Determine the Lowest Temperature at Which Rubber Materials Do Not Exhibit Brittle Failure
The Elastocon Low Temperature Brittleness Tester, ET 05-II, is an automated instrument for determining
the brittleness point of rubber materials according to ISO 812, ISO 974, ASTM D746, and ASTM D2137. The
brittleness point is the lowest temperature at which rubber materials do not exhibit brittle failure when
impacted under specified conditions.
This brittleness temperature tester includes a computer and software for the brittleness test, as well
as a test rig that is raised by pneumatic cylinders. The test rig is designed as a falling weight tester,
where the speed is determined by the height and the energy by the attached weights. The computer controls
the rise of temperature and measures the temperature at impact. The result from each stroke is entered by
typing the result in the software.
The ET 05-II is a versatile brittle point temperature tester that can be used to test a wide variety of
rubber materials. It is also a reliable and accurate instrument, making it an ideal choice for laboratories
and manufacturers that need to determine the brittleness point of rubber materials.
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