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In-Plane Porometer

The sample chamber of the In-Plane Porometer is such that gas is allowed to displace liquid in pores to move radially from the center to the periphery of a sheet shaped sample. Suitable sample configurations give in-plane pore structures of multi-layered materials.

Pore Size Range0.013 - 500 microns
Permeability Range1 x 10^-10 - 1 x 10^-6
Sample Size0.5” - 2.5” diameter
Pressurizing GasClean, dry, compressed air or nonflammable, non-corrosive gas
Pressure Range0 - 500 PSI
Pressure Transducer Range0 - 500 PSI
Resolution1 in 60,000
Accuracy0.15% of reading
Mass Flow Transducer Range10 cc/minute - 500 L/minute
Power Requirements110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Others available)
Dimensions30” H x 19” W x 18.5” D
Weight100 lbs

    • Allows testing of samples under compressive stress and elevated temperatures
    • Determines gas permeability in x-y plane
    • Nondestructive testing
    • Wide range of acceptable sample sizes and types