Plated Layer Hardness Determination Tester

The coating hardness tester applies pressure to the coating through an indenter and converts the hardness value based on the size or depth of the indentation. It is used to evaluate the scratch resistance and deformation resistance of coatings and to control coating quality in industries such as automotive and home appliances.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the coating thickness with the indenter load range. The pencil hardness test is commonly used for metal coatings, while the Shore hardness test is suitable for polymer coatings. Choose between the scratch method or the indentation method based on the material type, and account for the influence of environmental temperature through calibration and compensation.
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Instruments

Suitable for low Hardness Rubber and Sponge Determination, Measurement range 20-90HAO, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1HAO, Portable design for quick field testing.

$ 141.00

Suitable for the determination of materials with high Hardness, Measurement range 20-90HD, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1 HD, using Dial display, easy to operate, suitable for rubber and plastic and microporous materials.

$ 162.00

Suitable for low hardness rubber and sponge determination, measurement range 20-90HAO, resolution 0.1HAO, support real-time mode, peak mode, automatic timing and average mode.

$ 399.00

Impact energy 3N, Impact device mass 75g, suitable for measurement of small or thin specimens and surface hardening layer, the minimum thickness can be measured 1mm and the minimum hardening layer depth 0.2mm.

$ 764.00

Using 4mm flow hole and chrome-plated Cup structure, the outflow time range is 0-150 seconds, and the correction factor K = 1 +/- 0.03 ensures accurate and reliable viscosity measurement.

$ 115.00

Travel range 0~ 2.5mm, resolution 1HD, suitable for high-Hardness rubber and engineering plastics and other materials on-site determination, in line with multinational standards.

$ 501.00

Wire-wound design wet film thickness 9.1 μ m, steel wire diaMeter Φ 0.10mm, chrome-plated surface is easy to clean and prolong life, suitable for a variety of substrates, Spreader uniform and flexible.

$ 525.00

Measurement range 0-100HF, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1HF, compact and portable, suitable for the determination of soft foam hardness of materials.

$ 243.00

Measurement range 20-90HA, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1HA, can determine a variety of hardness of materials, easy to operate and high accuracy, suitable for laboratory and field testing.

$ 122.00

Konig and Persoz swing bars are used, Konig swing period is 1.4s, Persoz swing period is 1s, and the number of swing angles is automatically recorded, which is suitable for accurate determination of paint film Hardness.

$ 662.00

Travel range of pressure needle 0~ 2.5mm, measurement error +/- 1HAO, suitable for low Hardness rubber and sponge materials, can be hand-held or installed on a fixed load measuring rack.

$ 525.00

The three-point contact design ensures a 45-degree test angle and provides a 500/750/1000g three-speed load for rapid determination of coating Hardness and is suitable for laboratory and field environments.

$ 143.00

Using Konig swing Rod, mass 200g, swing period 1.4 +/- 0.02s, can swing 250 +/- 10s on flat Glass, suitable for coating damping test, accurate measurement Hardness change.

$ 503.00

Travel range of crimping needle 0~ 2.5mm, resolution 1HF, using self-weight as load, suitable for the determination of hardness of materials.

$ 566.00

Measurement range 20-90HC, resolution 1HC, Indication Error ≤ +/- 1HC, suitable for microporous hardness of materials testing.

$ 141.00

Articles

Pencil hardness tester rapidly evaluates scratch resistance of paint film.
This article introduces how to quickly assess the scratch resistance of paint films using a pencil hardness tester. During the test, standard pencils (ranging from 6B to 9H) are used to scratch the coating at a fixed angle and pressure to observe whether scratches occur.
Shore Durometer Selection: Matching Principles of Hardness Models and Measurement Ranges
This article introduces the selection method for Shore durometers, with the core focus on ensuring that the hardness type matches the material's hardness range and rebound characteristics. When selecting, the principle that the measured value falls within 20% to 80% of the full scale should be followed to avoid data distortion.
Advantages of Barcol Hardness Tester in Rapid On-site Coating Hardness Testing
The Barcol hardness tester is a portable device suitable for rapid on-site measurement of coating hardness. It determines the hardness value by measuring the depth of penetration of the indenter, offering simple operation and test completion within seconds.
Brinell hardness tester is used for hardness testing of plastics and soft metal coatings.
This article introduces how a Brinell hardness tester is used to measure the hardness of plastics and soft metal coatings.
Shore hardness tester measures the hardness of rubber sealing rings.
This article introduces the method of measuring the hardness of rubber sealing rings using a Shore durometer. The Shore durometer presses a needle into the rubber surface under spring force and converts the indentation depth into a hardness value, commonly using the A scale.
Shore durometer measures the hardness of cured cast resin.
The Shore durometer measures hardness by pressing an indenter into the material surface, making it suitable for evaluating the properties of cast resin after curing.
Shore durometer measures the elastic modulus of flexible resin.
This article explores how to use a Shore rubber hardness tester to measure the hardness of flexible resins and estimate their elastic modulus through theoretical models and empirical formulas.
Pencil Hardness Tester for Rapid Evaluation of Coating Surface Hardness
The pencil hardness tester is a tool used for rapidly assessing the relative hardness of coating surfaces through standardized scratch tests. It employs a series of pencil leads with known hardness levels, which are drawn across the coating under a fixed load and angle. The hardness grade, ranging from 6B to 9H, is determined based on whether a permanent scratch is produced.
Buchholz indentation tester measures the indentation hardness of varnish.
The Buchholz indentation test is a method for measuring the indentation hardness of coatings such as varnishes. It involves applying a specific indenter to the coating surface under a standard load, and after unloading, the length of the residual indentation is measured. A longer length indicates lower hardness.
Pencil Hardness Plan Outstanding Paint Film Pencil Hardness Grade
The pencil hardness test is a method for evaluating the scratch resistance of paint films. It involves using a series of pencils with known hardness levels to scratch the coated surface under fixed conditions. The hardness grade of the coating is determined by observing whether permanent scratches are produced.
The pendulum hardness tester tests the scratch resistance limit of varnish.
The pendulum hardness tester measures the hardness of varnish by observing the attenuation of the pendulum's swing on the coating surface, with faster attenuation indicating a softer coating. The scratch resistance of varnish depends not only on hardness but also on elasticity and toughness. Hardness testing sets the basic threshold for scratch resistance.
Application of Film Pencil Hardness Tester in Coating Scratch Resistance Testing
The paint film pencil hardness tester is an instrument used to evaluate the scratch resistance of coatings. It works by scratching the surface of the coating with a pencil of known hardness under a fixed load, and then assessing the hardness grade based on whether scratches are produced.
Use of pendulum hardness tester for paint film curing degree assessment in the laboratory.
The pendulum hardness tester evaluates the hardness of a paint film by measuring the decay time of a pendulum swinging on the surface of the film, where a longer time indicates a harder film and a higher degree of curing.
Pendulum hardness tester measures the damping hardness of powder coatings.
This article introduces the method of testing the damping hardness of powder coatings using a pendulum hardness tester. The test is based on the principle of energy attenuation, where the hardness is reflected by the time it takes for the amplitude of the pendulum to decay as it swings on the coating surface, with a longer time indicating a harder coating.
Pendulum hardness tester measures coating damping hardness.
This article explains how a pendulum hardness tester measures the damping hardness of coatings. The principle involves evaluating the hardness and elasticity of the coating based on the time it takes for the amplitude of a pendulum's swing to decay on the coating surface. A longer decay time indicates a harder coating.