

By plotting percentage shrinkage against specific temperatures, laboratories can gain critical insights into the thermal stability and performance of polymer films used throughout the flexible packaging and polymer film industries.