Surface Dry Time Tester

The surface drying time tester simulates the drying process of coating surfaces, using a needle or finger contact method to determine the curing time of the paint surface layer. It is used in paint and ink production sites and laboratories to monitor drying speed for adjusting formulations and application conditions.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the type of material to be tested with the instrument's measurement range, choose between contact or non-contact measurement methods based on sample characteristics, ensure the environmental temperature and humidity control functions meet standard requirements, prioritize a simple and easy-to-read operation interface, and select equipment with a sturdy and durable structure.

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Instruments

Using 200g weight and 1cm ² bottom area design, in line with GB/T 1728 standard, through the filter paper test method to accurately determine the film surface drying and practical drying time, easy to operate, reliable results.

$ 114.00

Using high temperature dry heat technology, temperature control accuracy of +/- 1 ℃, rapid heating and over-temperature protection function, studio volume 70L, easy and safe operation.

$ 574.00

Using stainless steel material, bottom area 1cm ², weight 200g, in line with GB/T 1728 standard, can accurately determine the film and putty film surface drying time.

$ 102.00

Adopt high temperature dry heat technology, effectively destroy the microbial cell structure through oxidation. Temperature range RT + 10~ 200 ℃, temperature fluctuation is only +/- 1 ℃, with forced convection system to improve heating efficiency, Multiple Safety protection mechanisms to ensure safe operation.

$ 438.00

Measure the surface of paint film and putty film and the actual drying time, in line with GB/T1728 standard, the weight of the Tester is 200g, and the weight of the bottom area is 1cm ².

$ 98.00

Adopt high temperature dry heat technology, Temperature range RT + 10~ 250 ℃, Input Power 1550W, with High Accuracy Microcomputer LCD display, automatic over-temperature protection and forced convection design, shorten disinfection time.

$ 716.00

Using 200 +/- 0.2 g weight and 1 square centiMeter bottom area design, the drying process of the paint film was accurately determined by the cotton ball method to distinguish between surface drying and actual stages in drying.

$ 115.00

The use of diamond sanding needles can flatten the surface of the grinding wheel, improve the utilization rate of abrasive wheels, and is equipped with a water supply system to support wet grinding and dry grinding. The size of abrasive wheels is about 250 × 30 × 32mm, and the Rotation speed is 1400rpm.

$ 1239.00

Temperature uniformity is improved by fan speed control, the independent air duct circulation system automatically discharges water vapor, the dry culture mode is automatically converted, the temperature control accuracy fosters +/- 0.5 ℃, drying +/- 1 ℃, and the double door structure insulation does not affect the temperature in the box.

$ 722.00

Adopt fan speed control to improve Temperature uniformity, automatic discharge of water vapor, automatic conversion of dry culture mode, temperature control accuracy of +/- 0.5 ℃, Timer Range 1-9999 minutes.

$ 909.00

The friction speed is adjustable from 21 to 106 rpm, and the friction load is 908g or 1810g. It supports a variety of test modes such as dry grinding, wet grinding, and decolorization changes. The automatic shutdown function ensures accurate control of the number of tests.

$ 1106.00

Measurement range 0~ 500μm, stylus angle 60 degrees, can measure more than 50 readings per minute, with built-in temperature compensation and aluminum oxide wear surface design, in line with ASTM D4417 and other international standards.

$ 1437.00

With dry grinding and wet grinding dual test function, friction Frequency four-speed adjustable (21/42/85/106cpm), support 0~ 99999 automatic shutdown, in line with JIS-5071-1 and other standard requirements.

$ 783.00

Measurement range 0-1000N penetration resistance, detection depth of 30 cm can be extended to 1.5 Meters, without the ring knife method can quickly obtain dry density data, complete the detection within 10 minutes.

$ 419.00

With four-speed Adjustable Friction Frequency (21-106cpm), support 2lb/4lb friction load, can complete dry grinding, wet grinding, decolorization changes and other tests to meet a variety of standard requirements.

$ 980.00

Articles

The use of gravure proofing machines in the comprehensive evaluation of gravure ink printability and drying performance.
This article explores how a gravure proofing press can be used to comprehensively evaluate the printability and drying properties of gravure inks. The experiment tested the dot sharpness, transfer rate, and leveling properties of different inks using standard equipment, while recording drying times through the filter paper method and infrared temperature measurement.
Effect of Platform Temperature on Surface Drying Time of Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings in Heated Automatic Film Applicators
This study investigates the influence of the platform temperature of a heated automatic film applicator on the surface drying time of waterborne polyurethane coatings. The experiments reveal that as the platform temperature increases, the surface drying time of the coating significantly decreases, showing a negative correlation between the two.
Drying Time Determination: Simultaneous Verification of Surface Drying Test Method, Through-Drying Test Method, and Instrumental Test Method
This article discusses three methods for determining the drying time of materials such as coatings. Traditional methods are divided into surface drying and through drying measurements, which are simple to operate but rely on subjective judgment. Instrumental methods provide objective data by monitoring physical changes such as mass and resistance, offering higher precision but at a higher cost.