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The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester (K0001615M201 base unit) is a bench instrument for evaluating the resistance of a coating to impact, assessed as elongation, cracking or peeling after a weight is dropped onto a coated metal panel.
A coating that splits or peels when its substrate is struck will fail wherever the finished part is knocked or dropped, so manufacturers need a repeatable drop-impact test. The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester raises a weight to a set height in a graduated tube, engraved in both kg-c and lb-inch, and releases it through a quick, safe mechanism onto a hemispherical punch or directly onto the panel, after which the deformation is examined. A heavy-duty passivated base plate and anodised arm give long life, an integrated bubble level keeps the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester perpendicular for accurate results, and a 10X magnifier is supplied for viewing the damage.
The base unit of the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester weighs 10.6kg, measures 1460 x 200 x 165mm, and is common to all tests; the appropriate kit is selected and its punch, die and accessories fitted to match a given standard. A stop collar with ten settings between 2mm and 15mm limits the depth of impact for ISO work and, with an easy-fix sample clamp, is supplied with Kits A, D and F.
The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester conforms to ASTM D 279, ASTM D 5420, AS/NZS 1580.406.1, BS 6496:1984, BS 3900-E13, ECCA T5, EN 12206-1:2004, EN 13523-5, ISO 6272:1993, ISO 6272-1, ISO 6272-2, JIS K 5600-5-3:1999 and NF T30-017:1989. The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester is used in coatings testing across paint, coil-coating and manufacturing laboratories. Supplied by BAMR, South Africa's authorised distributor.
Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Testers
The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester is a simple to use gauge ideal for evaluating the resistance of a coating to impact (elongation, cracking or peeling).
- Heavy-duty passivated base plate and anodised arm for long life
- Graduated tube with engraved markings
- Quick, safe weight release mechanism
- Integrated bubble level to ensure the tester is perpendicular for accurate results
- Stop collar with 10 settings between 2mm and 15mm to change the depth of impact when working in accordance with ISO Standards, supplied with Kits A, D and F
- Easy fix sample clamp - the test sample can be secured or released by a simple twist of the clamp handle supplied with Kits A, D and F
- Magnifier 10X
When to use the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester
When you need to know whether a coating will crack, peel or elongate under a sudden knock, the 1615 drops a known weight down a graduated tube onto a clamped sample to apply a controlled blow. It is the test you run to qualify a coating against impact methods such as ASTM D 5420, ISO 6272 and BS 3900-E13.
- 1Repeatable, controlled impactA graduated tube with engraved markings and a quick, safe weight release deliver the same energy each time, so results from one sample compare directly with the next and with a specification.
- 2Set the impact depth to the methodA stop collar with 10 settings between 2mm and 15mm changes the depth of impact, so you can follow the exact ISO method called out rather than approximating it.
- 3Levelled so the drop stays trueAn integrated bubble level keeps the tester perpendicular, because a tilted column would put the weight down off-axis and skew the result you record.
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When to use this
When to use the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester
When you need to know whether a coating will crack, peel or elongate under a sudden knock, the 1615 drops a known weight down a graduated tube onto a clamped sample to apply a controlled blow. It is the test you run to qualify a coating against impact methods such as ASTM D 5420, ISO 6272 and BS 3900-E13.
- 1Repeatable, controlled impactA graduated tube with engraved markings and a quick, safe weight release deliver the same energy each time, so results from one sample compare directly with the next and with a specification.
- 2Set the impact depth to the methodA stop collar with 10 settings between 2mm and 15mm changes the depth of impact, so you can follow the exact ISO method called out rather than approximating it.
- 3Levelled so the drop stays trueAn integrated bubble level keeps the tester perpendicular, because a tilted column would put the weight down off-axis and skew the result you record.
Lower-budget alternatives
Ten minutes on a call with one of our specialists usually saves you from buying the wrong instrument.
Book a 10-minute callOr , our product assistant, for an instant answer.
Specifications
Variable Impact Tester
- Weight
- 10.6kg
- Dimensions
- 1460 x 200 x 165mm
Packing List
Packing List
Standards
Standards
Accessories
Accessories
■ = available / compatible with that option or model
| Part Number | Description | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT001615N201 | Additional 1kg Falling Weight, 24.6mm Diameter | ■ | ||||||
| KT001615N221 | Additional 1kg Falling Weight, 25.0mm Diameter | ■ | ■ | ■ | ||||
| KT001615N226 | 20mm Diameter Punch (Outside Diameter 25mm) | ■ | ■ | |||||
| KT001615N215 | 12.7mm Diameter Punch | ■ | ■ | |||||
| KT001615N205 | 15.9mm Diameter Punch | ■ | ■ | ■ | ||||
| KT001615N206 | 20mm Diameter Punch | ■ | ||||||
| KT001615N207 | 23mm Diameter Punch | ■ | ||||||
| KT001615N216 | Static Indenter with 12.7mm Diameter Punch | ■ | ||||||
| Part Number | Description | A | B | C | D | D | F | G |
| KT001615N217 | Static Indenter with 15.9mm Diameter Punch | ■ | ||||||
| KT001615N208 | Stop Ring Collar | ■ | ■ | ■ | ||||
| KT001615N209 | Sample Clamp Mechanism | ■ | ■ | ■ | ||||
| KT001615N210 | Weight Release Mechanism | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| KT001615N211 | Replacement Graduated Tube | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| KT001615N212 | 16.3mm Die | ■ | ■ | ■ | ||||
| KT001615N232 | 16.3mm Die (with 1.5mm Radius) | ■ | ||||||
| KT001615N213 | 22mm Die | ■ | ||||||
| KT001615N214 | 27mm Die | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester measure?
It evaluates the resistance of a coating to impact, specifically checking for elongation, cracking, or peeling when a falling weight strikes the coated surface. It is a simple gauge intended for this type of coating performance assessment.
What punch and die sizes are available across the kit configurations?
Punch diameters available include 12.7mm, 15.9mm, 20mm (outside diameter 25mm), 20mm standard, and 23mm. Die sizes include 16.3mm (standard and a 1.5mm radius variant), 22mm, and 27mm, selected across the A to G kit configurations.
What is the weight of the falling mass used in the 1615?
The falling weight is 1kg. Two diameters are available as accessories: 24.6mm (KT001615N201) and 25.0mm (KT001615N221), used in different kit configurations.
Does the 1615 support static indentation testing in addition to impact testing?
Yes. Kit G includes static indenters fitted with either a 12.7mm or 15.9mm diameter punch (KT001615N216 and KT001615N217), allowing static indentation testing as well as the falling-weight impact test.
What are the overall dimensions and weight of the instrument?
The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester weighs 10.6kg and measures 1460 x 200 x 165mm.
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