CAPABILITIES

The Testing Laboratory is equipped with a permanent complement of instruments and an auxiliary group that is utilized, when needed, for increased testing capacity. New devices, when they become available as new products, are also added to the auxiliary group.

The Testing Laboratory is a fully computerized facility with provisions for plotting all data in reportable form. The results of the tests are communicated in a written test report. Due to the large testing capacity, some tests can be turned around in one to two weeks. Turnaround times of less than a week are available at a 50% premium charge. In addition to testing, sample preparation (machining, etc.) can also be done if necessary.

CONTRACT TEST POLICY

Anter Laboratories, Inc. will accept specimens from customers for the purpose of testing according to a prescribed schedule. These samples must be safe to heat, non-corrosive, nontoxic, non-contaminating, and in general, known to pose no danger to personnel or to the instrument in which they are to be tested. Certain samples not meeting these requirements may be acceptable and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To ensure the above, the customer is required to complete our Testing Instructions Form and submit a copy with the test samples. Incomplete forms will not be accepted and testing will not proceed until the completed copy is received.

ASTM TESTING

The following is a partial list of American Society for Testing and Materials procedures that can be satisfied:

PERMANENT GROUP

(1) FlashLine 3000 Thermal Properties Analyzer

• Flash method
• For moderate to highly conductive materials
• Up to 1.25 inch diamter samples
• -180 to 200°C, RT to 1000°C
• Thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity

(1) Unitherm 1091 Four Sample Dilatometer

• Metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, glass
• Up to 2 inch long samples
• Cryogenic to 500°C, RT to 1200°C range
• Protective atmospheres

(1) QuickLine-30 Thermal Conductivity Meter

• Transient method
• 0.015 - 6 W/(m·K)
• Near RT
• Surface and needle probes
• Plastics, foams, and geological use

(2) QuickLine-10 Thermal Conductivity Meter

• Guarded heat flow meter method
• Plastics, ceramics, metals, etc.
• 2 inch diameter samples
• Rapid testing at ambient temperature
• Variable loading pressure

(1) Unitherm 1161V High Temperature Dilatometer

• Vertical alumina tube/pushrod system
• Fully digital transducer
• Statically counterbalanced pushrod
• Sintering and softening point programs
• Phase transformation
• Ambient to 1700°C maximum operation
• Protective atmosphere optional

(1) Unitherm 2022 Thermal Conductivity Meter

• Guarded heat flow meter method
• Ideal for medium to poor conductors
• 0°C to 300°C operation
• Thin films, plates, sheets
• Plastic through melt
• Pastes
• 2 inch diameter sample configuration
• Variable loading pressure

(1) FlashLine 5000 Thermal Properties Analyzer

• Flash method
• For moderate to highly conductive materials
• 0.5 inch diamter samples
• -180 to 200°C, RT to 2800°C
• Thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity

(1) Unitherm 1252 Ultra-High Temperature Dilatometer

• Vertical graphite tube/pushrod system
• Statically counterbalanced pushrod
• Sintering and softening point programs
• Ambient to 2500°C operation in inert atmosphere

(1) Differential Scanning Calorimeter

• Specific heat capacity

AUXILIARY GROUP

(1) Unitherm 3141 Thermal Conductivity Meter

• Transient hot wire method
• Ambient to 1400°C operation
• Ideal for testing low conductivity materials such as insulators, fire bricks, etc.

Special configurations and test setups for specific applications are also available.