Hardness, Abrasion and Washability Testing
In the field of coating technology the concept of hardness generally refers to scratch resistance. To call this hardness is not perhaps quite correct use of language but it has historically been used in this way and is well established. Fundamentally it concerns the properties of the coating material to withstand moved mechanical influences so as to leave no trace or evidence on the coating.
Hardness
Indentation Hardness Tester acc. to Buchholz Model 263
For paints and coatings, DIN EN ISO 2815/VDA 621-415, includes scaled measuring microscope
Hardness
Pendulum Damping Tester Model 299/300
For paints and coatings according to König and Persoz, with automatic measuring
Scratch Hardness Testing
Scratch Test Station acc. to BMW/ERICHSEN Model 450
For various materials in the automotive sector, scratch, rub, wipe, etc., BMW GS 97034 -2, -3, -8, -9, -11
Scratch Hardness Testing
Scratch Hardness Tester LINEARTESTER Model 249
Multi-function device, linear single stroke and double stroke to 9999, scratch, rub, wipe, chemicals
Scratch Hardness Testing
Mar Tester acc. to Oesterle Model 435
Gash/metal marking according to Oesterle, 3 test disks: Steel, copper, thermo-set plastic, 0–3 N/0–10 N/0–20 N
Scratch Hardness Testing
Hardness Test Pencil Model 318
Scratch resistance of surfaces, 4 different test probes, 3 force ranges, up to 20 N
Scratch Hardness Testing
ERICHSEN SmartPen
Scratch resistance of surfaces, hardness tester in modular and digital version, without test head, compatible with test heads of models 318/435
Scratch Hardness Testing
SCRATCH HARDNESS TESTER 413
Scratch tester for surfaces, extremely finely graduated (0.01 N steps), with various test tips
Scratch Hardness Testing
Scratch Hardness Tester TriForcePencil Model 293
Pencil hardness according to Wolf-Wilborn, including 17 pencils, 6 B – 9 H, with 3 force settings: 5 N, 7.5 N, 10 N
Scratch Hardness Testing
Scratch Hardness Tester LINEARTESTER Model 249 Smart (XL)
Multi-function device with LCD-Touchscreen, linear single stroke and double stroke, scratch, rub, wipe, chemicals
TABER Abrasion
TABER® ABRASER 352
TABER rotary abraser for abrasion testing, the only device available worldwide
TABER Abrasion
TABER® LINEAR ABRASER 364 - Typ 5750
TABER linear abraser for abrasion and scratch testing, Crockmeter, linear stroke, also for small parts
Washability and Scrubbing Resistance
Washability and Scrub Resistance Tester Model 494 MC
Wash resistant and scrub resistance, DIN EN ISO 11998/DIN/ASTM, up to 3 tests in parallel