Conical Mandrel Bend Testers determine the elasticity, adhesion and elongation of coatings on sheet metal.
This mandrel has a varying diameter (3.2 mm - 38.1 mm, 1/8 to 1.5 inches) that stretches a coating through a gradient of distension, allowing precise determination of adhesion characteristics.
Aluminum panels up to 20.3 cm (8 inches) wide and 1.6 mm (.063 inches) thickness can be tested
Steel panels up to 20.3 cm (8 inches) wide and 0.8 mm (.031 inches) thickness can be tested
Carefully cover test panel with paper between mandrel and draw bar, and clamp the panel
Fold the test panel around the cone by using the manually operated arm that is pivoted at the ends of the axis of the cone
Bend uniformly at 180 degrees within 15 seconds
Remove panel and examine the coating for cracks
Mark the point at which the cracking stops and measure the distance from the farthest end of the crack to the small end of the mandrel
Appropriate calibration curves also permit determination of the elongation values of the paint film
Prices
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Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only 
