Perm Cup Water Vapor Permeability

Article No. 10002

Moisture Permeability Cup, 10cc

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Features

Perm cups are used to determine the permeability of films to the vapor of water and other liquids including paint, varnish, thin plastic films and other types of sheets thin enough to be tightly sealed in place across the face of the cup.
The cup top surface, as well as both surfaces of the clamp ring are smoothly finished to provide a tight seal against the product under test.
Two gaskets, (Teflon and rubber-neoprene), with the same dimensions as the clamp ring, except for thickness, are furnished for use with rough or uneven materials to insure complete sealing.
Extending upward from the face of the cup are two stainless steel pins which closely engage the clamp ring, and any gaskets used, to prevent movement with respect to the test material as the cap is tightened against the cup.
Permeability is expressed as the weight of a vaporous material that passes through a specified area and thickness of free film within a specified time interval under controlled conditions.
The cap design permits use of longer pins than possible with earlier models to accommodate thicker sample and gasket combinations.
All cup surfaces are protected by an alodine coating
Thick gaskets and test samples are now accommodated by eliminating interference between the cap and cup ring restraining pins
Designed to be in complete compliance with ASTM Method D1653
Machined from the highest grade aluminum.

Standards

Designed to be in complete compliance with ASTM Method D1653

Procedure

Either a test liquid or a desiccant is placed in the cup, depending on the specified conditions of the test.
A sample of the test material, precut to the outside dimensions of the clamp ring, is placed on the top surface of the cup, using gaskets if required, and sealed against the cup surface by tightening the cap (for specimen preparation see ASTM D823 & D4708).
The assembly is then accurately weighed and placed in a specified controlled atmosphere. Periodic weighing determines weight loss or gain from which rate of vapor transmission is calculated. Small 10 cm² cup allows the use of a smaller specimen and less desiccant. Approximate weight 88g without gaskets.

Delivery Content

2 Teflon Gaskets and 2 Rubber-Neoprene Gaskets

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