Key Features
- Linear thermal shrinkage (free shrink) is the irreversible, rapid reduction in linear dimension, in a specified direction, occurring in film exposed to elevated temperatures
- Digital temperature controlled hot plate
- Temp range: ambient to 250°C
- Standards: ASTM D2732, GB/T 13519, ISO 11501
About the IDM Film Free Shrink Tester
The IDM-F0006-M1 Film Free Shrink Tester from IDM Instruments, Australia, measures linear thermal shrinkage (free shrink). This is the irreversible, rapid reduction in linear dimension, in a specified direction, occurring in film exposed to elevated temperatures.
The tester uses a digital temperature controlled hot plate with a temperature range of ambient to 250 °C. The standards are ASTM D2732, GB/T 13519 and ISO 11501.
IDM-F0006-M1 specifications
| Model | IDM-F0006-M1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | IDM Instruments, Australia |
| Measures | Linear thermal shrinkage (free shrink) of film |
| Definition | Irreversible, rapid reduction in linear dimension, in a specified direction, in film exposed to elevated temperatures |
| Heating | Digital temperature controlled hot plate |
| Temperature range | Ambient to 250 °C |
| Standards | ASTM D2732, GB/T 13519, ISO 11501 |
Specifications are as published by the manufacturer, IDM Instruments. Download the product brochure or contact us to confirm the configuration for your laboratory.
Film free shrink tester: frequently asked questions
What does the IDM film free shrink tester measure?
Linear thermal shrinkage (free shrink): the irreversible, rapid reduction in linear dimension, in a specified direction, occurring in film exposed to elevated temperatures.
How is the film heated?
The tester has a digital temperature controlled hot plate.
What temperature range does it cover?
The temperature range is ambient to 250 °C.
Which standards does the IDM-F0006-M1 follow?
ASTM D2732, GB/T 13519 and ISO 11501. A brochure is available from the button at the top of this page.
Where can I buy the IDM film free shrink tester in India?
Multiflo Instruments, based in Navi Mumbai, supplies IDM Instruments equipment in India. Our team can advise on the IDM-F0006-M1, send a quotation, and arrange installation, training, calibration and after-sales service. Use the Contact Us button or call +91-22-44516175.
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