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User Manual
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1. Introduction
New polymers and plastics are constantly being developed to
withstand high temperatures and pressures in commercial use.
The Atlas™ High Temperature Film Maker Accessory allows for a
quick thin film sample preparation for the quantitative and qualitative
analysis of such polymers (eg. PEEK) via spectroscopic measurement.
Other mechanical properties for the sample type can also be evaluated
after film preparation.
The Atlas™ High Temperature Film Maker Accessory is a compact
system, with built in heated platens and cooling system will produce
thin films from polymer or plastic beads, fibers, ropes, foams and
extruded pieces in typically 10-40 minutes depending on the type of
material. It has been designed to be used within the following Specac
hydraulic presses:-
Atlas™ Manual 15T – P/N GS15011.
Atlas™ Manual 25T – P/N GS25011.
Atlas™ Power 8T – P/N GS25400.
Atlas™ Autotouch 8T – P/N GS25800.
The Atlas™ High Temperature Film Maker Accessory is powered by a
dedicated 4000 Series™ Temperature Controller. The following user
instruction manual is for explanation and understanding in use of the
Film Maker Accessory itself. A separate user instruction manual is
provided for the 4000 Series Temperature Controller to be used in
conjunction with the High Temperature Film Maker Accessory.