Pencil Hardness Tester

Pencil Hardness Tester

This instrument offers an easy method for the determination of film hardness for coating applied to a flat substrate. The pencil lead, prepared beforehand by rubbing it on fine abrasive paper（400）,is maintained at an angle of 45º and pushed with uniform pressure onto the sample, either leaving a superficial trace or causing destruction down to the substrate. It complies with the requirements of ASTM D 3363, ISO 15184.

Pencil Hardness Tester

Main Technical Parameters

■ Three points are touched on the tested surface （roller、pencil lead）
■ The angle between pencil and the tested surface： 45°
■ Built-in spirit bubble, convenient to check level when tester is working
■ Pressure of pencil lead ：500g/1000g/7.5N