TQC Sheen Impact Test

Brought to you by TQC Sheen, our specialist coatings inspection company, this robust impact tester for paint is relied upon across coating laboratories.  

Dual scale impact testing machine

The TQC Sheen Impact Test is a dual scale impact testing device that will help you to finesse your paint production, surface finishing and powder coating applications.  

Perfect impact testing – that’s the spirit!

When you need assurance that the distance between each impact always meets a standard, look no further than our impact tester. For this purpose we have built a spirit-level into the device for complete confidence.  

A range of impact test models

SP1880: Impact test according to ISO 6272-2 / ASTM D2794
Impact tester with which indirect impact tests can be performed according to ISO 6272-2 / ASTM D2794
Content: base plate assembly, guide tube, release collar, punch Ø12,7 mm , punch Ø15,9 mm, weight 1 kg, die
Ø16,3 mm. Max test panel thickness: 4,5 mm

SP1890: Impact test according to ISO 6272-1
Impact tester with which direct impact tests can be performed according to ISO 6272-1
Content: base plate assembly, guide tube, release collar, clamp device, ball Ø20 mm, die 27mm, weight 1000 gr
Max. test panel thickness: 1,25mm

SP1891: Impact test according to ISO 6272-1 / ASTM D2794 (before 1993)
Impact test with which direct impact tests can be performed acc. to ISO 6272-1 and ASTM D2794 (before 1993).
Content: base plate assembly, guide tube, release collar, clamp device, ball Ø20
mm, die 27mm, weight 1000 gr, ball Ø15,9 mm, die 16,3mm, weight 900 gr

SP1895: Impact test according to ASTM G14
Impact test with which direct impact test can be performed according to ASTM G14
Content: base plate assembly, guide tube, release collar, clamp device, punch Ø15.9
mm, weight 1.361 kg and a V-notch vise with spring clamp to hold the pipe

SP1896: Impact Test according to CSA

Perfect impact testing as standard

Our paint impact testing machine is compatible with a range of international standards including DIN/ISO 6272, ASTM D2794 and ASTM G14. 

Laboratory certified impact testing 

Each impact testing machine comes as a complete set (instrument and accessories) to perform a test according to the most stringent of Qualicoat, QIB and GSB accredited laboratories requirements.  

Impactful testing insight! 

We like to share our expertise at Industrial Physics. For example, why not have a look at our blog on how to assess the quality of car paints.  

Standards for impact testing

Below mentioned standards are a list of the possible standards. If the required standard is not listed below please contact TQC to check if adoption of this standard is possible*:

* Conformation to a required standard depends on the impact tester type. The combination of items can change to comply with another standard.

Special Care

Although it’s robust in design, our paint impact tester is a precision engineered instrument…so keep it safe from knocks and drops! Here’s some simple advice on how to keep it in the best condition possible for years to come:  

Always clean the paint impact testing device after use with a soft, dry cloth 

Never use abrasive cleaning methods such as wire brushes, abrasive paper or aggressive cleaning agents.  

Safety precautions  

Keep fingers and other body parts clear when performing a test.