Sweating Guarded Hotplate

Get accurate, repeatable measurements of thermal resistance (Rct) and vapor permeability (Ret) for textiles.

Accurate, repeatable textile measurements

The Integrated Sweating Guarded Hotplate (iSGHP), or “Skin Model,” is used to produce accurate, repeatable measurements of thermal resistance (Rct) and vapor permeability (Ret) for textiles. 

Our iSGHP includes:

  • An electronics-grade copper test plate and guard ring
  • A smaller footprint (designed to fit through a standard 36 in. doorway)
  • The hotplate is available in both standard sizes: SGHP-8.2 or SGHP-10.5 hotplate

Test methods supported

  • ISO 11092
  • ISO 13029
  • ASTM F1868
  • ASTM D1518 (Option II). Mesh fabric hood is available for Option I method.
  • GB/T 11048
  • CEN/TR 16422:201

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