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Thermomechanical Analyzer TMA

TMA-60 Series

High precision measurement accomplished using Accurate automatic length measurement Theory and operation of the TMA-60
simple operations. Even more functions. The high precision displacement sensor can be used to measure the length
of the sample. Compared with the other methods calculated from the
The TMA-60 series thermomechanical analyzer accommodates a wide variety of samples moving distance of motor, more accurate length measurement is possible. Spring
and is able to use various types of measurement methods* (expansion, elongation, or
penetration) to thoroughly evaluate sample characteristics. Newly function, such as the Force Coil
automatic length measurement and safety features, were incorporated into A Wide Variety of Loading Programs
development, resulting in high performance, high functionality and ease-of-use in many In addition to applying static loads to samples, constant rate loading,
dimensions. constant rate elongation or cyclic loading programs can be selected. Displacement
Sensor
* Model TMA-60 is capable of the total expansion method and Therefore, it is able to measure stress-strain curves or thermal stresses in Detection Probe
* Model TMA-60H the differential expansion method. lm or ber samples. Actuation Motor
TMA LOAD
um g
3.67 g 5.00 Micrometer
Shrinkage stress
100 .00 Thermocouple
0.00
Furnace
Easy operation Displacement of sample -5 .00
Changing between measurement mode is easy and maintainability is Sample Probe Probe -0 .00 Sample
Holder
outstanding thanks to the use of a bayonet type sample holder that can Probe
be attached or removed in one step and plug-in type temperature sensors. Sample -10 .00
Sample 50 .00 100 .00 150 .00 Thermo mechanical analysis is the measurement of a materials
Temp [ﾟC]
Sample Measurement of film shrinkage stress behavior, expansion and/or contraction, as a function of an applied
Chuck Table load or temperature. A scan of dimensional changes related to time
Elongation Expansion Penetration or load provides invaluable information about the samples
Options mechanical properties. The advanced design of the TMA-60
TMA measurement mode provides a wide dynamic measuring range through superior
Low-Temperature Furnace integration of detection probe, displacement sensor and force coil.
LTB-60 for TMA-60 Analyzers
(P/N 347-65002-93)
Probe Safety Function High precision and Wide dynamic range Used with a TMA-60 analyzer, it allows
TMA-60 is programmed with a safety mechanism to prevent sample from Measurement precision was increased dramatically by using a specialized measurements between −150 and 600°C.
sticking to detection probe, such as when heating glass. When high precision digital displacement sensor. At the same time, a wide span Liquid nitrogen gas is used below room
displacement exceeds a set range, such as due to a sample melting, the of ±5 mm is possible (twice as much as previous), allowing high precision temperature.
measurement is immediately stopped and the load is removed from the measurements of deformations ranging from tiny to large.
sample.
TMA %
618.74˚C
Specifications
0.60 TMA-60 TMA-60H
Ambient to 1000°C (Expansion Mode) Ambient to 1500°C
Temperature range
468.84˚C −150 to 600°C (using LTB-60)
0.40
557.38˚C Measurement range Displacement: ± 5 mm, Load: ± 5 N
Sample load 0 - ± 5 N (500 gf)
ø8 mm x 20 mm or less ø5 mm diameter or less
0.20 Sample size (Film Samples)
(5 mm wide x 1 mm thick x 20 mm long or less) 5 - 20 mm length
Prove/Support tube Quartz Alumina
Measurement mode Expansion, Elongation, or Penetration Differential expansion
0.00
Constant rate Load up to 50 steps
Flexible Parameter Settings
0.0 200.0 400.0 600.0 Loading Mode Constant rate Elongation up to 50 steps
Temp [˚C] Shrink Stress
Cyclic Load 0.01-1 Hz Frequency
Atmosphere Air and inert gas
Dimensions and weight W 367 x D 624 x H 880 (mm), 45 kg
Power supply AC 100 V, 120 V, 230 V 1000 VA, 50/60 Hz AC 100 V, 120 V, 230 V 1500 VA, 50/60 Hz

60 Series
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