Direct Answer: The Thickness Tester measures the thickness recovery of materials after indentation under specified load, pressure foot size, and time, following ASTM, DIN, and other international methods.

What is the Thickness Tester?

This versatile instrument determines the thickness recovery of materials after indentation by a pressure foot of specified size under a defined load and time. It is designed for precision testing across a wide range of materials.

Which standards does it support?

• ASTM D-1777
• ASTM D-645
• ASTM D-374
• ASTM D-366
• ASTM D-395
• ASTM D-1813
• ASTM D-5199
• DIN 53855
• Boeing BMS 5-90C
• FTMS 191-5030
• SAE J882-85GM
• J.C. Penny MTC-123

How does it work?

A pressure foot of defined size applies a specified weight onto the sample for a set duration. After load removal, the thickness recovery is measured. Interchangeable pressure feet and weights allow tailoring of the test to material type.

Key features

• Measures thicknesses up to 1.0 inch
• Pressure foot sizes from 0.125″ to 2.00″ diameter
• Different weights up to 2.0 lbs available
• Precision machined components, carefully assembled by DEK‑TRON

Model and specifications

• Model: DSI‑55 XP Series (D/CS‑55 older models)
• Approx. size (W × H × D): 8 × 10 × 12 in.
• Approx. weight: 10 lbs

Typical applications

Used in quality control and R&D to measure thickness recovery in textiles, rubber, foam, plastics, and other resilient materials subject to compressive loads.

FAQs

What is thickness recovery?
The ability of a material to return to its original thickness after removal of a compressive load.

What sizes of pressure foot are available?
From 0.125″ up to 2.00″ diameter.

What is the maximum measurable thickness?
Up to 1.0 inch.