High-temperature
testing made simple

The PLX-HotStage module delivers metal stress-strain curves quickly and easily at temperatures up to 800°C

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Super hot, actionable data, fast

The automated testing process delivers high-temperature results in minutes, streamlining complex processes and removing the testing bottleneck from material research and development.

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800°C heating

Test metallic materials across a range of temperatures in minutes, with instant results.

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Test samples >3mm

Test directly on real components and samples, bypassing the need for costly tensile testing specimens.

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Results in 30 minutes

Optimise testing workflows with a straightforward, automated testing process and user-friendly interface, all from a compact and portable device.​

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Big data from small things

The PLX-HotStage’s ability to test small samples unlocks entirely new insights from traditionally difficult-to-test specimens whilst minimising material waste.

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Minimum sample size 3 mm thick and 10 mm lateral

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Maximum sample size 9 mm thick and 25 mm lateral

Effortless Integration

The PLX-HotStage seamlessly integrates with your existing PLX-Benchtop in minutes, giving you ultimate workflow flexibility.

Applications

Read more about how PIP can be integrated into your workflows.

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Join our team of application engineers to discuss how the PLX-HotStage can streamline your materials testing workflow.​