Coating Physcial Test Equipment

The Elcometer 1537 ISO Scratching Tool is a scratching tool for preparing samples for Salt Spray and Cyclical Tests. The Elcometer 1537 has a tungsten carbide blade which is set to give a 90° cutting angle with a 75° cutting edge. Conforms to ISO & NBN

The Elcometer 1538 DIN Scratching Tool has interchangeable carbide cutters for the preparation of specimens to be used for Salt Spray and CASS Corrosion Tests. Supplied complete with a 1mm or 0.5mm cutter. A Renault-version of the tool, with optional blade adjustment device, is also available. Conforms to DIN

The Elcometer 1270/1 - Imersion Test (Ford Bath) is a tank, measuring 70 x 40 x 40cm, fitted with a cover, a controlled heating device and a circulation pump, is used to assess the resistance of coatings, notably to blistering, when immersed in water - often referred to as the ford immersion test. Conforms to ISO, NFT & Renault RNUR.

The Elcometer 5500 Circular Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is simple device uses ball type stylus which turns in a circle at a set rate. The drying time is evaluated from the condition of the trace, and measured with a template with time markings.

The Elcometer 5300/2 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder allows the user to determine the drying time of up to ten coatings at once. Ten hemispherical tipped rods are fitted to a carriage and brought into contact with the freshly applied coating. The carriage moves at a determined rate and the graduated ruler on the unit, together with the trace, indicates the drying time.

The Elcometer 5100 Payne Permeability Cups are made entirely of anodised aluminium, the permeability cup is used to determine the permeability of films of paint, varnish, plastic, cellophane, etc. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, NFT.

The Elcometer 1510 - Conical Mandrel Bend Tester is particularly robust and rigid construction of the Elcometer conical mandrel tester is used in the determination of elasticity, adhesion and elongation of paint on sheet metal. The specimen can be bent on part of or along the entire length of the mandrel, and the results (cracks) corresponding to different test diameters can be observed in a single operation. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, BS, EN, ECCA.

The Elcometer 1500 - Set of Cylindrical Mandrels on a stand is a simple instrument for determining the elasticity, adhesion and cracking of dry paint on flat specimens, consisting of a mandrel support which also serves as a test stand. Painted metal sheets, are manually bent around mandrels of decreasing diameter until cracks appear. Conforms to ASTM.

The Elcometer 1506 - Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester is cylindical mandrel bend tester consists of a robust frame which has a bending lever, with height adjustable rollers and a sliding vice for the sample. Thanks to its design, the instrument can be adapted to the diameter of the mandrel used are bent perfectly and regularly over the mandrels. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, BS, EN, ECCA, NFT, NF.

The Elcometer 1620 - Cupping Tester is used for assessing the cupping ability of coatings applied to metal sheets up to 1.2mm thick, the Elcometer cupping tester is available with either an analogue or a digital gauge, manual or electric. Models are supplied with an illuminated magnifier to accurately view the deformation's results. Conforms to ISO, DIN, BS, EN, NF, NFT, NBN.

The Elcometer 1615 - Variable Impact Testers is used for evaluating the resistance of a coating to impact (elongation, cracking or peeling). A weight with hemispherical ends falls on the coated side or reverse of a sheet metal specimen fixed onto a corresponding die. The impact testers can be supplied with accessory kits to allow tests to be in accordance with ASTM D 2794 and NF T30 017. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, BS, EN, NF, NFT, ECCA.

The Elcometer 4330 Simplified Motorised Film Applicators is simple automatic film applicator is supplied with a system for fixing spiral bar applicators, or other Elcometer film applicators. Samples are secured with a simple clamp and three buttons control the operation and direction of the applicator. Conforms to ASTM.

The Elcometer 4340 Range of Motorised / Automatic Film Applicators is used when preparing a wide range of samples with different coatings and on various substrates, the Elcometer 4340 film applicator is the unit for you. Designed with 11 pre-set speeds, coatings can be applied with total consistency. A range of tables and adaptions can be selected. Vacuum, electromagnetic or heated tables, drying time recorders and gelatine devices are available. Conforms to ASTM.

The Elcometer 4360 Spiral Bar Coaters is made of stainless steel, these wire wound bar coaters are used to spread coatings which have a high levelling ability. Coatings can be applied to a wide range of substrates, including flexible ones!

The Elcometer 3520 Baker Film Applicator is made of hardened stainless steel and has a cylindrical applicator body. Used to apply a pre-defined thickness and film width on flat, relatively firm surfaces. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3525 & Elcometer 3530 Adjustable Baker Film Applicators Similar to the Elcometer 3520 baker gauges above, the adjustable baker applicator allows the user to determine the thickness of the film being applied. Using the thickness markings on each side of the gauge, the operator can produce either a uniform film or a film wedge. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3540 Elcometer 3550 Bird Film Applicators have a flat edged prismatic body and are manufactured out of precision ground stainless steel and are suitable for various coatings which are applied to flat and relatively strong substrates. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3545 Adjustable Bird Film Applicators have a flat edged prismatic body and are manufactured out of precision ground stainless steel and are suitable for various coatings which are applied to flat and relatively strong substrates. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3580 Casting Knife Film Applicators manufactured out of anodised aluminium and with a bevelled blade, these applicators are ideal for manually applying thick layers of coatings on solid and flat substrates. Films can be applied up to 6mm thick - the thickness being determined using the micrometric screws on the unit. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3570 Micrometric Aluminium Film Applicators is ideal for high precision, manual application of a film. The film thickness can be adjusted in 1 micron steps - using the micrometric screw. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3600 Doctor Blade Film Applicators is a simple applicator can be adjusted to allow the user to apply a uniform film up to a thickness of 1mm (40 mils). Accurate thickness settings are produced using the thickness standards supplied with the gauge. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3700 Doctor Blade Film Applicator - with reservoir is similar in operation and design to the Elcometer 3600, this unit has the added advantage of a reservoir to store the coating. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

This simple to use applicator has 4 pre-set film thicknesses, one on each edge. The Elcometer 3508 & Elcometer 3560 Multiple Gap Applicator - 4 gaps with reservoir is supplied with two reservoirs making it ideal for use with the Elcometer 1720 Washability Tester , the Elcometer 3560 has a single reservoir. Conforms to ASTM, FTMS.

