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Bionix Stainless Steel Compression Platens

Bionix Stainless Steel Compression Platens feature precision-ground, hardened surfaces in a variety of sizes. They are suitable for testing biomaterials, bone, cartilage, tendons, and biomedical components at temperatures ranging from -130°C to 250°C.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Accurate & Repeatable — Anti-rotation features and integrated alignment pins for test accuracy & repeatability
  • Durable — Built of durable stainless steel, they can be safely deployed within saline environmental baths
  • Easy Installation — Universal adapter design and optional threaded frame adapters for easy installation
  • Versatile — Support a full spectrum of biomaterial, medical device component, and medical packaging testing

Applications

Test types

Compression

Test specimens

Irregular BiomaterialsBoneCartilageTendonsReplacement Biomedical Components

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

MTS Bionix Stainless Steel Compression Platens
MODEL PART NUMBER PLATEN TYPE FORCE LOAD MINIMUM SPECIMEN DIAMETER AT MAXIMUM FORCE CAPACITY UPPER PLATEN WEIGHT TEMPERATURE RANGE ATTACHMENT TYPE COMBINED UPPER/LOWER PLATEN HEIGHT PLATEN WIDTH
BCP104 100-182-229 Fixed/Fixed Stainless Steel Platen 10 kN (2,250 lbf) 5 mm (0.2 in) 0.68 kg (1.5 lbs) -130°C (-202°F) to 250°C (482°F) D 148 mm (5.9 in) 50 mm (2 in)
BCP104B 100-182-227 Fixed/Fixed Stainless Steel Platen 10 kN (2,250 lbf) 5 mm (0.2 in) 1.82 kg (4 lbs) -130°C (-202°F to 250°C (482°F) D 148 mm (5.9 in) 100 mm (3.9 in)
BCP104C 100-182-226 Fixed/Fixed Stainless Steel Platen 10 kN (2,250 lbf) 5 mm (0.2 in 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs) -130°C (-202°F) to 250°C (482°F) M6x1 50 mm (2 in) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.

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