The Sweating Guarded Hotplate, often referred to as the skin model, produces accurate, repeatable measurements of the thermal resistance and vapor permeability of textiles. Designed to measure both Rct (thermal) and Ret (vapor) characteristics in accordance with ISO 11092 and ASTM F1868. Features 8 inch test plate with 2 inch guard. Sample size: 12.2 inch plus or minus 0.2 inch. MUST be operated in temperature and humidity chamber.

Capabilities

✓Thermal resistance measurement
✓Vapor permeability testing
✓ISO 11092 compliance
✓ASTM F1868 compliance
✓Sweating capability
✓Skin model simulation
✓8-inch test plate
✓Chamber operation required

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Specifications

model	SGHP-8.2
test plate	8 inch (20.3 cm)
guard	2 inch (5 cm)
sample size	12.2 inch plus or minus 0.2 inch
standards	ISO 11092, ASTM F1868
requirement	Must use with temperature/humidity chamber