Conical Mandrel Bend Tester | Elcometer 1510

Product Description

Conical Mandrel Bend Tester for Precision Coating Testing

The Conical Mandrel Bend Tester is engineered to deliver reliable, repeatable measurements of coating elasticity, adhesion, and elongation on sheet metal substrates. Our advanced conical mandrel bend tester meets the strictest industry standards, making it essential for laboratories, QC departments, and industrial workshops. Built with durability and ease of use in mind, this conical bend tester ensures your coatings perform as intended, every single time.

Key Features of the Conical Mandrel Bend Tester

• Standards Compliance: Conforms to ASTM D 522-A, BS 3900-E11, ISO 6860 protocols for accurate coating flexibility and adhesion data.
• Wide Mandrel Range: Includes conical mandrels from 3.2 mm to 38.1 mm, supporting tests on coatings of various thicknesses—from thin varnishes to heavy industrial paints.
• Robust Construction: Heavy-duty metal frame, hardened rollers, and precision machined components guarantee lasting performance and pinpoint accuracy under repeated use.
• Intuitive Operation: Manual lever mechanism allows smooth bending without electricity—ideal for field inspections, mobile testing carts, or power-restricted environments.
• Quick Crack Detection: Integrated calibrated scale on the clamp precisely registers the mandrel diameter at initial coating failure, delivering objective, quantitative results.
• Lightweight & Portable: Weighing just 9 kg with compact dimensions (325 × 350 × 100 mm), this conical mandrel bend tester easily fits onto any benchtop or testing workstation.
• Worldwide Support: Backed by a comprehensive one-year warranty and global service network for calibration, maintenance, and repair, ensuring uptime and compliance.

How the Conical Bend Tester Works

Using the conical mandrel bend tester is straightforward yet highly effective. First, prepare a coated sheet metal specimen according to your chosen standard (e.g., grid cuts, cleaning, and drying). Insert the specimen into the clamp and select the starting mandrel diameter. As you rotate the manual lever, the specimen bends around the tapered mandrel. Observe carefully for the first visible crack or fracture line in the coating. The calibrated scale on the clamp shows the exact mandrel diameter at which failure occurs, providing a direct measurement of coating flexibility and adhesion.

This method offers clear advantages:

• Objective, repeatable results without subjective interpretation
• Rapid testing cycle—get results in under a minute per specimen
• Versatile evaluation across a broad spectrum of coating types, from automotive primers to industrial powder coatings

Technical Specifications

• Mandrel Diameter Range: 3.2 mm to 38.1 mm (tapered conical section)
• Mandrel Length: 203 mm (8")—sufficient length for full-width sheet testing
• Specimen Size: 180 × 100 × 0.8 mm (modifiable per standard requirements)
• Frame Dimensions: 325 × 350 × 100 mm (compact footprint for benchtop use)
• Weight: 9 kg (portable design for mobile quality control)
• Applicable Standards: ASTM D522, BS 3900 E11, DIN ISO EN NF 6860, ECCA T7