Initial Drying Test Instrument

The initial drying tester measures the surface drying time of coatings by simulating the solvent evaporation process on the coating surface under normal or heated conditions. It is used to test the drying performance of coatings and inks on paper and plastic substrates, guiding production adjustments to formulations and process parameters.
Selection
When selecting, pay attention to substrate compatibility and ensure the instrument supports film applicators or Coaters; the temperature control range should cover common testing conditions; time recording accuracy should meet second-level requirements; the operation interface must be simple and easy to read; consider the instrument size to match the laboratory space.

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Instruments

The axial flow fan is used to supply air and support stepless speed regulation of 0~ 3m/s, and the anemoMeter has a range of 0~ 10m/s, which is suitable for the determination of the initial drying anti-cracking performance of laminated architectural coatings.

$ 490.00

The device provides 3 +/- 0.3m/s wind speed through axial flow fan in wind tunnel, Timer delay range of 0.01 seconds to 99 hours 99 minutes, can automatically control drying time and eye test plate surface crazing, support parallel test.

$ 364.00

Adopting axial flow fan to supply air, the wind speed can be adjusted steplessly, the wind speed in the wind tunnel is 3 +/- 0.3m/s, and it is equipped with Handheld AnemoMeter measurement, which is suitable for coating drying anti-crack performance testing.

$ 687.00

The device places the test plate in parallel in the wind tunnel, the wind speed control accuracy is 3 +/- 0.3m/s, the drying time is automatically controlled, and the surface crazing can be visually inspected, which is suitable for the evaluation of coating anti-crack performance.

$ 490.00

The wind speed is controlled in the range of 3 +/- 0.3m/s, equipped with axial flow fan and automatic timing function, which can simulate the drying process under specified conditions and effectively detect the surface crazing of the material.

$ 541.00

Adopting the test principle of inclined rolling ball method, the tilt angle adjustment range is 0~ 40 °, equipped with 32 GCr15 bearing steel balls, and the shape tolerance accuracy exceeds GB/T308 level 40 to achieve accurate initial Tack evaluation.

$ 296.00

The equipment tests the initial Tack by short contact between steel ball and adhesive tape sample at a small pressure, adjustable tilt angle 0~ 60 °, rolling ball range 1/32 inch to 1 inch, suitable for a variety of material adhesion evaluation.

$ 240.00

Using axial flow fan and test wind tunnel structure, the wind speed can be adjusted in the range of 3 +/- 0.3m/s, equipped with Timer delay range of 0.01 seconds to 99 hours and 99 minutes, automatic detection of material surface crazing.

$ 456.00

Sensor and motor imported, Measurement range 0~ 100N, accuracy less than +/- 1%, Test speed 300mm/min, can record the maximum tension and failure mode.

$ 1853.00

Using imported Sensor and motor, Measurement range 0~ 200N, accuracy less than +/- 1%, can store 20 sets of data and automatically print reports, support a variety of substrate replacement.

$ 3419.00

Measurement range 0~ 500N, accuracy less than +/- 1%, can store 20 sets of results and print reports, humanized fixture supports a variety of substrates.

$ 3419.00

Sensor and motor imported, Measurement range 0~ 300N, accuracy less than +/- 1%, can store 20 sets of data and automatically calculate the maximum, minimum, average, support a variety of substrate testing.

$ 3419.00

Measurement range 0~ 100N, accuracy less than +/- 1%, can store 20 sets of data and print reports, humanized fixture supports a variety of substrates.

$ 3419.00

Adopting the principle of the inclined rolling ball method, the adhesion is measured by the short contact between the steel ball and the sample, the adjustment range of the tilt angle is 0-60 °, and the rolling ball of 1/32 to 1 inch is supported. The width of the test area is 80mm.

$ 338.00

Using imported Sensor and motor, Measurement range 0~ 50N, accuracy less than +/- 1%, can store 20 test results and print reports, humanized fixture supports changing substrate.

$ 3419.00

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