Varnish Scratch Tester

The varnish scratch tester applies gradually increasing pressure with a diamond tip on the coating surface while moving laterally. A visible scratch appears when the pressure reaches a critical value. This instrument is used to determine the scratch resistance of surfaces such as varnishes and coatings, and is employed for quality control in industries including automotive and furniture.
Selection
When selecting a varnish scratch tester, consider the load range and scratch speed required by the test standards, confirm that the instrument's accuracy meets the requirements for coating thickness detection, check whether the diamond tip specifications comply with the material hardness testing requirements, and evaluate the calibration cycle of the equipment and its adaptability to the usage environment.

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Instruments

Control system using servo motor, scratch speed 254mm/min, weight free lifting, ensure that the needle parts accurately fall on the workpiece, to achieve automatic scratch and zero operation.

$ 3785.00

Hand crank type is easy to operate, load 1000g +/- 1g, scratch speed about 1mm/s, test angle 45 °, standard 6B-6H pencil, in line with a number of international standards, through the pencil Hardness grade to accurately evaluate the scratch performance of the paint film.

$ 325.00

Using electric Dial design, the scratch length can reach 60mm, the load range is 0-2000g, and the physical characteristics of the coating are characterized by the anti-penetration ability of the scribing needle.

$ 554.00

Using 0.5mm tungsten carbide tip, the spherical test point can scratch 2000 90mm long scratches without damage after durability test, the design is comfortable and stable, and it is suitable for regular interval scratch operation in corrosion test.

$ 587.00

Made of tungsten, with a total length of 17-18mm and a needle diaMeter of 1mm, it has excellent wear resistance performance and accurate scratch testing ability.

$ 280.00

Using equilibrating rod and adjustable weight design, the scratch resistance of the material is evaluated by the scraper head leaving an arc score on the surface of the swirl/spin specimen, which is suitable for a variety of rigid and coating materials.

$ 1811.00

Using digital touch screen control, the test speed is adjustable from 0-40mm/s, the load range is 0-4000g, the minimum increment is 50g, and it is equipped with a variety of weights and special scribing needles to accurately determine the film scratch resistance performance.

$ 945.00

Steel ball diaMeter 1mm needle, load range 0-2000g, through the minimum load of the film to accurately determine the coating resistance to penetration, traverse speed 30-40mm/s to ensure the test Stability.

$ 641.00

Hardness of the lens surface, outstanding scratch resistance, excellent anti-fog effect, in a special working environment to maintain a clear field of vision, protection wavelength 100-400 nm ultraviolet.

$ 93.00

The device moves the needle at a speed of 1.35mm/s, with a load range of up to 20N, which can evaluate the scratch resistance of coatings, and the voltMeter indicates substrate contact, supporting variable load testing.

$ 10211.00

Adopt the circular roller scratch method to evaluate the adhesion grade, describe the adjustable diaMeter of 0-10.5 mm, equipped with four weights to achieve 200-1000g loading, table Travel ≥ 80mm, manual operation is stable and reliable.

$ 412.00

The diaMeter of the scraping needle is 0.45mm, the scraping speed is adjustable from 10 to 60 times/minute, and it has an automatic shutdown function to ensure accurate and efficient testing. It is suitable for the durability evaluation of insulating materials.

$ 1174.00

Using 1mm diaMeter hemispherical scribe and 30mm/s traverse speed, test coating scratch resistance, load range of 50~ 2000g, automatic identification of scratch points, suitable for a variety of metallic coatings evaluation.

$ 1090.00

Made of stainless steel, the range is 10~ 100μm, Division 10μm, Dimension 65 * 36 * 1.5mm, suitable for Paints, varnish and other Coating Coating thickness measurement.

$ 119.00

Equipped with 18 standard color scale solution, prepared according to GB/T1722-92 standard, using an inner diaMeter of 10.75mm Glass testtube, Color comparison is carried out in the Color Assessment Cabinet to ensure accurate measurement results.

$ 136.00

Articles

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This article introduces the use of the falling ball method with an impact testing machine to assess the impact resistance of varnish. The method involves dropping a steel ball of specified weight from a predetermined height onto a test panel coated with varnish to observe whether the coating cracks or peels off, thereby evaluating its impact resistance.
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Method for determining the dynamic viscosity of varnish using a falling ball viscometer
This article introduces a method for measuring the dynamic viscosity of varnish using a falling-ball viscometer. It is based on Stokes' law, which calculates viscosity by measuring the time required for a standard small ball to fall a fixed distance in a vertical glass tube filled with varnish.
Muffle Furnace Ash Test Method for Determination of Inorganic Filler Residues in Varnish
This article introduces the method of using the muffle furnace ash test to determine the residual amount of inorganic fillers in varnish. The inorganic substances in varnish can affect the performance of the coating, making accurate determination of ash content important for quality control.
Pull-off Adhesion Tester for Quantitative Measurement of Varnish Adhesion.
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Buchholz indentation tester measures the indentation hardness of varnish.
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Visual color comparison method using colorimetric tubes to determine the color phase of varnish.
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Flash point tester for determination of closed cup flash point of varnish
This article introduces the method for determining the closed-cup flash point of varnish using a flash point tester. The flash point refers to the minimum temperature at which the vapor on the surface of the varnish ignites momentarily when exposed to a flame after heating. It is a crucial indicator for assessing the fire risk during its production, storage, and transportation.
Thermogravimetric Analyzer for Determining the Solid Content of Varnish
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Adhesion Tester Pull-Off Method for Determining Adhesion Strength of Varnish
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Key steps for measuring the efflux time of varnish using a viscosity cup method
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Application of Gloss Meter in Gloss Measurement of Varnish Coatings
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The pendulum hardness tester tests the scratch resistance limit of varnish.
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