Heated Platen for FP-2265 Friction/Peel Tester

Description

Thwing-Albert’s FP-2265 Heated model extends coefficient of friction and peel adhesion testing to elevated temperatures, for materials whose performance changes with heat exposure.

Heated Coefficient of Friction Testing

The heated platen brings COF testing to elevated temperatures, ideal for wax coatings, heat-seal release liners, and films or coatings whose slip and friction properties shift with temperature. The heated platen operates from ambient up to 204.4°C (400°F), with temperature accuracy of ±2.0°C (±3.6°F) and deviation of ±5.0°C (±9.0°F) across the platen. Compatible with dedicated Heated Platen COF Sleds for accurate, repeatable results at temperature.

Heated Peel Testing

The 90° peel fixture is also available in a heated configuration, supporting elevated-temperature peel adhesion testing for heat-seal films, laminates, and pressure-sensitive materials that require testing under thermal conditions representative of real-world use.

Full Instrument Capabilities

All standard FP-2265 features remain available with the heated option installed, including the color touchscreen interface, built-in pneumatic controls, compatibility with existing FP-2260, FP-2255, and FP-2250 fixtures and load cells, and CSV data export. Seal strength and tensile testing are also supported using the instrument’s standard (non-heated) fixtures.

Features

Instrument & Interface

• Color touchscreen interface
• Integrated pneumatic controls, no separate pneumatic controller needed
• Compatible with existing FP-2260, FP-2255, and FP-2250 fixtures, clamps, and load cells
• Store up to 30 saved test methods and 128 saved test results
• Password protection with configurable security groups
• Dual load cell capability (optional)
• Universal Instrument Remote (UIR) control (optional)
• Heated platen for elevated temperature testing up to 204.4°C (400°F)

Measurement & Data

• Interchangeable 0.5, 1, 2, 5, and 10 kg load cells
• Automatic load cell recognition
• Force accuracy:
  • ≥ 10% capacity: ±0.25% of measured value
  • < 10% capacity: ±0.025% of capacity
• Force resolution: 0.003% of load cell capacity
• Force units: Grams (g), Kilograms (kg), Newtons (N), Ounces (oz), Pounds (lb)
• Load cell position: X, Y and Z axes are fully adjustable
• Sample Rate: 50 or 60 samples per second
• Test area: 60 x 25.4 cm (23.6 × 10 in)
• Test data reported as 80 column formatted or csv data, with Sample ID and Report ID, to the following outputs:
  • A host device connected to the PC USB connector
  • A device connected to the Printer RS232 connector
  • A USB flash drive (8 GB max)
• Statistical analysis
• Compatible with optional MAP4 Materials Testing Software

Speed & Distance

• Test speed range: 2.54–279.4 cm/min (1–110 in/min)
• Test speed accuracy:
  • ≤139.7 cm/min (55 in/min): ±0.25 cm/min (0.1 in/min)
  • >139.7 cm/min (55 in/min): ±0.5% of speed
• Test distance range: 0.3–39.4 cm (0.1–15.5 in)
• Test distance accuracy: ±0.05 mm (0.002 in)
• Test distance resolution: 0.0004 mm (0.000016 in)
• Test times: 0.1–99 sec, COF & Peel
• Auto return/stop, default mode
• Optical travel limit switches

Compatible Fixtures & Accessories

The FP-2265 accepts all existing fixtures and load cells from the FP-2260, FP-2255, and FP-2250. Labs upgrading from any of these models can continue using their current tooling with confidence.

Industry Standards

The FP-2265 supports testing to the following industry standards:

The FP-2265 operates as a standalone instrument — no PC required. Test results include static COF, kinetic COF, slide angle, standard deviation of kinetic COF, peel average, high, low, and standard deviation, and tensile peak force, elongation at peak, and elongation at break. Statistical analysis (avg, max, min, std dev) is available across all modes.

For expanded data analysis, graphing, custom test libraries, and Excel export, the optional MAP4 Materials Testing Software integrates directly with the FP-2265.

COF Testing Accessories

Peel & Seal Testing Accessories

Accessory	Description	Standards
90°/180° Peel Fixture	90° and 180° peel adhesion testing	ASTM D3330, D6862, D6252
T-Peel Fixture	Flexible-to-flexible bonded materials	ASTM D1876
Seal Strength Clamps	Manual and pneumatic options	ASTM F88
Tray Peel Fixture	Lidding films from rigid trays	ASTM F88
Film Blocking Fixture	Blocking resistance between film layers	ASTM D3354
Delamination Fixture	Delamination peel of laminated materials	ISO 10373

Tensile Testing Accessories

Optional Software

MAP4 Software can be added to your FP-2265 for advanced analysis.  It provides comprehensive testing capabilities with a built-in test method library that can be fully customized. Features include historical data storage, user profiles, password protection, graphing, and automatic Excel export. Compatible with the FP-2265 via USB.