Initial Tack of Adhesive Tape with Steel Ball

The initial tackiness of tape is tested using the steel ball test, which evaluates the adhesive's initial stickiness by measuring the rolling distance of a steel ball on an inclined plate. The principle involves rolling a steel ball from a fixed height and recording the corresponding ball number when it stops on the tape surface. A larger ball number indicates stronger initial tackiness. This test is used for quality inspection of the immediate adhesion performance of products such as tapes and labels.
Selection
When selecting, ensure that the steel ball specifications comply with national standards and that the inclination angle of the test plate is accurate. Match the steel ball size according to the adhesive range of the tape being tested. For routine inspections, use steel balls in the 1/32 to 1-inch series. Ensure the steel ball surfaces are smooth and free from rust, and maintain stable temperature and humidity in the testing environment.
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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

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

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

Adjustable tilt angle 0~ 40 °, the steel ball meets the standard of GB/T308 grade 40 or above, which is convenient for angle and position adjustment.

$ 299.00

Using 2000g +/- 5g roller load and 300mm/min rolling speed to ensure that the adhesive tape sample is flat and evenly adhered to the standard substrate, in line with CNS-11888 and PSTC-8 design standards.

$ 524.00

The adhesive force of the tape is 4.3N/cm, and the principle of cross-cut method is adopted, which is suitable for adhesion testing. The performance is stable and non-degumming, and the test results are accurate and reliable.

$ 166.00

Tack is good and non-degumming, adhesion reaches 7.6 N/cm, mass performance is stable, suitable for cross-cut adhesion testing, to ensure accurate film integrity assessment.

$ 174.00

Equipped with 10-station synchronous test capability, 1000g weight and 1-999999 minute Timer, using SUS #304 steel plate to ensure test accuracy, and automatically recording tape peeling time.

$ 748.00

With a 5/10 station design and room temperature range, multiple samples can be tested simultaneously, and the adhesion and durability performance can be accurately evaluated through the suspension weight measurement of the displacement or complete disengagement time.

$ 427.00

With 5 groups of independent testing capabilities, the temperature control range is from room temperature to 70 ° C, and the hot air circulation method is used to ensure Temperature uniformity.

$ 1284.00

Equipped with 1000g weight and 1~ 999999 minute Timer, using SUS #304 steel plate to ensure test accuracy and meet a number of national standards.

$ 414.00

Measured value 500N, suitable for tape, PCB, adhesive tape and other materials disbonding force test, supporting the Force Gauge test bench.

$ 89.00

Six-station synchronous test, timing accuracy of 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds, using imported proximity switch and laser cross-cut test board to ensure accurate and reliable data, with automatic timing and anti-data loss function.

$ 812.00

Tack testing to assess adhesion by measurement of displacement or peeling time under specified weight. With thermostatic test chamber, multi-national standards are supported and the operation process is clear.

$ 2090.00

Precision ball screw drive and double rail design, Force Measurement range 0.03-200 N, Accuracy grade 0.5, support a variety of unit selection and intelligent calculation test results, equipped with micro printer and overload protection function.

$ 1590.00

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