Compression Platens

TA Instruments ElectroForce platens are used for compression testing applications such as durability testing of components, or for dynamic characterization of viscoelastic materials. The platens have a lightweight, corrosion resistant design, making them well-suited for use on an ElectroForce test system or servo-pneumatic system.

In this mode, the sample is placed between upper and lower round plates and deformed by the instrument pushing the plates together. Different diameters of compression platens are available and can be used for a variety of materials and components where the properties and behavior in compression are critical and expected to be distinct from tension or bend.