摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for testing the physical properties of a sample of material (11) comprises at least a first die (2) and a second die (4) which are movable between a closed position in which a test on a sample (11) can be carried out and an open position in which samples (11) can be loaded or removed. A carrier material (6) which can be drawn between the dies (2) and (4) and on which the sample (11) to be tested is provided. A means (8) is provided for intermittently drawing a quantity of carrier material (6) through the dies (2) and (4) when in the open position. The carrier material (6) allows the sample of material (11) to contact the surface of at least one of the dies (2) and (4) through the carrier material. <IMAGE></p> |