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Instruments for Evaluations Rubber and Plastics

Testing, Weighing and Analytical Instruments for Rubber and Plastics

Instruments for Evaluations

Rubber and Plastics
Instruments for Evaluations
Rubber and Plastics
For the performance evaluation of rubber and plastics...
Rubber and plastic products are used in a wide variety of areas. Evaluations of their basic
performance and the components that determine their performance are indispensable for
product development and quality control.
Shimadzu not only offers a wide array of evaluation instruments, it also provides comprehensive
support from application to after-sales service.

P10. Material Evaluation, Quality Control, P13. Evaluation of Dynamic Strength

Contents P3. Evaluation of Rheology Properties
Research and Development Properties

P14. Evaluation of Static Strength

P4. Evaluation of Thermal Properties P11. Mass Evaluation
Properties

P12. Evaluation of Particle and

P5. Observation and Measurement P16. Global Network
Powder Properties

P6. Evaluation of additives and

harmful materials

Te s t i n g , W e i g h i n g a n d A n a l y t i c a l I n s t r u m e n t s F o r R u b b e r a n d P l a s t i c s
Evaluation of Rheology Properties
Rheology evaluation instruments provide essential information for research, development, and quality control, including
information on the various properties that determine processability, such as viscoelasticity, a property peculiar to polymers,
as well as viscosity, fluidity, and rate of volume change.

F Send
AB :Preheating period
Send−Smin BC :Softening region
CD :Non-flow region

Piston Stroke
2
Offset method temperature DEF :Flow region
Ts :Softening
and 1/2 method temperature
E temperature
are operator selectable.
Tfb :Flow beginning
temperature

Offset value
C D
Smin
A B
Ts Tfb Tof f s et T1/2 Temperature
(Offset method (1/2 method
temperature) temperature)

Flow Curve Using Constant Heating Rate Method

CFT-500EX/100EX Capillary Rheometer Flow Tester

This device is used to evaluate the viscosity characteristics of fluid materials such as resin, from the relationship between ttemperature, pressure, and
flowrate. Practical data can be acquired for molding under high pressure, which is not possible by the melt flowrate measuremen
measurement method. In addition
to constant temperature test, constant rate heating test, which tests while increasing temperature at a constant rate, is also possible.
Mooney Value (M)

Time (SEC)
Temperature (degC)
Mooney Value (M)

Time (Min)

SMV-301/301RT Mooney Viscometer

This device evaluates the Mooney viscosity and vulcanizing characteristics of rubber. The adoption of a color LCD touch panel makes the device
easy to operate and basic performance capabilities such as temperature recovery characteristics are also excellent. The device is also equipped
with a stress relaxing feature based on the ISO/ASTM standards (SMV-301RT). It can also be operated using PC software.

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 Evaluation of Thermal Properties
Plastics are heated up in a variety of ways during formation and processing. This thermal history has a direct influence on product
quality and so it is necessary to grasp the thermal properties and perform optimum temperature control in the manufacturing process.
Evaluating the thermal properties of a substance involves the evaluation of the dependency of its physical properties on temperature.
The physical properties include mass, temperature, enthalpy, dimensions, and strength, and different types of thermal analyzer are
used to evaluate different properties.

Measurement of Melting of 3 Types of Separators

DSC-60 Plus/60A Plus Differential Scanning Calorimeter

This calorimeter is useful for evaluating thermal characteristics such as melting of the separators and transformation/decomposition of electrolytes during
heating. Features of this calorimeter include a low noise level of 0.5 µW or less, high sensitivity, and high resolution.
The cooling process can also be easily measured since the calorimeter has a built-in liquid nitrogen cooling trough.

DTG-60/60H TG/DTA Simultaneous Measuring Instrument

The thermal characteristics and heat resistance of materials can be learned by measuring the weight changes and heat absorbed or generated during heating.
This allows the heat resistance of engineering plastic materials and content of reinforcing materials such as carbon black in rubber to be known.

Measurement of Contraction Behavior of Separators by TMA

TMA-60/60H Thermal Analyzer

This instrument is useful for evaluating the expansion/contraction behavior of battery members, especially separators, caused by heating. The newly
adopted digital displacement sensor demonstrates little temperature drift, thus assuring stable measurement. High linearity is also achieved in spite
of its ±5 mm wide measurement range.

