QE-PPC100 Pneumatic Specimen Punching Machine
The QE-PPC100 is a compact benchtop pneumatic press for preparing standardized test specimens from rubber, elastomers, soft plastics, flexible polymer sheets, leather, paper, film and similar materials.
Interchangeable cutting dies can produce dumbbell, strip, tear, circular, rectangular and custom specimen geometries. Pneumatic operation reduces manual effort and improves cutting consistency compared with hand-operated presses.
This is a laboratory specimen-cutting press for flexible materials – not a structural sheet-metal punching or forming machine.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristic | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Benchtop pneumatic specimen punching machine |
| Primary application | Mechanical-test specimen preparation |
| Suitable materials | Rubber, elastomers, soft plastics and flexible sheet materials |
| Operation | Pneumatic ram actuation |
| Adjustable travel/working range | 0–100 mm |
| Working table | 245 × 245 mm |
| Nominal minimum air pressure | 0.4 MPa / 4 bar / approximately 58 psi |
| Cutting system | Interchangeable precision cutting dies |
| Frame | Rigid four-column steel construction |
| Machine dimensions | Approximately 420 × 360 × 580 mm |
| Electrical controls | 110 V, 60 Hz, where electrically actuated |
| Installation | Benchtop |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Cutting capacity depends on regulated air pressure, die perimeter, die condition, backing pad, material hardness and specimen thickness. A fixed tonnage has not been advertised because it is not provided in the verified QMN specification.
Applicable Standards
| Standard | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| ASTM D412-16(2021) | Rubber and elastomer dumbbell specimens |
| ASTM D624-20 | Rubber and elastomer tear specimens |
| ASTM D638-22 | Appropriate die-cut plastic-sheet tensile specimens |
| ASTM D882-26 | Straight strips for thin plastic sheeting |
| ASTM D1004-21 | Graves tear specimens for plastic film and sheeting |
| ISO 37:2024 | Rubber tensile specimen preparation |
| ISO 34-1 | Rubber tear specimen preparation |
| ISO 527 series | Plastic tensile specimens where die cutting is permitted |
| DIN 53504 | Rubber dumbbell tensile specimens |
What's Included
✓ QE-PPC100 pneumatic specimen punching machine
✓ Four-column benchtop press frame
✓ Pneumatic cylinder and operating-valve system
✓ Adjustable cutting platen and die mount
✓ Replaceable cutting backing pad
✓ Emergency-stop and activation controls
✓ Standard air hose and machine-side fittings
✓ Initial operating and safety check
✓ Operating and maintenance manual
✓ QMN certificate of conformity
✓ Factory test documentation
✓ 12-month warranty
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QE-PPC100 Pneumatic Specimen Punching Machine
Why Choose This Model?
- Pneumatic operation reduces operator fatigue.
- Produces more consistent cutting strokes than manual presses.
- Accepts interchangeable ASTM, ISO, DIN and custom dies.
- Adjustable working height accommodates different die assemblies.
- Compact footprint fits typical laboratory workbenches.
- No hydraulic power pack is required.
- Suitable for repetitive production-quality-control work.
- Replaceable cutting pad protects dies and supports clean specimen edges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a metal punching press?
No. It is designed for laboratory specimen preparation from rubber and flexible polymer materials.
Are cutting dies included?
Only when listed in the quotation. Dies must be selected according to the required standard and specimen geometry.
What air pressure is required?
The published nominal minimum is 0.4 MPa, approximately 4 bar or 58 psi. The final operating range must be factory confirmed.
Does the machine require electricity?
The cutting force is pneumatic. Electrically actuated controls use QMN’s standard 110 V, 60 Hz supply.
Can it cut ASTM D412 specimens?
Yes, using the appropriate dimensionally verified ASTM D412 dumbbell die.
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