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Fully compatible with our Scrub Abrasion & Washability Tester, the MEK Tester Pro Accessory allows users in R&D, quality control and product development to evaluate the chemical resistance, durability and performance of their coatings.
Take your coating durability evaluations to the next level with the MEK Tester Pro Accessory, a fully compatible accessory for the Scrub Abrasion & Washability Tester. Designed for accuracy and versatility, this tool enables laboratories and production teams to perform standardized MEK double rub tests – a critical method for assessing the degree of cure and solvent resistance of coatings under real-world conditions.
Whether you’re testing coatings on metal, plastic, or composite containers, this MEK Tester ensures accurate, repeatable results for chemical, solvent, and liquid resistance.
The MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) test is widely recognized in the coatings industry for determining how well a coating resists chemical attack and abrasion. It is also commonly used to assess curing behavior by measuring a coating’s resistance to solvent exposure.
MEK is a powerful solvent that interacts with polymer systems by challenging the cross‑linked structure of a cured coating. In many coatings – such as polyurethane systems – proper curing results in a tightly cross‑linked polymer network. When exposed to MEK, insufficiently cured coatings will swell, soften, or degrade, while fully cured coatings remain intact. This principle underpins standardized methods such as ASTM D4752, which uses MEK resistance to evaluate the degree of cure.
With the MEK Tester, simply attach it to the Scrub Abrasion & Washability Tester and begin your test. Users fill the MEK Tester with MEK solvent and this soaks into the attached cloth. The MEK-soaked cloth rubs back and forth across the coated surface using the precise, motorized Scrub Abrasion & Washability tester.
Users can measure the number of rubs against their sample and evaluate any visible damage or wear occurred. The higher the number of rubs mean indicates a superior curing and durability of the coating, which makes this test essential for quality control and product development.
The MEK Tester is purpose-built for evaluating coating performance on metal packaging containers and more. When paired with the Can Holder accessory, it becomes the ideal solution for testing cylindrical or round components – such as beverage cans, tubes, and composite containers – with precision and consistency.
This setup allows R&D teams and quality control professionals to simulate real-world wear and tear, ensuring coatings can withstand the chemical and mechanical stresses they’ll encounter in production and use. By performing standardized MEK double rub tests, users can accurately assess solvent resistance, curing quality, and overall durability of coated surfaces.
Whether you’re validating coatings beverage packaging, industrial containers, or specialty applications, the MEK Tester delivers reliable, repeatable results that help you meet stringent performance standards.
Combined with the Scrub Abrasion & Washability Tester, it offers a streamlined, all-in-one solution for comprehensive coating evaluation – saving time, reducing handling errors, and improving confidence in your product’s performance.
Online Range
100g / 3.5oz calibration weight for use with TQC Sheen Scrub Abrasion and Washability Tester accessories. Ensures consistent test pressure for reliable and repeatable results.
Online Range
60g / 2.1oz weight for use with TQC Sheen Scrub Abrasion and Washability Tester accessories. Provides consistent test load for accurate, repeatable results.
SKU: AB6450
Applications: Abrasion Testing, Adhesion Testing, Coating Testing, Hardness Testing, Materials Testing, Sample Testing, Scratch Testing, Smoothness Testing, Strength Testing, Washability Testing
Materials: Adhesive, Aluminum, Metal, Paints and Coatings , Pigments, Steel, Tinplate
Total funnel capacity: 2 ml when filled to 10 mm under top of funnel
Test finger diameter: 16 mm
Instrument dimensions (LxWxH): 160 mm x 74 mm x 136 mm
Instrument weight (net weight): 608 g
Allowed solvents: MEK, (acetyl) acetone, acetylene, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, water. Do not use corrosive solutions.
The MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) test is widely recognized in the coatings industry for determining how well a coating resists chemical attack and abrasion. By rubbing a cloth soaked in MEK back and forth across the coated surface, users can measure the number of double rubs required before visible damage occurs. A higher rub count indicates superior curing and durability, making this test essential for quality control and product development. Commonly referenced in ASTM standards such as D4752 and D5402, the MEK test ensures coatings meet stringent performance requirements.
Simply attach the MEK Tester to the Scrub Abrasion & Washability Tester, fill it with MEK solvent, and allow the cloth to soak. The motorized tester then rubs the solvent-soaked cloth back and forth across the coated surface. Users count the number of rubs until visible damage occurs – higher counts indicate better curing and durability.
Yes. When paired with the Can Holder accessory, the MEK Tester securely accommodates cylindrical and round samples such as beverage cans, tubes, and composite containers.
It’s an essential tool for R&D teams, quality control professionals, and product development engineers who need accurate, repeatable results for coating performance evaluation.
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