Multi-finger Scratch Tester

The multi-finger scratch tester simulates daily scratching behavior by moving multiple metal fingers back and forth on the surface of a sample. The instrument records scratch visibility and the extent of damage, which is used to evaluate the scratch resistance of materials such as coatings and plastics, providing a basis for product quality control.
Selection
When selecting a multi-finger scratch tester, it is important to consider whether the material of the scratch finger and the load range match the testing standards, and to ensure that the motion speed and stroke are adjustable. Verify the repeatability of the instrument and the adaptability of the sample fixture, confirm that the data acquisition method meets the evaluation requirements, and check that the equipment dimensions and power requirements are compatible with the laboratory conditions.

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Instruments

Control system using servo motor, scratch speed 254mm/min, weight free lifting, ensure that the needle parts accurately fall on the workpiece, to achieve automatic scratch and zero operation.

$ 3785.00

Hand crank type is easy to operate, load 1000g +/- 1g, scratch speed about 1mm/s, test angle 45 °, standard 6B-6H pencil, in line with a number of international standards, through the pencil Hardness grade to accurately evaluate the scratch performance of the paint film.

$ 325.00

Using electric Dial design, the scratch length can reach 60mm, the load range is 0-2000g, and the physical characteristics of the coating are characterized by the anti-penetration ability of the scribing needle.

$ 554.00

Using 0.5mm tungsten carbide tip, the spherical test point can scratch 2000 90mm long scratches without damage after durability test, the design is comfortable and stable, and it is suitable for regular interval scratch operation in corrosion test.

$ 587.00

Made of tungsten, with a total length of 17-18mm and a needle diaMeter of 1mm, it has excellent wear resistance performance and accurate scratch testing ability.

$ 280.00

Using equilibrating rod and adjustable weight design, the scratch resistance of the material is evaluated by the scraper head leaving an arc score on the surface of the swirl/spin specimen, which is suitable for a variety of rigid and coating materials.

$ 1811.00

Using digital touch screen control, the test speed is adjustable from 0-40mm/s, the load range is 0-4000g, the minimum increment is 50g, and it is equipped with a variety of weights and special scribing needles to accurately determine the film scratch resistance performance.

$ 945.00

Steel ball diaMeter 1mm needle, load range 0-2000g, through the minimum load of the film to accurately determine the coating resistance to penetration, traverse speed 30-40mm/s to ensure the test Stability.

$ 641.00

Hardness of the lens surface, outstanding scratch resistance, excellent anti-fog effect, in a special working environment to maintain a clear field of vision, protection wavelength 100-400 nm ultraviolet.

$ 93.00

The device moves the needle at a speed of 1.35mm/s, with a load range of up to 20N, which can evaluate the scratch resistance of coatings, and the voltMeter indicates substrate contact, supporting variable load testing.

$ 10211.00

Adopt the circular roller scratch method to evaluate the adhesion grade, describe the adjustable diaMeter of 0-10.5 mm, equipped with four weights to achieve 200-1000g loading, table Travel ≥ 80mm, manual operation is stable and reliable.

$ 412.00

The diaMeter of the scraping needle is 0.45mm, the scraping speed is adjustable from 10 to 60 times/minute, and it has an automatic shutdown function to ensure accurate and efficient testing. It is suitable for the durability evaluation of insulating materials.

$ 1174.00

Using 1mm diaMeter hemispherical scribe and 30mm/s traverse speed, test coating scratch resistance, load range of 50~ 2000g, automatic identification of scratch points, suitable for a variety of metallic coatings evaluation.

$ 1090.00

The scribing needle is used to act vertically on the film, the load range is adjustable from 0-2000g, the minimum increment is 50g, and the diaMeter of the steel ball is 1mm, which can accurately determine the minimum weight required to cut the paint film.

$ 444.00

Designed according to ASTM D2801 standard, the groove depth range is 0.1-4 mm, which can test the leveling and sagging of coatings for rapid formulation adjustment and qualification verification.

$ 178.00

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