Aerofin Laboratories can conduct qualitative & quantitative tests for evaluating the adhesion of paints & varnishes on various substrates. Methods include: Pull off testing, Bend, Burnishing, Chisel-Knife, File, Grind-Saw, Heat-Quench, Impact, Peel and Scribe-Grid-Tape testing.
Many adhesion methods require conditioning or exposure to a specific environment prior to test. Aerofin Laboratories have the facilities to subject test pieces to humidity, Temperature, immersion and corrosion salt spray to name a few.
Aerofin Laboratories can conduct quantitative tests for evaluating the hardness & scratch resistance of paints & varnishes on various substrates.
A method of determining hardness of a single coating or paint system. Testing is conducted by pushing pencils of known hardness over a coatings surface at a constant angle and with a known force and assessing its resistance to marking or deformation.
BS EN ISO 15184
A test method for determining the resistance of a single coating or paint system to penetration by scratching with a stylus loaded with a specified load.
Results can be obtained for either:
BS EN ISO 1518-1
ISO 4586-2
Aerofin Laboratories can conduct Gloss and Colour tests for your business. Through instrumental gloss value determination, colour light booth comparison and instrumental determination of colour difference.
ISO 2813
ASTM D523
AITM 2-0027