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Observation and Measurement
These instruments allow the non-destructive observation of the interior of products, such as resin products, using X-rays to
check for defects, such as voids, and to check the internal state. They are effective for quality control and failure analysis.

SMX-100CT
The inspeXio SMX-100CT is a CT system capable of performing high-magnification 3D observations of resins, medicines, bones, and other soft materials.
It is equipped with a sealed tube type microfocus X-ray generator with a maximum output of 100 kV, and a high-sensitivity image intensifier.

SMX-1000plus/ 1000L Plus

With this special CT system for the SMX-1000 Plus/SMX-1000L Plus microfocus X-ray inspection systems, placing the compact CT unit on the inspection
stage and switching to the special CT software enables 3D image analysis, which is not available with conventional inspection functions.

SMX-225CT FPD HR
The inspeXio SMX-225CT FPD HR system features a large high resolution flat panel detector that provides high definition and high contrast
CT images, down to the fine details, while still maintaining a large field of view.

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 Evaluation of additives and harmful materials
Shimadzu provides a wide variety of evaluation instruments to assist in, for example, the evaluation and management of
additives that influence the performance and properties of polymer materials. We also offer instruments for the quantitative
analysis of harmful substances, which have become a major point of concern recently because of the effect on public health.

Chromatogram of tire rubber

GCMS-QP2020 Pyrolisis Measurement System (for testing rubber and plastic additives)
Polymer compounds, such as plastics, rubber, and resin, are thermally decomposed at temperatures greater than 500C and the products are analyzed
using GC-MS. These products reflect the structure of the original polymer compounds and so they can be used to perform polymer identification and
high-order structure analysis. Database search software is also available to assist with polymer identification.

Analysis of components dissolved in polymers

GCMS-QP2020 Headspace Analysis System (for testing residual solvents in polymers)

The analysis of solvents and volatile components in solids is possible using the headspace. Volatile components, especially those with low boiling points,
can be found in the upper region (i.e., the “headspace”) of liquids and solids. The headspace sampler is a device that obtains samples of a fixed
amount at a fixed temperature and injects them into the GC-MS instrument. This system can be used for the measurement of volatile components in
polymers and packing materials and for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of odors given off by chemical products.

As Calibration Curve Pb Calibration Curve

<Application News No. A302>

AA-7000 Series Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers

In addition to high analysis sensitivity for target components, a flexible system configuration, compact installation space, and other user-friendly
aspects have been pursued. Attention has also been given to safety, with a vibration sensor included as standard, a world's first.

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 Prominence HPLC Ion Analysis System
The modules are centrally controlled by a system controller. Operation is easy, and highly reliable analysis results can be obtained. In terms
of data processing, LabSolutions workstation is used, which features excellent security and network compatibility.

<Application News No. J104>

ICPE-9800 Series ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometers

In addition to high sensitivity to target components and the capacity for batch analysis of multiple elements, these analysis systems feature a wide
analysis concentration range. Wavelength selection for measurement elements as well as spectral interference correction for coexisting elements,
which have been highly dependent on the skill of the operator, have been automated.

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 Plastic Material Analysis Example
In the chemistry field, which focuses on samples composed
of mainly light elements, this is an effective analytical
method that enables sensitivity and accuracy, close to those
obtained with wavelength dispersive models, to be obtained
even with energy dispersive models. Especially when a liquid
sample is frequently measured, measurements are easier
than with wavelength dispersive models. Furthermore, this is
effective for the analysis of catalysts and organic pellets
where pressure forming is difficult.

EDX-7000/8000 Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers

This series of spectrometers is ideal for verifying the composition (i.e. judging contaminants) of materials procured overseas or analyzing toxic elements
for compliance with the ELV directive. It can also be used to evaluate the amount of plating attached to bead wire and steel cord used in tires and to
measure the weight of zinc phosphate chemical conversion coatings.

LAB CENTER XRF-1800 Sequential X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

This system can qualitatively and quantitatively analyze a wide range of specimens - solids, powders, liquids, thin films, and other materials. It
incorporates the latest functions, such as higher precision qualitative and quantitative functions that use higher-order lines and the world’s first
250 µm-compatible mapping, as well as higher operability.

