Low Temperature Embrittlement Tester

Low Temperature Embrittlement Tester
A specialized testing instrument designed to evaluate the susceptibility of materials to brittle fracture at low temperatures—critical for assessing how materials lose ductility and become prone to cracking or breaking in cold environments. This machine identifies the “brittleness temperature” of materials, helping manufacturers ensure reliability in cold-climate applications.

 

Operating by subjecting samples to controlled low temperatures (often as low as -196°C) and applying impact or bending forces, the tester determines the temperature at which a material transitions from ductile to brittle behavior. Key testing methods include:

 

  • Impact Testing: Using a pendulum or drop weight to strike pre-cooled samples, measuring energy absorption and identifying fracture patterns.
  • Bend Testing: Cooling samples and bending them to a specified angle to check for cracking or splitting.

 

Ideal for materials such as:

 

  • Plastics & Polymers: Flexible plastics, elastomers, and engineering polymers used in automotive parts, outdoor equipment, and cold-chain packaging.
  • Rubber & Elastomers: Seals, gaskets, and O-rings in refrigeration systems, aerospace components, or winter tires.
  • Metals & Alloys: Low-temperature metals for cryogenic applications, such as LNG storage or aerospace fuel systems.
  • Composites: Reinforced materials in cold-weather structural components (e.g., construction, marine).

 

Compliant with international standards like ASTM D746 (plastics), ISO 9743 (rubber), and ASTM E23 (metals), this tester is trusted by R&D labs, material manufacturers, and quality control teams. It provides critical data to select materials for cold environments, validate product durability, and ensure compliance with safety standards for low-temperature performance.
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