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Gardner Falling Sand Abrasion Tester

Article No. 10113

Falling Sand Abrasion Tester ASTM D334

The Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is a popular apparatus used to measure the resistance to abrasion of paint, lacquers and other organic coatings. Abrasion results from abrasive particles falling through a guide tube and impinging the test specimen, until the substrate becomes visible.

$1,645.00 excl. taxes & shipping cost

Features

  • Determine the resistance of coatings of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products to abrasion by falling sand.

    consists of an 8" diameter sand reservoir which includes a 60° taper funnel.

  • A sturdy base and support system hold the apparatus in a vertical position.

  • Meets ASTM D968: Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Falling Sand Abrasive Tester

  • Ottawa natural silica sand is considered standard for this tester because of its known characteristics.

    • Specially graded, natural Ottawa silica sand will pass a No. 20 (850 µm) sieve and be retained on a No. 30 (600µ) sieve.

    • Specific gravity is 2.65.

    • Packaged in 50 lb. (22.7 kg) cloth bags.

    • Meets ASTM C778.

    • Shipping wt. 50lbs. (22.7 kg).

    • Sold separately

Standards

Meets ASTM D333, D1395, D2205, C778 & D968: Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Falling Sand Abrasive Tester

Procedure

  1. Based on a design described in ASTM D968 and other internationally recognized test standards, the Falling Sand Abrasion Tester consists of an 8" diameter sand reservoir which includes a 60° taper funnel.
  2. Standardized abrasive particles placed in the reservoir are released to a guide tube by an abrasive flow gate key.
  3. The guide is a 36" straight, smooth-bore tube which contains the abrasive particles as they fall.
  4. Specimens are fixed under the guide tube at a 45° angle in a receptacle that includes an opening at the bottom allowing the abrasive particles to be collected in a container.
  5. A sturdy base and support system hold the apparatus in a vertical position.

Accessories

10111
Ottawa Density Sand 50Lb Bag
$169.00
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