Heavy Duty Platform

The Heavy Duty Platform is the base from which many attachments are fitted to the Texture Analyser. It ensures the precision alignment of probes and product samples and incorporates PTFE insulating pillars which provide a thermal barrier to minimise heat transfer between the sample under test and the Texture Analyser. 

The Heavy Duty Platform includes two plates: one with concentric rings for sample centralisation, the other has a central hole.

HDP/90-PH – Heavy Duty Platform Holed Plate
HDP/90-PT – Heavy Duty Platform Target Plate
HDP/90-PP – Heavy Duty Platform Perspex Plate
HDP/LE – Heavy Duty Platform Leg Extensions (to increase the height of the platform)

A Product Catchment Drawer (HDP/CAT) may be found useful for the collection of sample debris when using particular attachments such as Forward Extrusion Rig.

Full installation instructions are provided within the Education Zone of the latest Exponent/Connect software version and on the technical information sheet accompanying this product.

Stable Micro Systems probes and attachments are commonly made from four materials: anodised aluminium (AA6082 T6), stainless steel (316 T), Delrin (acetyl copolymer) and Perspex (polycarbonate).

In general use, probes and attachments made from these materials will be suitable for testing food products and inert non-food materials.

The four materials listed above are not universally resistant to all types of chemicals and as such the compatibility of the probe/attachment material with the product (to be tested) must be established to prevent damage to the probes and attachments. If the compatibility of the product with the probe is unknown to the customer then the chemical information about the product (Material Safety Data Sheet or Product Data Sheet) should be submitted to Stable Micro Systems. Stable Micro Systems will then assess the suitability of the probe/attachment material for use with the product and advise accordingly. If this advice is not sought then Stable Micro Systems will not accept liability for probes/attachments damaged by chemical attack from the product being tested.

May be cleaned in warm (or hand hot) water using a mild detergent. A soft brush may be used but abrasive cleaning aids should be avoided. Stable Micro Systems products should not be microwaved or cleaned in a dishwasher.

Each component should be wrapped separately when stored, to avoid scratching or chipping. This will safeguard against any unnecessary damage to the accessory.