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When developing a process, it is often important to know the exact time it takes for a coating to dry or cure. There are many stages to the coating drying time. Once a coating has been has been applied, the first stage is that the coating levels off under gravity. Once a coating begins to cure, a thin dry film appears on the surface. The coating then continues to dry and finally after a period of time, the coating is totally cured. But how do you know when a coating is totally dry? Using an Elcometer Drying Time Recorder, the operator can easily identify each of the stages of the drying process.
The Elcometer 5100 Payne Permeability Cups are made entirely from anodised aluminium and are used to determine the permeability of films of paints, varnish, plastic, cellophane, etc. For use with Elcometer 8720 Compact Balance.
BEVS Drying Time Recorders test the drying time or gel behaviour of paints and coatings to ASTM D5895 and ISO 9117-4. A stylus travels along a coated glass strip over the set test time, and the track it leaves shows each stage of drying. Three models: the 10-track BEVS 1815 and…
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of a drying time tester?
The drying time tester helps to identify the stages of drying for coatings, ensuring the application is timed correctly for optimal results.
How does the Elcometer Drying Time Recorder work?
The Elcometer Drying Time Recorder uses a ball tip that moves at a predefined speed to trace the drying process, providing measurable data on each stage of the cure.
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