Taber 551 Cut/Scratch Tester

Taber 551 cutting/scratching tester, 230 V, 50 Hz, turntable speed 5 rpm.

Using interchangeable tools, the cut/scratch tester is used to measure the susceptibility of material surfaces to marring, cutting, scraping, scratching, etching, and other similar physical damage not classified as ordinary wear. By changing the position of the sliding weight, the load applied on the sample by the cutting tool can be selected between 0-1000g.

The established tester can be used in various applications.
Useful in quality control, as well as in the development of materials and products, the applications are diverse. The cut/scratch tester is ideal for evaluating the adhesive qualities of surface coatings, detecting inhomogeneities in comparative materials, qualifying similar or competitive materials, or analyzing the effects of aging under controlled environmental conditions.

Try a wide range of products.
Precision calibrated weights provide a flexible testing range for a variety of products. The cut/scratch tester can test rigid organic materials, adhesive coatings, paints, powder coatings, anodized materials, soft metals, synthetics, linoleum, laminates, plastics, glass and many others.

Characteristics:
* Constant speed motor.
* Balanced, calibrated scale.
* Variable loads from 0-1000 gr.
* Adjustable measuring blocks up to 1/2” (12.5mm) of sample thickness.
* Soft keyboard with ON/OFF switch.
* Interchangeable tools.