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Scratch Testing

Is your test and inspection up to scratch?

Are the inks and coatings you use on your products up to scratch? Find out with our industry-leading scratch testing devices.

When you need to analyze how your products will respond to everyday wear and tear, a scratch tester will do the job. Whether you make car doors, construction beams or beverage cans…we have the scratch testing equipment you need.

 

Industrial Physics scratch testers are ideal when analyzing the resistance of your coatings. They work by applying force to your samples through a diamond tipped indenter as they’re moved underneath at a constant speed which leaves a scratch mark.

By incrementally increasing the test force you build up a material stress. Eventually you reach a point of material failure whereby a scratch becomes a crack and your coating splinters off.

We have a range of scratch testing instruments and diamond tips designed to suit industrial applications. They’ll maximise the reach of your quality control processes and R&D capability – giving you precise and reliable hardness measurements including scratch resistance and coating adhesion to meet the most demanding of international standards.

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Customer Success Story

Support needed across full range of paints and coatings → Partnered with Industrial Physics → Diverse testing tools unlocked ✓

The problem

Some paint manufacturers have to undertake so many different types of tests that it’s hard to stay on top of the demands of their industry and the changing technologies that can best support them.

The solution

This was the case for our valued customer. They needed the equipment, skills, experience, and collaboration of a genuine partner. One offering personalized support and guidance identifying the correct inspection solution for each situation. We are always delighted to help.

The outcome

Daniel Marschall, President of Marschall Labs, said:

 

“The professionals at Industrial Physics took the time to understand the specific testing equipment needs of our lab. I can’t say enough about the excellent customer service and support they provide.”

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TQC Sheen Comprehensive Abrasion Test

A universal abrasion tester that simulates transport‑related scuffing to evaluate coating durability on beverage cans and flat packaging materials before distribution.

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TQC Sheen Machu Scratching Tool

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TQC Sheen Machu Scratching Tool

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TQC Sheen Falling Sand Abrasion Tester

TQC Sheen Falling Sand Abrasion Tester

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TQC Sheen Taber 5135 Single Head Abraser Set

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TQC Sheen Qualicoat Powder-coating Test KIT

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About the Qualicoat kit To determine whether or not a coating meets a customer's requirements, the results need to be measurable against technical specifications. On behalf of customers who have products coated, Qualicoat defines comprehensive quality requirements and monitors their compliance by licensed plants worldwide. As a result, purchasers of coated aluminum receive a premium-grade…

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The TQC Sheen Coatmaster Flex is a portable non-contact coating thickness gauge using patented Thermal Layer Testing (TLT) - it measures wet or cured coatings on metal, paper, rubber, glass, plastic and wood from 2-15 cm away, at any angle up to ±70°.

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TQC Sheen Robust Surface Microscope

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A range of Robust Surface Microscopes for 20x or 60x magnification

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TQC Sheen Conical Bend Test, Basic & Pro

Our precise Conical Bend Test instruments offer an easy way to determine the elasticity or resistance of a coating, paint or varnish. This conical mandrel is an efficient and affordable piece of testing equipment for bend resistance, perfect for many laboratories and set ups.

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