During the
development of a coating, to establish the most appropriate coating
for a specific requirement, numerous tests need to be undertaken.
Many can be done with the Elcometer 1535.
Designed to
cut St. Andrew's crosses and parallel or perpendicular scratches,
this pneumatic tester is designed to ensure reproducible scratching
tests, often performed manually and inconsistently.
Steel specimens
are held in place by a magnetic plate measuring 200 x 100mm (7.8
x 3.9"). This plate can be orientated as required and has an
adjustable displacement from 10 to 180mm (0.4 to 7.0"). Upon
request, this table can be fitted with channels linked to a vacuum
pump for holding non-ferrous samples such as plastics and aluminium.