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 Specimen (1) Specimen (2) Specimen (3)
Comparison of 3 Types of Separators

Room temperature 125°C 140°C

Changes Caused by Heating of Specimen (1)

SPM-9700 Scanning Probe Microscope

This microscope supports the surface observation of separators and electrolyte films as well as electrodes and semiconductors, and can
easily observe 3D shapes in air or liquid at high magnification. Even nonconductive objects do not need to be coated or pretreated in other
ways. Another feature of this microscope is that the electrical characteristics of samples can be measured by a probe tip. It can also be
upgraded to an environmentally controlled scanning probe microscope.

EPMA-1720/1720H EPMA-8050G

Development and Evaluation of All Sorts of Automobile Materials EPMA-8050G Electron Probe Microanalyzer
This state-of-the-art top-of-the-line electron probe microanalyzer is used to develop and evaluate all kinds of materials used in automobiles, such as internal
combustion engine components, power train components, brakes, automotive steel panels, films and coatings, wheels, tires, interior parts, lithium-ion
rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, catalysts, electronic instrumentation boards, and automotive glasses. The EPMA-8050G features a field emitter (FE) that
provides an unprecedentedly large electron beam current, which achieves among the highest resolution and highest sensitivity levels in the world.

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 Material Evaluation, Quality Control,
Research and Development
We have a lineup of instruments that can be used for material evaluation, component analysis and color measurement, evaluation
for quality control, and research and development work, such as the measurement of molecular weight distributions for polymers.

Water Quality Analysis System UV-1280

Due to the simple reagent kits used, this system does not require any complicated pretreatment processes. Because calibration curves are prepared
internally by the program, there is no need to prepare calibration curves using standard samples, making it easy to perform measurements. In addition
to measuring Cr6+, it can also measure 39 other components in water, such as Cu and cyanide.

Measurement of polyethylene glycol

Analysis of polyurethane resin

High-performance Liquid Chromatograph GPC System

A system for measuring the molecular weight distribution of polymers. It is equipped with visual, easy-to-use calibration curve creation functions, simple graph
overwriting functions, and ASCII conversion functions. Also, using features such as time correction based on internal standard peaks, detector delay correction,
and sensitivity correction for refractive index detector, it is possible to adjust the whole system and thereby perform accurate molecular weight calculations.

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Mass Evaluation
Mass is one of the most fundamental physical properties of an object. Shimadzu's over eighty years of weighing expertise
is integrated with the newest technology to satisfy any requirements of precision weighing.

UniBloc Balances
Sh im adz u
Shimadzu's Unique Features
U n iB loc
Tec h nol ogy Shimadzu introduced one-piece force cell technology commercially for
R el i ab i l i t y precision balances in 1989. Today's UniBloc is created by high-
precision wire electrical discharge machining applied to a block of
aluminum alloy, and replaces the conventional electromagnetic balance
sensor assembly. UniBloc's compact, uniform structure ensures stable
temperature characteristics, excellent response time and stable corner-
load performance. The UniBloc design permits a consistency of
St ab i l i t y R esp o n s e production that assures reliability and a long operational life.
The updated UniBloc technology expands the UniBloc family balance
lineup, which now ranges from semi-micro with a minimum display of
0.01 mg to precision platform balances up to 52 kg in capacity.

UW Series UX Series
Minimum Clock- GLP/GMP/ISO Windows Minimum Clock- GLP/GMP/ISO Windows
Model Capacity PSC Model Capacity PSC
display CAL calibration Direct display CAL calibration Direct
report report
UW220H 220 g 0.001 g • • • • UX220H 220 g 0.001 g • •
UW420H 420 g 0.001 g • • • • UX420H 420 g 0.001 g • •
UW620H 620 g 0.001 g • • • • UX620H 620 g 0.001 g • •
UW820H 820 g 0.001 g • • • • UX820H 820 g 0.001 g • •
UW1020H 1,020 g 0.001 g • • • • UX1020H 1,020 g 0.001 g • •
UW2200H 2,200 g 0.01 g • • • • UX2200H 2,200 g 0.01 g • •
UW4200H 4,200 g 0.01 g • • • • UX4200H 4,200 g 0.01 g • •
UW6200H 6,200 g 0.01 g • • • • UX6200H 6,200 g 0.01 g • •
UW420S 420 g 0.01 g • • • • UW420S 420 g 0.01 g • •
UW820S 820 g 0.01 g • • • • UX820S 820 g 0.01 g • •
UW4200S 4,200 g 0.1 g • • • • UX4200S 4,200 g 0.1 g • •
UW8200S 8,200 g 0.1 g • • • • UX8200S 8,200 g 0.1 g • •

