Heat Test Methods

The HSR-01, HSR-05 and HTT-01 heat seal testers determine the optimum sealing parameters such as temperature, duration and pressure for the different film materials.

The HSR-05 heat seal tester allows simultaneous testing of 5 material samples independently of each other. The HTT-01 hot-tack and seal property tester can additionally measure the peel force, tension and shear force of adhesive bonds.

The RSY-01 and Thermotek 2720 models are suitable for determining the heat shrinkage properties of films and foils made of polyethylene, ethylene and copolymers as well as their blends. The shrinkage, contraction force and shrinkage ratio of shrink films under specified test conditions can be determined.

In an oil bath, the RSY-01 unit tests the films without clamping. The Thermotek 2720 is also used to measure the shrinkage ratio and shrinkage force simultaneously in a freely suspended position. This device was developed in cooperation with Krones AG.

Overview of Heat Testers

Device

Measuring points

Temperature (°C)

Pressure (MPa)

Duration (s)

Test Area (mm)

Heated sides

HSR-01

1

Roomtemp. – 300°C

0,05 – 0,7

0,1 - 999,9

330 x 10

Single or double

HSR-05

5

Roomtemp. – 300°C

0,05 – 0,7

0,1 - 999,9

40 x 10

Single or double

HTT-01

1

Roomtemp. – 300°C

0,05 – 0,7

0,1 - 999,9

100 x 5

Single or double

RSY-01

1

Roomtemp. – 200°C -

 

<140 x 140

Oilbath

Thermotek 2720

2

Roomtemp. – 210°C -

adjustable

 

Hot air

Heat Seal Testers

HSR-01

Features:

  • Determines optimum sealing temperature, time and pressure of films.
  • Integrated microcomputer
  • Test temperature is reached quickly and without fluctuation

Advantages:

  • Double heating surface
  • Sealing area 330 x 10 mm

Heat Seal Temperature

Room Temperature – 300°C

Sealing Pressure

0,05 – 0,7 MPa

Sealing Duration

0,1 – 999,9 s

Standards

ASTM F2029, QB/T 2358, YBB 00122003


HSR-05

Features:

  • Determines the optimum sealing temperature, time and pressure of films
  • 5 independent sealing jaws for simultaneous testing
  • Integrated microcomputer and printer

Advantages:

  • Test temperature is reached quickly and without fluctuation
  • Simultaneous test of 5 material pairs at 5 different temperatures possible

Heat Seal Temperature

Room Temperature – 300°C

Sealing Pressure

0,05 – 0,7 MPa

Sealing Duration

0,5 – 999,9 s

Standards

ASTM F2029, QB/T 2358, YBB 00122003


HTT-01

Features:

  • Hot-tack and seal seam property tester and measurement of peel force, tension and shear force of adhesive tapes.
  • For any packaging film
  • 4 test modes
  • Integrated microcomputer

Advantages:

  • Test temperature is reached quickly and without fluctuation

Prüfbereich

0 – 200 N, 30 N , 50 N, 100 N or 500 N optional

Heat Seal Temperature

Room Temperature – 300°C

Sealing Width

15, 25 or 25,4 mm

Sealing Pressure

0,05 - 0,7 MPa

Test Speed

0,05 - 3000 mm/min

Sealing/Hot Tack Duration

0,1 – 999,9 s

Stroke

500 mm

Standards

GB/T 34445, ASTM F1921, ASTM F2029, YBB 00122003 a.o.

Shrinkage Testers

RSY-01

Features:

  • Heat shrinkage tester for foils
  • in an oil bath
  • Foil is freely movable in the bath
  • Integrated microcomputer

Advantages:

  • Test temperature is reached quickly and without fluctuation

Sample Size

max. 140 mm x 140 mm

Temperature Range

Room Temperature - 200°C

Accuracy

±0.3°C

Standards

GB/T 13519, ASTM D2732


Thermotek 2720

Features:

  • 2 test modes simultaneously (shrinkage ratio and shrinkage force).
  • The complete test takes only a few minutes
  • Scope of delivery: software, monitor, mouse, keyboard, printer, cutting mat, sample template and sample holder set

Advantages:

  • Results are displayed in real time displayed on the screen
  • Developed in cooperation with Krones AG

Force Range

0,02 - 6 N

Accuracy

0,2% FS

Temperature

Room Temperature - 210°C

Standards

ISO 14616-1997 and DIN 53369-1976