Paul N. Gardner USA (GARDCO) – worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries introduces a new offering: The New Positest® PT Pencil Hardness Test Kit for lab and field.
The New Positest® PT Pencil Hardness Test Kit quickly and easily determines the scratch resistance and relative hardness of paint, films, resins and lacquers in accordance with ISO 15184 and ASTM D3363. This convenient field kit includes everything needed for testing, with two available options, the Positest® PT Basic kit and the Positest® PT Complete Kit.
Basic Kit Features:
- 14 high quality graphite pencils ranging from 6B to 6H hardness – in a protective aluminum case—6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H
- Custom Aluminum Pencil Sharpener with hardened steel blades specifically designed for the Pencil Hardness test. Includes 5 and 6 mm indicators for reference of graphite length for easy conformance to national and international standards.
- Pack of 400 Grit Sandpaper for flattening pencil lead prior to testing
- Instruction Manual
Complete Kit Features:
Includes everything included with the Basic Kit plus
- Pencil Cart with Leveling Rod
- Exerts a constant force of 7.35 N (~1.65 lbf) at the specified 45° angle
- Included Leveling Rod ensures the cart is parallel to the surface
- Convenient thumbscrew allows for quick pencil changes
- Hard shell carrying case
More information on Hardness Testers see: https://www.gardco.com/Products/Hardness-Testers/c/18635#21324.
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