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Adhesion
Adhesion testing equipment measures how strongly two surfaces stick together. It's commonly used in manufacturing and construction to check adhesive strength. These testers work by applying force to a sample and measuring how much it moves. Some also track how long it takes for the adhesive to break. Various types of adhesion testers exist, but they all follow this basic principle.
Wet Tape Test Roller
Scratch Adhesion Mar Tester
Temper II Combination WFT Gauge / Cross Hatch Adhesion
X-Cut Cross Cut Adhesion Test Kit
Adhesion Test Analyzer
Paint Adhesion Test Kit
Density
Density measurement equipment is used to measure the density of a substance. This is done by comparing the weight of the substance to its volume. Density measurement equipment can be used in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
Density Weight per Gallon Cup
Drying Time
Drying time recorders measure how long materials take to dry, helping improve drying processes in various industries. They can start measuring from application or air exposure. UV curing, on the other hand, uses ultraviolet light to quickly dry products like inks, coatings, and adhesives, particularly in printing and packaging industries.
Drying Time Recorder
Film Thickness
Thickness gauges are used to measure the thickness of a material, paint or coating. They can measure the thickness of a dry film, wet film, and wall thickness. Thickness gauges are used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and construction.
Wet Film Thickness Gauge
Gel Timer
A gel timer is a device that is used to measure the transition time from liquid to solid during polymerization. It is often used in laboratories to determine the amount of time that has passed since a reaction has started for quality control.
Gel Timer
Hardness
A hardness tester measures a material's hardness, comparing it to known standards to determine its suitability for specific uses. It's often used to check how well a material has cured, but can also assess hardness properties built into coatings. This testing helps ensure materials meet required specifications for their intended applications.
Pencil Hardness Tester
Barcol Hardness Impressor
Paint Application
Paint application equipment serves to break down paint into tiny droplets and apply it to surfaces. Various tools, such as applicators and drawdown machines, help determine the best way to apply paint or coatings. These instruments are essential for achieving optimal paint application results.
Microm II Film Applicator
Wet Film Applicators
Temperature Measurement
Temperature is a key measurement in many fields, used for quality control, research, and safety. It's crucial in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and food production. Accurate temperature readings are often necessary to ensure product quality and safety in these areas.
t200 IR Thermometer
Viscosity
Viscosity is measured in terms of centipoise (cP) or poise (P) and can be used to indicate a fluid's resistance to flow. In general, fluids with a higher viscosity are more resistant to flow than those with a lower viscosity.
Standard Viscosity Cup
Viscosity Dip Cup
Stein Hall Viscosity Cup