UW/UX Series Electronic Balances

Shimadzu's newest top-loading balance series provides the supreme combination of performance and innovative features. The weighed result is displayed
instantly and stands still. Excellent durability also meets repeated use in production sites. Choice of auto print modes and Shimadzu's unique
WindowsDirect function enhance productivity without optional software. Check-weighing modes for quality control purposes and a back light display are
also useful features in factory use. Measurement administration is also given good consideration.
A calibration report can be automatically output to meet international standards. The UW is equipped with built-in calibration weight and PSC, and
Clock-CAL fully automatic calibration functions as standard.
Specific gravity measurement software is already installed and an optional measurement kit allows more efficient measurements.

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 Evaluation of Particle and Powder Properties
Powders are collections of particles distinct from solids and liquids; they have properties and exhibit behaviors that would put
them somewhere between solids and liquids. For this reason, measurement of particle size distribution, specific surface area,
and pore distribution is usually performed using instruments specifically for the evaluation of the surface properties of powders.

SALD-2300 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer

SALD Series Standard Model
Measurement range: 17 nm to 2500 mm
Light source: Red semiconductor laser
A new standard models in the SALD series. The analyzer has been equipped with a new function to evaluate changes in particle size distribution with
respect to density and time (dispersion, aggregation, and dissolution) while still maintaining data continuity and compatibility with SALD-2000/2100/2200
models that boast the largest number of shipments in Japan. Handling particle concentrations ranging from 0.1 ppm to 20 %, it can now continuously
measure up to 200 data points at a minimum of 1-second intervals.

SALD-7500nano Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Ultra-Fine Particle Model
Measurement range: 7 nm to 800 mm
Light source: Blue-violet semiconductor laser (Wavelength 405 nm)
This revolutionary measurement system achieves 10 times the sensitivity of previous models and continuously measures changes in particle size
distributions at one-second intervals of particles with diameters in the 7 nm to 800 mm range. In addition, unique options are available to accommodate
the measurement of even high-concentration samples (up to 20 wt%) and trace quantity samples (minimum 15 mL).

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Evaluation of Dynamic Strength Properties
Strength is one of the basic properties of material. Shimadzu provides a variety of instruments to measure a wide range of
properties, such as basic static strength measurement, fatigue strength with respect to repeated load applications, impact strength
with respect to applied shock, and the dynamic behavior of components.

Servopulser E Series Fatigue/Endurance Testing Machines

This standard series, typical of the lineup of Shimadzu electrohydraulic servo-type fatigue testing machines, boasts an extensive track record and
consistent performance. It can cover static testing to fatigue tests.
• Maximum Test Force: Dynamic ±50, ±100, ±200 kN
• Maximum Stroke: ±25 mm, ±50 mm
• Waveform: Sine, triangular, rectangular, ramp, haversine
• Control: Test force, stroke

MMT Series Electromagnetic Force Micro Material Testing Machines

This series of testing machines adopts an electromagnetic servo actuator to enable fatigue testing of compact parts in the micro test force range.
10 N, 100 N, and 250 N models are available.

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 Evaluation of Static Strength Properties
A variety of tests are carried out to test material strength properties. For example, tensile tests, compression tests, and bending tests
are used as basic static strength tests to obtain the relationship between the external force and deformation, dynamic fatigue tests are
used to obtain information on the durability, and rheology tests are used to obtain processability properties. From high-performance
measurement to automatic labor-saving measurement, Shimadzu provides a wide variety of products to meet testing requirements.

