Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester

Product Description

These robust, reliable and extremely versatile machines have been designed for testing the abrasion, washability, brushability and resistance of a wide range of materials including paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed material, fabrics etc.

The Elcometer 1720 is available with either 2 or 4 stations, each station is separated by a water-tight gasket frame, allowing up to 4 at any one time.

	Available in 2 versions: 2 station - undertakes 2 tests at a time 4 station - tests upto four samples with 4 different tests
	Stroke length can be adjusted by the user to meet specific requirements, from 10 to 300mm (0.4 to 11.8")
	Digital display allows easy, accurate speed variation and simple reporting
	Stroke speed can be varied between 10 and 65 cycles/min or set to 37 cycles/min to meet ISO standards
	Available with or without liquid dosers, allowing test liquids to be regulated automatically or independently
	The rapid tool change system allows the user to test the samples in accordance with a wide range of National and International Standards on both flat and curved surfaces simultaneously.

Technical Specification

Part Number	Description
K1720M202	Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester, 2 Station (110 - 240V)
K1720M204	Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester, 4 Station (110 - 240V)
Dimensions	550 x 460 x 320mm (21.7 x 18.1 x 12.6”)
Weight	2 Station: 31.5kg (70lb), 4 Station: 33kg (73lb)
Certificate available	Certificate of Calibration: issued for Fixed Calibration equipment and shows readings and traceability
Packing List	Elcometer 1720, 250µm (10mil) metal strip for ASTM D2486 Standard, sample drip tray, 1x glass sheet (2 station), 2x glass sheet (4 station), 1x specimen holding frame (2 station), 2x specimen holding frame (4 station), set of 3 tools for instrument set up, 3 x mains leads (UK, EUR and US) and operating instructions.

Can be used in accordance with:

AS/NZS 1580.459.1, ASTM D 2486, ASTM D 3450, ASTM D 4213, ASTM D 4488, ASTM D 4828, ASTM F 1319,DIN 53778-2:1983,
ECCA T11, EN 12956, EN 13523-11, EN 233/C3.2-A, EN 233/C3.2-B, EN 233/C3.2-C, EN 60730-1-A,GME 60269, ISO 105-X12,
ISO 11998, JIS K 5600-4-7, PSA D45 1010, SSPC PA 2, US Navy PPI 63101-000, US Navy NSI 009-32

Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

Accessories

The Elcometer 1720 can undertake tests according to a wide range of different Standards and Test Methods by simply changing the abrasive tools. Samples can be tested in a combination of both wet and dry methods.

	Tool 1: Wild Boar Brush Can be used in accordance with: DIN 53778-2:1983 Wild boar hair brush and stainless steel brush holder. Total weight: 250g (8.82oz) Part Number: KT001720P003		Tool 5: Sponge / Abrasive Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D4213 Sponge & stainless steel holder abrasive pads - top and bottom & 76g (2.7oz) mass. Total weight: 232g (8.12oz) Part Number: KT001720P029
	Tool 2: Nylon Brush Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D2486 Nylon bristle brush, stainless steel brush holder and 177g (6.2oz) mass. Total weight: 454g (16.01oz) Part Number: KT001720P030		Tool 6: Abrasive Can be used in accordance with: ISO 11998 Aluminium holder, abrasive pads (x5). Total weight: 135g (4.76oz) Part Number: KT001720P036
	Tool 3: Sponge Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D4213:92, ASTM D4828 Sponge and stainless steel brush holder, 337g (11.9oz). Total weight: 508g (17.92oz) Part Number: KT001720P005		Tool 7: Universal Material Clamp Stainless steel holder allowing users to fix their own test sample or abrasive material. Ideal for abrasion and wear of labels, textiles, ink etc. Part Number: KT001720P207
	Tool 4: Sponge Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D3450 Sponge and stainless steel brush holder, 337g (11.9oz) and 250g (8.8oz) mass to bring gross weight to 750g. Total weight: 750g (26.45oz) Part Number: KT001720P073		Tool 8: Linear Abrader “Crockmeter” Can be used in accordance with: ASTM F1319, ISO 105-X12, PSA D45 1010 This tool is ideal for testing abrasion on both curved and flat surfaces and for testing colour fastness of fabrics. Supplied with a removable stainless steel rod, test felt, textile fixing ring and a set of additional masses - 2x100g (3.5oz), 1x200g (7oz), 1x500g (17.6oz). Total weight (excluding masses): 200g (7oz) Part Number: KT001720P074
	Tool 9: Linear Abrader Can be used in accordance with: GME 60269 For testing the resistance to abrasion of automotive components, includes a felt disc of 10mm (0.4”) diameter and 10mm (0.4”) thick working under a mass of 400g (14.1oz). Total weight: 400g (14.11oz) Part Number: KT001720P075		Tool 9B: Linear Abrader Can be used in accordance with: EN 13523-11, ECCA T11 Felt holder for 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc working under a mass of 900g (31.7oz) Total weight: 900g (31.74oz) Part Number: KT001720P075-2
	Tool 9A: Linear Abrader As Tool 9 but with 16mm (0.63”) diameter felt wool disc. Total weight: 820g (28.9oz) Part Number: KT001720P075-1		Tool 10: Curved Sample Tool Can be used in accordance with: EN 60730-1-A Height adjustable with an elbow joint for curved samples, this tool is ideal for testing abrasion resistance of both coatings and inks. Supplied with felt disc, rod for masses, 1x50g (1.75oz), 1x100g (3.5oz), 2x200g (7oz) and 2x500g (17.5oz) mass Part Number: KT001720N003

Additional Accessories
Part Number	Description
KT001720P004	Wild Boar Brush for Tool 1
KT001720P009	Nylon Brush for Tool 2
KT001720P006	Sponge (5) for Tools 3 & 4
KT001720P141	Sponge / Abrasive (5) for Tool 5
KT001720P037	Abrasive Pads (10) for Tool 6
KT001720P064	Abrasive Pads (100) for Tool 6
KT001720P051	Abrasive G 120 Sheets (4), for Tools 1 & 2
KT001720P008	25m Abrasive Roll for Tool 7
KT001720P062	Felt Disks (2) for Tool 10
KT001720N009	Non-Abrasive Scrub Medium - SC1
KT001720N002	Abrasive Scrub Medium - SC2
KT001720P016	50g Mass (To fit tools 1 - 8, 10)
KT001720P017	100g Mass (To fit tools 1 - 8, 10)
KT001720P018	200g Mass (To fit tools 1 - 8, 10)
KT001720P031	227g Mass (To fit tools 1 - 8, 10)
KT001720P019	500g Mass (To fit tools 1 - 8, 10)
KT001720P214	Glass Plate, 478 x 165mm
KT001720P012	ASTM Test Foil 250um (10mils)
KT001720P013	10m replacement Channel Gasket
KT001720N011	2 Channel to 4 Channel Upgrade Kit for Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester, 2 Station
K0004695M068	Scrub Test Panel
K0003560M201	Gap Applicator with Reservoir

Data Sheet

Elcometer 1720 Abrasion Tester Data Sheet

Elcometer 1720 Scrub Media SC-1 and SC-2 Material Safety Data Sheet

Elcometer 1720 Scrub Media ST-1 Material Safety Data Sheet