Fundamental Steel Compression Platens

Value-priced, steel platens for compression testing of foam, composites, bottles, and plastic containers. Available in a variety of diameters with force ratings of 20 kN, 100 kN and 300 kN. Precision-ground, hardened surfaces enhance platen durability. Specimen centering grooves, anti-rotation features and integrated alignment pins enhance test accuracy and repeatability.

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MODEL	PART NUMBER	PLATEN TYPE	FORCE CAPACITY	MINIMUM SPECIMEN DIAMETER AT MAXIMUM FORCE CAPACITY	UPPER PLATEN WEIGHT	TEMPERATURE RATING	ATTACHMENT TYPE	COMBINED UPPER/LOWER PLATEN HEIGHT	PLATEN DIAMETER
FYA204A	100-231-407	Fixed/Fixed Steel Platen	20 kN (4,500 lbf)	5 mm (0.2 in)	1.491 kg (3.3 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	D	156 mm (6.1 in)	100 mm (3.9 in)
FYB204A	100-231-411	Fixed/Fixed Steel Platen	20 kN (4,500 lbf)	5 mm (0.2 in)	3.433 kg (7.6 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	D	192 mm (7.6 in)	150 mm (5.9 in)
FYA105A	100-231-406	Fixed/Fixed Steel Platen	100 kN (22,480 lbf)	5 mm (0.2 in)	2.434 kg (5.4 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	D	202 mm (8 in)	100 mm (3.9 in)
FYC105A	100-231-413	Fixed/Fixed Steel Platen	100 kN (22,480 lbf)	5 mm (0.2 in)	6.637 kg (14.6 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	D	202 mm (8 in)	200 mm (7.9 in)
FYB305A	100-257-355	Fixed/Fixed Steel Platen	300 kN (66,450 lbf)	15 mm (0.6 in)	8.9 kg (19.6 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	E	320 mm (12.6 in)	150 mm (5.9 in)
FYC305A	100-257-356	Fixed/Fixed Steel Platen	300 kN (66,450 lbf)	15 mm (0.6 in)	12 kg (26.5 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	E	320 mm (12.6 in)	200 mm (7.9 in)