Product Description:
Qualtech Products Industry Automatic Scratch Tester is an Instrumented Scratch Machine to determine the Scratch Resistance of samples and sample surfaces at the touch of a button.
This professional Automatic Scratch Tester performs Scratch Tests on Single-Layer Coatings, Multi-Layer Coatings and Sample Surfaces and integrates a large Sample Area suitable for a wide range of samples and sample sizes.
The Scratch Resistance of samples differs in the degree of the damage that may occur during the Mar Test and the Scratch Test on the sample surface.
The Surface Hardness Test and the Scratch Test is divided into two main categories:
- The Mar Resistance is the ability of samples to resist light scratching. Mar is primarily an optical issue caused by fine and visible scratches on sample surfaces which affect the appearance of sample surfaces,
- The Scratch Resistance is the ability of samples to resist deeper and harsher scratching across the sample surface. A Scratch is a deeper cut or damage of the sample surfaces which may damage the entire coating and cut the an entire multi-coating system.
This professional Automatic Scratch Tester offers the newest microchip technology combined with comfortable Softtouch Buttons, an Automatic Buzzer indicating the Styli-Sample Contact, a large Sample Area suitable for a wide range of samples and sample sizes, durable Styli made of high quality materials, optional Custom Engineered Styli, precision engineered mechanics, a wide range of Test Loads, optional Custom Engineered Test Loads, user-friendly Application, user-friendly Sample Handling, High Accuracy and High Precision, an ergonomic Design, reliable Performance and much more.
The included Styli and the included Test Loads are designed and engineered in accordance with ASTM and ISO Test Standards, optional Custom Engineered Styli and optional Custom Engineered Test Loads are available to best meet your Sample Test Requirements.
This Automatic Scratch Tester is designed and engineered in accordance with international Test Standards including:
- ASTM D2197 (Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by Scrape Adhesion)
- ISO 1518-1 (Paints and varnishes — Determination of scratch resistance — Part 1: Constant-loading method)
- ISO 1518-2 (Paints and varnishes — Determination of scratch resistance — Part 2: Variable-loading method)
- BS 3900-E2 (Methods of test for paints. Methods of test for paints. Scratch test)
Instrumented Scratch Machine - Features:
- Newest Microchip Technology
- Instant Scratch Test
- Comfortable Softtouch Buttons
- Automatic Buzzer indicating the Styli-Sample Contact
- Large Sample Area suitable for a wide range of samples and sample sizes
- Durable Styli made of High Quality Materials
- Precision engineered Mechanics
- Wide range of Styli available
- Wide range of Test Loads available
- Optional custom engineered Styli available
- Optional custom engineered Test Loads available
- Integrated Level
- Level Adjustment Feet
- User-friendly Application
- User-friendly Sample Handling
- High Accuracy & High Precision
- Ergonomic Design
- Reliable Performance & Longevity
- Engineered in accordance with international test standards including ASTM D2197, ISO 1518-1, ISO 1518-2, BS3900-E2
Automatic Scratch Tester - Specifications:
| Model | QPI-AST280 | QPI-AST380 | QPI-AST680 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newest Microchip Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Large LCD Display | No | No | Yes |
| Test Standard | ISO 1518-1 BS 3900-E2 | ISO 1518-2 | ASTM D2197 ASTM D5178 ISO 12137 |
| Scratch Tip | Hemispherical Metal Tip Diameter: 1 mm | Sapphire Cone or Diamond Cone Diameter: 0.06 mm | Ring-Shaped Tip Ring Diameter: 6.5 mm |
| Scratch Tip Angle | 90° | 90° | 45° |
| Included Standard Test Loads | 0.5 N 2PC 1 N 2PC 2 N 1PC 5 N 1PC 10 N 1PC | Adjustable Test Loads: 0 - 50 g 0 - 100 g 0 - 200 g | 100 g 1PC 200 g 2PC 500 g 1PC 1000 g 2PC 2000 g 1PC |
| Speed | 35 mm/sec | 10 mm/sec | 0 - 10 mm/sec Continuously Adjustable |
| Max Sample Size | 100 mm x 200 mm | 100 mm x 200 mm | 100 mm x 200 mm |
| Max Sample Thickness | ≤1 mm Custom engineered Sample Thickness available | ≤12 mm Custom engineered Sample Thickness available | ≤10 mm Custom engineered Sample Thickness available |
| Custom engineered Styli available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom engineered Test Loads available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Large Sample Area | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| User-friendly Application | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| User-friendly Sample Handling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| High Accuracy & High Precision | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ergonomic Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reliable Performance & Longevity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 110V 60Hz & 220V 50Hz | 110V 60Hz & 220V 50Hz | 110V 60Hz & 220V 50Hz |
| Engineered in accordance with international test standards including ASTM D2197, ISO 1518-1, ISO 1518-2, BS3900-E2 | |||
Automatic Scratch Tester – Included items:
- Automatic Scratch Tester
- Accessories
- Quality Certificate
- Carefully Calibrated
- Calibration Certificate
- User manual
- Extended Warranty
- Lifetime Support
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