Guarded Hotplate - Dry

Measure thermal resistance of textiles and camping mattresses

The Thermetrics Dry Guarded Hotplate system accurately measures the thermal resistance (Rct) of textile samples or insulation batting and camping mattresses based on the system options selected.

• Compression table and cold plate accessory available for mattress pad testing
• Compression table and cold plate accessory available for mattress pad testing

Test methods supported

• ASTM D1518: Thermal Resistance of Batting Systems Using a Hot Plate
• ASTM F3340: Thermal Resistance of Camping Mattresses Using a Guarded Hot Plate Apparatus
• ASTM F1868 Part A: Thermal and Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Materials Using a Sweating Hot Plate