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nCATS has range of equipment for assessing the properties and integrity of polymeric coatings (paints).  These include measurements of gloss and colour, as well as physical and mechanical measurements (coating thickness, hardness and adhesion).

Each of the tabs below explores the individual measurement systems.

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The X-rite Ci6X portable sphere spectrophotometer is a high-performance instrument uniquely suited for ensuring accurate colour on reflective surfaces, including applications with textured materials or printing on metal substrates.

Ci6X spectrophotometer
Ci6X spectrophotometer

Standards:

  • EN 300328 V1.8.1 (2012)
  • EN 301489-1 V1.9.2 (2011)
  • EN 301489-17 V2.2.1 (2012)
  • EN 60950-1:2006
  • EN 62479 (2010)

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The Tri-GLOSSmaster 260 offer unsurpassed industry standard in gloss measurement, combining the highest accuracy, ease-of-use and multiple functionality - essential for today`s testing requirements.

Tri-GLOSSmaster 260
Tri-GLOSSmaster 260

Standards:

  • DIN EN ISO 2813
  • ASTM D 523
  • ASTM D2457
  • DIN 67530
  • JIS Z 8741
  • EN ISO 7668

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The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a handheld gauge for fast and accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings on metal substrates.

thickness gauge
Elcometer 456 thickness gauge

The Elcometer 3030 Pendulum Hardness Tester is a simple-to-use instrument for assessing the hardness of specimens such as coated panels. Your hardness tester works on the principle that the damping time of a pendulum oscillating on a specimen indicates the hardness of the specimen. The amplitude of the oscillation reduces more quickly on soft specimens than on hard specimens.

Elcometer 3030 Pendulum Hardness Tester
Polymer Hardness Tester

Standards:

  • ISO 1522 which supersedes ASTM D4355
  • BS 3900-E5
  • DIN 53157
  • NBN T22-105
  • NF T30-016

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The Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Gauge accurately measures the adhesion strength of coatings on a wide range of substrates.

  • Automatic hydraulic pump ensures smooth and continuous pressure application for consistent, repeatable adhesion strength results
    Fully adjustable pull rates 0.1-1.4MPa/s (14.5-203psi) to meet National and International Standards
  • Can be used with 10,14.2, 20 and 50mm diameter dollies
  • User definable limits with unique pressure hold and release function
  • User definable measurement range with an accuracy of ±1% of full scale:
    • 10mm dolly: 100MPa (14400psi)
    • 14.2mm dolly: 50MPa (7200psi)
    • 20mm dolly: 25 MPa (3600psi)
    • 50mm dolly: 4MPa (580psi)
  • Dust and water resistant rugged design to IP64
  • Interchangeable units: MPa, psi, Nmm2 and N
  • A range of standard and thin substrate actuator skirts (compatible with Elcometer 506) available for adhesive strength testing on thick, thin, flat or convex substrates
  • Store up to 60,000 readings with individual pull graphs in up to 2,500 alpha numerical batches, complete with attribute failure information
    USB and Bluetooth® data output - compatible with ElcoMaster® App for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android mobile devices
Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Gauge
Polymer Adhesion Tester

Standards:

  • ASTM C1583
  • ASTM D4541
  • ASTM D7234-12
  • AS/NZS 1580.408.5
  • BS 1881-207
  • DIN 1048-2
  • EN 1015-12
  • EN 12636
  • EN 13144
  • EN 1542
  • EN 24624
  • ISO 16276-1
  • ISO 4624
  • JIS K 5600 5-7
  • NF T30-606
  • NF T30-062.
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