A Pencil Hardness Tester is a reliable tool used to measure the scratch resistance and hardness of coatings like paint and varnish. It ensures quality and durability by testing surfaces with pencils graded from soft to hard (6B to 9H).
Caltech India is a leading manufacturer and supplier of CES 412 Pencil Hardness Tester. The pencil hardness test, also known as the Wolff-Wilborn test, uses the varying hardness values of graphite pencils to evaluate a coating’s hardness. The Pencil Hardness Tester is a widely used instrument for evaluating the scratch resistance and hardness of materials, particularly coatings, paints, and varnishes. They are commonly used in the paint and coatings industry. This simple, yet effective tool provides a quick and accurate assessment of a material’s surface properties.
How it Works:
The Wolff Wilborn Pencil Tester consists of a weighted pencil holder that maintains a constant angle (typically 45°) and a specific load (usually 500g) on the material surface. A set of standardized pencils (6B to 9H) with varying hardness levels is used to scratch the material surface. The pencil hardness is determined by the lightest pencil that does not scratch the material.
Applications:
– Coatings and Paints: Evaluate scratch resistance, hardness, and durability of coatings, paints, and varnishes.
– Materials Science: Characterize the surface properties of metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites.
– Quality Control: Monitor the consistency and quality of materials in various industries.
– Research and Development: Develop new materials and coatings with improved scratch resistance and hardness.
Benefits:
Easy to Use: Simple, intuitive operation requires minimal training.
Quick Results: Fast testing and evaluation of material properties.
Accurate: Reliable, reproducible results with minimal operator influence.
Cost-Effective: Affordable testing method compared to other material characterization techniques.
Technical Specifications:
– Total Weight: 1400g (approx.)
– Load: 500g, 750g, 1000g (at 45° angle)
– Pencil Angle: 45°
– Pencil Range: 6B to 9H
– Material: Durable, corrosion-resistant construction
– Compliance with International Standards
Standards: ASTM D3363 (Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test), ISO 15184 (Paints and varnishes – Determination of film hardness by pencil test)
The Pencil Hardness Tester is an essential tool for material characterization, providing accurate, reliable results in a quick, easy-to-use format. With its durable construction, compliance with international standards, and cost-effective operation, this instrument is ideal for various industries, research institutions, and quality control laboratories. Contact us for more information.
Ordering Information:
| CES 412 – Adjustable Pencil Hardness Tester (with Staedtler – Germany Pencils) |
| CES 413 – Adjustable Pencil Hardness Tester (with Mitsubishi – Japan Pencils) |
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