Perm Cup Water Vapor Permeability
Article No. 12097
Moisture Permeability Cup, 25cc
Perm cups are used to determine the permeability of films to the vapor of water and other liquids including paint, varnish, thin plastic films and other types of sheets thin enough to be tightly sealed in place across the face of the cup. Permeability is expressed as the weight of a vaporous material that passes through a specified area and thickness of free film within a specified time interval under controlled conditions.
Features
The GARDCO Perm Cup is made up of three basic parts. The cup top surface, as well as both surfaces of the clamp ring are smoothly finished to provide a tight seal against the product under test. Two gaskets, (Teflon and rubber-neoprene), with the same dimensions as the clamp ring, except for thickness, are furnished for use with rough or uneven materials to insure complete sealing. Extending upward from the face of the cup are two stainless steel pins which closely engage the clamp ring, and any gaskets used, to prevent movement with respect to the test material as the cap is tightened against the cup. The cap design permits use of longer pins than possible with earlier models to accommodate thicker sample and gasket combinations. Some Perm Cup features include:
- Two sizes available:
- 10002 - 10cc Cup, The face opening of the cup is 10 square centimeters. The volume of the cup is 10 milliliters. Normal test weight of the cup assembly is less than 88 grams
- 12097 - 25cc Cup, The face opening of the cup is 25 square centimeters. The volume of the cup is 25 milliliters. Normal test weight of the cup assembly is less than 140 grams.
- All cup surfaces are protected by an alodine coating
- Thick gaskets and test samples are now accommodated by eliminating interference between the cap and cup ring restraining pins
- Designed to be in complete compliance with ASTM Method D1653
- Machined from the highest grade aluminum.
Standards
Designed to be in complete compliance with ASTM Method D1653
Procedure
- Either a test liquid or a desiccant is placed in the cup, depending on the specified conditions of the test.
- A sample of the test material, precut to the outside dimensions of the clamp ring, is placed on the top surface of the cup, using gaskets if required, and sealed against the cup surface by tightening the cap (for specimen preparation see ASTM D823 & D4708).
- The assembly is then accurately weighed and placed in a specified controlled atmosphere. Periodic weighing determines weight loss or gain from which rate of vapor transmission is calculated. Small 10 cm² cup allows the use of a smaller specimen and less desiccant. Approximate weight 88g without gaskets.
Delivery Content
2 Teflon Gaskets and 2 Rubber-Neoprene Gaskets
Accessories
12095
Rubber Neoprene gasket 10cc cup
$8.00
12096
Teflon gasket 10cc cup
$8.00
12098
Rubber Neoprene gasket 25cc cup
$8.00
12099
Teflon gasket 25cc cup
$8.00
Other Variations