Zwick’s HDT/Vicat Instruments

HDT/Vicat instruments from Zwick perform testing in a user friendly manner in product monitoring, goods inwards checks research and development, as well as education and training purposes. Various models are available with up to six testing stations depending on the requirements. An integrated PC facilitates test-sequence parameterization and optional measured-value display.

HDT/Vicat Allround

HDT/Vicat Allround instruments from Zwickconsist of measuring stations with an automatic lowering feature and a test-weight lowering option. The optional re-cooling device provides high test-rates by facilitating short oil re-cooling times. The key advantages of the HDT/Vicat Allround range are as follows:

Automatically lowering measuring stations

Optional internal re-cooling device for rapid attainment of starting temperature

Optional automatic test-weight lowering

Can perform tests as per ISO 306, ASTM D 1525, ISO 75 and ASTM D 648

Simple parameterization and evaluation by means of Zwick testXpert II testing software

HDT/Vicat Standard Instruments

The following are the key advantages of the HDT/Vicat Standard instruments:

Simple parameterization and validation through Zwick testXpert II testing software

Optional external re-cooling device to rapidly achieve starting temperature

Can perform tests according to ISO 306, ASTM D 1525, ISO 75 and ASTM D 648

Vicat Dry Instruments

The oil-free measuring principle of the Vicat Dry instruments allows for completely automatic test sequence in a clean, odor-free working environment. The instruments are available in various versions, with two or six testing stations depending on the requirements. The key advantages of the Vicat Dry instruments are as follows:

Oil-free measurement of Vicat softening temperature

Simple parameterization and validation through Zwick testXpert II testing software

Re-cooling with compressed air or water

Test weight is automatically positioned