Probe Tack Tester for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Instrument that presses a stainless steel probe onto an adhesive film for a set dwell time and measures the force needed to withdraw it. Used for tape, label and PSA research and QC.

Specification

A 5 mm probe contacts the adhesive at defined pressure and then separates at 10 mm/s, producing a force-distance curve. The peak force and energy to debond describe the tack of the adhesive. The data are valuable for comparing formulations on a quantitative basis.

Features

• Probe diameter 5 mm stainless steel
• Dwell time 0.01 - 60 s
• Contact force controlled by load cell
• Force versus distance curve display
• Temperature controlled stage option

Technical Specifications

Load Capacity	10 N
Resolution	0.001 N
Probe Speed	10 mm/s (adjustable)
Dwell Time	0.01 - 60 s
Probe Diameter	5 mm
Standards	ASTM D2979, ASTM D1000 (reference)
Power Supply	230 V AC, 50 Hz

Standard Accessories

• Probe set
• Sample holder rings