The Elcometer 3505 Cube Film Applicator is designed to be used with the Elcometer 5300 Linear Drying Time Recorder , the cube film applicator provides a thin film strip up to 1mm (40 mils) and is available as a single stripe applicator or as a 5 stripe version.

The Leneta / Opacity Test Charts are the industry standard in black and white test charts for use with film applicators.

Elcometer offer a wide range of vacuum tables to provide an ideal surface for manual application of films on test charts or samples. The Elcometer 4800 Vacuum Tables - these aluminium tables with a channel around the edge hold thin, flexible test pieces e.g. test charts, plastic film and paper absolutely flat. The Elcometer 4900 Vacuum Tables - made of perforated aluminium, keep a wider range of test pieces absolutely flat, including glass, plastic sheets, contrast charts etc.

Precision instruments, used to determine particle size and fineness of grind of many materials, including: paints, pigments, inks, coatings, chocolates or other similar products. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, EN, NF, FTMS, NFT.

The Elcometer 2050 High Precision Grindometer is a precision instrument, used to determine particle size and fineness of grind of many materials. The gauges and its scraper are made of hardened stainless steel, these grindometers are graduated in µm on the top, to an accuracy of ± 1 µm. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, EN, NF, FTMS, NFT.

The Elcometer 2070 NPIRI Fineness of Grind Gauge is a precision instrument, used to determine particle size and fineness of grind of many materials, but specifically printing inks.

The Elcometer 2080 Meier Gauge is a special gauge, made of hardened stainless steel to test drying, shrinkage or cracking of coatings or similar products

The Elcometer 6910/1 Setaflash Series 3 Closed Cup Tester is a closed cup flash tester which offers the fastest and msot accurate flash point instrument at a cost effective price. Test parameters are set via the keypad or the default 'auto' values can be used for standard conditions. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, BS, EN, UN Class 3.

The Elcometer 6910/2 Setaflash Series 3 Open Cup Tester is an open cup tester which is generally similar to the Elcometer 6910/1 but allows the user to determin flash/no flash finite determinations or sustained combustion tests. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, BS, EN, NFT, UN Class 3

The Elcometer 7951 Minimix Paint Mixer is a very effective device for mixing and blending pigments and additives in a coating. With a 5 litre capacity and an overall dimension size of 55 x 58 x 75cm it has been designed to fit under most dispensing machines. Conforms to BS, EN.

The Elcometer 8400 Heated Press is designed for determining the stackability of coated metal sheets or tiles. The Elcometer 8400 is made up of two horizontal parallel plates mounted onto a frame. The upper plate is mobile and can apply a pressing force up to 30,000 Newtons (6,744 pound force) against the samples – simulating the effect of stacking. Conforms to ISO, EN, DIN, NF

The Elcometer 8300 CoRI Stress Meter is developed in conjunction with the Coatings Research Institute (CoRI), the Elcometer 8300 has been developed to measure internal stresses in organic coatings, not only during the drying phase but also when a coating is in service where temperature and humidity variations can cause hygrothermal stresses and impair its durability.

The Elcometer 1730 Car Wash Simulator is used to characterise the resistance of coatings against the action of automatic car washes. Meeting the exacting specifications of Peugeot-Citroën, the Elcometer 1730 is the ideal product for determining the resitance of automotive coatings to the abrasion caused by either the brush fibres or dirty water.

The Elcometer 1720 - Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers is robust and easy to use Abrasion Tester is extremely flexible and is designed to test the washability, brushability and abrasion resistance of a wide range of materials, including paint, laquers, inks, coatings and much much more. Unlike most washability testers, this unit is easy to set up and is available as either a 2 or 4 station model and can measure on flat or curved surfaces. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, EN, Renault / PSA

Similar to the Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester, above, the Elcometer 1720/5 Spongeability & Washability Tester has been designed to test the spongeability and washability of wall coverings / wall papers and can be used in accordance with EN233.

The Elcometer Taber® 5700 Linear Abraser is linear abraser uses a free floating head to follow the contours of the sample under test - making it an ideal choice for abrasion testing of any curved surface.

The Elcometer Taber® 5130 and 5150 Abrasion Testers is often referred to as the industry standard the Taber rotary abrasers are written in to many standards throughout the world in many different industries. A sample of the product is positioned onto a rotating table and the user's choice of abrading wheels then apply the unique 'tearing' or abrasion pattern. Conforms to ISO, ASTM, EN, DIN, NF, FEDERAL, FTMS, ISO/DIS, JIS, MILITARY, SAE, SIS, TAPPI

The Elcometer 1700 Falling Sand Tester is perhaps the simplest method of testing abrasion. Standardised sand (ottowa sand) is released and guided onto the test specimen. The volume of sand required to obtain total erosion of a known coating thickness indicates the abrasion resistance. Conforms to ASTM, DIN, NFJ, FTMS