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Combined Vicat Softening Point (VSP) and Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) apparatus for thermal characterisation of plastics and polymers. Exported by International Equipments, India to Australia with CE certification and complete export documentation.
Combined Vicat Softening Point (VSP) and Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) apparatus for thermal characterisation of plastics and polymers.
| Product | VSP / HDT Apparatus |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Heat Deflection Temperature Tester, Vicat Softening Point Tester, HDT Tester, VSP Tester |
| Category | Thermal Testing |
| Standards | ASTM D1525, ASTM D648, ISO 75, ISO 306 |
| Export Destination | Australia |
| Certification | CE Certified, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Applicable Std | AS/NZS 4130, ISO 1167, ASTM D1238 |
| Incoterms | FOB Mumbai / CIF Destination |
| Lead Time | 4–8 weeks (ex-stock available) |
Also known as: Heat Deflection Temperature Tester, Vicat Softening Point Tester, HDT Tester, VSP Tester
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A combined VSP / HDT apparatus measures two key thermal properties of plastics. In the Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) test a specimen under a constant flexural load is heated in an oil bath at a uniform rate until it deflects by a standard amount; the temperature at that point is the HDT. In the Vicat Softening Point (VSP) test a loaded needle penetrates the specimen as it is heated, and the temperature at a standard penetration is the VSP. Both indicate the temperature at which a plastic begins to soften under load.
HDT and VSP data are essential for selecting plastics for elevated-temperature service and for quality control of moulding compounds. Automotive, electrical, appliance and engineering-plastics manufacturers test to ASTM D648, ASTM D1525, ISO 75 and ISO 306 to confirm that materials will retain their shape and stiffness at working temperature.
A combined multi-station VSP/HDT apparatus tests several specimens simultaneously in a controlled-rate heated bath. Specify the number of stations, temperature range and heating-rate control. International Equipments supplies combined VSP/HDT apparatus meeting ASTM D648/D1525 and ISO 75/306.
Australia's HDPE-pipe producers, agricultural-film makers, mining-polymer manufacturers and packaging converters require robust testing equipment compliant with AS/NZS and ISO standards. International Equipments exports hydrostatic-pressure pipe-testing panels, MFI testers and the full polymer range to Australian laboratories, meeting AS/NZS 4130, ISO 1167 and ASTM D1238. CE certification, complete documentation and reliable freight make Australia a well-served export market, backed by remote technical support.
International Equipments has been exporting testing instruments from its Mumbai facility since 1971 and understands the documentation and logistics involved in delivering to Australia. Each VSP / HDT Apparatus is CE marked, configured for your regional power supply, and shipped with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, CE declaration of conformity and a traceable calibration certificate. We work with established freight forwarders for safe sea and air delivery, and provide user manuals, video-based training and remote technical support so your team can commission the VSP / HDT Apparatus confidently even without an on-site visit.
Exporting polymer testing machines to Australian HDPE pipe producers, agro-film manufacturers and packaging quality labs. Key industries driving demand for VSP / HDT Apparatus in Australia include HDPE pipes, Agro films, Mining polymer products. Our CE-certified VSP / HDT Apparatus complies with AS/NZS 4130, ISO 1167, ASTM D1238.
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