Product Description
The Falling Sand Tester is a rugged and sturdy instrument, used to measure the resistance to abrasion of paints and lacquers.
Standardised sand is contained in a hopper which is connected to a guide tube. Test pieces are fixed at a 45° angle, 25mm (0.98”) from the base of the tube, where the wear can be observed.
The sand is allowed to fall, at a controlled rate, on to the test piece which must have a known coating thickness.
The resistance to abrasion is measured when the substrate is revealed and measured by the amount of sand required to wear through the coating.
Technical Specification
| Part Number |
Description |
| K0001700M001 |
Elcometer 1700 Falling Sand Tester |
| Dimensions |
1790 x 330 x 400mm (70 x 12.9 x 15.7") |
| Weight |
20kg (44lb) |
| Packing List |
Elcometer 1700 Falling Sand Tester and operating instructions |
Can be used in accordance with:
ASTM D 968, DIN 53233, FTMS 141 6191, JIS A1452, JIS H 8682-3
Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.
Accessories:
| KT001700N001 |
Ottawa ASTM Standardised Sand - 23kg (50.7lb) |
| KT001700N002 |
CEN DIN EN 196-1 Standardised Sand - 50kg (110lb) |
| KT001700N003 |
Artificial Corundum - NF Standard Bag - 5kg (11lb) |
| KT001700P001 |
Glass Tube for Falling Sand Tester |
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