Elasticity & Deformation Elcometer 1500 Cylindrical Mandrel on a Stand The Elcometer 1500 is a simple instrument for determining the elasticity, adhesion and cracking of dry paint on flat specimens, consisting of a mandrel support which also serves as a test stand. Coated metal sheets, maximum 150mm (5.9”) in length x 100mm (3.93”) wide, are manually and successively bent around mandrels of decreasing diameter until cracks appear. How to use the Cylindrical Mandrel on a Stand AS/NZS 1580.402.1, ASTM D 2485, ASTM D 522-B, ASTM D 1737, BS 3900-E1, DIN 53152, ISO 1519-1, JIS K 5600-5-1, NF T30-040 Technical Specification Part Number Elcometer 1500/2 Metric Set of 13 Cylindrical Mandrels on a stand from 2 to 32mm K0US1500M001 Elcometer 1500/1 Imperial Set of 7 Mandrels from ⅛” to 1” Mandrel Size Packing List Set of 7 mandrels (Elcometer 1500/1), Set of 13 mandrels (Elcometer 1500/2) and operating instructions How to use a Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester Insert large diameter mandrel followed by the coated test panel, making sure that the painted area faces away from the mandrel. Tighten the vice by rotating the vice handle. © 2018 Elcometer Limited. Elcometer is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited. All other trademarks acknowledged. Due to our policy of continuous improvement, Elcometer Limited reserves the right to change specifications without notice. With a smooth action pull the lever around the mandrel. Check coating for damage. Repeat as necessary with smaller diameter mandrel