Hardness Testers

Buchholz Indentation Tester

BYK-Buchholz Indentation Tester

Description

The Buchholz tester is a reliable test for plastic deformable coatings.

  • Simple and easy to use device
  • Portable for in the field use
  • Optional microscope to evaluate the indentation mark
  • Compliant with ISO 2815

Scratch Hardness Tester

BYK-Scratch Hardness Tester

Description

The DUR-O-Test uses a needle under an adjustable pressure spring to create a scratch on the coated surface.

  • Can be used for flat or curved surfaces
  • Pocket size device
  • Locking screw to fix the spring tension
  • Three pressure springs available for a wide spring force range
  • Needle made of tungsten carbide for long life

Pencil Hardness Tester

BYK-Pencil Hardness Tester

Description

The Wolff-Wilborn Pencil Hardness test offers a higher level of precision for a pencil scratch tester.

  • High level of precision for a pencil scratch test
  • Method compliant with ISO, ASTM, DIN, BS standards

Pendulum Hardness Tester

BYK-Pendulum Hardness Tester

Description

Fully automated instrument for measuring pendulum hardness in accordance with the König and Persoz methods.

  • Automated design ensures reliable and repeatable measurement of coating hardness by reducing operator intervention
  • Motorized sample platform lifts the sample into the test position
  • Pendulum is positioned and released automatically
  • Automatic counter with signal when deflection is below 3° (König) or 4° (Persoz) respectively
  • Changeable from König to Persoz and vice versa with corresponding pendulum
  • Pre-assembled draft shield with easy access door
  • UL/CE/CSA certification
  • Compliant with ASTM D4366 and ISO 1522
  • Smallest sample size: 65mm x 75mm (2.6 x 3.0 inches)
  • Largest sample size: 102mm x 229mm (4.0 x 9.0 inches)

  • Maximum sample thickness : 8.5mm (0.33 inches)

  • Minimum sample thickness is limited by the rigidity of the sample.

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