Paint Film Flexibility Tester
Putty Flexibility Tester
Coating Flexibilty of Prepainted Sheet
ASTM DIN EN
ISO MIL AS/NZ

Product Description:

Qualtech Products Industry Paint Film Flexibility Tester is a precision Putty Flexibility Tester to professionally assess the flexibility and elasticity of samples including paint, coatings, putty, caulks, sealants. and related samples by bend manipulation.

This reliable Putty Flexibility Test Equipment is engineered to assist with the professional evaluation of the coating performance of paint and coatings applied on a sheet material including steel, metal, aluminum by performing a bend maneuver. The coating surface might show cracks at a certain angle indicating the flexibility and the elasticity of the coating sample.

This professional Paint Film Flexibility Tester assists with the evaluation of the ability of samples to withstand deformation and to recover their original shape after being subjected to stress. It evaluates how well sample materials can bend and deform without cracking or breaking under specific conditions.

This precision Putty Flexibility Tester is used in a wide range of laboratories and industries:

• Assess the durability and performance of coatings: A flexible coating is less likely to crack or chip when subjected to bending or impacts, leading to longer-lasting applications
• Ensure the compliance with quality standards: Many industries have specific flexibility requirements for coatings used in various products
• Compare different coating materials: Flexibility testing can help choose the most suitable coating for an application based on its bending properties

Factors Influenced by Paint Film Flexibility Test:

• Coating composition: Different types of coatings, for example, acrylic and epoxy have inherent flexibility characteristics
• Curing conditions: Proper curing ensures optimal film formation and influences flexibility
• Thickness of the coating: Thicker coatings tend to be less flexible than thinner ones
• Temperature and humidity: Environmental conditions can impact the testing results and should be controlled

The Putty Flexibility Test is a very important test parameter, by understanding the flexibility of sample materials such as putty and coatings, manufacturers can professionally:

• Predict their performance in real-world applications, especially under stress or bending
• Choose the most suitable materials for specific demands
• Maintain product quality and avoid premature failure due to cracking or peeling

Performing a Paint Film Flexibility Test with this professional Putty Flexibility Tester is a user-friendly and efficient procedure. Simply mount the prepared coated sample in the sample holder of the Paint Flexibility Tester and perform a bend maneuver. After the successful bend manipulation the coating surface is evaluted and presents its flexibility and resistance to bending with possible cracks, pulled off paint chips and similar performance indications representing the coating performance and the Bend Test result regarding flexibility and elasticity.

This professional Paint Film Flexibility Test and Putty Flexibility Test is valuable in assessing the material's performance under conditions where flexibility is essential, for example, paint and coating, joints and gaps as well as areas with movement and expansion.

This professional Paint Film Flexibility Bend Tester is designed and engineered in accordance with international test standards.