Chatillon^® Grips & Fixtures
Compression Platens

The following fixtures are used for compressive testing. They are commonly used to determine compressive resistance, crush strength, crush resistance, burst strength, and creep on items such as foam. Compression platens are also commonly used on springs to measure spring rates and spring characteristics.

Products

• 17109 Series, Force Gauge Platen (225 lbf, 1 kN)
• 17012 Series, Force Gauge Platen (562 lbf, 2.5 kN)

• TG87 Series, Circular Low Force Platen (112 lbf, 500 N)
• TG162 Series, Circular Compression Jig with Linear Guides (562 lbf, 2.5 kN)

• TG37 Series, Rectangular Platen (112 lbf, 500 N)
• TG86 Series, Rectangular Low Force Platen (112 lbf, 500 N)
• TG36 Series, Rectangular Platen (1124 lbf, 5 kN)

Visit www.lloyd-instruments.co.uk for a complete listing of compression platens with capacities up to 67,000 lbf (300 kN).