Products by IDM Instruments® Pty Ltd

Founded in 1972, IDM instruments® Pty Ltd prides itself with its outstanding reputation as Australia's leading supplier of testing and measuring equipment. Our prime focus is to work closely with customers to provide quality instruments. Whether from our standard product line or specialised...

The Digital Air Permeability Tester determines the air leakage of plastic films. It is manufactured to enable samples to be inserted at the front, with a sample opening of 5mm as well as a 45˚ lead in on sample opening. It features two safety activation switches for clamping, so that the...

The handle operated manual Arbour Press is used in conjunction with cutting dies to produce testing samples. An optional cutting die adaptor can be used when using the Arbour Press with the Tool Steel cutting dies for fast and repetitious sample preparation.

This instrument is used for determining the linear change of a refractory caused by a change in temperature and to ascertain the reversibility of these characteristics. It may also be used to determine the expansion and contraction characteristics of raw materials and refractories that do not...

IDM’s Coefficient of Friction Testers have proven to be a fast, reliable and accurate method of determining coefficient of friction. Our range of COF Testers are used to determine the static and kinetic friction of plastic film, sheeting, paper and other sheeted material coatings. Their small...

This instrument is used to determine the coefficient of static friction of most packaging materials by measuring the angle at which one test surface begins to slide against another inclined surface as the incline is increased at a constant and prescribed rate. As the plane rises at a rate of 1.5°...

The Colour Check Cabinet was produced to answer visual colour matching needs. Used for assessing colour changes under different light sources, to determine suitability of materials for industrial applications where there is the need to maintain colour consistency and quality. Fluorescent daylight,...

IDM Instruments Pty Ltd supplies a range of Digital and Peak Pointer type Durometers for measuring the hardness of materials including rubber and plastic. HARDNESS LEVELS: Type A = Medium; Type D = Hard; Type E = Low; Type OO = Very Soft

The Falling Dart Impact Tester covers the determination of the energy that causes Polyethylene Film to fail under specified conditions, with the impact of a free-falling dart. This energy is expressed in terms of weight (mass) of the dart falling from a specified height, which would result in 50%...

Linear Thermal Shrinkage or Free Shrink is defined as the irreversible and rapid reduction in linear dimension, in a specified direction, occurring in film exposed to elevated temperatures. Shrinkage in this way is related to the material of the film and internal stresses locked into the film (by...

This apparatus is used to determine whether certain laminations of plastic withstand repetitive strain. By attaching sample pieces of laminated plastic to the two circular clamping disks, via hose clamps, the specimen is twisted and turned to the specific movements. This process will show a visual...

An economic Laboratory Heat Sealer to help determine the sealing parameters of film, laminated films, coated paper and other flexible barrier materials. The IDM Lab Heat Sealer is used to measure the heat sealability of the web surface or sealant layer of materials. Short dwell time web...

Model: L0002 & L0003 Series The Laboratory Press is designed for pressing or helping to form samples between two platens. Two digital temperature controllers enable the platens to be heated or cooled and even set process times for heating and cooling. A digital panel meter is used to display the...

The Ink Rub Tester is designed to determine the quality of adhesion, and scuff resistance of ink to paper surfaces, plastic and aluminium film. The motorised unit is simple to operate by entering the number of rubs in the pre-set counter and starting the unit. It will rub the sample until the...

The Melt Flow Indexer is designed to determine the MVR and MFR of thermoplastic as well as test the high melt temperature such as PC, Fluor plastics and nylon, but also PE, PP, POM,PS,ABS resin which has low melt temperature. * PLC controlled * Touch LCD display * Automatic sample cut *...

The design and development of the packaging system has come under close scrutiny with a great deal of emphasis placed on the integrity of the final product. Although factors such as type of package, materials of construction, size and desired outcome all add to the equation of flexible package...

This machine is designed to determine the rigidity and strength of impact toughness of non-metallic materials. It measures the material absorption energy and impact intensity of the material in the course of breaking. The pendulum weight can be changed to adapt to operator requirements. * Impact...

The IDM Light Transmission Tester provides a digital readout allowing you to quantify samples based on your in-house pass/fail criteria, and obtain consistent results while minimising your inputs. The Light Transmission Tester has been specially designed and manufactured to evaluate the light...

The Polarising Box is used to view the stress points created during manufacture of clear plastic and glass products.The samples can also be extruded film. The Polarising Box has two open sides so long items can be passed through. • Polarising Filter mounted at the top for viewing • Light Source...