Inks & Coatings Test & Measurement Solutions

Our Inks & Coatings Test & Measurement Solutions video highlights how Industrial Physics supports manufacturers, printers, converters, and material developers with precision instruments designed to evaluate the performance, durability, and consistency of inks, paints, varnishes, and industrial coatings. From adhesion and abrasion to viscosity, colour, and film thickness, we help you validate quality at every stage of formulation and production.

What We Help You Test

• Adhesion, cross‑hatch, and pull‑off strength
• Abrasion, rub, and scratch resistance
• Coating thickness and uniformity
• Gloss, colour, and appearance
• Viscosity, flow, and rheological behaviour
• Drying time and cure performance
• Hardness and surface durability
• Print quality and ink transfer
• Chemical resistance and environmental stability
• Film formation and coating integrity

Featured Test & Measurement Technologies

• Coating‑thickness gauges (contact and non‑contact)
• Abrasion and rub testers for durability and print‑resistance evaluation
• Viscometers and rheometers for flow and formulation control
• Gloss meters and colour‑measurement instruments
• Cross‑hatch adhesion testers and pull‑off adhesion systems
• Drying‑time testers for solvent‑ and water‑based coatings
• Hardness testers (pencil, pendulum, König, Buchholz)
• Print‑quality and ink‑transfer testers
• Environmental chambers for accelerated ageing and stability testing

What the Video Shows

• 00:00 – Introduction to inks and coatings testing at Industrial Physics
• 00:30 – Industries we work with

Why Testing Matters for Inks & Coatings

Reliable test & measurement solutions help manufacturers:

• Ensure consistent colour, gloss, and appearance
• Validate adhesion and durability across substrates
• Meet global standards including ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, and DIN
• Reduce formulation variability and improve batch‑to‑batch consistency
• Support innovation in sustainable, low‑VOC, and high‑performance coatings
• Prevent failures such as peeling, fading, abrasion, or chemical attack

Industrial Physics provides the tools and expertise to test every aspect of ink and coating performance — from raw materials to finished products.

Technical Summary

• Comprehensive mechanical, optical, rheological, and durability testing
• Supports inks, paints, varnishes, lacquers, industrial coatings, and specialty finishes
• Compatible with global standards (ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, DIN, BS)
• Suitable for R&D, formulation development, QC, and production monitoring
• Backed by global service, calibration, and application‑engineering support

For full technical specifications, visit our inks & coatings solutions page to download the brochure.

Speak With an Expert

If you’re looking to strengthen your inks and coatings testing program or integrate new test & measurement technologies into your workflow, our team is ready to help. Contact our experts today.