Probe Material Analyzer
A versatile and user-friendly testing device, the ChemInstruments Probe Material Analyzer is carefully designed so you can characterize a variety of materials through the insertion, dwell and retraction of custom probe sensors. Those materials include viscoelastic polymers, adhesives and compounds. Data management is made easier with the included EZ-Lab software.
Model number: PMA-1000
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- Rugged construction, capable of withstanding the abuse of the production environment
- Digital speed control with encoder feedback
- Selectable speed range from 0.02 to 40.0 ipm (0.5 - 1,016 mmpm)
- Designed to be a research tool and capable of testing in both compression and tension directions
- Programmable settings for insertion, dwell and retraction segments of a test
- Selectable test lengths from 0.25" to 9.00" (6mm - 228mm)
- Additional features include: force/distance mode selection, automatic test return and percent break
- 10 pound load cell is included with the machine
- Operating temperature range 32° - 150° F (0° - 70° C)
- EZ-Lab data management software is included with this machine
- Data can be downloaded to EZ-Lab software for complete data management
- Accurate to ± 0.1% of load cell range
- Capable of pulling up to 25 pounds (11 Kg)
- Standard input voltage - 120 VAC (50/60hz)
Data Acquisition System
The ChemInstruments electronic data acquisition system is a state-of-the-art microprocessor controlled force measurement package that combines accuracy with ease of use. This system simultaneously controls test motion, reads the force of a test from a load cell, stores that data in its memory and interfaces with EZ-Lab data management software to show the results graphically.
- Records 400 data points per second during a test interval
- Displays the average, high and low measured force results immediately upon completion of a test
- Export data by RS-232 connection to a local PC with our EZ Lab software
- Displays test values in grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds or Newtons
EZ Lab Compatible
Remote setup, operational control and enhanced data collection are all possible when coupled with our EZ-Lab data management software. This application requires an external PC. (See more information about the EZ-Lab product)
Essential
- Various probes available
- Loop tack testing fixture
- Probe tack testing fixture
- 90° peel testing fixture
- Cup holding fixture
Non-Essential
- Various test panel sizes and materials
- Custom sized hand rollers
- Various sized specimen tape cutters
- Test panel holder
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A Diameter | B Length |
C Radius |
Order Number |
 |
.187" |
.750" |
.187" |
308 |
 |
.250" |
.250" |
.250" |
310 |
| .375" |
.156" |
.437" |
306 |
| .500" |
.187" |
.562" |
311 |
| .625" |
.187" |
.813" |
316 |
| .750" |
.218" |
1.00" |
319 |
 |
.125" |
.250" |
.187" |
405 |
| .1875" |
.250" |
.187" |
407 |
| .250" |
.250" |
.218" |
409 |
| .3125" |
.250" |
.250" |
411 |
| .375" |
.312" |
.250" |
412 |
| .437" |
.343" |
.250" |
413 |
| .500" |
.375" |
.250" |
414 |
 |
3mm |
.250" |
.187" |
400-3 |
| 4mm |
.250" |
.187" |
400-4 |
| 5mm |
.250" |
.187" |
400-5 |
| 6mm |
.250" |
.218" |
400-6 |
| 7mm |
.250" |
.234" |
400-7 |
| 8mm |
.250" |
.250" |
400-8 |
| 9mm |
.312" |
.250" |
400-9 |
| 10mm |
.312" |
.250" |
400-10 |
| 11mm |
.343" |
.250" |
400-11 |
| 12mm |
.343" |
.250" |
400-12 |
| |
A
Diameter |
B
Length |
C
Length |
Order
Number |
 |
.060" |
.500" |
.800" |
525 & 526 |
| |
A
Diameter |
B
Length |
Order
Number |
 |
.187" |
.750" |
359 |
| .250" |
.250" |
361 |
| .375" |
.156" |
358 |
| .500" |
.187" |
317 |
| .625" |
.187" |
365 |
 |
.750" |
.218" |
366 |
| 1.000" |
.218" |
367 |
Cup Holder
Liquids, semi solids and other container held materials can be analyzed with the addition of the PMA-CUP cup holder fixture.
Loop Tack
Adding the PMA-LTF loop tack fixture allows you to perform standard loop tack tests meeting the ASTM, TLMI, and FINAT test method standards. Custom loop tack tests become possible with the versatile controls of the speed, dwell, distance, and force provided in the Probe Material Analyzer's software.
Probe Tack
Adding the PMA-PT probe fixture provides the ability to perform the conventional ASTM D2979 probe tack test. You are also able to do non conventional probe tack test with this unique test fixture that has both a unbacked and backed sample station.
90° Peel Fixture
Conventional 90 degree peel and release test are easily performed with the ChemInsturments PMA-PF-90 peel fixture. Test methods such as PSTC's 101 F and numerous others are easily perform on your Probe Material Analyzer with the addition of the PMA-PF-90 peel fixture.
- Various heated fixture options
- Input voltage - 240 VAC (50/60hz)
- Additional load cell capacities available: 2, 5, and 25 pounds
- PSTC and TLMI testing manuals and videos
| Height: |
22" (56 cm) |
| Width: |
14" (36 cm) |
| Depth: |
18" (46 cm) |
| Weight: |
55 lbs (25 Kg) |
Some of the more popular test methods that this device is capable of performing.
- PSTC: 101 (A, B, C, D, E, F), 4, 16
- ASTM: D 2979, D 3330, D 6195A
- TLMI: L-IA1, L-IA2, L-IA3
- AFERA: 4001 P11
- FINAT: FTM 1-6, 9, 10, 11
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