The TQC Hardness Pen is a pocket instrument for testing the hardness and wear/scratch resistance of materials such as coatings, lacquers, plastics or related products. A tungsten carbide tip is drawn over the surface with a defined constant pressure. The pressure on the tip can be changed using the slide or by changing the spring. A visual mark on the surface after use of the TQC Hardness Pen indicates a fail of the surface hardness or wear/scratch resistance. Can be used on flat and curved surfaces.
There are 2 versions available, the Standard and Pro.
The Standard version is supplied with 3 springs and one tip:
0-3N, graduation 10 g
0-10N, graduation 50 g
0-30N, graduation 150 g
Tip 1mm
The pro version includes the above as well as:
Tip 0,5mm
Tip 0,75mm
Pen holder with guidance wheels, which provides very stable load on tip and makes it easier to apply force.
The laser-engraved scale is clearly visible on the grey background.
$595.00 – $995.00
The TQC Hardness Pen is a pocket instrument for testing the hardness and wear/scratch resistance of materials such as coatings, lacquers, plastics or related products. A tungsten carbide tip is drawn over the surface with a defined constant pressure. The pressure on the tip can be changed using the slide or by changing the spring. A visual mark on the surface after use of the TQC Hardness Pen indicates a fail of the surface hardness or wear/scratch resistance. Can be used on flat and curved surfaces.
2 versions available, the Standard & Pro
The Standard version is supplied with 3 springs and one tip:
0-3N, graduation 10 g
0-10N, graduation 50 g
0-30N, graduation 150 g
Tip 1mm
The Pro version includes the above as well as:
Tip 0,5mm
Tip 0,75mm
Pen holder with guidance wheels, which provides very stable load on tip and makes it easier to apply force.
The laser-engraved scale is clearly visible on the grey background.
Standards
According DIN 55656
Results can be obtained equal to: ISO 1518; AS 3894.4; EN 438-2, SIS 184188, and Corporated Standards Bosch, Volvo, Opel, van Laar.
TQC Hardness Test Standard SP0010
Range: 0-3N, 0-10N and 0-30N
Dimensions: Ø 14 to 19 mm, length 175 mm
Weight: 60 g
Material: Body in anodized aluminum, tips in tungsten carbide
TQC Hardness Test PRO SP0015
Range: 0-3N, 0-10N and 0-30N
Dimensions: length 175 mm, height 160mm
Weight: 365 g
Material: Body in anodized aluminum, tips in tungsten carbide
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 6 in |
| Model | Standard – SP0010, Pro – SP0015 |
The TQC Impact Test is used to determine the impact resistivity and flexibility of coatings. The dual scale instrument is equipped with a special guidance which assures that the distance between each impact is always according to the standard. For correct positioning a spirit-level is built-in. Each Impact test comes as a complete set (instrument and accessoires) to perform a test according DIN/ISO 6272, ASTM D2794 and ASTM G14
Mandatory test in Qualicoat, QIB and GSB accredited laboratories.
The TQC Pendulum Hardness Tester has a lot of unique features that ease defining hardness by the König and/or Persoz method as described in ISO 1522. Both methods work on the principle that the damping time of a pendulum oscillating on a sample indicates the hardness.
The instrument has an easy menu-driven interface with jog dial. The automated electronic counting mechanism is not affected by reflections from the surrounding area. The water-level is located on the test specimen, rather than on the instrument’s base. Once the instrument is leveled further calibration is not required. The gas-spring supported transparent draft cover allows easy access to all parts of the instrument.
TQC’s Pendulum Hardness Tester is a modular system. The instrument itself can be used for both the König and- Persoz method. Both pendulums should be ordered separately. After placing the correct pendulum, switching between the two measuring methods only takes a push of a button. The Pendulum is positioned fully automatically by means of a stepper motor. Also the release of the Pendulum is automated through electro-magnetic system. The end of a test is indicated by a visual and acoustic signal.
The TQC Pendulum Hardness Tester base device is available as a 110VAC / 50/60Hz and a 230VAC / 50Hz model.
The TQC Cross Cut Adhesion Test KIT CC3000 is used to test the adhesion of dry coats of paint on their substrate by means of a series of cuts through the coating. Two series of parallel cuts cross angled to each other to obtain a pattern of 25 or 100 similar squares. The ruled area is evaluated by using a table chart after a short treatment with a stiff brush, or adhesive tape for hard substrates.
The cutting depth of the TQC Cross Cut Adhesion Test KIT CC3000 can be adjusted while the cutter is guided by two ball bearings to assure reproducible results. The depth of the TQC Cross Cut Adhesion Test KIT CC3000 is adjustable to measure coatings up to 250 µm thick.
The Comprehensive Abrasion Test is a universal test machine to test the coating abrasion resistance on beverage cans or flat materials. The reciprocating motion mimics in-the-field transportation abrasion damage of coatings equivalent to the Gavarti Associates “GV-CAT” system. The Comprehensive Abrasion Test is used in coating test laboratories for quality control work.
Great Lakes Gages, LLC
3689 Hadley Rd.
Metamora, MI 48455
