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Product Description:
These 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 either 2 or 4 stations, each station is separated by a water-tight gasket frame, allowing up to 4 dry or wet tests at any one time.
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Available in 2 versions:
2 station - undertakes 2 tests at a time
4 station - tests upto four samples with 4 different tests
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Stroke length can be adjusted by the user to meet specific requirements, from 10 to 300mm (0.4 to 11.8") |
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Digital display allows easy, accurate speed variation and simple reporting. |
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Stroke speed can be varied between 10 and 65 cycles/min or set to 37 cycles/min to meet ISO standards.
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Available with or without liquid dosers, allowing test liquids to be regulated automatically or independently |
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The rapid tool change system allows the user to test the samples in accordance with a wide range of National and International Standards on both flat and curved surfaces simultaneously. |
Technical Specification:
Part Number
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Description |
| K1720M302 |
Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester, 2 Station (110 - 240V) |
| K1720M304 |
Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Tester, 4 Station (110 - 240V) |
| Dimensions |
550 x 460 x 320mm (21.7 x 18.1 x 12.6”) |
Weight
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2 Station: 31.5kg (70lb), 4 Station: 33kg (73lb) |
Certificate available
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Certificate of Calibration: issued for Fixed Calibration equipment and shows readings and traceability |
| Packing List |
Elcometer 1720, 250µm (10mil) metal strip for ASTM D2486 Standard, sample drip tray, 1x glass sheet (2 station), 2x glass sheet (4 station), 1x specimen holding frame (2 station), 2x specimen holding frame (4 station), set of 3 tools for instrument set up, 3 x mains leads (UK, EUR and US) and operating instructions. Elcometer 1720 part numbers K1720M302 and K1720M304 also include a liquid dosing bottle, liquid delivery pipe and 2 liquid drain pipes. |
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 12956, 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, JIS K 5600-4-7, ISO 11998, PSA D45 1010, SSPC PA 2, US Navy PPI 63101-000, US Navy NSI 009-32
Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.
Accessories:
| 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 |
| KT001720N011 |
2 Channel to 4 Channel Upgrade Kit for Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester, 2 Station |
| K0004695M068 |
Scrub Test Panel |
| K0003560M201 |
Gap Applicator with Reservoir |
The Elcometer 1720 can undertake tests according to a wide range of different Standards and Test Methods by simply changing the abrasive tools. Samples can be tested in a combination of both wet and dry methods.
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Tool 1: Wild Boar Brush
Can be used in accordance with:
DIN 53778-2:1983
Wild boar hair brush and stainless steel brush holder. Total weight: 250g (8.82oz)
Part Number: KT001720P003 |
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Tool 5: Sponge / Abrasive
Can be used in accordance with:
ASTM D4213
Sponge & stainless steel holder abrasive pads - top and bottom & 76g (2.7oz) mass. Total weight: 232g (8.12oz)
Part Number: KT001720P029 |
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Tool 2: Nylon Brush
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D2486
Nylon bristle brush, stainless steel brush holder and 177g (6.2oz) mass. Total weight: 454g (16.01oz)
Part Number: KT001720P030 |
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Tool 6: Abrasive
Can be used in accordance with:
ISO 11998
Aluminium holder, abrasive pads (x5).
Total weight: 135g (4.76oz)
Part Number: KT001720P036 |
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Tool 3: Sponge
Can be used in accordance with:
ASTM D4213:92, ASTM D4828
Sponge and stainless steel brush holder, 337g (11.9oz). Total weight: 508g (17.92oz)
Part Number: KT001720P005 |
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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 4: Sponge
Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D3450
Sponge and stainless steel brush holder, 337g (11.9oz) and 250g (8.8oz) mass to bring gross weight to 750g. Total weight: 750g (26.45oz)
Part Number: KT001720P073 |
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Tool 8: Linear Abrader “Crockmeter”
Can be used in accordance with:
ASTM F1319, ISO 105-X12, PSA D45 1010
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 (3.5oz), 1x200g (7oz), 1x500g (17.6oz). Total weight (excluding masses): 200g (7oz)
Part Number: KT001720P074 |
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Tool 9: Linear Abrader
Can be used in accordance with:
GME 60269
For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm (0.4”) diameter and 10mm (0.4”) thick working under a mass of 400g (14.1oz). Total weight: 400g (14.11oz)
Part Number: KT001720P075 |
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Tool 9B: Linear Abrader
Can be used in accordance with:
EN 13523-11, ECCA T11
Felt holder for 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc working under a mass of 900g (31.7oz)
Total weight: 900g (31.74oz)
Part Number: KT001720P075-2 |
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Tool 9A: Linear Abrader
As Tool 9 but with 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc. Total weight: 820g (28.9oz)
KT001720P075-1 |
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Tool 10: Curved Sample Tool
Can be used in accordance with:
EN 60730-1-A
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 (1.75oz), 1x100g (3.5oz), 2x200g (7oz) and 2x500g (17.5oz) mass
Part Number:KT001720N003 |
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