Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Testers

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For evaluating the resistance of a coating to impact (elongation, cracking or peeling). A weight with hemispherical ends falls on the coated side or reverse of a sheet metal specimen fixed onto a corresponding die.

Three models are available:

The Elcometer 1615/1 Heavy Duty Impact Tester comes complete with:

  • A Heavy duty base and a graduated guide tube of 100cm (39")
  • A punch carrying anvil
  • Impact device for 1 and 2kg weight
  • 1 x 15.90mm (5/8") punch
  • 1 x 16.3mm (0.64") die
  • 1 x weight of 1kg (2.2lb)
  • 1 x weight of 2kg (4.4lb)

Elcometer 1615/1: The test specimin is fixed into position by the punch fitted on the carrying anvil. The weight is lifted to the required height and held by hand. The weight is the released and the resulting deformation is observed.

The Elcometer 1615/2 Variable Impact Tester comes complete with:

  • A solid base and a graduated guide tube of 100cm (39")
  • Adjustable collar device for setting the falling height
  • A quick release clamping device for fast insertion and removal of the test specimen
  • 1 x 20mm (0.79") punch
  • 1 x 27mm (1.06") die
  • 1 x weight of 1kg (2.2lb)
  • 1 x weight of 2kg (4.4lb)

The Elcometer 1615/3 Variable Impact Tester (see illustration) comes complete with all of the above but is fitted with a stepped rotated stop ring. This stop ring allows the penetration depth to be limited to:

Metric Version: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15mm
Imperial Version: 0.08, 0.12, 0.16, 0.20, 0.24, 0.28, 0.31, 0.35, 0.39, and 0.60 inches

Elcometer 1615/2 and 1615/3: The test specimen is fixed into position by the quick release clamp. The weight is lifted to the predetermined height, set by the adjustable collar device. The weight is then released and the resulting deformation is observed.

Accessory kits are available to allow tests on the Elcometer 1615/2 and 1615/3 to be in accordance with ASTM D 2794 and NFT 30-017.