Table-top Model Floor Model

AG-X plus Series Autograph

Designed for reliability and ease-of-use, these precision universal testers provide high control and measurement performance. For the three most important
functions of a testing machine - setting, measurement, and inspection - enjoy the highest level of performance available. TRAPEZIUM X PC software uses
newly designed, state-of-the-art. NET technology that ensures operation is easier than ever. Additionally, perform tests without a computer via a color TFT
touch panel, use the USB memory function to directly set test parameters created previously on a PC, and then easily transfer result data to a USB device.
Choose from several floor-type and tabletop models to fit your application needs.
• Capacity : 10 N to 2000 kN (16 models)

Major Applicable Standards Examples of Data Created with an Autograph

Plastics
JIS K 7161 Plastics-Determination of tensile properties Part 1: General principles (ISO
527-1, ASTM D5938)
JIS K 7162 Plastics-Determination of tensile properties Part 2: Test conditions for
moulding and extrusion plastics (ISO 527-2, ASTM D5937)
JIS K 7171 Plastics-Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178, ASTM D5943)
JIS K 7127 Plastics-Determination of tensile properties-Part 3: Test conditions for films
and sheets (ISO 527-3) Display during testing
JIS K 7181 Plastics-Determination of compressive properties (ISO 604)

Rubber
JIS K 6251 Tensile testing methods for vulcanized rubber (ISO 037)
JIS K 6252 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastics-Determination of tear strength (ISO 34-1, -2)
JIS K 6254 Vulcanized rubbber-Determination of stress-strain properties at low deformation
JIS K 6256 Adhesion testing methods for rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic
JIS K 6257 Accelerated aging test methods for vulcanized rubber

Graph of test force against stroke

Tensile,
Compression,
Bending, and
Environmental
Tests

Tensile test for plastics Compression test for foam rubber Bending test Gauged extension measurement Environmental test

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 EZ Test Compact Table-top Material Tester
This compact, slim instrument is equipped with advanced functions to
support highly efficient tests.
NEW DESIGN
• The compact size fits easily on tables.
• Lower table height (20% lower) and larger work space
• This makes it easier to exchange jigs and samples and to perform a wide
variety of operations.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
• EZ Test uses a high-precision load cell that guarantees accuracy to within ±0.5%
of the indicted value over a wide range from 1/500 to 1/1 of the load cell capacity.
• Tests can be performed at up to maximum load capacity levels across the
entire test speed range from 0.001 to 2000 mm/min (HS model).
• Maximum test speed: 2000 mm/min, Return speed: 3000 mm/min (HS model)
The high return speed significantly reduces the wait time between tests,
even for those with long displacements.
• EZ Test can measure 1000 data per sec, enabling accurate detection of peak force.
IMPROVED USABILITY
• Enhanced usability by the adjustable controller
This allows for adjusting the control panel position and angle to match the
posture of the operator.
• Visual, user-friendly TRAPEZIUMX software
4 software platforms-Single, Cycle, Control, and Texture-enable various
EZ-SX EZ-LX EZ-LX HS
Max. 500 N Max. 5 kN Max. 2 kN
types of evaluation.
0.001 to 1000 mm/min. 0.001 to 2000 mm/min. • Power-saving function reduces power consumption by over 55% compared
500 mm 920 mm to previous models.

HMV-G Series Micro Hardness Testers

This series of testers is widely used for measuring the hardness of
quenched parts and testing the hardness of welded parts. It automatically
reads the distance across opposite corners of indents at a resolution of
0.09 µm (when a 40× objective lens is used).
Test Force: 98.07 mN to 19.61 N

DUH-211/211S Dynamic Ultra Micro Hardness Tester

This system is for evaluating the strength of materials, such as
semiconductors, LSIs, ceramics, hard disks, evaporated thin films, and
coating layers, in the micro region, that cannot be handled on conventional
testing machines. It can also be used for the hardness evaluation of plastics
and rubber.

Force - Displacement Curves

MCT Series Micro Compression Testing Machines

This series of testing machines measures the pressure crack strength of
Force (mN)

individual particulates (with a diameter 1 µm or more). As a result, the

compression characteristics of anode active material particles can be
evaluated. Also, by adding on the side observation kit (option), the fracture
Displacement (µm) process of anode powders can be observed and compression
Compression Test Results of 3 Types of Separators characteristics data can be linked with images.

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 Instruments for Evaluations Rubber and Plastics
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