CEAST Measurement System Verification's
CEAST stands for Compagnia Europea Apparecchi Scientifici, Torino.
CEAST was acquired by Illinois Tool Works (ITW) in 2008 and is now within its Test & Measurement Group’s Instron Division.
Inston’s Professional Services organization provides a complete range of verification services for CEAST Melt Flow, Rheometer, and automated HDT and Vicat testing solutions.
CEAST Melt Flow Meter Verification
- Piston and capillary Dimensions
- Encoder accuracy Check (where fitted)
- Verification of barrel temperature and adjustment
- Verification of the DIE swell (where fitted)
- Verification of the load cell used on model 7027multi-weight (where fitted)
CEAST HDT Vicat Verification
- Dimensional check of the Vicat head
- LVDT accuracy
- Bath temperature and ramp rate
- Temperature sensors
- Check/configure the thermal expansion of testing probes
CEAST Capillary Rheometer Verification
- Dimensional checks of the piston or pistons
- Verification of barrel temperature and adjustment
- Capillary condition
- Accuracy of load cells
- Speed of the crosshead
- Crosshead displacement
- Pressure transducer operation
- Check of the stretch unit if fitted