These robust, reliable and extremely versatile machines have been designed for testing the abrasion, wash ability, brush ability and resistance of a wide range of materials including paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, fabrics etc.
The Elcometer 1720 Wash ability and Abrasion tester is available with either 2 or 4 stations, each station is separated by a water-tight gasket frame, allowing up to 4 dry or wet tests at any one time.
Available in 2 versions: 2 station - undertakes 2 tests at a time 4 station - tests up to four samples with 4 different tests
Stroke length can be adjusted by the user to meet specific requirements, from 10 to 300mm (0.4 to 11.8")
Digital display allows easy, accurate speed variation and simple reporting
Stroke speed can be varied between 10 and 65 cycles/min or set to 37 cycles/min to meet ISO standards
Available with or without liquid dosers, allowing test liquids to be regulated automatically or independently
The rapid tool change system allows the user to test the samples in accordance with a wide range of National and International Standards on both flat and curved surfaces simultaneously.
This tool is ideal for testing abrasion on both curved and flat surfaces and for testing colour fastness of fabrics. Supplied with a removable stainless steel rod, test felt, textile fixing ring and a set of additional masses - 2x100g (3.5oz), 1x200g (7oz), 1x500g (17.6oz). Total weight (excluding masses): 200g (7oz)
For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm (0.4") diameter and 10mm (0.4") thick working under a mass of 400g (14.1oz). Total weight: 400g (14.11oz)
Height adjustable with an elbow joint for curved samples, this tool is ideal for testing abrasion resistance of both coatings and inks. Supplied with felt disc, rod for masses, 1x50g (1.75oz), 1x100g (3.5oz), 2x200g (7oz) and 2x500g (17.5oz) mass