Contact Heat
Thermal Stability Test
Colour fastness to hot pressing
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The Contact Heat Thermal Stability Test Unit has been developed to allow a wide range of tests to be carried out,
where accurately controlled dry heat conditions are required on the surfaces of two flat heater plates.
Independent control of the top and bottom plate temperature is easily achieved and the compact ‘desk top’ design allows fast warm up and stabilisation of the plate temperature.
The top plate hinge is designed in such a way to accommodate samples of different thickness and will remain level when closed.
| Model | Power Supply | Dimensions |
| M1 | 230V, 50-60Hz, 800W | 485 x 270 x 528mm (Lid Open) |
| M2 | 230V, 50-60Hz, 800W | 655 x 270 x 528mm (Lid Open) |
| M3 | 230V, 50-60Hz, 1200W | 930 x 270 x 528mm (Lid Open) |
| Model | Plate Size | Applicable Standards |
| M1 | 210 x 210mm | Marks & Spencer P10, EN ISO 105-X11 |
| M2 | 178 x 103mm | EN ISO 105-X11 |
| M3 | 178 x 103mm | EN ISO 105-X11 |
Temperature range up to 240°C (464°F) – Display Resolution 1°C/F
Temperature control and calibration accuracy of ±2°C (3.6°F)
Digital countdown timer with alarm, activated when top plate is closed.
Individual temperature controllers for each plate.
The Contact Heat Range of test apparatus is available in single head (M1) and multi-head versions (M2, M3 etc). The M1 version has a plate size of 210mm x 210mm to accommodate both the Marks and Spencer Thermal Stability (P10) and Colour Fastness to Hot Pressing EN ISO 105-X 11 tests.
Sublimation Testing of Dyestuffs on Textiles.
Transfer Printing onto Textiles.
Fabric Stability Testing (M&S Method of Test P10 – Model M1 only).
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