Coatings can be subject to both physical and mechanical damage during their product life. We test the mechanical and physical integrity of coatings to help manufacturers and engineers understand the properties of a specific product or scheme. 

Element’s ISO 17025 certified global coatings laboratories are tailored to meet specific geographical requirements with a comprehensive and versatile range of mechanical and physical coatings test equipment. 

 

Mechanical and physical coatings test methods 

The methods for evaluating film and coating integrity can include the following test types:

  • water vapor permeability testing
  • impact testing
  • flexibility testing
  • penetration testing
  • hardness testing
  • adhesion testing
  • volume solids testing
  • abrasion testing.

 

Testing standards

Element tests to international standards including ISO, ASTM, NACE, and CSA.

  • Taber abrasion– ASTM D4060
  • Volume solids – ISO 3223
  • Impact  – ASTM D2794, ISO 6272
  • Flexibility  – ASTM B489, ASTM D522, ASTM D790, CSA Z245.20, ISO 1519, ISO 178, ISO 6860
  • Indentation – ISO 21809-1 and 3
  • Adhesion testing – ASTM D3359, ASTM D4541, ASTM D6677, ISO 2409, ISO 4624
  • Dry Film Thickness (DFT) – ASTM D7091, ISO 19840
  • Hardness testing  – ASTM D2240, ASTM D3363, ISO 15184, ISO 7619

 

The Element advantage

We assist in the implementation of bespoke test programs to help the industry achieve regulatory compliance, optimize safety performance, and ensure high quality, reliability, and long service life.
Please contact us today for a complete list of the services available.

 

Taber Abrasion– ASTM D4060
Volume Solids – ISO 3223
Impact  – ASTM D2794, ISO 6272
Flexibility  – ASTM B489, ASTM D522, ASTM D790, CSA Z245.20, ISO 1519, ISO 178, ISO 6860 
Indentation – ISO 21809-1 and 3 
Adhesion strength testing – ASTM D3359, ASTM D4541, ASTM D6677, ISO 2409, ISO 4624
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) – ASTM D7091, ISO 19840
Hardness testing  – ASTM D2240, ASTM D3363, ISO 15184, ISO 7619

 Please contact us for a complete list of the services available.

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