Volumetric Specimen Cutter
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Volumetric Specimen Cutter
The Wallace Volumetric Specimen Cutter is designed for use in the PRI testing of natural rubber and allows the user to easily cut multiple volumetric samples for use with the P14 Plastimeter and O14 Ageing Oven.
- Product Name
Volumetric Specimen Cutter (WAS2)
- Overview
This compact and robust cutter is specifically designed to enable the user to easily and accurately cut multiple volumetric samples for use in determining the PRI value of raw natural rubber. It is important that the samples are of the correct volume in order to comply with international testing standards.
- Standards
ISO 2007, ASTM D3194
- Application
Used to efficiently cut consistent multiple volumetric samples for use in plasticity and ageing tests, particularly in conjunction with our P14 Plastimeter and O14 Ageing Chamber.
- Calibration Options
Manufacturer Calibration Certificate included as standard
- Typical Lead Time
4-6 weeks (to be confirmed at time of quoting)
- What's Included?
- Volumetric Sample Cutter
- User Manual
- Attachments
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Volumetric Specimen Cutter Data Sheet 266 KB
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Wallace Volumetric Specimen Cutter
| Part Number | WAS2 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 170 (h) x 100 (w) x 115 (d) |
| Weight | 3.8kg |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40°C; Altitude 2000m maximum |
| Humidity Range | 10 to 80% RH non-condensing |
The easy to operate circular motion of the handle allows the cutting of consistent volumetric samples quickly and effortlessly. To achieve this, the cutter has been designed using a CAM system that enables the samples to be compressed to the correct volume, before being cut in one circular movement of the handle.
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The sheet should be milled to the thickness of the standard you are testing to, ie. ISO 2007, ISO2930 or ASTM D3194.
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No. The WAS2 is designed to produce specimens of the correct volume through its built-in compression and cutting mechanism.
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Consistent specimen volume helps improve test repeatability and reproducibility by ensuring each sample is prepared to the same dimensions before testing.
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The WAS2 is primarily intended for unvulcanised rubber compounds used in plasticity testing. Users should verify suitability for unusually hard, reinforced, or non-rubber materials.
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Yes, with our pneumatic cutting press (WAS3) it's possible to quickly cut six samples from your sample rubber in one go.
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By compressing each sample to a controlled volume before cutting, the WAS2 reduces variation introduced during specimen preparation.
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Yes. Variations in specimen size or volume can influence plasticity and ageing test results, which is why consistent sample preparation is important. The WAS2 was specifically designed to improve the consistency in samples, together with speeding up the sample cutting process.
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The cutting edge should be inspected regularly and replaced or serviced if wear, damage, or reduced cutting performance is observed.
Please contact us and we will arrange for your instrument to be serviced which includes re-sharpening.
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Routine cleaning, removal of rubber residues, and periodic inspection of moving parts will help maintain consistent operation.
If you notice reduced cutting performance, please contact us and we will arrange for your instrument to be inspected and serviced where necessary.
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The WAS2 does not perform a measurement itself so does not require calibration, but periodic inspection and verification of the cutter condition is recommended as part of a laboratory quality system.
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