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Elcometer 1720 - Abrasion, Scrubbing and Washability Tester
Product Description
The Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester is robust, reliable and extremely versatile machines have been designed for testing the abrasion, washability, brushability and resistance of a wide range of materials including paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, fabrics etc. The Elcometer 1720 is available with 4 stations, each station is separated by a water-tight gasket frame, allowing up to 4 dry or wet tests at any one time.
Features of the Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester
• Made from anodised aluminium making it durable and robust
• All stations can be tested wet or dry
• The durable and robust design is stable under test allowing repeatable results, even at the fastest stroke speeds
• Rapid tool change
• Test up to 4 samples simultaneously
• Multi-lingual digital display
• User adjustable stroke length from 10 to 300mm
• Speed Cycles can be adjusted from 10 to 65 cycles per minute or set to the ISO Standard of 37 cycles /min
• Wide range of tools available, for testing flat and curved samples
• Available with or without an integrated liquid dosing pump
Meeting Standards
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Interchangeable Tools
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User Adjustable
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Wet and Dry
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Economic
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The Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester can be used in accordance with:
AS/NZS, ASTM, DIN, ECCA*, EN, GME, ISO, JIS, PSA, MIL*, FTMS*, P-R*, P-W*, TT*
Specifications
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Specifications
Part Number | Description |
K1720M204 | Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester, 4 Station |
K1720M304 | Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester, 4 Station |
Dimensions | 550 x 460 x 320mm |
Weight | 33kg |
Packing List
- Elcometer 1720 Abrasion, Scrubbing & Washability Tester
- 250μm Metal Strip for ASTM D2486 Standard
- Sample Drip Tray
- 2 x Glass Sheet
- 2 x Specimen Holding Frame
- Set of 3 Tools for Instrument Set Up
- 3 x Mains Leads (UK & EUR)
- Operating Instructions
Data Sheet
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Data Sheet
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion Scrubbing and Washability Testers Data Sheet
Standards
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Standards
The Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester can be used in accordance with:
• AS/NZS 1580.459.1
• ASTM D 2486
• ASTM D 3450
• ASTM D 4213
• ASTM D 4488
• ASTM D 4828
• ASTM F 1319
• DIN 53778-2:1983
• ECCA T11*
• EN 13523-11
• EN 233/C3.2-A
• EN 233/C3.2-B
• EN 233/C3.2-C
• EN 60730-1-A
• GME 60269
• ISO 105-X12
• ISO 11998
• JIS K 5600-5-11
• PSA D45 1010
• ASTM D1792 – 06
• ASTM D2198 -02*
• ASTM D3206 – 08
• ASTM D6279 – 03(2007)
• MIL-C-3004*
• MIL-C-46057*
• MIL-E-11237*
• MIL-STD-1334B*
• MIL-P-15422C*
• FTMS 141*
• Method 6141*
• FTMS 141*
• Method 6142*
• FTMS Method 536/6701
Federal Specification
• P-D-220D*
• P-R-1760*
• P-W-155C*
• TT-P-26C(1)*
• TT-P-29K*
• TT-P-30E(1)
• TT-P-47G*
• TT-E-505B*
• TT-E-506K(1)*
• TT-E-509C*
• TT-C-535B(2)*
• TT-C-555B(1)*
* Standards not in bold have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.
Accessories
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Accessories
Tool 1: Wild Boar Brush
Wild boar hairbrush and stainless steel brush holder. Total weight: 250g Part Number: KT001720P003 / STANDARDS: DIN 53778-2:1983 |
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Tool 2: Nylon Brush
Nylon bristle brush, stainless steel brush holder, 177g. Total weight: 454g Part Number: KT001720P030 / STANDARDS: ASTM D2486 |
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Tool 3: Sponge
Sponge and stainless-steel brush holder, 337g. Total weight: 508g Part Number: KT001720P005 / STANDARDS: ASTM D4213:92, ASTM D4828 |
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Tool 4: Sponge
Sponge and stainless-steel brush holder, 337g and 250g – gross weight 750g. Total weight: 750g Part Number: KT001720P073 / STANDARDS: ASTM D3450 |
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Tool 5: Sponge / Abrasive
Sponge & stainless-steel holder abrasive pads – top and bottom & 76g. Total weight: 232g Part Number: KT001720P029 / STANDARDS: ASTM D4213 |
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Tool 6: Abrasive
Aluminium holder, abrasive pads (x5). Total weight: 135g Part Number: KT001720P036 / STANDARDS: ISO 11998 |
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Tool 7: Universal Material Clamp
Stainless steel holder allowing users to fix their own test sample or abrasive material. Ideal for abrasion and wear of labels, textiles, ink etc. Part Number: KT001720P207 |
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Tool 8: Linear Abrader “Crockmeter”
This tool is ideal for testing abrasion on both curved and flat surfaces and for testing colour fastness of fabrics. Supplied with a removable stainless-steel rod, test felt, textile fixing ring and a set of additional masses – 2x100g, 1x200g, 1x500g. Total weight (excluding masses): 200g Part Number: KT001720P074 / STANDARDS: ASTM F1319, ISO 105-X12, PSA D45 1010 |
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Tool 9: Linear Abrader
For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm diameter and 10mm thick working under a mass of 400g. Total weight: 400g Part Number: KT001720P075 / STANDARDS: GME 60269 |
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Tool 9B: Linear Abrader
Felt holder for 16mm diameter felt wool disc working under a mass of 900g. Total weight: 900g Part Number: KT001720P075-2 / STANDARDS: EN 13523-11, ECCA T11 |
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Tool 10: Curved Sample Tool
Height adjustable with an elbow joint for curved samples, this tool is ideal for testing abrasion resistance of both coatings and inks. Supplied with felt disc, rod for masses, 1x50g, 1x100g, 2x200g and 2x500g. Part Number: KT001720N003 / STANDARDS: EN 60730-1-A |
Elcometer 1720 – Abrasion Scrubbing and Washability Testers – Additional Accessories
Part Number | Description |
KT001720P004 | Wild Boar Brush for Tool 1 |
KT001720P009 | Nylon Brush for Tool 2 |
KT001720P006 | Sponge (5) for Tools 3 & 4 |
KT001720P141 | Sponge / Abrasive (5) for Tool 5 |
KT001720P037 | Abrasive Pads (10) for Tool 6 |
KT001720P064 | Abrasive Pads (100) for Tool 6 |
KT001720P051 | Abrasive G 120 Sheets (4), for Tools 1 & 2 |
KT001720P008 | 25m Abrasive Roll for Tool 7 |
KT001720P062 | Felt Disks (2) for Tool 10 |
KT001720N009 | Non-Abrasive Scrub Medium – SC1 |
KT001720N002 | Abrasive Scrub Medium – SC2 |
KT001720P016 | 50g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P017 | 100g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P018 | 200g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P031 | 227g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P019 | 500g Mass (To fit tools 1 – 8, 10) |
KT001720P214 | Glass Plate, 478 x 165mm |
KT001720P012 | ASTM Test Foil 250um (10mils) |
KT001720P013 | 10m replacement Channel Gasket |
K0004695M068 | Scrub Test Panels* |
* Request for the Elcometer 4695 Scrub Test Panels Leaflet for more information