Physical Testing
Compression
Compression test methods determine the mechanical properties of unreinforced and reinforced rigid plastics and rubbery materials, when loaded in compression at relatively low uniform rates of straining or loading. Standard specimens, as well as, molded parts can be tested.
Applications:
- Mechanical strength data for research and development or quality control
- Determination of mechanical property degradation as a result of product use, accelerated aging, or response to chemical exposure
- Custom compression tests or cyclic loading in compression can be accomplished to characterize a product in a simulated application environment