Conical Mandrel Tester
Article No. 5751
Conical Mandrel Tester
Bend Tester for definition of smallest bend diameter
- Aluminum panels up to 20.3 cm (8 inches) wide and 1.6 mm (.063 inches) thickness can be tested
- Steel panels up to 20.3 cm (8 inches) wide and 0.8 mm (.031 inches) thickness can be tested
- Durable sturdy stainless steel mandrel
- Built-in ruler to measure the failure point
- Compliant with ASTM D522 Method A
Features
The conical mandrel bender is a popular design to test coating flexibility.
- Precision cut conical mandrel for accurate results
- Built-in ruler for convenient measurement
- Special sample holder plate design to prevent panel slippage
- Economically price
- Compliant with ASTM and ISO methods
- Durable design for long term use
Technical Attributes
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- Weight
- 4.1 kg
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- Weight
- 9 lb
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- Dimensions: L x W x H
- 51 x 15 x 18 cm
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- Dimensions: L x W x H
- 20 x 6 x 7 in
General
Standards
Procedure
- Carefully cover test panel with paper between mandrel and draw bar, and clamp the panel
- Fold the test panel around the cone by using the manually operated arm that is pivoted at the ends of the axis of the cone
- Bend uniformly at 180 degrees within 15 seconds
- Remove panel and examine the coating for cracks
- Mark the point at which the cracking stops and measure the distance from the farthest end of the crack to the small end of the mandrel
- Appropriate calibration curves also permit determination of the elongation values of the paint film
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