Hydraulic compression press for Astm plastic sample preparation
Achieve precision in molding and testing with this hydraulic compression press, designed to create consistent and reliable thermoplastic specimens essential for quality control and development processes.
Molds and Tests ASTM Polyethylene Samples
The No. 3710-ASTM Model CMG30H-12-ASTM from Carver Inc. is a hydraulic compression press designed specifically for molding ASTM-compliant polyethylene samples. This press stands out with its ability to precisely mold test plaques and bar specimens across Types I through V thermoplastic resins. Utilizing a programmable digital controller, it ensures accurate temperature and pressure control with dual heating/cooling loops in the platens, adhering to ASTM Method D 4703, Procedure C. Ideal for laboratories and R&D facilities in diverse industries such as aerospace, electronics, and recycling, this press supports various thermoplastic applications, including plastics testing and laminated sheet production. The robust floor-standing design allows for straightforward integration into existing testing and molding processes, with its manual and automatic operations accommodating diverse workflow requirements. Customization options, enhanced with Carver’s engineering support, ensure the press meets your specific production needs and standards.
Benefits
- Ensures ASTM standard compliance, guaranteeing reliable and consistent test results.
- Reduces production variability with precise digital controls for temperature and pressure.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing lab setups, enhancing efficiency and workflow.
- Minimizes resource consumption with efficient heating/cooling cycles.
- Supports diverse application needs, from plastics testing to specialty component production.
- Applications
- Polyethylene,Recycling,Bar specimens,Specialty applications,Environment,Thermoplastic resins,Laminating,Test plaques,Plastics testing
- End products
- Type ii polyethylene test specimens,Type v polyethylene test samples,Type i polyethylene test samples,Type iii polyethylene test plaques,Type iv polyethylene bar specimens,Polyethylene test plaques,Polyethylene bar specimens,Recycled plastic products,Laminated thermoplastic sheets,Specialty thermoplastic components
- Steps before
- Material Selection,Sample Preparation,Resin Preparation
- Steps after
- Cooling,Specimen Testing,Quality Verification
- Input ingredients
- polyethylene,thermoplastic resins,test plaque specimens,bar specimens,Type I polyethylene,Type II polyethylene,Type III polyethylene,Type IV polyethylene,Type V polyethylene
- Output ingredients
- compression molded test plaques,compression molded bar specimens
- Market info
- Carver (ACS Group) is known for manufacturing highly engineered-to-order compression molding presses and solutions, specializing in laboratory applications, and emphasizing innovation, reliability, and precision shaping.
- Compliance with ASTM Method
- D 4703,Procedure C
- Cooling rate
- 15°/minute +/-2°C
- Heating/Cooling Platens
- Programmable digital controller
- Model Number
- CMG30H-12-ASTM (Model “B”)
- Material Compatibility
- Polyethylene and other thermoplastic resins
- Working mechanism
- Hydraulic compression
- Automation level
- Programmable digital controller
- Cooling rate
- 15°/minute +/-2°C
- Heating/Cooling system
- Integrated in platens
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch (Test plaque/bar specimens)
- Compliance with standard
- ASTM Method D 4703,Procedure C
- Thermoplastic compatibility
- Polyethylene
- Thermoplastic compatibility
- Other thermoplastic resins
- ASTM Method Conformance
- D 4703,Procedure C
- Machine footprint
- Floor standing
- Cooling/heating platens
- Available with programmable digital controller
- Control panel type
- Programmable digital controller
- Compact footprint
- Not compact,designed for floor standing use
- Discharge method
- Manual / Automatic
- Control panel type
- Programmable digital controller