Thermal Conductivity Equipment
ThermTest sells thermal conductivity instruments to cover solids, liquids, pastes and powders over broad temperature ranges.
TPS 2500 S Thermal Conductivity System
The Hot Disk Transient Plane Source; TPS 2500 S constitutes an industry benchmark Thermal Conductivity test system. The TPS 2500 S Thermal Conductivity Instrument is designed for analyzing thermal transport properties of solids, liquids, paste, and powders, including various types of geometry and dimensions. The TPS 2500 S and TPS 1500 Thermal Conductivity Systems are the only Transient Plane Source (TPS) Method to meet a testing standard (ISO/DIS 22007-2.2). More information...
TPS 2500 S Brochure
TPS 2500 S THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METER SPECIFICATIONS
| Materials | Solids, Liquids, Powders & Paste |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.005 to 500 W/mK |
| Thermal Diffusivity | 0.1 to 100 mm2/s |
| Specific Heat Capacity | Up to 5 MJ/m3K |
| Measurement Time | 1 to 1280 seconds |
| Reproducibility | Typically better than 1% |
| Accuracy | Better than 5% |
| Temperature Range | Cryogenic to 750°C |
| Power Requirements | Adjusted to the line voltage in the country of use |
| Smallest Sample Dimensions | 0.01mm High, 2mm Diameter (Cylindrical sample) |
| Largest Sample Size | Unlimited |
| Sensor Types Available | Kapton insulated with or without cable (from cryogenic temperatures up to 180°C). |
| Mica insulated without cable (Room Temp. up to 750°C). |
| Meets ISO Standard | ISO/DIS 22007-2.2 |
TPS 1500 Thermal Conductivity System
The affordable Hot Disk Transient Plane Source; TPS 1500 shares the sterling quality, robustness and operative simplicity of the benchmark TPS 2500 S. The flexible TPS 1500 Thermal Conductivity Instrument is designed for analyzing thermal transport properties of solids, pastes and powders of various dimensions. The TPS 2500 S and TPS 1500 Thermal Conductivity Systems are the only Transient Plane Source (TPS) Method to meet a testing standard (ISO/DIS 22007-2.2).
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TPS 1500 Brochure
TPS 1500 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METER SPECIFICATIONS
| Materials | Solids, Powders & Paste |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.01 to 400 W/mK |
| Thermal Diffusivity | 0.1 to 100 mm2/s |
| Specific Heat Capacity | Up to 5 MJ/m3K |
| Measurement Time | 20 to 1280 seconds |
| Reproducibility | Typically better than 1% |
| Accuracy | Better than 5% |
| Temperature Range | Cryogenic to 750°C |
| Power Requirements | Adjusted to the line voltage in the country of use |
| Smallest Sample Dimensions | 3mm High, 13mm Diameter (Cylindrical sample) |
| Largest Sample Size | Unlimited |
| Sensor Types Available | Kapton insulated with or without cable (from –100°C up to 180°C). |
| Mica insulated without cable (Room Temp. up to 750°C). |
| Meets ISO Standard | ISO/DIS 22007-2.2 |
TPS 500 Thermal Conductivity System
TPS 500 Brochure
The Hot Disk TPS 500 is the newest Transient Plane Source Thermal Constants Analyzer. The economical TPS 500 is designed for the industrial market of today, condensing the patent TPS technology with next generation analysis software, resulting in the smartest, simplest to use transient method on the market.
The TPS 500 measures the thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity of solids, pastes, low viscosity liquids and small particle powders over a temperature range of –100°C to 200°C. The TPS 500 encompasses the same accuracy and sample size flexibility as the benchmark TPS 2500 S and TPS 1500, with an emphasis on ease-of-use. The TPS 500 meets ISO Standard (ISO/DIS 22007-2:2008), with revised electronics.
TPS 500 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METER SPECIFICATIONS
| Materials | Solids, Med to high Viscosity Liquids, Small Particle Powders & Paste |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.03 to 100 W/mK |
| Thermal Diffusivity | 0.02 to 40 mm2/s |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.10 to 4.5 MJ/m3K |
| Measurement Time | 2.5 to 640 seconds |
| Reproducibility | Typically better than 2% |
| Accuracy | Better than 5% |
| Temperature Range | Cryogenic to 200°C |
| Power Requirements | Adjusted to the line voltage in the country of use |
| Smallest Sample Dimensions | 3 mm High, 13 mm Diameter or Square. |
| Largest Sample Size | Unlimited |
| Sensor Types Available | Kapton insulated with or without cable (from cryogenic temperatures up to 180°C). |
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| Meets ISO Standard with revised electronics | ISO/DIS 22007-2.2 |
KD2 Pro Portable Thermal Conductivity Meter
The Transient Line Source (TLS) KD2 Pro Portable Thermal Conductivity Meter is an advanced portable meter capable of testing liquids and pastes over a broad temperature range. The KD2 Pro follows ASTM D 5334 and IEEE Standard 442-1981.
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KD2 Pro Brochure (PDF)
KD2 PRO THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METER SPECIFICATIONS
| Materials | Liquids & Pastes |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.02 to 2 W/mK |
| Thermal Diffusivity | 0.1 to 1 mm2/s |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.5 to 4 MJ/m3K |
| Measurement Time | 2 min |
| Reproducibility | +/-0.02% |
| Accuracy | +/-0.05% |
| Temperature Range | -50 to 150°C |
| Power Requirements | Battery Operated |
| Smallest Sample Dimensions | 2cm x 7cm |
| Largest Sample Size | N/A |
| Sensor Types Available | Single needle 60mm length |
| Dual needle 30 mm length |
| Meets ASTM D5334 & IEEE 442-1981 | |
KD2 Portable Thermal Conductivity Meter
The Transient Line Source (TLS) KD2 Portable Thermal Conductivity Meter is the entry-level meter capable of testing liquids & pastes at and around 25C. The KD2 follows ASTM D 5334 and IEEE Standard 442-1981.
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KD2 Brochure (PDF)
KD2 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METER SPECIFICATIONS
| Materials | Liquids & Pastes |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.02 to 2 W/mK |
| Measurement Time | 2 min |
| Reproducibility | +/-0.02% |
| Accuracy | +/-0.05% |
| Temperature Range | 25°C |
| Power Requirements | Battery Operated |
| Smallest Sample Dimensions | 2cm x 7cm |
| Largest Sample Size | N/A |
| Sensor Types Available | Single needle 60mm length |
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| Meets ASTM D5334 & IEEE 442-1981 | |