Scratch hardness tester

benchtopfor coatingsfor bulk materials

Scratch-Tester New technological advances have allowed TRIBOtechnic to provide our customers with highest quality and performance. SCRATCH TESTER MILLENNIUM'S EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: -The only scratch tester on the market which responds to the standard ISO 205 02 (formerly 1071-3) -Software with function "Smart Scratch Display" : pictures of the scratch displayed on the test graph with the applied load, acoustic emission and friction force curves -Test report forms including: scratch pictures correlated to the applied load, acoustic emission and friction force curves, and a complete test synthesis -"Do it yourself" calibration kit which conforms to the standard ISO 205 02 (formerly 1071-3) -Anti-collision system between a sample, a tip and the objective -Traceability and wear check of tips In accord with Standard EN 205 02 (formerly 1071-3), ASTM C1624, ASTM G171 Scratch test instrument for adherence characterization and scratch resistance for thin coatings and bulk materials. The scratch-test method consists of scratching on the surface with a diamond tip on which is applied a constant or progressive load. As the scratching is done the sample moves under the video system, to examine the different kinds of damage done by the tip and correlate it with load applied. This standard method allows for comparison of different coatings according to substrates, thickness of coatings and preparations of surface before coating and scratch resistance of bulk materials.