Foam Polymer Analyzer offers multi-sample capability.
Press Release Summary:
Used for determining open- and closed-cell content of foam polymers (cellular plastics), PentaFoam 5200e five-station gas pycnometer lets user program fully automated analysis sequences using built-in keypad or PC via Web browser. Analyses are made according to ASTM D6226, and unit offers both uncorrected- and corrected-for-cutting methods. Along with Ethernet connectivity, features include USB printer and data transfer ports as well as true-density measurement mode.
Original Press Release:
New Multi-Sample Automatic Polymer Foam Analyzer from Quantachrome
Quantachrome Instruments announces the world-wide availibility of the new PentaFoam 5200e analyzer of foam polymers, also known as cellular plastics. The PentaFoam is a world first; a five-station gas pycnometer for the determination of open cell and closed cell content of such materials.
Boynton Beach, Florida, February, 2009.
Quantachrome Instruments, a leading manufacturer of materials characterization instruments, announces the launch of the new PentaFoam 5200e. The PentaFoam builds on the reputation of the existing Quantachrome Pentapyc and UltraFoam pycnometers - combining the multiple sample capability of the former with the foam analyzing capability of the latter.
Fully automated analysis sequences are programmed using the built-in keypad, or from your PC using a standard browser... no special software needed! Analyses are made according to ASTM D6226, "Standard Test Method for Open Cell Content of Rigid Cellular Plastics"; the PentaFoam offers both uncorrected- and corrected-for-cutting methods. The PentaFoam also includes multi-lingual capability, USB flash (thumb) drive data transfer, ethernet connectivity, a USB printer port and standard true-density measurement mode for polymer pellets, pigments, fillers and other compounding solids. Dr Martin A. Thomas, Director of Business Development at Quantachrome reveals that "Polymer foams and cellular plastics are used by many industries in a wide variety of products and applications such as packaging material, home insulation, acoustic panels, seating and mattressing and flotation devices for example..." and that "...the degree to which the cellular structure of these foams is "open" or "closed" is a tightly controlled specification because it defines the suitability of the product for any given application."
weblink http://www.quantachrome.com/density/ultra_foam.html
Quantachrome Instruments, founded in 1968, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of analytical instrumentation for characterizing properties of porous materials and powders. Dedicated to providing the highest quality scientific instrumentation and support, Quantachrome has more than 50 sales, service and distribution offices worldwide! Quantachrome celebrates its 41st Anniversary in 2008!
