EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of DIN 53460 testing. DIN 53460 is a German standard that specifies a test method for determining the Vicat softening temperature of thermoplastics. Vicat softening temperature is an important property of thermoplastics that demonstrates their ability to withstand high temperatures without deforming or losing their shape.
The test method described in DIN 53460 involves measuring the temperature at which a thermoplastic material softens and deforms under a certain load. The test sample is heated at a controlled rate and a needle of a specified diameter and weight is inserted into the material at a constant rate until it penetrates a specified depth. The temperature at which the needle enters the material at the specified depth is recorded as the Vicat softening temperature.
The standard provides guidelines for the preparation of test specimens, the equipment required to perform the test, and the test procedure. The standard also specifies test conditions, including the load applied to the needle, the size of the needle, and the rate at which the test specimen heats up.
By following DIN 53460, thermoplastic manufacturers and users can determine the Vicat softening temperature of their materials and ensure that they meet the minimum requirements for their intended application. This can help ensure that thermoplastics perform as expected and retain their shape and structural integrity when exposed to high temperatures.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with DIN 53460 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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