10 Aug 2018

Elcometer 3000 Motorised Clemen Hardness Tester

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The Elcometer 3000 Motorised Clemen Hardness Tester is a robust and accurate instrument for evaluating the resistance to scratching of a coated surface. The sample can be metal, wood, glass, plastic or other hard materials. A tool is fitted with an hemispherical tip of 1mm diameter (standard), lowered gradually on to the sample surface which is then pulled linearly 60mm. As the sample is pulled the tool lowers automatically on to the sample, moves along the sample and gently rises up at … Read More

25 May 2015

Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester

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The Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester, also referred to as the Wolff-Wilborn test, uses the varying hardness values of graphite pencils to evaluate a coating’s hardness. The Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester has been designed to ensure that the cylindrical pencil lead is maintained at a constant angle of 45° and exerts a force of 7.5N (1.68lbF).  The pencil lead, prepared beforehand using the special sharpener and abrasive paper, is inserted into the Elcometer 501 hardness tester and pushed over … Read More

25 May 2015

Elcometer 3080 Pencil Hardness Tester – Hardness Pencils

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The Elcometer 3080 Pencil Hardness Tester – The set of Elcometer 3080 Hardness Testing Pencils is a simple but effective technique to evaluate the hardness of many coatings. The pencil lead, prepared beforehand by using the special pencil sharpener and rubbing it on fine abrasive paper (400 grade), is maintained at an angle of 45° and pushed with uniform pressure on to the sample, leaving either a superficial trace or causing destruction down to the substrate. The Elcometer 3080 Pencil … Read More

25 May 2015

Elcometer 4695 Opacity Charts

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The term “Opacity Chart” refers to charts on which the test pattern is a simple combination of black and white areas, large enough for wider aperture reflectance instruments, as well as for visual opacity and colour observations. Used to test the hiding power of the coating, using large black and white areas.   Technical Specification Part Number Description Chart Dimensions Box Weight Quantity per Box Boxes per Case Box Case mm inches K0004695M003 K0004695M203 Leneta Chart 2A 140 x 254 … Read More

25 May 2015

Elcometer 4695 Brushout Cards

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Designed for informal brushout applications, thicker paper is used for the testing of coatings applied with a brush or roller. The paper stock is almost twice the thickness of regular chart paper to give greater rigidity for more convenient handling – nominal thickness 0.5mm (20 mils). Brushout Cards are also used widely for drawdowns and colorimetric measurements. Technical Specification Part Number Description Chart Dimensions Box Weight Quantity per Box Boxes per Case Box Case mm inches K0004695M005 K0004695M205 Leneta Chart … Read More

25 May 2015

Elcometer 4695 Unvarnished Test Charts

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Unvarnished Test Charts are ideal for testing applications of clear coatings and stains. The unvarnished (semi-porous) surface simulates wood or unsealed wallboard. Technical Specification Part Number Description Chart Dimensions Box Weight Quantity per Box Boxes per Case Box Case mm inches K0004695M064 K0004695M264 Leneta Chart N2A 140 x 254 5½ x 10 2.72kg (6lb) 250 6  

25 May 2015

Elcometer 4695 Metopac™ Metal Test Panels

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Painted steel panels, used for measuring the hiding power of powder coatings and industrial enamels. Available in half black/half white and all black. Black surface: Solvent Resistant, Non bleeding, Reflective 1% maximum, measured according to ASTM Method E1347 White surface: Solvent Resistant, Colour Retentive, Reflective, Reflectance 80% minimum, measured according to ASTM Method E1347     Technical Specification Part Number Description Chart Dimensions Box Weight Quantity per Box Boxes per Case Box Case mm inches K0004695M094 K0004695M294 Leneta Panel T12G … Read More

25 May 2015

Elcometer 4695 Plain White & Plain Black Charts

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Available in varying thicknesses and size. The Leneta WBX, WDX, WA, and WB cards all come with convenience hole at the top. Technical Specification Part Number Description Chart Dimensions Box Weight Quantity per Box Boxes per Case Box Case mm inches K0004695M094 K0004695M294 Leneta Panel T12G 76 x 132 3 x 53/16 3.63kg (8lb) 125 4 K0004695M095 K0004695M295 Leneta Panel T12M 132 x 279 53/16 x 11 1.81kg (4lb) 50 4  

22 May 2015

Elcometer 4695 Grey Scale Charts

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The Elcometer 4695 Grey Scale Charts are sealed paint test charts with six stripes on a white field, ranging in shade from very light grey to black. The stripes are numbered 1 to 6, representing uniform steps of increasing contrast. The hiding power of the applied coatings is rated as the number of the darkest stripe that is completely (or almost completely) obscured, at a specified thickness or spread rate. Form CU-1 is used for more practical large-area brush or … Read More

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