Abrasion Tester Elcometer 1720

Test Abrasion, washability, brushability and resistance of a wide range of materials using Elcometer 1720. Ideal for paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, fabrics etc.

The Abrasion tester 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.

Features

• Test up to 4 different samples simultaneously
• The 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 doses, 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 samples simultaneously.
• Rapid Tool Change
• All stations can be tested wet and dry
• The durable and robust design is stable under test allowing repeatable results, even at the fastest stroke speeds
• User adjustable stroke length from 10 to 300mm (0.4 to 11.8”)
• Multi-lingual digital display
• Available with or without an integrated liquid dosing pump
• Speed Cycles can be adjusted from 10 to 65 cycles per minute or set to the ISO Standard of 37 cycles/min
• Wide range of tools available, for testing flat and curved samples(see page 5)

	Available in 2 versions: 2 station –  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.

ASTM, DIN, EN Standards

With the wide range of tools available many standards can be tested in one unit.
• All units can be used in accordance with ASTM, DIN, EN, and ISO Standards
• Easily adjustable to customers’ unique applications using the special tools
• Washability and abrasion testing on flat and curved samples up to 13mm (0.51”) thick

Test stations wet & dry

All stations can be tested wet or dry
• Versions are available with or without an internal liquid pump
• Samples can be tested under wet or dry conditions

Significant time can be saved

Test up to 4 different characteristics simultaneously, to save time
• With its rapid tool change system setting up tests is fast and easy
• Easy sample placement allows quick change between tests

STANDARDS: ASTM F1319, ISO 105-X12, PSA D45 1010

Abrasion Tester Elcometer 1720 – Specifications

Brushes and required tools

The Elcometer 1720 can undertake tests according to a wide range of different Standards and Test Methods by simply changing the abrasive tools. For more information on Standards, please see section 23. Please select the required tools from the list on the following two pages. Samples can be tested in a combination of both wet and dry methods.

	Tool 1: Wild Boar Brush: 2 Wild boar hair brush and stainless steel brush holder. Total weight: 250g (8.82oz) Part Number: KT001720P003  Order here		Tool 2: Nylon Brush Nylon bristle brush, stainless steel brush holder and 177g (6.2oz) mass. Total weight: 454g (16.01oz) Part Number: KT001720P030  Order here
	Tool 3: Sponge Sponge and stainless steel brush holder, 337g (11.9oz). Total weight: 508g (17.92oz) Part Number: KT001720P005  Order here		Tool 4: Sponge Sponge and stainless steel brush holder, 337g (11.9oz) and 250g (8.8oz) mass to bring gross weight to 750g. Total weight: 750g (26.45oz) Part Number: KT001720P073  Order here
	Tool 5: Sponge / Abrasive Sponge & stainless steel holder abrasive pads – top and bottom & 76g (2.7oz) mass. Total Weight: 232g (8.12oz) Part Number: KT001720P029  Order here		Tool 6: Abrasive Aluminum holder, abrasive pads (x5). Total weight: 135g (4.76oz) Part Number: KT001720P036   Order here
	Tool 7: Universal Metal Clamp Stainless steel holder allowing users to fix their own test sample or abrasive material. Ideal for abrasion and wear of labels, textiles, ink etc. Part Number: KT001720P207  Order here		Tool 8: Linear Abrader “Crockmeter” This tool is ideal for testing abrasion on both curved and flat surfaces and for testing color 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) Part Number: KT001720P074  Order here
	Tool 9: linear abraider For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm (0.4”) diameter and 10m: m (0.4”) thick working under a mass of 400g (14.1oz). Total weight: 400g (14.11oz)  Order here		Tool 9A: linear abraider Tool 9 but with 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc. Total weight: 820g (28.9oz) Order here
	Tool 9B: linear abraider Felt holder for 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc working under a mass of 900g (31.7oz) Total weight: 900g (31.74oz)  Order here		Tool 10 Curved Sample Tool 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  Order here