Product Description
These robust, reliable and extremely versatile machines have been designed for testing the abrasion, washability, brushability and resistance of a wide range of materials including paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, fabrics etc. The Elcometer 1720 is available with 4 stations, each station is separated by a water-tight gasket frame, allowing up to 4 dry or wet tests at any one time. Features:
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Specifications
Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Scrub Washability Testers – Specifications
Part Number | Description |
K1720M302 | Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester, 2 Station |
K1720M304 | Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester, 4 Station |
Dimensions | 550 x 460 x 320mm |
Weight | 33kg |
Certificate available | Certificate of Calibration: Issued for Fixed Calibration equipment and shows readings and traceability |
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers Packing List:
- Elcometer 1720
- 250μm (10mil) metal strip for ASTM D2486 Standard
- Sample drip tray
- 2 x Glass sheet
- 2 x Specimen holding frame
- Set of 3 tools for instrument set up
- 3 x Mains leads (UK, EUR and US)
- Operating instructions
Data Sheet
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Data Sheet
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers Data Sheet
Standards
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Standards
The Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers can be used in accordance with the following Standards:
- AS/NZS 1580.459.1
- ASTM D 2486
- ASTM D 3450
- ASTM D 4213
- ASTM D 4488
- ASTM D 4828
- ASTM F 1319
- DIN 53778-2:1983
- ECCA T11
- EN 13523-11
- EN 233/C3.2-A
- EN 233/C3.2-B
- EN 233/C3.2-C
- EN 60730-1-A
- GME 60269
- ISO 105-X12
- ISO 11998
- JIS K 5600-5-11
- PSA D45 1010
- ASTM D1792 – 06
- ASTM D2198 – 02
- ASTM D3206 – 08
- ASTM D6279 – 03(2007)
- MIL-C-3004
- MIL-C-46057
- MIL-E-11237
- MIL-STD-1334B
- MIL-P-15422C
- FTMS 141
- Method 6141
- FTMS 141
- Method 6142
- FTMS Method 536/6701
- Federal Specification P-D-220D
- P-R-1760
- P-W-155C
- TT-P-26C(1)
- TT-P-29K
- TT-P-30E(1)
- TT-P-47G
- TT-E-505B
- TT-E-506K(1)
- TT-E-509C
- TT-C-535B(2)
- TT-C-555B(1)
Standards not in bold have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.
Accessories
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Accessories
The Elcometer 1720 can undertake tests according to a wide range of different Standards and Test Methods by simply changing the abrasive tools.
Samples can be tested in a combination of both wet and dry methods.
Accessories – Elcometer 1720 Tools
![]() Wild boar hair brush and stainless-steel brush holder. Total weight: 250g Part Number: KT001720P003 / STANDARDS: DIN 53778-2:1983 |
![]() Nylon bristle brush, stainless steel brush holder, 177g. Total weight: 454g Part Number: KT001720P030 / STANDARDS: ASTM D2486 |
![]() Sponge and stainless-steel brush holder, 337g. Total weight: 508g Part Number: KT001720P005 / STANDARDS: ASTM D4213:92, ASTM D4828 |
![]() Sponge and stainless-steel brush holder, 337g and 250g – gross weight 750g. Total weight: 750g Part Number: KT001720P073 / STANDARDS: ASTM D3450 |
![]() Sponge & stainless-steel holder abrasive pads – top and bottom & 76g. Total weight: 232g Part Number: KT001720P029 / STANDARDS: ASTM D4213 |
![]() Aluminium holder, abrasive pads (x5). Total weight: 135g Part Number: KT001720P036 / STANDARDS: ISO 11998 |
![]() Stainless steel holder allowing users to fix their own test sample or abrasive material. Ideal for abrasion and wear of labels, textiles, ink etc. Part Number: KT001720P207 |
![]() This tool is ideal for testing abrasion on both curved and flat surfaces and for testing colour fastness of fabrics. Supplied with a removable stainless-steel rod, test felt, textile fixing ring and a set of additional masses – 2x100g, 1x200g, 1x500g. Total weight (excluding masses): 200g Part Number: KT001720P074 / STANDARDS: ASTM F1319, ISO 105-X12, PSA D45 1010 |
![]() For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm diameter and 10mm thick working under a mass of 400g. Total weight: 400g Part Number: KT001720P075 / STANDARDS: GME 60269 |
![]() As Tool 9 but with 16mm diameter felt wool disc. Total weight: 820gPart Number: KT001720P075-1 |
![]() Felt holder for 16mm diameter felt wool disc working under a mass of 900g. Total weight: 900g Part Number: KT001720P075-2 / STANDARDS: EN 13523-11, ECCA T11 |
![]() Height adjustable with an elbow joint for curved samples, this tool is ideal for testing abrasion resistance of both coatings and inks. Supplied with felt disc, rod for masses, 1x50g, 1x100g, 2x200g and 2x500g. Part Number: KT001720N003 / STANDARDS: EN 60730-1-A |
Additional Accessories
Part Number | Description |
KT001720P004 | Wild Boar Brush for Tool 1 |
KT001720P009 | Nylon Brush for Tool 2 |
KT001720P006 | Sponge (5) for Tools 3 & 4 |
KT001720P141 | Sponge / Abrasive (5) for Tool 5 |
KT001720P037 | Abrasive Pads (10) for Tool 6 |
KT001720P064 | Abrasive Pads (100) for Tool 6 |
KT001720P051 | Abrasive G 120 Sheets (4), for Tools 1 & 2 |
KT001720P008 | 25m Abrasive Roll for Tool 7 |
KT001720P062 | Felt Disks (2) for Tool 10 |
KT001720N009 | Non-Abrasive Scrub Medium – SC1 |
KT001720N002 | Abrasive Scrub Medium – SC2 |
KT001720P016 | 50g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P017 | 100g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P018 | 200g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P031 | 227g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P019 | 500g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P214 | Glass Plate, 478 x 165mm |
KT001720P012 | ASTM Test Foil 250um (10mils) |
KT001720P013 | 10m replacement Channel Gasket |
K0004695M068 | Scrub Test Panels |
K0003560M201 | Gap Applicator with Reservoir |