• Durable alloy tool steel construction with reliable surface hardness
• Easily center specimen loading with the round or crossline scales
• Applicable to ring stiffness tests of pipes

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• Value-priced, steel platens for compression testing of foam, composites, bottles, and plastic containers
• Available in a variety of diameters with force ratings of 20 kN, 100 kN and 300 kN
• Precision-ground, hardened surfaces enhance platen durability
• Specimen centering grooves, anti-rotation features and integrated alignment pins enhance test accuracy and repeatability 

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» Value-priced, lightweight aluminum platens for compression testing of polystyrene, rubber, composites and sintered materials and components
» Designed for accurate testing with small load cells (1 kN and less)
» Available in a variety of diameters with force ratings of .5 kN
» Specimen centering grooves, anti-rotation features and integrated alignment pins enhance test accuracy and repeatability 

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Bionix Stainless Steel Compression Platens feature precision-ground, hardened surfaces in a variety of sizes. They are suitable for testing biomaterials, bone, cartilage, tendons, and biomedical components at temperatures ranging from -130°C to 250°C. Comprised of durable stainless steel, they can be safely deployed within a saline environmental bath.

These accessories feature a universal adapter design and an optional threaded frame adapter to facilitate easy installation onto both MTS electromechanical and servohydraulic load frame systems, as well as other electromechanical test systems. Specimen centering grooves, anti-rotation features, and integrated alignment pins enhance test accuracy and repeatability.

• Stainless steel - suitable for saline environmental bath
• Precision-ground, hardened surface
• Universal adapter design (Type D standard)
• Optional threaded frame adapter
• Specimen centering grooves
• Anti-rotation features and integrated alignment pins
• Temperature range: -130°C to 250°C
• Ideal for testing irregular biomaterials, bones, cartilage, tendons, biomedical components.

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Model 643 Compression Platens are made from case-hardened alloy steel with hard chrome plating. The platens have a smooth face with etched concentric rings, enabling the specimen to be centered visually for better test results. The upper platen is available with a spherical seat for improved alignment and ensuring even pressure across the entire surface of the specimen. Model 643 compression platens are offered in three configurations: Fixed & Spherical, Two Fixed, and One Fixed.

Units range in diameter from 60 mm (2.4 in) to 300 mm (12 in) and are designed for a unit stress of 689 MPa (100,000 psi) static (275 MPa (40,000 psi) dynamic) centered on the bearing surfaces. The usable temperature range is -129°C to 177°C (-200°F to +350°F).

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