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Elcometer 1720 - Washability & Abrasion Testers

Elcometer 1720 - Washability & Abrasion Testers

Elcometer 1720 - Washability & Abrasion Testers

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Elcometer 1720 Washability & Abrasion Testers are robust and versatile machines designed to test the washability, brushability, and resistance of various materials such as paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, and fabrics. These machines are stable under test conditions, allowing for repeatable results even at high speeds.
Standards: The testers comply with numerous international standards including ASTM, DIN, EN, and ISO, making them suitable for a wide range of testing requirements.
Key Features:
  • Test up to 4 samples simultaneously.
  • Adjustable speed cycles from 10 to 65 cycles per minute, with an option to set to ISO standard of 37 cycles/min.
  • User-adjustable stroke length from 10 to 300mm.
  • Available with or without an integrated liquid dosing pump.
  • Interchangeable tools for testing both flat and curved samples.
  • Digital display for easy speed variation and reporting.
Technical Specifications:
  • Dimensions: 550 x 460 x 320mm.
  • Weight: 33kg.
  • Power: 110 - 240V.
  • Includes a range of accessories such as metal strips, glass sheets, and specimen holding frames.
Testing Capabilities: The Elcometer 1720 can perform tests in both wet and dry conditions. It supports rapid tool changes, allowing for quick adaptation to different testing standards and methods.
Economic Benefits: The ability to test multiple characteristics simultaneously saves time and resources. The rapid tool change system and easy sample placement facilitate quick transitions between tests.
Accessories and Tools: A variety of tools are available for different testing standards, including brushes, sponges, and abrasive pads. These tools are designed to meet specific standards such as ASTM D2486, ISO 11998, and others.
Applications: Ideal for testing the abrasion resistance and washability of coatings, inks, and other materials, the Elcometer 1720 is suitable for both industrial and laboratory settings.
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Washability & Abrasion Testers These robust, reliable and extremely versatile machines have been designed for testing the washability, brushability and resistance of a wide range of materials including paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, fabrics etc. Test up to 4 samples simultaneously User adjustable stroke length from 10 to 300mm (0.4 to 11.8”) Rapid tool change Multi-lingual digital display Available with or without an integrated liquid dosing pump The durable and robust design is stable under test allowing repeatable results, even at the fastest stroke...

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Elcometer 1720 Meeting Standards • With the wide range of tools available many Standards can be tested in one unit • All units can be used in accordance with ASTM, DIN, EN and ISO Standards • Easily adjustable to customers unique applications using the special tools • Washability and abrasion testing on flat and curved samples up to 13mm (0.51”) thick Interchangeable Tools • All tools are interchangeable with the rapid tool change system, making the unit ideal for use in accordance with a wide range of Standards For the complete range of tools, see page 19-5 User Adjustable • Stroke length can...

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Washability & Abrasion Elcometer 1720 Washability & Abrasion Testers Test up to 4 different samples simultaneously. Stroke speed can be varied between 10 and 65 cycles/min or set to 37 cycles/min to meet ISO Standards. Stroke length can be adjusted by the user to meet specific requirements, from 10 to 300mm (0.4 to 11.8”). Available with or without liquid dosers, allowing test liquids to be regulated automatically or independently. Digital display allows easy, accurate speed variation and simple reporting. The rapid tool change system allows the user to test the samples in accordance with a wide...

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Washability & Abrasion Washability & Abrasion Testers The Elcometer 1720 can undertake tests according to a wide range of different Standards and Test Methods by simply changing the abrasive tools. For more information on Standards, please see section 23. Please select the required tools from the list on the following two pages. Samples can be tested in a combination of both wet and dry methods. Tool 1: Wild Boar Brush Tool 2: Nylon Brush Wild boar hair brush and stainless steel brush holder. Total weight: 250g (8.82oz) Nylon bristle brush, stainless steel brush holder and 177g (6.2oz) mass....

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Tool 9: Linear Abrader For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm (0.4”) diameter and 10mm (0.4”) thick working under a mass of 400g (14.1oz). Total weight: 400g (14.11oz) Part Number: KT001720P075 Tool 9B: Linear Abrader Felt holder for 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc working under a mass of 900g (31.7oz) Total weight: 900g (31.74oz) Part Number: KT001720P075-2 Tool 10: Curved Sample Tool Height adjustable with an elbow joint for curved samples, this tool is ideal for testing abrasion resistance of both coatings and inks. Supplied with...

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Elcometer 4695 In a typical scrub test, the coating is applied to the Leneta Scrub Test Panel at a specified film thickness, allowed to dry and then subjected to scrubbing with a straight-line scrub tester. When used in accordance with ASTM D2486, Method A, a 10mil shim is inserted under the panel to accelerate failure and thereby reduce testing time. The scrub resistance is the number of scrub cycles required to remove the coating to a specified end point. Alternatively, the loss in weight is determined after a specified number of scrub FormF^^^M resistance cycles, with calculation of equivalent...

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