Coating Drying Time Determinator

The paint drying time tester performs scratch and indentation tests on the coating surface through mechanical or electronic means, recording the time change from the liquid to solid state of the coating. It is used to monitor the curing speed of coatings, guide the intervals between applications and storage conditions, and is commonly employed in paint production and quality inspection processes.
Selection
When selecting, focus on matching the testing method with the coating type, ensuring the instrument complies with relevant standards and specifications. Consider temperature and humidity control functions to adapt to the experimental environment, and ensure the operation interface is simple and reliable. Review the instrument's repeatability data to guarantee measurement stability. Choose appropriate testing accessories based on the sample's form.

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Instruments

It can measure drying time from 1 minute to 48 hours, with accuracy up to 10 seconds, and has intelligent recording function to improve the resolution of long drying process, which is suitable for various coating types.

$ 1649.00

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

The circular track is used to automatically record the film drying process continuously, equipped with 4 kinds of specifications to choose from, the track diaMeter is 100mm, and the measurement error is +/- 0.5%, which can intuitively analyze the stages in drying state.

$ 206.00

The tire size of the instrument is Φ 241 +/- 6mm, weight 15.8 +/- 0.2kg, dedicated to marking Coating drying time test, easy to operate, accurate and reliable results.

$ 196.00

Simultaneous measurement of 6 samples, with three adjustable speeds for 6-12-24 hours, automatic recording of the drying process to ensure the validity and conformity of the measurement process.

$ 541.00

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

Equipped with 6 strokes and 305mm Travel, it can automatically record four stages of the drying process continuously, and intuitively display the curing state of the paint film through the straight track, and the measurement error is controlled within +/- 4%.

$ 498.00

The equipment uses 200 +/- 0.2g weight, sample size 50 * 120 * (0.2~ 0.3) mm, can accurately determine the surface and actual drying time, in line with national standards.

$ 114.00

Equipped with 6 Φ 1mm scribing needles and 3 independent carriages, different samples can be tested simultaneously, Travel 300mm, load 11g, and the coating stages in drying can be accurately determined by observing the scratch track.

$ 880.00

The instrument uses 241 +/- 6mm tire uniform rolling detection, wet film thickness 200um +/- 20um, every 30 seconds, repeability test, accurate determination of non-stick tire drying time, suitable for marking Coating quality control.

$ 231.00

Equipped with 6 Φ 1mm scribing needles and 11g load, 300mm Travel can be set to 6/12/24 hours track period, and each stage of coating drying can be accurately determined by scratch observation method.

$ 751.00

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 instrument adopts a six-pin design, forms plow marks on the paint film through uniform linear motion, and automatically displays the drying process according to the change of traces. The measurement error is controlled within +/- 4%, and supports three time settings of 6h, 12h and 24h.

$ 461.00

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

Using the 4-pin scribing needle specification R0.25/0.5/1.0/1 mm, by moving at a constant speed on the coating, the trajectory change from width to narrower to depth to shallower can be measured.

$ 275.00

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