The CCSi ASTM D2137 Method A, Type B Specimen Cutting Die is engineered to produce the specimens required for ASTM D2137 Method A, which evaluates the low-temperature brittleness point of rubber vulcanizates. This specimen geometry is commonly known in the industry as the Modified T-50 die.
Manufactured entirely in-house in Akron, Ohio, each die begins with premium American-made tool steel before undergoing precision grinding, machining, heat treating, wire EDM, sharpening, and final dimensional certification. Wire EDM manufacturing produces perfectly vertical cutting walls, allowing the die to be resharpened multiple times without affecting specimen dimensions for exceptional long-term value.
The Type B die produces 6.35 mm² × 25.4 ± 6.4 mm × 2.54 mm specimens, the geometry specified for vulcanizate brittleness testing. Accurate specimen dimensions help laboratories generate repeatable, standards-compliant results when running routine QC brittleness checks on molded and extruded rubber goods such as seals, gaskets, and O-rings.
For the companion coated-fabric test, see the ASTM D2137 Method B, Type A Specimen Cutting Die.
Every CCSi cutting die includes:
- Laser-engraved model and serial number for traceability
- Protective foam-lined carrying case
- Standard configuration for clicker-style presses
- Precision dimensional certification
Optional accessories include ISO-17025 Certification, Arbor Press Adapter, Mallet Handle, NAEF brackets and ejectors, and custom mounting solutions.
$670.00
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