MTS Systems — FYA502A, FYB502A

Fundamental Aluminum Compression Platens

Fundamental Aluminum Compression Platens are value-priced, lightweight aluminum platens for compression testing of polystyrene, rubber, composites and sintered materials & components. They are designed for accurate testing with small load cells (1 kN and less).

Applications

Test types

Compression

Test specimens

CompositesPolymersRubber

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

MODEL PART NUMBER PLATEN TYPE FORCE CAPACITY MINIMUM SPECIMEN DIAMETER AT MAXIMUM FORCE CAPACITY UPPER PLATEN WEIGHT TEMPERATURE RANGE ATTACHMENT TYPE COMBINED UPPER/LOWER PLATEN HEIGHT PLATEN WIDTH
FYA502A 100-231-408 Fixed/Fixed Aluminum Platen 0.5 kN (112 lbf) 5 mm (0.2 in) 0.28 kg (0.6 lbs) -50°C (-58°F) to 100°C (212°F) D 156 mm (6.1 in) 50 mm (2 in)
FYB502A 100-231-412 Fixed/Fixed Aluminum Platen 0.5 kN (112 lbf) 5 mm (0.2 in) 0.548 kg (1.2 lbs) -50°C (-58°F) to 100°C (212°F) D 156 mm (6.1 in) 100 mm (3.9 in)

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

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