Gardner Falling Sand Abrasion Tester
Article No. 10113
Falling Sand Abrasion Tester ASTM D334
- Consists of an 8" diameter sand reservoir which includes a 60° taper funnel.
Features
- Determine the resistance of coatings of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products to abrasion by falling sand.
- Abrasion results from abrasive particles falling through a guide tube and impinging the test specimen, until the substrate becomes visible.
- A sturdy base and support system hold the apparatus in a vertical position.
- Meets ASTM D968: Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Falling Sand Abrasive Tester
- Ottawa natural silica sand is considered standard for this tester because of its known characteristics. Sold separately, 3 bag minumum.
Standards
Meets ASTM D333, D1395, D2205, C778 & D968: Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Falling Sand Abrasive Tester
Procedure
- Based on a design described in ASTM D968 and other internationally recognized test standards, the Falling Sand Abrasion Tester consists of an 8" diameter sand reservoir which includes a 60° taper funnel.
- Standardized abrasive particles placed in the reservoir are released to a guide tube by an abrasive flow gate key.
- The guide is a 36" straight, smooth-bore tube which contains the abrasive particles as they fall.
- Specimens are fixed under the guide tube at a 45° angle in a receptacle that includes an opening at the bottom allowing the abrasive particles to be collected in a container.
- A sturdy base and support system hold the apparatus in a vertical position.
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