Compression Plates

Round Compression Plates

These round compression plates are used for general compression testing. Available in aluminium and hardened steel.

Round Aluminum Platens

For the testing of soft samples such as cardboard, plastics, rubber, foams, lightweight springs, bottles and cartons
Aluminium Anodized
Temperature range -70⁰C – +180⁰C
Max. capacity 20kN
Scope of delivery: 1 pair
Available in 7 diameters from 56mm to max. 296mm

Round Steel Platens

For testing rubber, plastics, heavy duty springs, building products, composites, and ceramics
Hardened steel 58 HRC, manganese phosphate treated
Temperature range – 0 ⁰C to + 350 ⁰C
Nickel plated – 70 ⁰C to + 350 ⁰C
Max. capacity 100kN
Scope of delivery: 1 pair
Available in 8 diameters from 56mm to max. 346mm
Platens with other dimensions available on request

Rectangular and Square Compression Plates

Rectangular and Square Aluminium Compression Plates

For soft samples, cardboard, plastics etc.
Aluminium annodized
Temperature range: -70⁰C – +180⁰C (on request)
Max. capacity 20kN
Scope of delivery: 1 pair
Available as square and rectanglar plates
Platens with other dimensions and surfaces available on request

Rectangular and Square Steel Compression Plates

For hard materials, steel, plastics, stone etc.
Hardened steel 58 HRC
Nickel plated: -70°C – +350°C (on request)
Max. capacity 100kN
Scope of delivery: 1 platen
Available as square and rectanglar plates
Platens with other dimensions and surfaces available on request

Special Compression Devices

Compression Cage Used in Tension Direction

This compression cage has four bearings on each corner to aid alignment during operation. Other versions have two bearings.

For general compression testing and Edge Crush Test (ECT) on corrugated cardboard
Aluminium annodized
Temperature Range – 70 ⁰C to + 180 ⁰C
Max. capacity 10 kN
Scope of delivery: single unit
Available in dimensions: 150mm x 200mm, 300mm x 380mm and 400mm x 600mm
Plates with other dimensions available on request

Circular Compression Fixture with Linear Bearing Guides

This circular compression fixture features linear bearing guides to maintain parallel alignment of face plates during testing.

For compression testing of corrugated materials such as cardboard and paper products.
Temperature Range – Ambient
Max. capacity 2.5 kN
Scope of delivery: single unit with upper and lower compression platens
Max. sample diameter 115 mm (4.53 in)