TPT November 2017

T E CHNOLOG Y

Transforming Persoz and König pendulum hardness testing of coatings

adjust the rotating feet at the base of the unit. Sturdy, dustproof and robust design ensures a stable environment for tests, ensuring repeatable and consistent results. The rigid perspex door allows easy access for sample positioning. If opened during test a warning signal alerts the user and the test stops. The test will not begin again until the instrument is reset. Batch memory stores all test data for output to PC via ElcoMaster ® data management software. The Elcometer 3045 pendulum hardness tester can be used in accordance with ASTM D 4366, BS 3900 E5, DIN 53157, ISO 1522 and NF T30-016.

THE new Elcometer 3045 pendulum hardness tester is designed to make the measuring of coating hardness more accurate, repeatable and reproducible. Using infrared technology, the Elcometer 3045 provides a fully automated Persoz or König pendulum hardness test with no human intervention. The operator simply fits the pendulum onto the loading pins, loads the sample and closes the door. The pendulum automatically moves to the start position, the sample table rises and the test begins. The system performs a full calibration routine and automatically adjusts the unit to meet the specified standard for confidence in the test results. With an integrated bubble level on the specimen table, users can quickly identify whether or not the specimen table is correctly aligned and, if required,

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The Elcometer 3045 pendulum hardness tester

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